Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’ tournament Dec. 3 will benefit hospitalized children, teens
UCI gamers cheer on a teammate (seated, left) during a “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate” competition earlier this year at Saddleback College. Aaron Mariconda
Press Release – Irvine, Calif., Nov. 25, 2019 — In a collaboration with GameChanger Charity and Amazon Web Services (AWS) the University of California, Irvine’s esports program will celebrate Giving Tuesday with a “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate” tournament benefiting hospitalized children and teens. It will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. Pacific time on Dec. 3 at UCI’s Esports Arena.
Featuring famous players, the event will be livestreamed on the front page of Twitch, and esports celebrities will act as emcees, or “shoutcasters.” The tournament is part of a daylong stream with other gaming organizations to raise money for and awareness of GameChanger’s efforts to help young people with life-threatening illnesses.
In addition to being planned for Giving Tues…