Month: July 2016

As Melee fans wait patiently for Melee HD with full online matchmaking and shiny updated textures, fans have stepped in to bridge the gap with their own version of online play for Melee. Acting as the next step from on the Netplay Community build of Melee for the Dolphin emulator is Melee Online Edition, a new build which is completely built around competitive play. The reveal trailer promises ranked matchmaking with an ELO system, an integrated character pick and stage striking system similar to that found in PM, as well as online lobbies with voice chat.

This is apparently all integrated with Dolphin and has some extra features like unlockable skin packs for characters and a system for adding friends which doesn’t have you inputting friend codes to play together. The pre-alpha is scheduled for this autumn and you can sign up here if you want to help test it. While it may look too good to be true, other Melee modders like Dan Salvato, the creator of 20XX Tournament Edition, have confirmed that this mod is legitimate and that they are willing to help out with its creation. It will also be interesting to see how long this mod lasts before Nintendo slaps it with a cease and desist or if it is allowed to exist in the gray area that the 20XX Mod Pack has been able to float around in for a while.

Source: Joseph Delgado