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the Smash Calendar @smashcalendar.bsky.social · 22d

With ten publicly announced events, the 2026 public Smash Calendar is now live!

We have 50 rows of tournaments in the private Calendar, so if you are thinking of running an event next year, get in touch with us (intake form or ticket).

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Smash Calendar 2026 - Public

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Motobug @motobug.net · 24d

Excited to host one last big event before I stop TOing - and we're ending it off with one of the largest scale events we've ever done! Hope to see you there!

And yes, the OTHER page you're looking for will be up very soon...

Gtown_Tom @gtowntom.bsky.social · 24d

Hi everyone! I am happy to announce Sunset Melee, a New England Melee and Rivals 2 Regional on January 10-11, 2026, at the Westin Hotel in Waltham!
This is the LAST TOURNAMENT that both @motobug.net and I are going to run, and we hope to see many of you there!!!

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Gtown_Tom @gtowntom.bsky.social · 24d

Hi everyone! I am happy to announce Sunset Melee, a New England Melee and Rivals 2 Regional on January 10-11, 2026, at the Westin Hotel in Waltham!
This is the LAST TOURNAMENT that both @motobug.net and I are going to run, and we hope to see many of you there!!!

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Gtown_Tom @gtowntom.bsky.social · 25d

Being very candid, I think I'm choosing to let go of melee at a pretty good time early next year.
There's been a lot on my mental stack over the last year or so, to varying degrees over time. This year's been fun but I'm finding that I badly need some peace and quiet in my life.

Gtown_Tom @gtowntom.bsky.social · 25d

I checked my calendar and while I haven't run a weekly in 4 years and haven't really cared to play melee since 2019, I 've been to 20 tournaments in the last 15+ weeks or so going back to June 14th.
Looking forward to things slowing down in October. This has been a busy summer...

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Motobug @motobug.net · 29d

announcement soon. keep january 10-11 open if u fuck with me

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New England Melee @newenglandmelee.bsky.social · Sep 22

Here's the Top 8 from Mass Madness 53 on Saturday!

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New England Melee @newenglandmelee.bsky.social · Sep 15

Here's the Top 8 from Pho Tai Big Mode 3 last weekend!

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Gtown_Tom @gtowntom.bsky.social · Aug 24

Overall, I'd say I am pretty happy with how New England Melee performed at Collision.
Things didn't always go perfectly, but I'd say we did alright. I am proud of NEM for showing up in a big way this weekend. :)

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Gtown_Tom @gtowntom.bsky.social · Aug 23

I'm happy to see a lot of people at Collision so far, but I'm finding my social battery isn't what it used to be. Talking to people for hours in a big venue is definitely a lot, hah.
That said, I'm still happy to see and talk to people, looking forward to doing more of that!

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New England Melee @newenglandmelee.bsky.social · Aug 18

Here's the Top 8 from Mass Madness 52 on Saturday!

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New England Melee @newenglandmelee.bsky.social · Aug 7

Here's the Top 8 from Allston Allstars V - Tom's Birthday Bash on Saturday!
Big thanks to @bekvin.bsky.social for the graphic and @breathlessx22.bsky.social for the photos!

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Gtown_Tom @gtowntom.bsky.social · Aug 13

Gonna be open for a bit about this, but I feel like over the last year or so, I've had more on my mental stack than is healthy for me to varying degrees over time.
I am very much looking forward to things simplifying in my life next year. That will be good.

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Gtown_Tom @gtowntom.bsky.social · Aug 7

My 33rd birthday is today, but I had to run this on Saturday, and it was an absolute blast.
Couldn't think of a better way to celebrate the occasion than being amongst so many of my friends. :)

New England Melee @newenglandmelee.bsky.social · Aug 7

Here's the Top 8 from Allston Allstars V - Tom's Birthday Bash on Saturday!
Big thanks to @bekvin.bsky.social for the graphic and @breathlessx22.bsky.social for the photos!

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · Aug 4

It is immensely fulfilling being part of this experience each year. Much love to everyone who came together and made Evo 2025 possible. Thank you.

Evo 2025 stage photo by Robert Paul featuring LI Joe, Jaidlyn, Persia, RobTV, thehadou, and an arena sized crowd.

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Gtown_Tom @gtowntom.bsky.social · Jul 31

Went to Bit Bar in Salem tonight for their melee monthly. It's a great venue! I'm glad I got to see it with lots of friendly faces around.
I'd say this was a pretty cool event, and I definitely recommend everyone who is in the area check this place out sometime!

Gtown_Tom @gtowntom.bsky.social · Jul 14

I'd say the NESL Finals event this weekend was a great success! I am happy I got the opportunity to work with a fine team. :)
Congrats to Kalvar for winning and to everyone behind NEM Star League for making all of this possible!

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Gtown_Tom @gtowntom.bsky.social · Jul 7

Today, I spent my Sunday at my first Strange Brew Melee monthly and got to spend some time with some good people.
I was able to get a decent pic with a few of the folks who ran the tournament today as well. Long live NH melee!

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chroma09 @chromeohnine.bsky.social · Jul 6

one of the most stunning set endings of all time!!!

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Gtown_Tom @gtowntom.bsky.social · Jul 5

IMPORTANT UPDATE:
After 3 days of open reg, Melee Singles has capped at 80 entrants for AA5 in Boston on August 2nd.
As such is the case, we have opened a waitlist form for anyone still trying to enter melee singles at AA5. Fill this out if you want in!
forms.gle/dXPmHuvgVD7y...

AA5 Melee Singles Waitlist Form

This is the Waitlist form for Melee Singles at Allston Allstars V - Tom's Birthday Bash on August 2nd at Balance Patch in Boston! Please note that filling out this form does not guarantee you will get...

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Gtown_Tom @gtowntom.bsky.social · Jul 5

Happy 4th, everyone. :)

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Gtown_Tom @gtowntom.bsky.social · Jul 3

Well folks, the cat's out of the bag - I'm teaming up with the folks behind New Game Plus and Balance Patch to run my birthday bash at Allston Allstars V in Boston on August 2nd!
We're expecting that melee singles will cap out at this event, so register ASAP if you want to go!

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Gtown_Tom @gtowntom.bsky.social · Jul 2

The NH crew has made it home. I'd say we had a good group for tonight's tournament! It was a pleasure to visit GGRI alongside a few friends, Rhode Island Melee has a fine scene.

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Gtown_Tom @gtowntom.bsky.social · Jul 2

Today is my first visit to Rhode Island for a melee tournament in more than 10 years, and my first time at GGRI.
This is a cool tournament! They capped out the bracket at 32 entrants as well. Great stuff!

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Gtown_Tom @gtowntom.bsky.social · Jul 1

Almost forgot to put this out, but I was lucky enough to get a pic with a few of the folks that run Prodigy!
Was nice seeing everyone there! @litorally.bsky.social, @jacqinora.bsky.social, @trance404.bsky.social and @creestab.bsky.social (who ran Rivals but isn't in this pic) all did great work!

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