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'''Unused content''' refers to components of video games that were removed or altered before the game is released. Known info about unused content can come from a variety of sources: a developer can reveal information about the game's development, promotional material may use earlier builds of the game that contain later-removed elements, unused | '''Unused content''' refers to components of video games that were removed or altered before the game is released. Known info about unused content can come from a variety of sources: a developer can reveal information about the game's development, promotional material may use earlier builds of the game that contain later-removed elements, unused code and files can be found within the finished game, and people associated with the game can leak or sell pre-release builds of the game, normally years after the game has been released. | ||
[[File:Kirbyspecialbeta.png|thumb|One of the most well-known beta elements is Kirby using his {{b|Hammer|move}} in midair as he did in ''[[Melee]]'', during ''[[Brawl]]'' | [[File:Kirbyspecialbeta.png|thumb|One of the most well-known beta elements is Kirby using his {{b|Hammer|move}} in midair as he did in ''[[Melee]]'', during ''[[Brawl]]'''s [[E3]] 2006 trailer.]] | ||
Many elements removed from the final games have been found in all ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' games. Many of these have been seen in gameplay trailers, such as | Many elements removed from the final games have been found in all ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' games. Many of these have been seen in gameplay trailers, such as {{SSBB|Kirby}}'s "Melee" {{b|Hammer|move}} being used in midair at the [[E3]] 2006 trailer. His Hammer in midair was later changed from multiple circular swings to two powerful horizontal swings. Some of the best known beta elements include the [[Kirby (universe)|Kirby]]-themed stages in ''[[Super Smash Bros]].'', removed stages such as [[DUMMY]] and [[AKANEIA]] in ''[[Melee]]'', and leftover character data for characters such as [[Mewtwo]], [[Dr. Mario]], and [[Dixie Kong]] in ''[[Brawl]]''. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== |