Esports is a growing sport that is becoming more and more popular as the years go by. Games like Fortnite and Call of Duty have generated millions and millions of views online even surpassing events like the Super Bowl. In the world of competitive gaming, fighting games are one of the most popular genres on the scene. Nintendo's Super Smash Bro's happens to be the most popular fighting game of all time, and Slippery Rock has just brought this game to light at it's University. As a member of the Rock Smash Club, I would like to bring to you the evolution of Super Smash Bro's competitive gaming at Slippery Rock University. Being a new club on campus, they have found great success in hosting events for both students and anyone interested in Esports. Starting from their very first weekly tournament, Rock Smash Club has now positioned themselves as a respected name in western Pennsylvania for competitive Super Smash Bro's.
Here is a timeline of how SRU's Rock Smash Club has gained popularity and notoriety on and off campus.