Melee returns to Major League Gaming’s pro tour on June 20th –  just a few short days from now. This is particularly significant to Melee veterans because June 19th, just a day before the event kicks off, is actually the 10-year anniversary of Melee’s first event at MLG. This week not only marks the triumphant return of the greatest fighting game in the world to the MLG’s big stage, but also the anniversary of the beginning of the “Golden Age” of Smash. So let’s take a quick look back at how Melee first made its mark in the world of professional gaming as we celebrate the brilliant milestones ahead.

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