NODE 2021 Office SMASH Tournament - Champs vs Scramps!

[@SirWrender]

Last year I fainted just watching the tournament. This year? This year I went Super Saiyan. Damn it feels good. 😎😎😎

[@TheAbRaMaX]

I can’t stop smiling when you know…. won!!!!!

[@rustinpsy7957]

Spoiler alert incoming hahaha but glad you made it! the true hero of our hearts

[@אבינעםמקדוסי]

I so wanted you to win. You dont even know

[@Tank-Luke-]

@@TheAbRaMaX bruh I havent even watched the video yet..... thanks alot

[@FrankEGee88]

Congratz Wren! You earned it this year!! Couldn't have gone to a better guy!

[@quinnsinanyang2967]

He avenged his friend D by defeating Jordan. He avenged himself by defeating Sam. He avenged all the scramps by defeating Niko. Truly, a hero is born.

[@emmabowden7258]

He's an Avenger!

[@f1am3_strik38]

@@emmabowden7258 He Is Ready

[@DumbDrum]

“He’s done it!” “And he still has his consciousness!”

[@nexusyang4832]

Ikr?!?!

[@niksolina]

That was funny!

[@NightleyArts]

You kinda spoiled his win for me. But that's okay, since Wren kinda spoiled it too in a secret santa video.

[@NightleyArts]

@@_yujin_ the KZbin mobile app shows one single comment when you turn on the video and this comment happened to be the one XD

[@rahjahknows]

That wink at the camera was some real anime protagonist stuff. Well played SirWrender, well played.

[@MonarchVV]

The Wren storyline here was amazing. Great edgeguards from him in the last game!

[@DarukaEon]

Hell yeah! Those edgeguards are absolutely amazing! Happy for him! :D

[@owenbas]

Last year was the Villain's arc, this year is the hero's turn to shine.

[@HiltonMoyle]

I'll always love how well Dean plays the cocky villain. Such a legend

[@PsychedelicLasagna]

I disagree with everyone requesting more frequent tournaments. I think the wait gives people like Wren time to train and hone their use of a character. I also feel like it's a special Christmas present each year and I always look forward to it.

[@radicaladz]

Certainly it'd be cool to see more Smash, but the tournament is a tradition and you don't wanna screw with that or it'll lose its specialness.

[@curl-E]

Totally agree!

[@richardtucker5938]

agree 100%

[@funifin]

Agreed.

[@user-sh8nf2tp7h]

Agree

[@tylerjohnson7339]

The storyline of Wren winning almost seems fictionally poetic. At the same time I feel like Super Smash champ is the most prestigious title in that office and would never be given up for a good video ending.

[@blugobln85]

Good stories are told by capturing the action when something great happens. The editing is simply taking the things you captured and telling the story that did happen in a way that makes it as entertaining as possible. The craft is still relevant, still part of it, not taking away from the story but instead adding to it. :D And in general I agree, I don't think they'd do that. Looked like everyone who played him put in a genuine effort to win and Wren pulled some slick moves and took it home!

[@animuchan6136]

Their reactions at the end looked pretty genuine though, even for people that constantly keep up faces in their videos

[@clayclymer]

@@blugobln85 this ^ also idk if you've ever seen two really good smash players fight but it's so long and drawn out. The editing here makes it tolerable. The slip we got at the beginning of their match to 70% each was probably them going back and forth chipping each other for a good amount of time.

[@OmarZaki]

That ending!!! 😱😱😱😱😱 What a tournament! Jumping out of my chair at some of the intense moments!

[@EvroCraft]

Verified comment with no likes??? Impossible

[@OmarZaki]

@@EvroCraft Haha I just posted it! Thank you though 😅

[@pretzelkch8322]

An unexpected crossover, but a welcome one

[@OmarZaki]

@@pretzelkch8322 I totally agree! 😆

[@muhammadzidan5843]

At 29:35, Dean said "ganondorf can kill you in 3 hits" after that wren took the last stock with 3 hits to ganondorf. Truly amazing.

[@DarioKesegiG0CA]

This was the most intense piece of Content I watched in all of 2021 😅 Wren deserves it 😁😁😁

[@SirHenry98]

put a spoiler warning pls

[@ark8848]

@@SirHenry98 maybe don't look at the comments before you watch the video

[@SirHenry98]

@@ark8848 hard to do when it's the first thing is see because it was the top comment for me. It's not his fault tho.

[@apIthletIcc]

i tapped like for both the guy saying pls put spoiler warning, and ARK saying dont look at comments first. cuz yall technically both right and i wanna instigate mortal kombat lol

[@JeremyTheGraten]

FUCKING SPOILER WHAT THE HELL MAN

[@Geryco]

Dean: "Careful, Ganondorf can kill you in three hits" Wren proceeds to kill Ganondorf in three hits.

[@ilikecheeseish]

The heroes of corridor back in office. Jan, Wes, Clint, D and more what a crew to see

[@commanderwyro4204]

still waiting for that Brandon to show up :(

[@baelm]

was cool to see Gui

[@ronch182]

Griffin is, low-key, a great play by play guy on commentary.

[@arvinzapanta6042]

I thought I was the only one who noticed it. His analysis and in-game commentary are actually really impressive

[@fabmilieu]

i agree

[@squidge903]

True! Commentary is hard. Get Griffen behind the mic for these more!

[@travisyee7278]

Niko, too!

[@travisyee7278]

Sam also always just says funny shit.

[@bomz2330]

You ever just feel like wren is the main character of reality

[@FelixChristian2099]

Lol starting to look like that 😂😂

[@kyokoku8338]

The real life Scott Pilgrim

[@KlassicLoL]

23:03 Dean: “I got Wes in my corner” after the fight Wes: *”CAN WE GET A REPLAY OF THAT”*

[@lifeless9768]

I love how dean is just holding the trophy while talking

[@ImaginaryAmbition]

okay this had my blood pumping, love you guys

[@radicaladz]

That moment when the sitcom archenemy (Jan) is hysterical with joy for the hero (Wren) to the point of trying to hoist him onto his shoulder to carry him aloft along with Christian. Fantastic. ;)

[@Zakethehero]

I really love how exited Sam was the moment that Wren defeated him. He wasn't frustrated, he was purely happy that Wren had come so far. You can tell that these guys have a really great friendship.

[@DumbDrum]

Wren going up against Sam: “I am all the Scramps.” 🔥

[@MrMuaz-nf8qq]

I never thought I'd be jumping in joy when Wren won. He really deserved it

[@ajbrennan7699]

I don’t think I’ve ever had a more excited reaction to a KZbin video

[@joseluismunoz470]

Watching Wren's first game, I noticed immediately that he levelled up. He was so serious and in it to win it. Congrats to Wren. Well done! I've been waiting for this tournament all year!

[@solarsombrero227]

Jordan is such a great new member of the corridor crew. She also seems much more comfortable in front of the camera than at first.

[@allmight8127]

It helps shes kinda gorgeous

[@JakenBake-JP]

She is beautiful. Definitely could be my wife

[@jdjrhejrjrjejrj7921]

@@JakenBake-JP down bad

[@JakenBake-JP]

@@jdjrhejrjrjejrj7921 damn right

[@RealEngineering]

Wahaaay, let's go Wren!

[@sigma_azn]

13:10 Wes with the OHHHH meme! What a legend!

[@ilikecheeseish]

Legend its good to see Wes back in studio

[@wuzgood]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🎯

[@thedarkflowkiller]

@@wuzgood It made me cry from laughter lol, I paused it right there.

[@macrognsqd]

Hear me out.. Griffin as the official commentator 😂😂 "shake my hand, you are outta here!!!"

[@alessandro9609]

I'm still so glad Gui made it in this video, the guy deserves it. Love him so much!

[@Taurusus]

Gui, Wes, _and_ Jan? it was like the best side-character episode of the season!

[@HandsFreeProductions]

The choreography on D & Jordan's fight was amazing. Looked like an actual anime with swords clashing

[@xansgelle8872]

I love to see gui here love him off of corridor digital and love the character he played Frr like he could be dangerous with more practice

[@sterlinga.5410]

Jan: I think Wren... Is my most despised person. Also Jan: Is wearing a finger than Wren made for him.

[@VKDante]

I've never played smash Bros a single time in my life and yet I'm screaming like a little girl on Wren's win. That was so fun to watch!

[@JUmayNOT]

I was jumping, shouting, clapping, and having the best of time watching this tourney. This was AMAZING! Congrats WREN! I cannot wait for the next Tournament!

[@Le_Spam_Man2100]

This is the single best Christmas tradition I’ve ever seen. These videos are so much fun to watch!

[@acepwn1]

This was absolutely amazing. I’ve tuned in every year. This was a truly fun video to watch, that had me on the edge of my seat. My wife (who hates games) was tuned in and was rooting for Wren from the start. We love his science videos on the “Crew” channel.

[@T1TK]

LETS GOOO! Been waiting all year for this!

[@Justdubbb]

Man I’ve really grown up watching these guys since i was a kid and i never get tired of them 🐐‘s all of them

[@Justdubbb]

By since a kid i mean corridor digital/ rocket jump/ VGHS type stuff

[@KillerTacos54]

I really love that Clint is still treated like a member of Corridor, he really is irreplaceable. Congrats Wren, proud of you mah boi

[@peacewalker3344]

why? did something happened? it's been a while since i last see a Corridor crew/Node content...

[@clockwork204]

Next year's going to be awesome. Everyone's skill levels are getting higher and higher, with the edge guarding and off-stage shenanigans all around now.

[@Zach_Bliss]

I love how these matchups suck for Ganon but the skill level is right at that perfect level for him to be viable lol

[@redraven123]

Doesn't every matchup suck for Ganon?

[@josephdouglas5242]

True. Non pro matches carry their own charm.

[@nickedds2907]

26:42 God this was intimidating, Wren just kept moving forward, closing the distance of safety

[@rcnewman51.]

Had me yelling out loud with excitement, didn’t realize how invested I got!

[@jog2243]

Jordan vs D was such a good fight. My heart dropped when D fell on his final stock. And Jordan has improved so much!

[@goth_goat_dad]

Niko's grin when he was fighting Griffin 😂 everyone got better this year

[@RealSou710]

4:22😂😂that’s amazing Peter griffin

[@Zach_Bliss]

CAN YOU PLEASE DO THIS EVERY 6 MONTHS?!? Or even quarterly! I’ve been waiting for this for a year lol

[@Lanman106]

Right?! I can’t wait to watch this. Always looking forward to it.

[@brandonsr1372]

How fucking entitled. Yeah you and every other mf that watches these been waiting a year too explain to them why they should do it for you or why they should care that you, Zach Bliss, have been waiting?

[@Lanman106]

@@brandonsr1372 Bro. He just enjoys it that much. Nothing wrong with expressing that. At the end of the day, Node makes the decisions. They don’t need to do anything for us. It would be cool if they had more videos like this, but if not we’ll wait patiently.

[@VoiceChattin]

@@brandonsr1372 dude, be chill about it

[@Zach_Bliss]

@@brandonsr1372 what are you on??😂😂😂

[@thomasarcanine]

OH. MY. GOD. This has been the best year for Corridor's content. And a cherry on top with Wren in it... I just love all of you guys...

[@josephclancy5986]

Kudos to Gui for holding up Wren at the end.

[@aaronmanzer880]

This years Smash tournament was Awesome! Everyone really put their heart and effort into winning the competition. Congratulations Wren! You've come a very long way. And great job to all the other members of Corridor for an amazing tournament of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

[@MattyMilligan]

Wren is so entertaining, even when he is spectating everyone else playing.

[@nomaschalupas2453]

he really fainted LOL he never dropped the controller, its become his sword. Dean also gets props for pre holding wren trying to tell him to stop flexing before he faints.

[@hngldr]

Man, the amount Clint came back against Dean... even with the loss, what a fight!!!!

[@northpole980]

It's times like this, when I really love these guys for just being the most talented and entertaining bunch ✌️

[@cp2polk]

Move of the game: niko dropping Dean. Hands down

[@wiredawgkev]

Genuinely the most hype I’ve been in a long time! Well done, Wren… You deserve it.

[@SamSphinx]

You know two Smash Players are high level when a solid second is spent on footsies.

[@gianroque968]

There’s just so much to say about this match. The People’s Champion, watching Wren’s 4 year character arch, The Dean Niko/Clint rivalry. Everything about the fights and match ups were perfect in every way. The rivalry matches, the redemption fights, the character progression, and the tension building! It was the most satisfying ending with a small taste of future champs among the scramps (like Griffin, Clint, and Jordan!). This tournament is perhaps the greatest tournament in Node Smash History.

[@SunioMc]

Wren has always been my favorite. His energy is just awesome. When the Smash videos started and I saw that Wren plays Bowser it was so awesome because I too love playing Bowser. I don't play Smash often but I'm decent. In some matches I do manage to beat the top players of my friend group. Now having Wren win the Tournament with Bowser is just so awesome to see. It's been such a nice time watching him fighting his way to the top. Congratulations to you Wren. You've earned it.

[@el__2handed]

22:00 Wren’s pained face when he did the kamikaze to Jordan, lol.

[@DigitalGator]

I've never cheered harder at my computer monitor while watching one of these tournaments. Freaking congrats to the champ!

[@dundundada]

Definitely some of the best content i've seen all year, some great matches

[@Vesohag]

When Wren said he was excited for this video, I knew what was gonna happen. Still, felt chills and so much excitement seeing how everything developed! Congrats, Wren!! That was amazing!

[@SnakekillerX]

This was a ride, loved every moment and the editing was great. Look forward to next year's tournament. Congrats on the win.

[@nami1239]

The semi-finals had me up in arms. I was always the Niko supporter, but this time Wren had me sold!

[@nikkim8159]

This was such a great story. There were literally 3 villians and a underdog with a heart of gold. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. Epic.

[@a6iix]

This the best tourney so far, so many great moments, from scramp to champ baby

[@FivePinDMX]

24:56 the look from Gigachad Niko to directly into Childbeater Dean’s soul said, “yeah, that’s right” But GGs all, and congrats champ!

[@djd6]

My ears died at the exact same time

[@chrisham7769]

This was Epic! That was like the rising of a hero, seeing Wren rise to the top. Even the build up of matches you guys had leading up to the end. You had me Screaming and cheering, on the edge of my seat to jumping out of my seat! Everything from the commentary to the facial expressions, smack talk, edge gaurding, playful banter, it was all awesome. For a second I didn't see D on the bracket and I thought he would show up as a challenger near the end. So glad you guys had got this chance to come to gether to beat each other up on camera and smile while doing it! #livingvicariouslythroughyouguys

[@AlmightyUniden]

Can we just acknowledge Jordan Smash glow up. Like, she's getting to be a really decent player compared to the previous tournament

[@Baybren]

These tournaments are literally some of my favorite times of the year, and seeing Wren win makes me very happy. Looking forward to the next one!

[@jarredjones3358]

I did not expect Wren to play out of his mind in his last 2 games. Like genuinely good mechanical Bowser play.

[@SenseiSeth]

I beat Nat once a few months ago… then lost a few BUT I like to think I would’ve done VERY average in this tournament

[@markrudyi]

No way, lol I didn’t know Sensei Seth was a fan of Node and Corridor?!

[@AlbinoToenail]

Being such a long time watcher of Node and not even playing Smash I can’t help but cheer at some of those moments during these tournaments sooo much history behind all of this lol

[@KnowledgePerformance7]

I just watched the old ones last week! Please do this more, some of the best content on node

[@rish37raize]

this is uncredible! i'm so genuinely happy for you, wren.. and you didn't lose consciousness!

[@wjorray3987]

Wren's smile is so freaking contagious, congrats Wren :D

[@roguebogey]

It's oddly satisfying watching you guys progressively get better and better at this game every year. Already looking forward to next year and the year after that!

[@radicaladz]

Man, I've been waiting all day, hell all year for this. It's always crazy/hilarious seeing everyone instantly transform into wrestling heels. Especially Dean, Clint and Jan. ;)

[@wingxerox]

It's not often a piece of content can have me smiling ear to ear and on the edge of my seat like this one.

[@brandonhussein492]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR SOO LONG SO EXCITED

[@jt3.]

First video I've seen from this channel and WOW hypeeeee. Congrats wren!!!

[@SleepyBear-66]

IM COMING FOR THAT CROWN NEXT YEAR!! 2022 is mine.

[@opticalpalm]

24:30 I've never seen Griffin this excited before 😂

[@Zach_Bliss]

As a fellow Bowser main, I’m proud of Wren! He’s gotten a lot better over the last year! If he learns Bowers’ up throw combos and fair combos he can hold on to that trophy for awhile!

[@Redjs90]

I didn't see much Up B out of shield tho.

[@Zach_Bliss]

@@Redjs90 That's true, more shielding and getting that Up B.

[@GentlemanJackabee]

Even though, the audio peaked, more than Mt. Everest and K2 combined. (I hope headphones users are okay) It was still awesome to watch!

[@zebby4760]

That was some pristine Bowser gameplay Wren. When you parried Niko’s kick and then grabbed him… beautiful

[@adechandrahasibuan4612]

I didn't know Node Smash Tournament can have this awesome storyline. From Scramps to CHAMPS! GOODJOB WREN! We proud of you.

[@mistaMClaugh]

Some of the most intense matchups to date. Wes did get shafted but other than that there was very little mismatching

[@noorabraham2921]

Even though node doesn't get the same number of views they still have the same quality and us few who still watch will always appreciate that. Thanks Node

[@x9x9x9x9x9]

The skill difference from last year is insane. I legitimately want to play with you guys now that you are above average. Now you guys need to play some melee and see who the real champ is. Melee is a much higher skill ceiling but much more rewarding. Wes is back! Hell yes. Next year finals should have a losers bracket and grand finals should be best of 3.

[@jean-paullemaire8596]

this annual tournament never fails to leave me on the edge of my seat. such peak commentary. the war will continue to rage between champs and scramps while the champs grow ever more powerful

[@tristankawatsuma8962]

I had mix feelings the whole time. I didn’t want Dean, Sam, or Niko to win at the start because I like seeing a new champion. Then as everything began to fall into the same pattern, I was stuck unsure of whether to root for Dean or Niko. After that while I did want Wren to win since he represented the Scamps and players not too good at the game like me, I figured he wouldn’t be able to defeat Niko so I was just waiting for Sam to win. After that I kept my head turned away from the screen. I’m a fan of Danganronpa and one thing I learned from it is that you can’t have either hope or despair without the other. I didn’t want to see my hopes for Wren to win be dashed so I turned away, only looking whenever a stock was lost. When it was down to one stock each I returned my eyes to the screen and then…the unbelievable happened. I remember one of the first 2020 videos being Wren winning an Airsoft team tournament despite the odds. A clear sign that this era of the channel is his turning point. While the channel transfers from the founders to D, Wren rises in the ranks.

[@brendonhavener]

24:58 funniest part of the video was when wren was jumping up and down and Jordan turns around and just casually takes a picture of him freaking out.

[@wuzgood]

I said it before and I’ll say it agin…..NIKO SET ME UP!!!!

[@ekojar3047]

This is more entertaining than I thought it would be. The Commentary is the best part!

[@LukeKimmell]

I still can't believe that Wren passed out

[@fuzzy8593]

By the last quarter of this video I was yelling, cheering, truly lol’ing. This was so fun.

[@Lanman106]

Jan always looks so cool. His clothes make him look like he came straight out of an Uncharted game.

[@aqwbnt]

Maaaaan! Wren you proved the people! Congrats I was shouting alongside you guys! This is wholesome