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| 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. | | 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 or indirect a way to even be considered dependant, in some way has the potential to be a coincidence, or all of the above. Major WIP, I have inserted some small references for unwritten paragraphs for when I get back to this article. 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 editing until those rules are set up, at that point I will welcome them. |
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| ==Questionable individuality== | | ==Questionable individuality== |
| ===''Captain Toad''=== | | ===''Captain Toad''=== |
| Music | | Music |
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| ===''Dr. Mario''=== | | ===''Dr. Mario''=== |
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| |genres = Puzzle | | |genres = Puzzle |
| |originconsole = Game Boy<br>NES | | |originconsole = Game Boy<br>NES |
| |firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Dr. Mario}}'' (1990) | | |firstinstallment = ''Dr. Mario'' (1990) |
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| '''''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''''' 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. |
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| [[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''. | | [[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''=== | | ===''Luigi's Mansion''=== |
| ===''Mario Kart''===
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| |title = Mario Kart (universe)
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| |image = {{external image|https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c1/Mario_Kart_logo.png|250px}}
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| |developer = Nintendo<br>Intelligent Systems<br>Retro Studios<br>Velan Studios<br>DeNa<br>Namco<br>Bandai Namco
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| |publisher = Nintendo<br>Namco<br>Bandai Namco
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| |genres = Racing<br>Vehicular combat<br>Augmented reality
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| |firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Super Mario Kart}}'' (1992)
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| '''''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.
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| 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===
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| |title = Nintendo eShop (universe)
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| |image = {{external image|https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e9/Nintendo_eShop_logo.png|250px}}
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| |developer = Nintendo
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| |publisher = Nintendo
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| |genres = Utility
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| |originconsole = Wii
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| |firstinstallment = {{s|wikipedia|Wii Shop Channel}} (2006)
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| '''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.
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| 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''=== | | ===''Pikachu''=== |
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| |firstinstallment = {{s|wikipedia|Pokémon Pikachu}} (1998) | | |firstinstallment = {{s|wikipedia|Pokémon Pikachu}} (1998) |
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| '''''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. | | '''''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 dubious 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. |
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| 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. | | Detective Pikachu appears as a Spirit in Ultimate. |
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| ===''Pokémon'' (anime)=== | | ===''Pokémon'' (anime)=== |
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| {{Infobox Series | | {{Infobox Series |
| |title = Pyoro (universe) | | |title = Pyoro (universe) |
| |image = {{external image|https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/siivagunner/images/9/94/Pyoro.jpg|250px}} | | |image = {{external image|https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/logopedia/images/e/e9/Pyoro.svg|250px}} |
| |developer = Nintendo<br>Intelligent Systems | | |developer = Nintendo<br>Intelligent Systems |
| |publisher = Nintendo | | |publisher = Nintendo |
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| |firstinstallment = ''Pyoro'' and ''Pyoro 2'' (2003, as part of ''{{s|wikipedia|WarioWare, Inc: Mega Microgame$!}}''; 2008, as an individual product) | | |firstinstallment = ''Pyoro'' and ''Pyoro 2'' (2003, as part of ''{{s|wikipedia|WarioWare, Inc: Mega Microgame$!}}''; 2008, as an individual product) |
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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$!'' were released as an independent downloadable game for Nintendo DSi, under the title ''Bird & Beans'' in the US and retaining the ''Pyoro'' title elsewhere. | | '''''Pyoro''''' is a fictional series of video games playable within the {{uv|WarioWare}} series of games, starring and presumably developed by a long-tongued small red bird of the same name (a parody of the Japanese chocolate mascot Kyorochan) depicted as both [[Wario]]'s greatest competitor and admirerer, with minigames from the character's gamography being playable in almost every ''WarioWare'' game. In 2008, the first two ''Pyoro'' games featured in ''Mega Microgame$!'' were released as an independent downloadable game for Nintendo DSi, under the title ''Bird & Beans'' in the US and retaining the ''Pyoro'' title elsewhere. |
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| 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. | | 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=== | | ===Stanley the Bugman=== |
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| '''''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''''' 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. |
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| 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. | | 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 Spirits. 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''=== | | ===''Wario Land''=== |
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| |genres = Platformer<br>Beat-em-up | | |genres = Platformer<br>Beat-em-up |
| |originconsole = Game Boy | | |originconsole = Game Boy |
| |firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3}}'' (1994) | | |firstinstallment = ''Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3'' (1994) |
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| '''''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''''' 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. |
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| Mii Fighter trailer | | Mii Fighter trailer |
| ===''Assault''=== | | ===''Assault''=== |
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| |title = Assault (universe)
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| |publisher = Namco<br>Atari
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| |genres = Shooter
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| |firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Assault|1988 video game}}'' (1988)
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| '''''Assault''''' is a tank shooting game developed by Namco, featuring vehicle designs by ''Gundam'' artist Kunio Okawara.
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| ''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''=== | | ===''Beatmania''=== |
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| ===''Blast Corps''=== | | ===''Blast Corps''=== |
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| ===Bozo the Clown===
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| ===Blue Oyster Cult=== | | ===Blue Oyster Cult=== |
| Don't Fear the Reaper Reference | | Don't Fear the Reaper Reference |
| ===''Conker''===
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| ===''Devil's Third''=== | | ===''Devil's Third''=== |
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| |title = Devil's Third (universe)
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| |image = {{external image|https://gamingbolt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/devils_third_logo.jpg|250px}}
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| |developer = Valhalla Game Studios<br>Nintendo
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| |publisher = Nintendo<br>Nexon
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| |genres = Shooter<br>Hack and slash
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| |originconsole = Wii U
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| |firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Devil's Third}}'' (2015)
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| '''''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.
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| ===''Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde''===
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| ===''Euphues: The Anatomy of Wit''===
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| ===''Godzilla''=== | | ===''Godzilla''=== |
| Referenced in Smash Cards | | Referenced in Smash Cards |
| ===Guinness World Records=== | | ===Guinness World Records=== |
| Pac-Man trophy description | | Pac-Man trophy description |
| ===''Gundam''=== | | ===Halo=== |
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| Karate Joe trophy description | | Karate Joe trophy description |
| ===Disney's ''Hercules''===
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| ===''Jet Force Gemini''=== | | ===''Jet Force Gemini''=== |
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| |genres = Platformer | | |genres = Platformer |
| |originconsole = Arcade | | |originconsole = Arcade |
| |firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Joust|video game}}'' (1982) | | |firstinstallment = ''Joust'' (1982) |
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| '''''Joust''''' is a classic arcade game series about knights fighting while piloting flying ostrich steeds. | | '''''Joust''''' is a classic arcade game series about knights fighting while piloting flying ostrich steeds. |
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| {{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. | | {{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''===
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| ===Kuidaore=== | | ===Kuidaore=== |
| Pic of the day mention | | Pic of the day mention |
| ===Disney's ''The Little Mermaid''===
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| Sora presentation
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| ===''Little Red Riding Hood''===
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| All the Better to Hear You With spirit event.
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| ===''Lode Runner''===
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| ===''The Matrix''=== | | ===''The Matrix''=== |
| DK results screen | | DK results screen |
| ===Mega 64=== | | ====''Meteos''=== |
| Fils A Mech reference
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| ===''M.U.S.C.L.E.''=== | | ===''M.U.S.C.L.E.''=== |
| -Direct Mention | | -Direct Mention |
| ===''The Notebook Trilogy''===
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| ===''Oddity''=== | | ===''Oddity''=== |
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| |firstinstallment = ''Oddity'' (currently unreleased, possibly vaporware) | | |firstinstallment = ''Oddity'' (currently unreleased, possibly vaporware) |
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| '''''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 | | '''''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 2019, 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. |
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| 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. | | 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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| ===''Pong''=== | | ===''Pong''=== |
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| |title = Pong (universe)
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| |image = {{external image|https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/logopedia/images/1/1e/Atari_Pong_Console_logo.jpg|250px}}
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| |developer = Atari<br>Morning Star Multimedia<br>Supersonic Software<br>zGames<br>Chequered Ink
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| |publisher = Atari<br>Namco<br>Kee Games<br>Hasbro Interactive<br>MacSoft
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| |genres = Sports
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| '''''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.
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| ===''Portal''=== | | ===''Portal''=== |
| {{Infobox Series
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| |title = Portal (universe)
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| |developer = Valve<br>ClockStone
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| |publisher = Valve<br>Microsoft Game Studio<br>HeadStone Games
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| |genres = Puzzle<br>Platformer
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| |originconsole = Windows<br>Xbox 360<br>PlayStation 3
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| |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)
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| '''''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.
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| [[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''=== | | ===''Puyo Puyo''=== |
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| |title = Puyo Puyo (universe)
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| |developer = Compile<br>Sega<br>Various
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| |publisher = Compile<br>Sega<br>Various
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| |genres = Puzzle<br>RPG
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| |originconsole = MSX (''Madō Monogatari'')<br>MSX2 (''Puyo Puyo'')<br>Famicom Disk System (''Puyo Puyo'')<br>Sega Genesis (reskinned)
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| |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)
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| '''''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.
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| ===''Rad Mobile''=== | | ===''Rad Mobile''=== |
| Sonic debut | | Sonic debut |
| ===''Rocky''=== | | ===''Rocky''=== |
| Referenced in Smash Cards | | Referenced in Smash Cards |
| ===Slender Man===
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| |title = Slender Man (universe)
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| |image = {{external image|https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/16/Slender_Man_2018_Movie_Logo.png|250px}}
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| |developer = Parsec Productions<br>Blue Isle Studios
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| |publisher = Parsec Productions
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| |genres = Horror
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| |originconsole = Forum thread<br>Microsoft Windows (video game)<br>Mac (video game)
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| |firstinstallment = "Create paranormal images" (Something Awful forum thread, 2009)<br>''{{s|Wikipedia|Slender: The Eight Pages}}'' (first video game, 2012)
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| 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.
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| ===''Space Invaders''=== | | ===''Space Invaders''=== |
| {{Infobox Series
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| |title = Space Invaders (universe)
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| |image = {{external image|https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/taito/images/1/12/SpaceInvadersLogo.png|250px}}
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| |developer = Taito<br>Atari<br>Various
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| |publisher = Taito<br>Midway<br>Atari<br>Square Enix<br>Various
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| |genres = Shooter
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| |firstinstallment = ''Space Invaders'' (1978)
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| '''''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.
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| ''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''=== | | ===''Star Wars''=== |
| Beam Sword 64, pic of the day mention | | Beam Sword 64, pic of the day mention |
| ===Studiopolis===
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| |title = Studiopolis (universe)
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| |image = {{external image|https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/dubbing9585/images/a/a9/Studiopolis-Logo_Still.png|288px}}
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| |originconsole = TV<br>PlayStation 2 (gaming)
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| |firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Sailor Moon}}'' (1995)<br>''{{s|wikipedia|Final Fantasy X}} (2001, first video game dub)
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| '''Studiopolis''' is an American post-production company specialising in dubbing for cartoons, anime, and video games, including the {{uv|Sonic the Hedgehog}} franchise.
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| 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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| ===''Toy Story''===
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| |title = Toy Story (universe)
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| |image = {{external image|https://archive.org/download/ToyStoryLogo/ToyStory_Logo.png|200px}}
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| |developer = Pixar Interactive Products Group<br>Various
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| |publisher = Disney Interactive<br>Various
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| |genres = Fantasy<br>Adventure<br>Comedy<br>Sci-fi
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| |originconsole = Movie<br>SNES (video game)<br>Sega Genesis (video game)<br>Game Boy (video game)<br>Microsoft Windows (video game)
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| |firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Toy Story}}'' (1995)<br>''{{s|wikipedia|Toy Story|video game}}'' (1995, video games)
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| '''''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.
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| 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=== | | ===The Turtles=== |
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| ===Disney's ''Winnie the Pooh''===
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| |title = Disney's Winnie the Pooh (universe)
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| |image = {{external image|https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/logopedia/images/1/18/Winnietheppooh.jpg|250px}}
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| |developer = Various
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| |publisher = Disney Interactive<br>Various
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| |genres = Slice of life<br>Early learning
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| |originconsole = Movie<br>Commodore 64 (video game)
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| |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)
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| '''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.
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| 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== | | ==All of the above== |
| ===''99''===
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| |title = 99 (universe)
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| |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/wV3c9Fc.png|150px}}
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| |developer = Arika<br>Nintendo
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| |publisher = Nintendo<br>Bandai Namco
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| |genres = Battle royale<br>Racing<br>Platformer<br>Maze<br>Puzzle
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| |originconsole = Nintendo Switch
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| |firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Tetris 99}}'' (2019)
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| '''''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.
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| All of the Tetrimino Spirits in ''Ultimate'' use artwork from ''Tetris 99''.
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| ===''Diddy Kong Racing''=== | | ===''Diddy Kong Racing''=== |
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| '''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'''''. | | '''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'''''. |
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| [[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 | | [[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. |
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| ===''Game & Watch Gallery''=== | | ===''Game & Watch Gallery''=== |
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| |genres = Minigame compilation | | |genres = Minigame compilation |
| |originconsole = Game Boy | | |originconsole = Game Boy |
| |firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Game Boy Gallery}}'' (1995) | | |firstinstallment = ''Game Boy Gallery'' (1995) |
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| '''''Game & Watch Gallery''''' is a compilation series featuring classic {{uv|Game & Watch}} games in faithful remakes and special remakes starring {{uv|Mario}} and {{uv|Yoshi}} characters. | | '''''Game & Watch Gallery''''' is a compilation series featuring classic {{uv|Game & Watch}} games in faithful remakes and special remakes starring {{uv|Mario}} and {{uv|Yoshi}} characters. |
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| '''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. | | '''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. |
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| [[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 | | [[Sora]]'s Valor Form, featured as an alternate costume in ''Ultimate'', is accessed by fusing with Goofy, technically making Goofy a playable character. |
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| Ando-Kensaku from ''And-Kensaku'', a game themed around Google searches, is featured as a Spirit in ''Ultimate'' | | 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''===
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| |title = Jonny Blastoff and the Kremling Armada (universe)
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| |developer = Rare
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| |publisher = Unmade and unreleased
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| |genres = Point & click adventure
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| |originconsole = Macintosh<br>PC
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| '''''Jonny Blastoff and the Kremling Armada''''' was an unmade point-and-click adventure game.
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| 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''===
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| |title = Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (universe)
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| |image = {{external image|https://i.pinimg.com/originals/66/8f/55/668f555c128b85237d2a77284f2c06c3.jpg|250px}}
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| |developer = Sega<br>Various
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| |publisher = Sega
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| |genres = Sports<br>Minigame compilation
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| |originconsole = Wii<br>DS
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| |firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games}}'' (2007)
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| '''''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.
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| 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''===
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| Raiden's spirit art origin.
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| ===''Pokémon Stadium''=== | | ===''Pokémon Stadium''=== |
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| ===Weegee===
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| |title = Weegee (universe)
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| |image = {{external image|https://wiki.mfgg.net/images/5/5f/Weegee.gif|100px}}
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| |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)
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| '''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.
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| 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==
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| 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.
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| *'''''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.
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| <!---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. -->
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| *'''''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
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| *'''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.
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| *'''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.
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| *'''''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.
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| *'''''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".
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| *'''''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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