Smash Bros. champ survives first night of Survivor

On September 26, 2008, in Cool Stuff, by Jeff Rivera

Survivor, the popular reality competition show, kicked off its last night in its 17th season and one of its contestants happens to be the world champion for Super Smash Bros., Ken Hoang. The pro gamer should be used to being on TV cameras as he’s placed first in many televised tournaments, and was one of the main subjects of MTV’s documentary True Life: I’m a Professional Gamer. Within the gamer community, the champ is known simply as “Ken” or by his old forum and tournament name “SephirothKen.”

Ken, accepting a check for winning at a gaming tournament.

We’ll see if his gaming skills translate to Survivor, as Ken looks to be one of the more likeable characters in the early running, but maybe not one of the most physically gifted.