Start.gg goes independent once again with Smash.gg veterans at the helm
A staple of Super Smash Bros. and other FGC communities, tournament organizing website Start.gg is going independent once again.
“We’re excited to announce that, starting today, Start.gg will be returning to its roots as an independent company supporting grassroots and professional esports communities,” site co-founder Chris Ogle said in a blog announcing the news. The community-driven website for players and tournament organizers alike has long been a vital component of several grassroots esports scenes, and Microsoft acquired the site, then known as Smash.gg, in 2020. Since then, the site has expanded the communities it’s reached and also rebranded to Start.gg in 2022.