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.

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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.

 

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.

'''''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.

'''''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.

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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

'''''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.

 

[[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.

 

 

Footage from the Toy Box world of ''Kingdom Hearts 3'', featuring Woody and Buzz, can be seen in Sora's presentation

 

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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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.