Editing User:BubzieBobkat/List of semantic universes

The following is a list of series that are technically represented in ''Super Smash Bros.'', but either have a questionable standing as being their own franchise, represented in too minor, indirect, or speculative a way to even be considered dependant, in some way has the potential to be a coincidence, or all of the above. See the minor third-party universes article for dependant universes, which are omitted here. I will set up solid rules at some point, as there are some entries I think are ''too'' pedantic even for this whole concept. Refrain from adding or removing entries until those rules are set up, at that point I will welcome them. Until now, you can put new discoveries in discussion, and edit entries' info.

==Questionable individuality==
===''Captain Toad''===
Music
===''Dr. Mario''===
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Dr. Mario (universe)
|image             = {{external image|https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/99/Dr._Mario_series_logo.png|250px}}
|developer         = Nintendo<br>Arika<br>TOSE<br>LINE<br>NHN Entertainment<br>Mani Industries<br>Intelligent Systems
|publisher         = Nintendo<br>Mani Industries
|genres            = Puzzle
|originconsole     = Game Boy<br>NES
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Dr. Mario}}'' (1990)
}}
'''''Dr. Mario''''' is a puzzle game series featuring {{uv|Mario}} characters (and, in ''64'', characters from ''Wario Land 3''), in which the player must connect pills of the same color to eliminate viruses.

[[Dr. Mario]] has been featured as a playable character in all ''Super Smash Bros.'' games except for ''Brawl'' and ''64'', the prior still featuring him as a sticker and introducing new ''Dr. Mario'' music tracks, and the latter mentioning him in passing in Mario's description. Dr. Mario appears to have been planned for inclusion in ''Brawl''.
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===''Hyrule Warriors''===
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===''Luigi's Mansion''===
===''Mario Kart''===
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Mario Kart (universe)
|image             = {{external image|https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c1/Mario_Kart_logo.png|250px}}
|developer         = Nintendo<br>Intelligent Systems<br>Retro Studios<br>Velan Studios<br>DeNa<br>Namco<br>Bandai Namco
|publisher         = Nintendo<br>Namco<br>Bandai Namco
|genres            = Racing<br>Vehicular combat<br>Augmented reality
|originconsole     = SNES
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Super Mario Kart}}'' (1992)
}}
'''''Mario Kart''''' is a sub-series of the {{uv|Mario}} franchise in which multiple characters from within the series participate in races, using items to gain a lead. Although the series began as a low-budget spin-off, it eventually propelled into a popularity and merchandising presence so high that one could argue it to be the real ''Mario'' "main series" and not the platformers.

Despite not having a unique world or cast of its own, the ''Super Smash Bros.'' franchise designates ''Mario Kart'' as its own franchise seperate from the rest of ''Mario'', albeit without its own series symbol. The [[Figure-8 Circuit]], [[Rainbow Road]], and [[Mario Circuit]] stages; the [[Banana Peel]] item and move; the [[Clown Kart Dash]] move; the [[Spiny Shell]] and [[Lightning Bolt]] items; the functionality of the [[Bullet Bill]] item; and the trophy and/or Spirit characters Toadette, Baby Daisy, Baby Rosalina, and Pink Gold Peach all originate from this series, among many other smaller pieces of content.
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===Nintendo eShop===
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Nintendo eShop (universe)
|image             = {{external image|https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e9/Nintendo_eShop_logo.png|250px}}
|developer         = Nintendo
|publisher         = Nintendo
|genres            = Utility
|originconsole     = Wii
|firstinstallment  = {{s|wikipedia|Wii Shop Channel}} (2006)
}}
'''Nintendo eShop''' refers to digital storefronts owned by ''Nintendo'', used for purchasing digital games, introduced as a platform for vintage and smaller games, but over time branching out to provide full retail releases in a non-physical format.

The Wii Shop Channel theme is featured as a song in ''Brawl'' and ''Ultimate''. A remix of said song was added in ''for Wii U'' and remains in ''Ultimate''.
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===''Pikachu''===
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Pikachu (universe)
|image             = {{external image|https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/logopedia/images/6/6f/E9ceac17-e912-49d6-908b-d1d63b0cc5f8.png|250px}}
|developer         = Nintendo<br>Creatures<br>Ambrella<br>Denyusha
|publisher         = Nintendo<br>The Pokémon Company
|genres            = Pet simulator<br>Television simulator<br>Mini-game compilation<br>Visual novel
|originconsole     = LCD Handheld
|firstinstallment  = {{s|wikipedia|Pokémon Pikachu}} (1998)
}}
'''''Pikachu''''' is a series of spin-off games starring the {{uv|Pokémon}} franchise mascot [[Pikachu]], itself made up of the subseries '''Pokémon Pikachu''', '''''Detective Pikachu''''', '''''PokéPark''''', and '''''Hey You, Pikachu!''''', with some ambigious entries in the form of a single game starring [[Pichu]] and multiple special edition mainline Pokémon games with Pikachu in the place of a legendary or starter on the box.

Detective Pikachu appears as a Spirit in Ultimate. Partner Pikachu from ''Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!'' also appears, though that game's placement in the ''Pikachu'' franchise is dubious.
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===''Pokémon'' (anime)===
Various references, mostly in trophies. (uncertain on elegiblity?)
===Professor Hector===
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Professor Hector (universe)
|image             = {{external image|https://images.launchbox-app.com/f0facd53-cbb4-4592-91ae-e6df50edf4e6.png|250px}}
|developer         = Nintendo
|publisher         = Nintendo
|genres            = Puzzle<br>Platformer<br>Toy
|originconsole     = NES
|firstinstallment  = ''Gyromite'' (1985)
}}
'''Professor Hector''' is a character featured in all games that support [[R.O.B.]], described as being the inventor of the robot in-universe.

The representation for the actual games that support R.O.B., as opposed to the physical hardware, is extremely scant, as {{uv|R.O.B.}} is mostly treated as a ''Smash'' original character and some elements of the Professor Hector lore contradict the plotline of [[The Subspace Emissary]]. However, R.O.B.'s victory jingle is taken from ''Stack-Up'', and a music track featuring songs from both Professor Hector games has been present since ''Brawl''. 
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===''Pyoro''===
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Pyoro (universe)
|image             = {{external image|https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/siivagunner/images/9/94/Pyoro.jpg|250px}}
|developer         = Nintendo<br>Intelligent Systems
|publisher         = Nintendo
|genres            = Arcade<br>Shooter
|originconsole     = Game Boy Advance<br>Nintendo DSi (first solo release)
|firstinstallment  = ''Pyoro'' and ''Pyoro 2'' (2003, as part of ''{{s|wikipedia|WarioWare, Inc: Mega Microgame$!}}''; 2008, as an individual product)
}}
'''''Pyoro''''' is a fictional series of video games playable within the {{uv|Wario|WarioWare}} series of games, starring and presumably developed by a long-tongued small red bird of the same name (a parody of the Japanese chocolate mascot Kyorochan) depicted as both [[Wario]]'s greatest competitor and admirerer, with minigames from the character's gamography being playable in almost every ''WarioWare'' game. In 2008, the first two ''Pyoro'' games featured in ''Mega Microgame$!'' were released as an independent downloadable game for Nintendo DSi, under the title ''Bird & Beans'' in the US and retaining the ''Pyoro'' title elsewhere.

Pyoro's artwork as a Spirit in Ultimate is taken from ''Bird & Beans''. Additionally, all other instances of Pyoro representation, such as in a cameo on [[Gamer]], could be considered representation for the ''Pyoro'' series of games depending on how one views the franchise in relation to reality. 
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===Stanley the Bugman===
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Stanley the Bugman (universe)
|image             = {{external image|https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/fictionalcrossover/images/6/6b/Greenhouse_logo.png|250px}}
|developer         = Nintendo
|publisher         = Nintendo
|genres            = Shooting<br>Arcade
|originconsole     = Game & Watch
|firstinstallment  = ''Green House'' (1982)
}}
'''Stanley the Bugman''' is a character who has recieved starring roles within the continuities of both {{uv|Donkey Kong}} and generic {{uv|Game & Watch}} games.

Stanley has made multiple appearances in Smash, with [[Mr. Game & Watch]]'s jab having been based on ''Green House'' for all of his appearances, and being reanimated in ''Ultimate'' to have him transform into Stanley (even when other {{uv|Mario}}-related games did not recieve transformation animations). Stanley is also a trophy in Melee and Spirit in Ultimate, classified as ''Donkey Kong'' character both times.
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===''Tingle''===
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Tingle (universe)
|image             = {{external image|https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda_gamepedia_en/images/9/99/Tingle_Logo.png|250px}}
|developer         = Vanpool
|publisher         = Nintendo
|genres            = RPG<br>Utility<br>Platformer<br>Point & click adventure<br>Dating simulator
|originconsole     = Nintendo DS
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland}}'' (2006)
}}
'''''Tingle''''' is a self-parodic spin-off of {{uv|The Legend of Zelda}} starring the eccentric and perverse map maker [[Tingle]], featuring a more twisted sense of humor and light satirical commentary on matters such as capitalism and slavery.

Tingle's trophy description in ''Brawl'' describes the plot of ''Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland'', and Barkle; Pinkle; and Uncle Rupee are featured as stickers. Tingle's Assist Trophy animation features flowers, presumably in reference to the box art of ''Rosy Rupeeland'' which shows Tingle skipping through a meadow, which is retained into ''Smash 4''. Zero content from the Tingle series appears in ''Ultimate'' however, with Tingle's reduced presence only taking from his ''Zelda'' appearances.
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===''Wario Land''===
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Wario Land (universe)
|image             = [[File:WarioLandLogo.png|250px]]
|developer         = Nintendo<br>Good-Feel<br>Treasure<br>Suzak<br>TOSE
|publisher         = Nintendo
|genres            = Platformer<br>Beat-em-up
|originconsole     = Game Boy
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3}}'' (1994)
}}
'''''Wario Land''''' is a series of platformers starring [[Mario]]'s greedy, unkempt "dark" counterpart [[Wario]] on his adventures to acquire great fortune, often committing good deeds by complete accident along the way.

''Wario Land'' only recieves very minor representation in ''Smash'', with moves like the "shoulder bash" having been implemented in very minor forms, and a single ''Wario Land'' music track (Stonecarving City from ''Wario Land: Shake It!'') being avaliable in ''Ultimate'' and ''for Wii U'', with {{uv|Wario}}'s representation instead mostly taking from ''WarioWare'' and original concepts based on the idea of Wario being a slob, which originated in marketing for ''Wario Land'' but is not particularly present in the games themselves. Various ''Wario Land'' Spirits and stickers have been featured in ''Ultimate'' and ''Brawl'' respectively, and ''Ultimate'' classifies Wario's overalls outfit, also featured in ''Mario'' games, as being from ''Wario Land''.

''Smash'' would also directly influence ''Wario Land'', as the Stonecarving City theme was based on Wario's victory theme.
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==Indirect==
===AKB48===
Mii Fighter trailer
===''Assault''===
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Assault (universe)
|image             = {{external image|https://images.timeextension.com/fded9e88cb1d2/assault.large.jpg|250px}}
|developer         = Namco
|publisher         = Namco<br>Atari
|genres            = Shooter
|originconsole     = Arcade
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Assault|1988 video game}}'' (1988)
}}
'''''Assault''''' is a tank shooting game developed by Namco, featuring vehicle designs by ''Gundam'' artist Kunio Okawara.

''Star Fox Assault'', the origin and namesake of [[Orbital Gate Assault]], while not related in any notable way to ''Assault'', was only allowed to use the word "assault" in the title due to the game being developed by Namco, the owners of the "Assault" trademark for video games at the time.
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===''Beatmania''===
Unused
===''Beauty and the Beast''===
Referenced in pic of the day. Original fairytale, not Disney
===''Blast Corps''===
-Unused
===Bozo the Clown===
Melee name tag
===Blue Oyster Cult===
Don't Fear the Reaper Reference
===''Conker''===
Name tag
===''Devil's Third''===
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Devil's Third (universe)
|image             = {{external image|https://gamingbolt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/devils_third_logo.jpg|250px}}
|developer         = Valhalla Game Studios<br>Nintendo
|publisher         = Nintendo<br>Nexon
|genres            = Shooter<br>Hack and slash
|originconsole     = Wii U
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Devil's Third}}'' (2015)
}}
'''''Devil's Third''''' is a third-person shooter with a heavy emphasis on online gameplay, revolving around an ex-terrorist named Ivan who is granted probation from Guantanamo Bay to fight his former alligance, the School of Democracy (SOD), only to discover a post-apocalyptic future of his group's creation. The game was never owned by Nintendo, but was initially published by it, and recieved very negative reception in Western shores, but was recieved very well by Japanese audiences.

''Devil's Third'' has an unused Spirit identifier in the files of ''Ultimate''.
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===''Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde''===
Melee name tags
===''Euphues: The Anatomy of Wit''===
All is Hair in Love and War spirit event
===''Godzilla''===
Referenced in Smash Cards
===Guinness World Records===
Pac-Man trophy description
===''Gundam''===
Samus alt costume
===''Halo''===
Karate Joe trophy description
===Disney's ''Hercules''===
Sora presentation
===''Jet Force Gemini''===
-Unused
===''Joust''===
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Joust (universe)
|image             = {{external image|https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1b/Joust_logo.svg/649px-Joust_logo.svg.png|250px}}
|developer         = Williams Electronics<br>Tiger Electronics
|publisher         = Williams Electronics<br>Midway<br>Warner Bros. Games<br>Atari<br>Nintendo<br>Tiger Electronics
|genres            = Platformer
|originconsole     = Arcade
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Joust|video game}}'' (1982)
}}
'''''Joust''''' is a classic arcade game series about knights fighting while piloting flying ostrich steeds.

{{uv|Balloon Fight}} is heavily inspired by ''Joust'', and some may argue it to be a clone or even bootleg. The [[Balloon Fight]] stage in particular has a very strong resemblance to the game.
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===''Killer Instinct''===
Funky Kong theme song origin
===Kuidaore===
Pic of the day mention
===Disney's ''The Little Mermaid''===
Sora presentation
===''Little Red Riding Hood''===
All the Better to Hear You With spirit event.
===''Lode Runner''===
===''The Matrix''===
DK results screen
===Mega 64===
Fils A Mech reference
===''M.U.S.C.L.E.''===
-Direct Mention
===''The Notebook Trilogy''===
Lucas and Claus' name origin

===''Oddity''===
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Oddity (universe)
|image             = {{external image|https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fill,h_264,pg_1,q_80,w_470/b34797b53e997ec6cbe300511287edba.jpg|250px}}
|developer         = Azure Studios
|publisher         = Unknown, possibly vaporware
|genres            = RPG
|originconsole     = Microsoft Windows
|firstinstallment  = ''Oddity'' (currently unreleased, possibly vaporware)
}}
'''''Oddity''''' is an RPG taking place in a suburban setting, heavily inspired by {{uv|EarthBound}}, it was originally intended as a fan game under the name '''''Mother 4'''''. The game has notably had a rocky development cycle, originally planed for Winter 2014, and gaining a strong enough following for its protagonist Travis to be featured in many general ''EarthBound'' and ''Smash'' fan works such as ''Smashified!'', before being delayed indefinitely, to the point where the initial "Winter 2014" deadline has become an in-meme in ''EarthBound'' fandom circles

In the launch version of ''Ultimate'', the Masked Man's Spirit used stolen fan art of the character in the art style of ''Mother 4''. This was shortly patched out.
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===The Offspring===
"Pretty Fly for a White Guy" reference in Fly Guy trophy
===Disney's ''Peter Pan''===
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Disney's Peter Pan (universe)
|image             = {{external image|https://media.vgm.io/products/37/10273/10273-1618839877.png|250px}}
|developer         = Doki Denki Studios<br>Crawfish Interactive<br>Gorila Systems<br>Blue 52 Games
|publisher         = Disney Interactive<br>Sony Computer Entertainment
|genres            = Adventure<br>Fantasy
|originconsole     = Movie<br>PlayStation<br>Microsoft Windows<br>Game Boy Advance
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Peter Pan|1953 film}}'' (1953)<br>''{{s|wikipedia|Peter Pan: Adventures in Never Land}}'' (2002) (First video game)
}}
'''Disney's ''Peter Pan''''' is a 1953 animated film adapted from the 1904 stage play ''Peter Pan; or, the Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up'', considered a defining entry in what is known by fans as the Disney animation studio's "Silver Age".

[[Sora]]'s ability to fly, featured in his entrance animation and trailer, are achieved through Tinker Bell's Pixie Dust.
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===''Pong''===
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Pong (universe)
|image             = {{external image|https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/logopedia/images/1/1e/Atari_Pong_Console_logo.jpg|250px}}
|developer         = Atari<br>Morning Star Multimedia<br>Supersonic Software<br>zGames<br>Chequered Ink
|publisher         = Atari<br>Namco<br>Kee Games<br>Hasbro Interactive<br>MacSoft
|genres            = Sports
|originconsole     = Arcade
|firstinstallment  = {{s|wikipedia|Pong}} (1972)
}}
'''''Pong''''' is a greatly influential primitive tennis video game developed by Allan Alcorn. Believed to be the first video game to ever see mainstream commercial success outside of niche technology circles, it is often used as a general symbol for retro gaming in pop culture.

''[[Color TV-Game 15]]'' is one of many near-identical Pong clones that were popular in the 1970s, though ''Smash'' does stress the miniscule differences between it and its source material.
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===''Portal''===
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Portal (universe)
|image             = {{external image|https://shared.fastly.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/400/capsule_616x353.jpg|250px}}
|developer         = Valve<br>ClockStone
|publisher         = Valve<br>Microsoft Game Studio<br>HeadStone Games
|genres            = Puzzle<br>Platformer
|originconsole     = Windows<br>Xbox 360<br>PlayStation 3
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Portal|video game}}'', as part of ''{{s|wikipedia|The Orange Box}}'' (2007)<br>''Portal: Still Alive'' (2008, first standalone release)<br>Set in the universe established by ''{{s|wikipedia|Half-Life|video game}}'' (1998)
}}
'''''Portal''''' is a series of puzzle platformers set in the Valve shared universe, in which the player must navigate rooms by shooting portals into walls. Originally intended as a simple minigame to supplement 4 more extensive games in the compilation ''The Orange Box'', it was regarded as the highlight of the compilation and spawned a franchise of its own.

[[Souflee]]'s trophy description makes reference to a popular internet meme from the time that originated from the game - "the cake is a lie".
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===''Puyo Puyo''===
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Puyo Puyo (universe)
|image             = {{external image|https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/08/Puyo_Puyo_logo.png|250px}}
|developer         = Compile<br>Sega<br>Various
|publisher         = Compile<br>Sega<br>Various
|genres            = Puzzle<br>RPG
|originconsole     = MSX (''Madō Monogatari'')<br>MSX2 (''Puyo Puyo'')<br>Famicom Disk System (''Puyo Puyo'')<br>Sega Genesis (reskinned)
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Madō Monogatari 1-2-3}}'' (1990, ''Madō Monogatari'')<br>''{{s|wikipedia|Puyo Puyo|video game}}'' (1991, video games)<br>''{{s|wikipedia|Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine}}'' (1993, first reskin)
}}
'''''Puyo Puyo''''' is a series of matching puzzle games revolving around a lighthearted, mostly-female cast, itself a spin-off of the now-dormant ''Madō Monogatari''. During the 1990s the series would see releases attached to popular characters and franchises, due to the low popularity of non-sexualised female protagonists and anime aesthetics in Western shores at the time, including Dr. Robotnik from ''The Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog'' TV show, [[Kirby]], and one instalment - ''Qwirks'' - that was given an endorsement by ''Tetris'' creator Alexey L. Pajitnov.

Meta Knight's shoes originate from ''Kirby's Avalanche''.
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===''Rad Mobile''===
Sonic debut
===''Rocky''===
Referenced in Smash Cards
===Slender Man===
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Slender Man (universe)
|image             = {{external image|https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/16/Slender_Man_2018_Movie_Logo.png|250px}}
|developer         = Parsec Productions<br>Blue Isle Studios
|publisher         = Parsec Productions
|genres            = Horror
|originconsole     = Forum thread<br>Microsoft Windows (video game)<br>Mac (video game)
|firstinstallment  = "Create paranormal images" (Something Awful forum thread, 2009)<br>''{{s|Wikipedia|Slender: The Eight Pages}}'' (first video game, 2012)
}}
The '''Slender Man''' is a creepypasta character created by Eric Knudsen, depicted as a faceless, ominous figure that lures people into the woods. Despite becoming somewhat of a folkloric character, the Slender Man is a copyrighted property with a clear origin.

The [[Enderman]] is named after the Slender Man.
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===''Space Invaders''===
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Space Invaders (universe)
|image             = {{external image|https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/taito/images/1/12/SpaceInvadersLogo.png|250px}}
|developer         = Taito<br>Atari<br>Various
|publisher         = Taito<br>Midway<br>Atari<br>Square Enix<br>Various
|genres            = Shooter
|originconsole     = Arcade
|firstinstallment  = ''Space Invaders'' (1978)
}}
'''''Space Invaders''''' is a highly influential video game in which the player must shoot down rows of crustacean-themed aliens, its influence is widespread as one of the first games to feature identifiable characters, as well as originating both increasing difficulty and the concept of "bugs as features" through a beneficial glitch relating to game speed. Many influential game developers, especially from Japan and including Masahiro Sakurai, cite ''Space Invaders'' as their influence for persuing gaming as a career. The "crab" alien design, or a close facsimile of it, is often used as a general symbol in pop culture to represent video games, older video games, or even the very concept of extraterrestrial life.

''Space Invaders'' is name dropped in a ''Smash 4'' pic of the day, providing reference for the age of ''[[Color TV-Game 15]]''.
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===''Star Wars''===
Beam Sword 64, pic of the day mention
===Studiopolis===
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Studiopolis (universe)
|image             = {{external image|https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/dubbing9585/images/a/a9/Studiopolis-Logo_Still.png|288px}}
|originconsole     = TV<br>PlayStation 2 (gaming)
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Sailor Moon}}'' (1995)<br>''{{s|wikipedia|Final Fantasy X}} (2001, first video game dub)
}}
'''Studiopolis''' is an American post-production company specialising in dubbing for cartoons, anime, and video games, including the {{uv|Sonic the Hedgehog}} franchise.

A zone in ''Sonic Mania'' coincidentally shares a name with Studiopolis, which was approved by the studio once the connection was discovered during development. The name is included in the name of the song "Lights, Camera, Action! (Studiopolis Zone Act 1)"
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===Superman===
Lurchthorn trophy description
===''Toy Story''===
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Toy Story (universe)
|image             = {{external image|https://archive.org/download/ToyStoryLogo/ToyStory_Logo.png|200px}}
|developer         = Pixar Interactive Products Group<br>Various
|publisher         = Disney Interactive<br>Various
|genres            = Fantasy<br>Adventure<br>Comedy<br>Sci-fi
|originconsole     = Movie<br>SNES (video game)<br>Sega Genesis (video game)<br>Game Boy (video game)<br>Microsoft Windows (video game)
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Toy Story}}'' (1995)<br>''{{s|wikipedia|Toy Story|video game}}'' (1995, video games)
}}
'''''Toy Story''''' is an ongoing series of animated films, a pioneering franchise for feature-length CGI animation and the Pixar animation studio, revolving around the adventures of toys and other playthings when humans aren't looking. The series is renowned for having emotional and philosophical depth while still maintaining an energetic and adventerous tone.

Footage from the Toy Box world of ''Kingdom Hearts 3'', featuring Woody and Buzz, can be seen in Sora's presentation
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===The Turtles===
Happy Together song
===Frisbee===
Frisbee dog trophy
===''Game of Death''===
Bayonetta alt
===Disney's ''Winnie the Pooh''===
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Disney's Winnie the Pooh (universe)
|image             = {{external image|https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/logopedia/images/1/18/Winnietheppooh.jpg|250px}}
|developer         = Various
|publisher         = Disney Interactive<br>Various
|genres            = Slice of life<br>Early learning
|originconsole     = Movie<br>Commodore 64 (video game)
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree}}'' (1966)<br>''{{s|wikipedia|Winnie the Pooh in the Hundred Acre Wood}}'' (1984, video games)
}}
'''Disney's ''Winnie the Pooh''''' refers to a series of films and television series created by The Walt Disney Company based on the ''Winnie-the-Pooh'' books by A.A. Milne. Typically replicating the relaxing nature of the books, the ''Pooh'' films target an even younger audience than Disney Animation's traditionally child-friendly output.

Footage from the 100-Acre Wood world in ''Kingdom Hearts 3'', featuring various ''Pooh'' characters, including the Disney original creations Lumpy and Gopher, can be seen in Sora's presentation.
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==All of the above==
===''99''===
{{Infobox Series
|title             = 99 (universe)
|image             = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/wV3c9Fc.png|150px}}
|developer         = Arika<br>Nintendo
|publisher         = Nintendo<br>Bandai Namco
|genres            = Battle royale<br>Racing<br>Platformer<br>Maze<br>Puzzle
|originconsole     = Nintendo Switch
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Tetris 99}}'' (2019)
}}
'''''99''''', also known as '''''35''''', refers to a series of Nintendo Switch Online-exclusive titles reimagining classic video games such as {{uv|Mario|Super Mario Bros.}}, ''Tetris'', {{uv|F-Zero}}, and {{uv|Pac-Man}} in a modern battle royale format.

All of the Tetrimino Spirits in ''Ultimate'' use artwork from ''Tetris 99''.
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===''Diddy Kong Racing''===
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Diddy Kong Racing (universe)
|image             = {{external image|https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/logopedia/images/5/58/Diddy_Kong_Racing_logo.png|250px}}
|developer         = Rare
|publisher         = Rare<br>Nintendo
|genres            = Racing
|originconsole     = Nintendo 64
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Diddy Kong Racing}}'' (1997)
}}
'''''Diddy Kong Racing''''', known in modern merchandising as '''''Rare Racers''''', is a racing game featuring [[Diddy Kong]] alongside a cast of original animal characters. The game is notable for introducing the world to [[Banjo]] of ''Banjo-Kazooie'' and Conker of ''Conker's Bad Fur Day'' as as a promotional stunt (albeit one that would quickly become poorly aged as Conker developed into an adult character in later games)

Diddy Kong's Trophy description in ''Brawl'' makes a vague reference to Diddy participating in races, which could be interpreted as a reference to either ''Mario Kart'', ''Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast'', or ''Diddy Kong Racing''. ''Diddy Kong Racing'' has an unused Spirit identifier in the files of ''Ultimate'', likely scrapped due to the series' well-known legal woes.
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===Disney's Ducks===
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Disney's Ducks (universe)
|image             = {{external image|https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6e/Ducktales2017Logo.svg/1200px-Ducktales2017Logo.svg.png|250px}}
|developer         = Disney Interactive<br>Capcom<br>WayForward<br>Various
|publisher         = Disney Interactive<br>Capcom<br>Various
|genres            = Adventure<br>Comedy
|originconsole     = Movie<br>Atari 2600 (video game)<br>Commodore 64 (released video game)
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Don Donald}}'' (1937) <br>''Donald Duck's Speedboat'' (first video game, unreleased)<br>''Donald Duck's Playground'' (first released video game, 1984)
}}
'''Disney's Ducks''' is a sub-series of the Mickey Mouse universe revolving around various ducks going on adventures, typically in the town of Duckburg. In some territories, the franchise is more popular than Mickey Mouse. It itself comprises multiple sub-series, '''Donald Duck''' being the most iconic character; the '''''Uncle Scrooge''''' being a popular meta-spin-off; most famous through the television series ''DuckTales''; and a slightly lesser known branch coming in the form of the superhero parody cartoon series '''''Darkwing Duck'''''.

[[Sora]]'s Wisdom Form, featured as an alternate costume in ''Ultimate'', is accessed by fusing with Donald Duck, technically making Donald a playable character. The game ''Mickey & Donald'' is namedropped in the Chronicle. Donald Duck can be seen on-screen in ''Kingdom Hearts'' game footage in the "Battling with Sora" presentation
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===''Game & Watch Gallery''===
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Game & Watch Gallery (universe)
|image             = {{external image|https://mario.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/d/d3/Game_%26_Watch_Gallery_logo.png/260px-Game_%26_Watch_Gallery_logo.png|250px}}
|developer         = Nintendo<br>TOSE<br>Million Colors
|publisher         = Nintendo
|genres            = Minigame compilation
|originconsole     = Game Boy
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Game Boy Gallery}}'' (1995)
}}
'''''Game & Watch Gallery''''' is a compilation series featuring classic {{uv|Game & Watch}} games in faithful remakes and special remakes starring {{uv|Mario}} and {{uvYoshi}} characters.

The theme to [[Flat Zone 2]] is misattributed as originating from ''Game & Watch Gallery'' in ''Brawl'', despite being an original composition. Peach's frying pan, while most likely a reference to ''Super Mario RPG'', may originate from ''Modern Chef''.
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===Goofy===
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Goofy (universe)
|image             = {{external image|https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/66/Disney_Goof_Troop_-_Disney%2B_logo.svg/2560px-Disney_Goof_Troop_-_Disney%2B_logo.svg.png|250px}}
|developer         = Disney Interactive<br>Krome Studios<br>Capcom<br>The Code Monkeys<br>Absolute Entertainment
|publisher         = Disney Interactive<br>Capcom<br>NewKidCo<br>Ubisoft<br>Absolute Entertainment
|genres            = Comedy
|originconsole     = Movie (debut)<br>Atari 5200 (video game) <br>SNES (released game)
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Goofy and Wilbur}}'' (1939)<br>''Sport Goofy'' (first video game, unreleased)<br>''Goof Troop'' (first released video game, 1993)
}}
'''Goofy''', sometimes known as '''George Geef''', is a popular ''Disney'' cartoon character, typically depicted as a well-meaning halfwit and the out-of-touch single father to his teenage son Max. Goofy is most famous for the '''''How To''''' short series, animated parodies of instructional videos in which Goofy fails to follow the provided instructions, leading to mild cartoon slapstick.

[[Sora]]'s Valor Form, featured as an alternate costume in ''Ultimate'', is accessed by fusing with Goofy, technically making Goofy a playable character. Goofy can be seen on-screen in ''Kingdom Hearts'' game footage in the "Battling with Sora" presentation
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===Google Search===
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Google Search (universe)
|image             = [[File:Google.svg|250px]]
|developer         = Alphabet<br>Various (doodles)
|publisher         = Stanford University<br>Alphabet
|genres            = Utility<br>Various (doodles)
|originconsole     = Web browser<br>Wii (video game)
|firstinstallment  = google.stanford.edu (1998)<br>''And-Kensaku'' (2010, first video game)<br>{{uv|Pac-Man}} (2010, first interactive doodle)
}}
'''Google Search''' is a search engine website. It is ubiquitous to the point of having become a genericised trademark. Although not a video game, Google has become very well known for its "Google Doodles", alternate logos released to mark certain occasions, some of which function as minigames.

Ando-Kensaku from ''And-Kensaku'', a game themed around Google searches, is featured as a Spirit in ''Ultimate''
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===''Jonny Blastoff and the Kremling Armada''===
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Jonny Blastoff and the Kremling Armada (universe)
|developer         = Rare
|publisher         = Unmade and unreleased
|genres            = Point & click adventure
|originconsole     = Macintosh<br>PC
}}
'''''Jonny Blastoff and the Kremling Armada''''' was an unmade point-and-click adventure game.

The Kremling species from the {{uv|Donkey Kong}} series, notably represented in Smash with the enemy [[Kritter]], Assist Trophy and stage hazard [[Klaptrap]], and fighter [[King K. Rool]], among some trophies and spirits, originated from concepts for this game.
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===''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games''===
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (universe)
|image             = {{external image|https://i.pinimg.com/originals/66/8f/55/668f555c128b85237d2a77284f2c06c3.jpg|250px}}
|developer         = Sega<br>Various
|publisher         = Sega
|genres            = Sports<br>Minigame compilation
|originconsole     = Wii<br>DS
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games}}'' (2007)
}}
'''''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games''''' is a series of crossover sports games starring characters from the {{uv|Mario}} and {{uv|Sonic the Hedgehog}} franchises as they compete in the {{s|wikipedia|Olympic Games}}. ''Mario & Sonic'' itself has its own sub-series, '''''Sonic at the Olympic Games''''', which removes all ''Mario'' content for release on devices not supported by Nintendo.

Silver's spirit art originates from the 2010 ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games'', while Dry Bowser's is a ''Mario Kart Wii'' render that was first seen without his associated kart in the same game. Various Sonic voice lines also originate from other ''Mario & Sonic'' games.
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===''Metal Gear Rising''===
Raiden's spirit art origin.
===''Pokémon Stadium''===
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Pokémon Stadium (universe)
|image             = {{external image|https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/5/5a/Stadium_logo.png|250px}}
|developer         = Nintendo<br>Genius Sonority
|publisher         = Nintendo
|genres            = Turn-based battle<br>Minigame compilation<br>RPG
|originconsole     = Nintendo 64
|firstinstallment  = ''Pocket Monsters Stadium'' (1998)
}}
'''''Pokémon Stadium''''' is a spin-off of the {{uv|Pokémon}} franchise based around simulating battles on home consoles by transferring Pokémon from handheld mainline games. GameCube installments in the sub-series had their own RPG modes targeting an older audience.

The [[Pokémon Stadium]] stages are named after this series, but do not feature any elements from the games. All of the models in [[Poké Floats]] are ripped from ''Stadium'', and many of the ''Pokémon'' trophies in ''Brawl'' are ripped from ''Battle Revolution''.
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===''Pokémon Trading Card Game''===
Beta Pokemon Stadium  (uncertain on elegiblity?)
===Weegee===
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Weegee (universe)
|image             = {{external image|https://wiki.mfgg.net/images/5/5f/Weegee.gif|100px}}
|originconsole     = MS-DOS
|firstinstallment  = "Luigi looks like such a retard in this game" (End of the Universe forums thread, 2007)<br>based on a sprite from ''Mario is Missing!'' (MS-DOS version, 1993)
}}
'''Weegee''' is a fan-made meme and creepypasta character based on a crudely drawn sprite of [[Luigi]] used in the MS-DOS version of ''Mario is Missing!'', depicted as either an eldritch or perverse character with an unblinking stare that, much like Medusa, can transform all who make eye contact into a clone of Weegee.

Luigi's ''Smash 4'' trophy descriptions refer to his quirky taunts as "100% Weegee". While the name Luigi had been said without "Lu-" in spoken word before ''Smash 4'' (particularly in the ''Mario & Luigi'' series), ''Smash 4'' marks the canonising of the spelling "Weegee" for said nickname.
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==Extremely likely to be a coincidence==
The following universes are ones that may have been referenced in text contexts, but are extremely unlikely to be anything more than a coincidence and have very rational explanations to the contrary. Note that some references above may also be coincidences, but have significantly more likely links.
*'''''Bubble Bobble''''' is a classic 80s platformer series about two brothers transformed into dragons, who possess the ability to trap enemies in spit bubbles and must return home, rescue their girlfriends and parents, and transform back into humans. One of the name tags in ''Melee'' is "BUB", the protagonist of this series and also a common slang for "friend" in some territories.
<!---I'm unsure on this one, I typically associate the name "chowder" with the cartoon, and was not aware of the soup until the cartoon came out (I was relatively young at the time mind you), and I don't really have much reference for how much the cultural association of the word "chowder" is the cartoon vs. the soup, and therefore am not sure if the chance of this being a reference to the cartoon is "marginal" or "slightly-above marginal". *'''''Chowder''''' is a Cartoon Network series about an apprentice chef learning to cook in a world where everyone is named after food and is aware they live in a cartoon. In ''Ultimate'', there is a name tag named "CHOWDER", which is most likely a reference to the soup the character is named after rather than the character himself. -->
*'''''Initial D''''' is a Japanese seinen manga revolving around illegal drag races in mountainous areas. The [[Hailing from the '90s]] tournament is known as "Fighting in the Ninties" in Europe, a possible reference to a "Running in the 90s", a popular song from the series that is the subject of an internet meme, though the "90s" in the original context refers to the speed of the cars as opposed to the decade
*'''Krypto the Super Dog''' is a character from DC Comics, depicted as the pet dog of Superman, with his level of anthropomorphism varying between iterations. The ''Ultimate'' name tag "SUPERDOG" may be a reference to this character.
*'''The Notorious B.I.G.''', also known as '''Biggie Smalls''' was an American gangster rapper, often regarded as one of the greatest rappers ever. "POPPA", another nickname used by Biggie and featured in one of his debut songs, is a name tag in ''Ultimate'', though this is also a generic slang term for a father in some territories.
*'''''PaRappa the Rapper''''' is a pioneering rhythm game series revolving around a young dog who aspires to impress his crush, Sunny Funny the flower, by passing various adulthood milestones through rap music. The spirit event [[Step on the Gas!]] may be a reference to a line in the Car Rap.
*'''''South Park''''' is an adult animated series that tackles topical events in a darkly comedic, politically-incorrect manner through the eyes of a cast of bratty, foul-mouthed children in a snowy American town. One of [[Toon Link]]'s tips in ''Smash 4'' states that "if you try to dunk someone with it, you're gonna have a bad time", a possible reference to a meme from the series in which a ski instructor states "You're gonna have a bad time".
*'''''Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory''''' is a film adaptation of the Roald Dahl children's book ''Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'', about a group of children who win a ticket to a chocolate factory, but are injured one-by-one in a cartoonish fashion. One of the name tags in ''Ultimate'' is "CANDYMAN", a possible reference to a song from the film.
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