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A '''series symbol''' is a distinctive iconography that represents game [[universe]]s, assigned to [[fighter]]s and [[stage]]s. For fighters, it is displayed next to their [[damage meter]] (in the same color as the player's slot), as well as on the [[victory screen]]. For stages, it is visible on the stage selection screen. | A '''series symbol''' is a distinctive iconography that represents game [[universe]]s, assigned to [[fighter]]s and [[stage]]s. For fighters, it is displayed next to their [[damage meter]] (in the same color as the player's slot), as well as on the [[victory screen]]. For stages, it is visible on the stage selection screen. | ||
To an extent, these symbols are also applicable for [[item]]s (as seen on the [[Smash Bros. DOJO!!]] pages), [[trophy|trophies]] (as seen in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''{{'}}s [[Collection|trophy collections]]), [[music]] (as seen in the [[sound test]]s from ''Brawl'' onward, as well as music previews on the ''Smash 4'' and ''Ultimate'' official websites), and [[spirit]]s (displayed while creating a party and within the Spirit List); however, these generally require a playable character in order to have a symbol assigned. Otherwise, the [[Super Smash Bros. logo|''Smash Bros.'' logo]] or ellipsis symbol is assigned by default, or else no symbol appears at all. While some series have a symbol due to being represented by stages, if the universe | To an extent, these symbols are also applicable for [[item]]s (as seen on the [[Smash Bros. DOJO!!]] pages), [[trophy|trophies]] (as seen in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''{{'}}s [[Collection|trophy collections]]), [[music]] (as seen in the [[sound test]]s from ''Brawl'' onward, as well as music previews on the ''Smash 4'' and ''Ultimate'' official websites), and [[spirit]]s (displayed while creating a party and within the Spirit List); however, these generally require a playable character in order to have a symbol assigned. Otherwise, the [[Super Smash Bros. logo|''Smash Bros.'' logo]] or ellipsis symbol is assigned by default, or else no symbol appears at all. While some series have a symbol due to being represented by stages, if the universe is not represented by a fighter, the symbol will not be used outside of the stage. | ||
The following is a list of all series symbols, along with a short explanation of what they are and where they come from within their game universes. | The following is a list of all series symbols, along with a short explanation of what they are and where they come from within their game universes. | ||
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*''Super Smash Bros.'', ''The Legend of Zelda'', ''Kirby'', and ''F-Zero'' are the only universes to use their exact same symbols in all ''Smash Bros.'' games. | *''Super Smash Bros.'', ''The Legend of Zelda'', ''Kirby'', and ''F-Zero'' are the only universes to use their exact same symbols in all ''Smash Bros.'' games. | ||
*''Metal Gear'' is the only universe to have its series symbol entirely changed in one game after debut rather than edited. | *''Metal Gear'' is the only universe to have its series symbol entirely changed in one game after debut rather than edited. | ||
**The original ''Metal Gear'' symbol in ''Brawl'' was based on the emblem of ''Metal Gear'''s FOX Unit, which is also the former logo for Kojima Productions, used while the studio was a part of [[Konami]]. The symbol's change to an exclamation point in ''Ultimate'' was likely made due to the dissolution of Kojima Productions from Konami and its | **The original ''Metal Gear'' symbol in ''Brawl'' was based on the emblem of ''Metal Gear'''s FOX Unit, which is also the former logo for Kojima Productions, used while the studio was a part of [[Konami]]. The symbol's change to an exclamation point in ''Ultimate'' was likely made due to the dissolution of Kojima Productions from Konami and its re-establishment as an independent studio in 2015, a move itself precipitated by [[Hideo Kojima]]'s departure from Konami amidst rumors of disagreements with the company's management. | ||
*In ''Ultimate'', the spirits from universes with only stages | *In ''Ultimate'', the spirits from universes with only stages do not use their stage symbols; the ''Wrecking Crew'' spirits are listed as ''Mario'' series spirits, while the rest are listed as ''Mii'' series spirits (''StreetPass Mii Plaza'', ''Pilotwings'') or "other" series spirits (''Balloon Fight'', ''Electroplankton'', ''Nintendogs''). | ||
*''Donkey Kong'', ''Wario'', ''Street Fighter'', and ''Final Fantasy'' are the only universes to use their initials as the series symbol. | *''Donkey Kong'', ''Wario'', ''Street Fighter'', and ''Final Fantasy'' are the only universes to use their initials as the series symbol. | ||
*In the files for ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', an unused fighter emblem for {{uv|Rhythm Heaven}} can be found, suggesting the series was originally going to receive a fighter, but was scrapped later in development for unknown reasons.<ref>https://sourcegaming.info/2015/01/26/smash-4-wii-u-data-discoveries/</ref> The identity of the fighter and how far into development they got is unknown. | *In the files for ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', an unused fighter emblem for {{uv|Rhythm Heaven}} can be found, suggesting the series was originally going to receive a fighter, but was scrapped later in development for unknown reasons.<ref>https://sourcegaming.info/2015/01/26/smash-4-wii-u-data-discoveries/</ref> The identity of the fighter and how far into development they got is unknown. | ||
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[[Category:Series symbols | [[Category:Series symbols]] | ||
