Before their resurgence over the past couple of years, the Apex tournament series served as the Smash community’s equivalent of Evo as an event that surpassed even the hefty qualifications reserved for majors to put on a tournament like no other that could be found throughout the year. That’s why it comes as no surprise that the folks behind these huge competitions have announced their very own World Circuit in preparation for Apex 2015.
Much like Capcom’s own pro tour for Ultra Street Fighter IV, the Apex World Circuit brings together a variety of Smash Smash Bros. Melee majors in order provide a more cohesive sense of competition leading up to the main event and reward players who are able to perform at each stop. With help from Twitch, Apex will be providing $1000 to each qualifying tournament’s prize pool as well as airfare and hotel for the first place winner at every stop.
Tipped Off 10, whose grand finals of saw Cloud9’s Mango overcome Mew2King and earn the very first guaranteed bracket spot at Apex 2015, got the World Circuit started on the right foot back in September and Justice 4 looks to keep that excitement going this weekend in Scarsdale, New York.
A preliminary list of qualifying events can be found below, but be on the look out for more to join this group as time goes on. More details can be found through Apex’s official announcement.
- Justice 4 (10/11/2014)
- NorCal Qualifier (Mid-November 2014)
- KTAR XI (11/22/2014)
- The Come Up (12/6-7/2014)
- The Smash Academy (12/13/2014)
- Pacific NW Regional (12/20-21/2014)
- Forte 2 (12/20-21/2014)
- Sumabato Melee #13 (12/27-28/2014)
- B.E.A.S.T. 5 (1/9-11/2015)
- Super Smash Sundays (TBD x2)
Apex 2015 is scheduled to take place January 30 – February 1 in Secaucus, New Jersey.
Source: Apex