The Ultimate Showdown at Cirque 4

[@creative_commander4973]

God… if not for the production of this tournament, I would have loved this. Instead, we got horrible commentary and spectator activity going unchallenged. Hopefully these next ones will be better

[@AndresAndr95]

It didn’t make that much of an impact 🤦‍♂️ mfs will cry about anything

[@frostyfrostbite406]

They didnt remove the mute button 😂

[@MaRiOx914]

They don’t get better actually that’s just CFL activities and it will never change

[@shaderu3402]

When I was there, I literally got jumpscared and SD’d mid set because someone chose a random moment to scream at the top of their lungs 3 feet from me (no words, just *AAAAAAAAH*). The same guy started doing it repeatedly, and after my set the TOs just kept gassing him up. Apparently he was from the region? Either way it was jarring

[@AndresAndr95]

@@MaRiOx914 lmao that does sound annoying af 😂

[@チョけ太郎]

While the match was exciting, the shouting at the Japanese players was sad.😢

[@HerMajestyVelvet]

Normalize being respectful to all players that aren’t terrible people Like cmon it’s a game, why are so many people so hateful of the people who play the game we all like?

[@purplecoffinman8510]

Yeah 100%. It's unfortunate that the guy was still allowed to stick around after he yelled at Hurt.

[@TehWhiteTiger]

@@purplecoffinman8510 Was there a specific incident, who was it?

[@lokks2130]

@@HerMajestyVelvet *All people period. If you're going to set a standard hold yourself to it.

[@HerMajestyVelvet]

@@lokks2130 I see what you’re saying, but for me I give everyone respect until they prove they don’t deserve it whatsoever, so people like Leffen and Nairo get no respect from me I’m not gonna go harass them or anything thats never ok, but I’m not gonna pretend to like them

[@Tacho99]

Thanks, RisterMice for muting the commentary. You saved us all this time

[@Rj-ij6ko]

It’s just crazy to me how the commentary controversy basically boils down to “hey dont say racist or sexual things while you commentate” and people say “well ya but…”

[@frostyfrostbite406]

They didnt say anything racist

[@DougBongos]

@@frostyfrostbite406they kept doing goofy accents when “speaking” as Miya or Tea, it was at least mildly racist

[@HerMajestyVelvet]

@@DougBongos I would say it was more culturally insensitive then racist but I won’t disagree with anyone who calls it racism

[@Bludgeoned2DEATH2]

@@DougBongos no that’s racism. You don’t have to sugar coat such subhuman behavior.

[@purplecoffinman8510]

@@HerMajestyVelvet I mean cultural insensitivity is still racism, no? Intent matters, obviously but no need to split hairs here.

[@purplecoffinman8510]

I wish this tournament wasn't run so badly. It's unfortunate that the kind of behavior from spectators and the drunk commentary that happened at Cirque was allowed to happen at all, but at this point I can't say I'm surprised, unfortunately, given the types of people that have been allowed to compete at past editions. I hope Cirque fixes their tournament up, because it has the potential to be an all-timer (and clearly the players at least enjoy themselves there considering they keep going back every edition). They probably need some new blood behind the scenes to do that.

[@stealthgamer4620]

I believe they were the actual hosts of the tournament. I was watching it from Zero's stream POV and that's what he said. However, correct me if I'm wrong.

[@purplecoffinman8510]

@@stealthgamer4620 In that case the tournament needs new hosts. If players are willing to come out to this location, location clearly isn't the problem. They need new TOs, people that won't let Zero play or restream.

[@stealthgamer4620]

@@purplecoffinman8510 lemme rephrase that, apparently Zero said they owned tournament, “without them there is no tournament.”Which I’m not sure how entirely true that is, this is just hear-say though. What does TOs mean, or you mean ToS? Also, sorry, confused by the way you phrased it, are you okay or not okay with Zero restreaming and playing?

[@purplecoffinman8510]

@@stealthgamer4620 Ah, I see. I don't particularly think that's true, Cirque will still go on as long as people running get their act together. I don't think there's no tournament without them. TO means tournament organiser, and TOs is the plural of that. And no, I'm not OK with ZeRo being anywhere near the community after he admitted to everything he was alleged of. I'd rather he doesn't restream, play or interact with the community in any way.

[@stealthgamer4620]

@@purplecoffinman8510 Yeah unfortunately it’s like the whole “Blizzard thing”-yes but not really-it’s kind of like shit conditions but this major object/event still goes on; well only difference is Blizzard got shut down and it was because of work conditions. In this sense, attending, streaming and hosting all counts as work conditions. The only real way to change about this tournament is by the players and spectators boycotting it, which may be hard to do. Or if major PR speaks out about it. As far as I know, Zero cleared all the allegations, however, I’ve heard people say he didn’t or technically didn’t…blah blah blah, just things I personally don’t care about; because it’s hard to take Reddit and Twitter users seriously, and sources from other YTubers don’t have the full story or truth. I trust Zero’s allegation clear video, you don’t have to nor trust it, I do. There are other individuals still in the smash community that have done more nefarious things and they were admitted true. I’ve always enjoyed watching Zero as a creator and person, glad he bounced back massively and doing better than okay. I resent overall cancel culture, unless it’s very extreme. However, everyone is free to feel hate or disdain towards others.

[@ProperName24]

Your tournament recaps are second to none. I bet you’re gonna grow smash ultimate a lot with these videos even this late into the game. Keep it up!

[@PaDPleX]

Miya simply outpaced Light. Holy shit!!

[@ProperName24]

Lima might be most improved player of 2024 dude has become so scary consistent and is right up there with the top players

[@cullenhutchison6528]

Yeah, the commentary was terrible for the most part. At least they brought in competent commentators for top 4.

[@Thatonesmartdude]

Muting Cirque's stream for us is the most based thing RisterMice has ever done. Bless you, sir.

[@Tenfoldoncesaid]

Small insight here. The commentary is that way due to branding and recognition. It’s made to be as grassroots as possible and helps with publicity. Cirque has had 4 events from less than 10 people running it and have had some of the best players and content in the world due to really quick growth and organization by the TOs. If anyone looked at the commentary on any stream other than the first half of top 8 they would have recognized that it was not only professional but incredibly talented. But as you all are doing in the comments is fixating on the first half.

[@WrappedUpCinema]

9:34 chaos assembly?!

[@jarroddobben]

Filling out the top 8 graphic is so good visually

[@nex6807]

what are the names of the songs used in this video (up until the light vs miya recap)

[@Sooth0]

they're all tracks from Omori

[@Big-xxioma]

Ur a god

[@jennyqin3298]

0:25 They were all seeded to be in top 16, with zomba dropping out leaving tea to actually be projected to make top 8

[@YauDerAllerEchte]

Why did Zomba DQ?

[@luisferssb1606]

Sick video! Are you gonna do a video on Legends 5? 👀 It was the biggest tournament in Central and South America this year (And it was this last weekend too)

[@RisterMice]

sorry, I only have time to cover majors on my personal channel these days

[@freakinboring]

7:41 holy shit that’s me

[@janswhatsupdoc]

how'd your set with Tea go?

[@JonnyJayKhan]

The results kinda show why the invitational pre local shouldn’t count for rankings

[@yourlocalraccoondealer8611]

Cirque was one hell of a ride alright, looking forward to this

[@TehWhiteTiger]

Wait what happened with Zomba and Hbox?

[@shaderu3402]

Zomba got sick and had to drop out. Idk with Hbox but he seemed to be having fun with his gf when I was there

[@blablablabla3878]

I always wonder if Ristermice watches tournaments before top 8, as he rarely mentions reverse 3-0, or assumes every game 5 set was close

[@anwnerd1762]

He's always in twitch chat, this is just his style of tournament recaps, although I agree with the not every game 5 set should be called close

[@konniem.6709]

Lima's confirms were off this planet 😮

[@jennyqin3298]

They hyped Leo up for the tourney so much god damn 😭

[@YauDerAllerEchte]

Why did Zomba DQ?

[@petrinonelson1992]

Why was zomba DQ?

[@cou2926]

If anyone knows why zomba dqed let me know

[@Braydostrescuatro]

food poisoning of sorts. I heard this from Proofblock's video. He got sick basically

[@SlimCloud9]

He was sick

[@チョけ太郎]

I heard he was arrested for drug possession, was I tricked?

[@SlimCloud9]

@@チョけ太郎 For sure lmao

[@samuelbaird4983]

I was there, he was on the sidewalk throwing up the night before top 8

[@Big-xxioma]

Bro what is the music to this bro. SOME ONE FUCKING TELL ME PLZ

[@memomemismemito]

Peabnut is my GOAT

[@TehWhiteTiger]

Hopefully the next major doesn't come with complementary coke with the entry fee. Worst production for an event I have ever seen.

[@janswhatsupdoc]

Grands reset Miya should be a thing, it seems he’s just unbeatable if you beat him in winners side and reset the bracket Did it to Acola x2 and now Lima

[@Alexrun902]

Port Priority 8 would like a word with you

[@janswhatsupdoc]

@@Alexrun902read my comment again VERY CAREFULLY

[@K0DA._.]

Man, I know Sparg0’s Aegis is cracked, but it always feels like he fails with them when he needs to perform the most. Would love to see him try pulling the Corrin back out.

[@janswhatsupdoc]

If anything he should just stick it out with cloud, he’s beaten Leo and even sonix with it plenty of times

[@Jukieeee]

did MKLeo drop out of the tournament??

[@memomemismemito]

He was in a different tournament in Mexico

[@Bludgeoned2DEATH2]

acola about to show everyone why he’s still #1 after his recent Sumabato win.

[@FireKingz0]

Tea my Goat

[@Jumogas]

No, Kazuya is cringe as hell and pac is annoying

[@FireKingz0]

@@Jumogas Not his Kazuya but I love pac man so yes he is my goat

[@Jumogas]

@@FireKingz0 yes his Kazuya, he’s the most degenerate Kazuya I’ve seen in a while

[@FireKingz0]

@@Jumogas I was not counting his Kazuya because I also agree his Kazuya is super degenerate

[@AndreasSaag]

What’s not to love? Mastering the most creative character AND the most degenerate character and doing it with such style, swag and humility. The greatest entertainer in smash!

[@janswhatsupdoc]

I told myself that Japan was gonna bounce back stronger after their poor performance at litvitational especially Miya

[@saniK6947]

KZbin hasn't been alerting me of your videos ever since you took your break. I thought you were still on a break, i love your content. It is so annoying 😭

[@EeweepPickle-pg7gl]

Nooooo rister mice the commentary was the best part

[@janswhatsupdoc]

If you like cringe commentary 😬