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.

'''''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.

'''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''.

'''''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.

Various references, mostly in trophies. (uncertain on elegiblity?)

 

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''''' 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.

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.

 

 

 

''Smash'' would also directly influence ''Wario Land'', as the Stonecarving City theme was based on Wario's victory theme.

 

''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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===''Gundam''===

===''Halo''===

|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.

 

[[Souflee]]'s trophy description makes reference to a popular internet meme from the time that originated from the game - "the cake is a lie".

 

Meta Knight's shoes originate from ''Kirby's Avalanche''.

'''''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.

 

Beam Sword 64, pic of the day mention

 

 

|originconsole    = Movie<br>Atari 2600 (video game)<br>Commodore 64 (released video game)

[[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

|originconsole    = Movie (debut)<br>Atari 5200 (video game) <br>SNES (released game)

[[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

|title            = Google Search (universe)

|image            = [[File:Google.svg|250px]]

|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.

 

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|publisher        = Unmade and unreleased

 

 

|developer        = Nintendo<br>Genius Sonority

|publisher        = Nintendo

|genres            = Turn-based battle<br>Minigame compilation<br>RPG

|firstinstallment  = ''Pocket Monsters Stadium'' (1998)

 

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''.

Beta Pokemon Stadium (uncertain on elegiblity?)