Side Scrollers Presents "VS Mode" with Smash JT, DSP Gaming, Ian Crossland & Melee James
Side Scrollers Presents: VS MODE - a live fighting game tournament featuring four internet personalities battling it out across three classic Capcom games for cash, bragging rights, and the title of VS MODE Champion!
**THE COMPETITORS:**
- Ian Crossland
- Smash JT
- DarksydePhil (DSP)
- Melee James
**THE GAMES:**
- Darkstalkers
- Hyper Street Fighter II
- Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo
**WHEN:** Wednesday, October 14, 2026
**TIME:** 7 PM Central / 8 PM Eastern (Pre-show begins earlier!)
**HOW IT WORKS:**
Each game features its own mini-tournament, with competitors earning points based on their final placement. At the end of all three games, the player with the most points will be crowned the overall VS MODE Champion!
**$500 STARTING PRIZE POOL!**
We're kicking things off with a $500 prize pool, and YOU can help make it even bigger through Rumble Wallet contributions during the live broadcast!
The final prize pool will be distributed among all four competitors:
🥇 1st Place: 50%
🥈 2nd Place: 25%
🥉 3rd Place: 15%
4th Place: 10%
This isn't your typical sweaty esports tournament. Expect trash talk, rivalries, hilarious moments, classic fighting games, and plenty of surprises!
Who will walk away as the first VS MODE Champion?
Subscribe to Side Scrollers, turn on notifications, and join us LIVE!
#VSMode #StreetFighter #Darkstalkers #PuzzleFighter #SideScrollers #FightingGames #DSP #SmashJT
**THE COMPETITORS:**
- Ian Crossland
- Smash JT
- DarksydePhil (DSP)
- Melee James
**THE GAMES:**
- Darkstalkers
- Hyper Street Fighter II
- Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo
**WHEN:** Wednesday, October 14, 2026
**TIME:** 7 PM Central / 8 PM Eastern (Pre-show begins earlier!)
**HOW IT WORKS:**
Each game features its own mini-tournament, with competitors earning points based on their final placement. At the end of all three games, the player with the most points will be crowned the overall VS MODE Champion!
**$500 STARTING PRIZE POOL!**
We're kicking things off with a $500 prize pool, and YOU can help make it even bigger through Rumble Wallet contributions during the live broadcast!
The final prize pool will be distributed among all four competitors:
🥇 1st Place: 50%
🥈 2nd Place: 25%
🥉 3rd Place: 15%
4th Place: 10%
This isn't your typical sweaty esports tournament. Expect trash talk, rivalries, hilarious moments, classic fighting games, and plenty of surprises!
Who will walk away as the first VS MODE Champion?
Subscribe to Side Scrollers, turn on notifications, and join us LIVE!
#VSMode #StreetFighter #Darkstalkers #PuzzleFighter #SideScrollers #FightingGames #DSP #SmashJT