Nintendo's Controversial Tournament Rulings and Policies Spark Backlash

Nintendo has reportedly excluded Smash 4 from its recent tournament guidelines, stating that they did not believe the game would attract enough players or reach a prize pool of over $1000 USD. This decision has caused confusion and criticism within the Super Smash Bros. community, as other less popular games like Smash Bros. Brawl and Smash 64 were included in the list. While it is likely that Smash 4 can still be included under the "Other" category, the omission raises questions about Nintendo's perception of the game's popularity and potential.