https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/smash-bros-player-barred-from-austin-competition-following-bed-bug-concernContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/smash-bros-player-barred-from-austin-competition-following-bed-bug-concernhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/smash-bros-player-barred-from-austin-competition-following-bed-bug-concern#u144359Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:16:20 +0000Xtreme Fighters Showdown banned professional Super Smash Bros. Melee player Jason "Mew2King" Zimmerman from its Austin competition after he shared photos of bug bites and a skin condition. The posts went viral, prompting the tournament organizers to bar him due to health concerns. Zimmerman has since announced a hiatus and stated he regrets posting the images, claiming he would have stepped back from the event if he believed the community was at risk.Why it mattersBed bug infestations can spread quickly through gaming equipment and clothing at crowded tournaments. This ban highlights