Play Brawl early and maybe win stuff

Nintendo is holding Super Smash Bros. Brawl tournaments in four locations across the U.S., giving American gamers their first chance to attempt the hilarious glitch ... or compete, or whatever. The first competition will be held in Los Angeles' Orpheum Theater this Saturday at 3 PM. They're only letting the first 256 people in, so bring your tramplin' shoes. Tournaments will also take place in San Francisco, Boston, and New York City on the following weekends, with the New York event also serving as a midnight launch party.

The participants in each tournament will receive $10 Best Buy gift cards, and the overall winner will receive "a custom-designed, crystal-covered Wii, a home theater system from Best Buy and other prizes." Check the press release at the link for specific dates and locations of each tournament, as well as descriptions of the prizes for runners-up. And ... prepare for Video Armageddon!

[Via Kotaku]