It is the year 2023 and things are kinda okay, although there might be a recession soon. Countries near the equator are still habitable and no wars have yet broken out over water supplies. Times are uncertain but on the whole, good. Isn't it funny how the algorithm brought you back to remember the better times, people of 2030?
For reference, one of the Samus/Mewtwo duo from the tournament Bez talks about near the 27 minute mark is a guy by the name Stuart Cullen. Used to know one of their siblings from back in the day and played Melee with them all way back in like 2006/2007.