Super Smash Bros. · Combo Video · 2023
Hungrybox exposes a coordinated account-sharing scheme in Smash Ultimate online events where players rotated competitors under a single "Phantom Thieves" account to optimize matchups and secure tournament payouts. The investigation reveals the scope of financial damage — thousands of dollars diverted from legitimate competitors across multiple events. What began as an apparent joke became evidence of systematic prize-pool manipulation, documented through Hungrybox's deeper research into the account's tournament history and participation patterns.
It's been uncovered that for numerous Smash Ultimate online events, numerous players shared an account titled the "Phantom Thieves", sending in choice members for various matchups to gain a competitive edge. Funny, sure, but as I dug deeper it seems that this account has potentially prevented thousands of dollars from other competitors. Watch streams at: Social…
Show more →It's been uncovered that for numerous Smash Ultimate online events, numerous players shared an account titled the "Phantom Thieves", sending in choice members for various matchups to gain a competitive edge. Funny, sure, but as I dug deeper it seems that this account has potentially prevented thousands of dollars from other competitors. Watch streams at: Social Media: Connect with Liquid fans across the globe on Liquid+ Video editor:
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