Tempo🌩️| Axe
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Pro Super Smash Bros. Melee competitor 🏆 #1 Pikachu player ⚡ Twitch streamer 🎮 Powered by @Tempo_Storm 🌩️
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Joined July 2013
Pikachu Deconstructed is finally back!. It's an in-depth guide over 4 hours long about everything Melee Pikachu. It was unavailable for a while due to Metafy changes but it's back up now. Additionally, I will also share my Slippi replays here & more!. 🔗
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I can't believe it. I did it. I won first place at Smash Summit 8!. This is my first ever major victory, and I feel so emotional. Thank you @Tempo_Storm . Thank you @redbullesports . Thank you @BTSsmash staff. Thank you fans. Happy Father's day. #redbullfam . #pikapika
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Passed by Hbox as I was leaving. I went for a fist bump, and he decided to PUNCH my fist very hard. I was so confused. He looked me dead in the eyes at that moment and said "know your place, rat.". He then started rolling all over the floor, popping off uncontrollably.
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I uncontrollably cried for over an hour straight today. None of this feels real.
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I cannot, in good faith, support the Panda Cup Finale after reading about the actions of the CEO of Panda, as well as Nintendo cancelling the Smash World Tour. As it stands, I'm choosing to drop from the event.
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5 years ago on this day, this happened. It's crazy how time has been flying by.
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I just finished paying off my student loans. After over 10 years, I'm finally debt free. I can't believe it. I feel relieved, but still upset at the same time. I shouldn't have had to go through that. Esports saved my life.
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Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something. Countless times, I have been told I'm doing it wrong. He's low tier. Pikachu can't do it. *I* can't do it. Yes I can. I am now the 3rd best player in the world!. And I'm just getting started.
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I just got home. Wow. I can't stop this feeling of just wanting to cry all the time. What is my life right now. I can't believe I did it.
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Fully functional SSBM menu phone theme. Been using it for years and I never want to switch.
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Sorry but I need to vent:. I'm sick of netplay. It feels so fake to me. I'm tired of just sitting here not being able to go to tournaments. I hate covid-19. I hate racism and police brutality. I hate watching the world burn down. 2020 has been so heartbreaking and frustrating.
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Many people refuse to believe that Hbox is just ridiculously good. It's hard to see it as a spectator watching Jigglypuff, but believe me when I say that Hbox is just that good. Stop dismissing his talent. Currently I'm doing my best to get to his level. I'm not there yet.
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Lost to Zain. I had the most insane win streak against Marth at majors for nearly a decade. In order to break it, it took a Marth player to become the #1 player in the world, fly out another top Pika, and prepare all night and all day just for me. I should take pride in that.
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PPMD came up to me tonight, gave me a hug, and told me I'm amazing and I'll do better next time, along with many other encouraging words. I immediately started crying in front of him. I couldn't hold back my tears any longer 😢.
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Hey you,. Hardcore gamer,. Stop gripping your controller so hard and tensing up so much. Relax.
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To those saying I need to choose a different main:. You are blinded by the tier list and mistakes that I make. It's not as simple as "pick a higher tier and you'll do better". I believe Pikachu is the right choice. Everyone has different strengths. Pikachu suits me the best.
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I entered a netplay tournament today using all random characters. Here's how my run ended 💀.
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People said. Axe will never:. ☑️"Make it far in tournament".☑️"Beat any top players".☑️"Stop getting downloaded".☑️"Get anywhere with Pikachu".☑️"Make top 8 at a major".☑️"Beat any of the Melee gods".☑️"Be ranked top 6".☑️"Win a major". Now "beat Hbox". I can do the impossible.
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I held in this popoff for 2 days straight. Finally let it out.
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This person has Hbox's 5th place medal. He told me Hbox saw him clapping for him after he got knocked out of the bracket, so he just gave it to him and walked away
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Was talking to someone at the wedding who asked what I do for work. I told him about gaming, and how I play Smash professionally. He then looked at me with wide eyes and said,. "Wait. Are you the famous Pikachu player Axe??". That felt so flattering lol.
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Yes, I've slowed down as a competitor and it sucks. No, I'm not quitting. I know people say I can't win anymore, I'm washed, Pikachu sucks, can't keep up with the meta, etc etc. Announcement:. I really don't care what you think. I'll find my way, no matter how long it takes.
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My Lyft driver on the way to the venue asked me what I do for a living. I told him I compete in Smash tournaments. When he asked which one, I told him Melee. He said, "oh that's the best one. That's the one with wavedashing, right?". This man is getting a nice tip 💵.
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My grandmother has been fighting a hard battle against Covid recently. She unfortunately passed away a few hours ago in the hospital. I don't know how I feel right now. I found out while I was at the Summit venue and didn't tell anyone. I guess I wasn't ready to talk about it.
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I've been with @Tempo_Storm since 2015. It's been a wild ride. I'm happy to announce that I have renewed my contract with them! I will continue representing Tempo Storm for Super Smash Brothers Melee. More events, more content, more legendary plays, more hype!.
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Please let me play my favorite video game. Super Smash Bros. Melee has brought me so much joy, and I want to share that with the world. @NintendoAmerica.#FreeMelee.
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Wow. Nintendo actually cancelled their stream for Splatoon NA Open due to players using FreeMelee in their tag. The Splatoon community has my absolute respect. I am so upset with Nintendo that I can't even find the words. It's just awful. #FreeMelee.#SaveSmash.#FreeSplatoon.
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I ran into legendary hidden boss LORD in unranked netplay last night, and he is absolutely insane!. #SaveSmash.#FreeMelee.
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I've had a lot of people tell me to move on to Ultimate, saying it's the newer game and to let old things die. Melee feels better to play for me, so I'm going to keep playing it. I love this game. I feel like I'm infinitely learning new fun things. If that bothers you, I'm sorry.
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The fire alarms in the hotel went off, so everyone at Genesis had to go outside. I'm standing out here with someone who only had enough time to grab one thing, and he brought his GAMECUBE LOL. He didn't even put on his shoes.
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About to play my next pools match on the most optimal setup
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Lyft driver:. Him: "Was something happening at this convention center?". Me: "Yes, it was a huge video game event for Super Smash Bros.". Him: "Oh.". Me: "Yeah. ". Him: "I ask because sometimes it's something interesting.". Me: "Oh, I see. ". It was quiet the rest of the trip.
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This person doesn't even follow me or the Smash community at all lol.
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I earned 2nd place at #G6!!!. Thank you so much @Tempo_Storm for your support!. Thank you @redbullesports for giving me the energy I needed!. Thank you fans for cheering me on!! I hope you all enjoyed Melee. I absolutely love this game!
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My dad will post stuff like this sometimes on Facebook. As the son of such a successful martial artist for Tang Soo Do, I want to do everything I can to make him proud my own way, even if it's through gaming instead. Summit will be one win of many. I'll do my best, dad.
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On this day 11 years ago:.I became employee of the month at Walgreens
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My grandmother just passed away. I don't know how to find the words to describe how I'm feeling. I'm not even sure if I should be tweeting about it like this but I really don't care right now. Rest in peace, and happy mother's day. .
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That's right, underestimate me. Do it. I DARE YOU. I've been hearing stuff like this throughout my entire Melee career, as I continue to prove them wrong. One day it will be "sorry but Pikachu will never win 5 supermajors in a row, it's impossible". I can do the impossible.
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Yesterday, I won $2500 in a fun Shadowverse tournament (online card game) with my coach. I don't even know what most of the cards do. I've won Melee tournaments (some with world class players) where I earn much less. Really made me think. Smash payouts are just sad.
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*sigh* I'm getting old. Been playing Melee for so long. It's time for an important announcement:. Thought about this for a long time. I have decided that I'm going to be an old man playing Melee. This game is too fun to stop. Why on earth is this game still so sick.
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People thought Brawl would kill Melee. People thought Smash 4 would kill Melee. People thought Ultimate would kill Melee. People thought Nintendo would kill Melee. But no, it ends up being a virus. I feel like Goku who never got to fight the androids over something dumb.
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Woke up feeling heartbroken 💔. I never thought my favorite video game company growing up as a kid would make me feel this way. The Melee community has fought so hard for so many years just to stabilize, and now Nintendo wants to shut us down. I won't stand for this. #FreeMelee.
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Throughout my career, I've heard so many people say Pikachu cannot win a major. Yesterday, it happened.
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As someone who also has struggled a lot with depression, this hits me. Regardless of many thousands of supporters, you don't really know what happens behind the scenes. People dismiss the warnings as just wanting attention, but it's serious. Rest in peace, Etika.
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I want you all to know that I'm ok. Things hit me way harder than I was prepared for. I'm doing everything I can to find positivity and recover. But don't worry, I am safe.
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IMO, Pikachu doesn't win vs. any of the high tiers. I have to deal with some really bad matchups. But I make it work. When I see Fox players call Fox vs. Marth "impossible", I can't help but to laugh. The matchup isn't why you lose. Zain is just crazy good.
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Ran into another Pikachu in unranked. How on Earth do you move like this 😵💫
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I still remember seeing Mew2King at EGLX last year. He was chaingrabbing a lvl 1 CPU Pikachu with Sheik. He looked at me and said: "Hey look Axe! I'm having fun!".
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I play to have fun. Pikachu, Falco, and Young Link are my homies. I play Melee the way I want to play. And I'll show the world that I have what it takes to be the best. I can do much better than I did today. Shoutouts to the Axe fans.
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Can't stop crying. This sucks so bad. I'm so pathetic. I don't know what to do anymore. I'm sorry, but I don't feel like I'm ever going to reach the top again. I'll keep trying, but these past 3 weeks have me feeling extremely doubtful about myself.
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Salem didn't shake Armada's hand after their set?. Bro, I'd shake Armada's hand in an instant please 😳.
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Day 2 of my grandmother's funeral. She will be buried today. Please have me and my family in your prayers
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Wobbling needs to be banned. I've said this for years. It's pretty terrible for the integrity of competitive Melee. Near 0 risk, easy execution, 0 defense options. I was surprised when it was legalized again, with people just saying "well, IC's aren't winning anything anyway.".
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The chairs aren't tied down and I'm sitting right behind Hbox. I'm scared 😨
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During high school, I used to walk for 3 hours across town carrying my CRT and GameCube just so I could play Melee with my best friend. And I was happy.
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It might sound silly to say that a video game changer my life. But it's true. Through Super Smash Bros. Melee, I have made so many friends, found a way to express my competitive spirit, and found a community who I now call my family. Let me play, Nintendo. #FreeMelee.
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Happy holidays everyone!!. -A Smash player based off of years of research.
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At #GOML2019 after losing to Swedish, my loser's bracket run was:. Westballz.Matteo.S2J.Zain.SFAT.Wizzrobe.Leffen. Then lost game 5 to Mango. I can't believe I did that. 5 of my victories were on top ~10 caliber players in a row. This is just crazy for me to think about.
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Today is my birthday. Use Pikachu at least once if you're playing today. That's all I want as a birthday gift.
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Hey guys, I'm not really sure how to put this into words but I'll try. Basically I have just been struggling a lot with my mental health lately. For the past few events I have attended, I get this feeling that I don't belong there anymore, or loneliness despite the fact that I'm.
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I need to vent a little bit. I feel like I'm "supposed to" be playing Ultimate, but I don't want to. It doesn't capture me the same way Melee does, and I just haven't had the desire to play. I think I could be really good if I tried. But, I just don't want to.
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Do you all ever sit back and think about just how hard Mango carries Falco?.
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Nintendo said the SWT will need an approved licence to operate. Nintendo then said that they will not grant them a licence, essentially forcing the SWT to cancel itself. Now Nintendo is saying that they didn't cancel the SWT; it was their decision. This feels so malicious.
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