List of companies with minor representation
This is a list of companies with minor representation in the Super Smash Bros. series, such as trophies, stickers, spirits, music, Mii Fighter costumes, or other elements that are considered too minor to warrant a dedicated article.
1-Up Studio
1-Up Studio Inc. | |||
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Type | Subsidiary | ||
Founded | June 30, 2000 | ||
Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan | ||
Key people | Gen Kadoi Yoshiaki Koizumi Keizo Kato Futoshi Yamaguchi | ||
Industry | Video game industry | ||
Products | Video games | ||
Employees | 44 (2018) | ||
Parent | Nintendo | ||
Website | 1-Up Studio |
1-Up Studio Inc., formerly known as Brownie Brown Inc., is a Japanese video game developer. Having assisted with the creation of games such as Mother 3, The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes, the Super Mario 3D games and their spin-off, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, as well as creating new IPs including Magical Starsign and A Kappa's Trail, the company became a subsidiary of Nintendo. Following that, on February 1st, 2013, they announced they would be changing the internal structure of the company, including renaming themselves to their present name: 1-Up Studio Inc.
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Lucas is a semi-clone of Ness in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, representing the Mother 3 game. New Pork City, a location from Mother 3, appears as a stage, with the Ultimate Chimera randomly appearing to roam around within it. The Porky Statue, Lucas himself, and Lucas's Final Smash, PK Starstorm, appear as trophies. Porky's Theme, Unfounded Revenge / Smashing Song of Praise, Mother 3 Love Theme, and You Call This a Utopia?! appear as music tracks. Finally, Lucas, Claus, Kumatora, Duster, Boney, Salsa, Hinawa, Flint, Pig Mask, and Mr. Saturn in its Mother 3 design appear as stickers.
Mokka, as well as the species Putty and Pyrite, from the Magical Starsign series all appear as trophies. Mokka and Putty also appear as stickers, in addition to the male and female protagonists and Kirsh from Magical Vacation, the male protagonist, an HP Pot, and a Sparrow from Magical Starsign.
In Super Smash Bros. 4
Lucas does not return in the base roster, instead being DLC, along with the trophy of himself, an alternate trophy, and the trophy of his Final Smash. While New Pork City does not return, the Porky Statue and Ultimate Chimera make appearances as trophies. Every Mother 3 music piece besides You Call This a Utopia?! returns.
3D Land appears as a stage to represent Super Mario 3D Land. The Boomerang from Super Mario 3D Land appears as both an item and a trophy. Other trophies from that game include Tanooki Mario & Kitsune Luigi, Boomerang Mario, and Mario (With Propeller Box). Super Mario 3D Land Theme / Beach Theme appears to represent Super Mario 3D Land, while Super Bell Hill, The Great Tower Showdown 2, and Champion Road appear as music tracks to represent Super Mario 3D World.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Lucas returns as a member of the base roster, along with New Pork City. Every Mother 3 music track from Brawl returns. Flint, Hinawa, Boney, Duster, Kumatora, Salsa, Ultimate Chimera, Absolutely Safe Capsule, Masked Man, and Claus appear as spirits.
New Donk City appears as a stage, with Mario gaining a new taunt, a new costume, and a slightly changed up special to reference Super Mario Odyssey. Bowser (Wedding), Peach (Wedding), Cappy, and The Odyssey appear as spirits. The Boomerang item returns, along with the 3D Land stage. Cat Princess Peach, Sprixie Princesses, and Plessie appear as spirits. Along with Super Mario 3D Land and Super Mario 3D World tracks returning from the previous game, Fossil Falls, New Donk City, Jump Up, Super Star!, Steam Gardens, Underground Moon Caverns, Break Free (Lead the Way), Plucky Pass Beginnings, and The King of Pyropuff Peak debut in this installment.
Totem Link and Madame Couture from The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes appear as spirits. Main Theme - The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes and Woodlands - The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes appear as music tracks, as well.
The male & female protagonists of Magical Vacation (both share a spirit), Mokka, and a Putty from the Magical Starsign series all return as spirits.
4Kids
4Kids Entertainment Inc. | |||
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File:4Kids logo.svg | |||
Type | Defunct | ||
Founded | as Leisure Concepts (1970–1995) as 4Kids Entertainment (1995–2012) as 4Licensing Corporation (2012-2017) | ||
Key people | Mike Germakian, Stan Weston | ||
Industry | Licencing | ||
Products | Dubbing | ||
Employees | 16 (2013) |
4Kids Entertainment, Inc. (formerly known as Leisure Concepts, Inc. and later known as 4Licensing Corporation) was an American licensing company. The company was previously also a film and television production company that English-dubbed Japanese anime through its subsidiary 4Kids Productions between 1992 and 2012; it specialized in the acquisition, production and licensing of children's entertainment around the United States. The first anime that 4Kids Productions dubbed was the first eight seasons of Pokémon that aired on Kids' WB! in the United States. The company is most well known for its range of television licenses, which has included the multibillion-dollar such as Nintendo's Pokémon and Konami's Yu-Gi-Oh! franchises. They also ran two program blocks: Toonzai (originally The CW4Kids) on The CW Television Network, and 4Kids TV (originally FoxBox) on Fox, both aimed at children.[1] The company is also infamous for its handling of localization and censorship. Aside from the typical renaming of characters and cutting of scenes they deemed as unsuitable for television, they would often edit the video itself, usually removing firearms, any showing or mention of Japanese culture, drugs like cigarettes, potentially sensual content, and anything to do with injury and death. The 4KidsTV block ended on December 27, 2008; Toonzai/The CW4Kids block ended on August 18, 2012, which was replaced by Saban Capital Group's Vortexx, which itself was succeeded by One Magnificent Morning in 2014.
In Super Smash Bros.
All of the Pokémon's voices in the English version (outside of Pikachu and Hitmonlee) reprise their roles from the dub. They are credited for doing the voice work for the Pokémon.
In Super Smash Bros. Melee
Much like the previous game, all Pokémon English voice actors (outside of Pikachu, Mewtwo, and Porygon2) reprise their roles. They are credited for their voice work for the Pokémon.
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Despite dubbing for the anime having been switched to The Pokémon Company International in 2005, Jigglypuff and select few Pokémon use their 4Kids voices rather than their current ones.
Sonic and Shadow's voice actor from the anime Sonic X, Jason Griffith, first voiced both characters in that dub.
In Super Smash Bros. 4
Jigglypuff's voice actor, Rachel Lillis, continues to reprise her role through reused voice clips.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Rachel Lillis' voice clips are reused for Jigglypuff once again.
Acquire
Acquire Co. Ltd. | |||
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File:Acquire logo.jpg | |||
Type | Kabushiki Gaisha | ||
Founded | December 6, 1994 | ||
Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan | ||
Industry | Video game industry | ||
Products | Video games | ||
Employees | 120 | ||
Parent | GungHo Online Entertainment | ||
Website | official website |
Acquire Co. Ltd. is a Japanese video game developer. Originally founded in 1994, they have developed many well known franchises like Tenchu, Way of the Samurai, Shinobido, No Heroes Allowed and Akiba's Trip. They also provide motion capture for other companies.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
On July 7, 2020, it was revealed that spirits featuring the eight playable characters in Octopath Traveler, which Acquire developed alongside the in-house Square Enix team named Studio 11, would be added to the Spirit Board in Second Anniversary of OCTOPATH TRAVELER on July 10. The spirits would see each of the eight playable characters split into four pairs, these pairs being Olberic & Primrose, Tressa & Cyrus, Alfyn & Therion, and H'aanit & Ophilia.
Agenda
Agenda | |||
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Type | Defunct | ||
Founded | 1990 | ||
Headquarters | Sapporo, Japan | ||
Industry | Video game industry | ||
Products | Video games |
Agenda was a Japanese game developer that developed Clubhouse Games and Slide Adventure MAGKID for the Nintendo DS.
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Magkid, the titular player from Slide Adventure MAGKID, as well as a Midori Mushi, an enemy from the game, appear as stickers.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Magkid returns as a spirit.
AlphaDream
AlphaDream Corporation, Ltd. | |||
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Type | Defunct | ||
Founded | January 12, 2000 | ||
Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan | ||
Key people | Tetsuo Mizuno | ||
Industry | Video game industry | ||
Products | Video games | ||
Employees | 46 (2018) | ||
Website | AlphaDream (archive) |
AlphaDream Corporation, Ltd. was a Japanese game developer that worked closely with Nintendo. They were primarily known for developing the Mario & Luigi series, as well as Tomato Adventure, a Japan-only RPG for the Game Boy Advance. AlphaDream became defunct after filing for bankruptcy on October 1st, 2019.
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl
The Mario & Luigi series is represented through multiple stickers: Cackletta, Mario & Luigi, Luigi, and Prince Peasley from Superstar Saga, and Luigi & Baby Luigi, a Shroob, Stuffwell, and Toadsworth from Partners in Time. The Gritzy Desert theme from Partners in Time is also remixed. Baby Peach, who first appeared in Partners in Time, receives a trophy. Mario & Luigi is also referenced in one of Luigi’s taunts. His up taunt has multiple poses very vastly shown and one is similar to his artwork for Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time. This taunt comes back both in Smash Wii U & 3DS and Ultimate.
In Super Smash Bros. 4
Baby Peach reappears as a trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. Try, Try Again from Dream Team is remixed in both versions, while Tough Guy Alert! and The Grand Finale from Bowser's Inside Story appear in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Prince Peasley from Superstar Saga, Princess Shroob from Partners in Time, Fawful in his appearance from Bowser's Inside Story, Broque Monsieur and Starlow from Bowser's Inside Story, Dreambert and Antasma from Dream Team, and Papercraft Mario from Paper Jam appear as spirits. Baby Peach also appears as a spirit. In addition to the previous Mario & Luigi tracks, four new ones are added: Time's Running Out!, Mixed-Up Scramble, and Attack and Run! from Paper Jam, and This is Minion Turf! from Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions.
Representing Tomato Adventure, protagonist DeMille and the Tomatrio appear as spirits.
AQ Entertainment
AQ Interactive, Inc. | |||
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Type | Defunct | ||
Founded | October 1, 2005 | ||
Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan | ||
Key people | Shuichi Motoda | ||
Industry | Video game industry | ||
Products | Arcade games, video games |
AQ Interactive, Inc. was a Japanese video game developer and publisher. AQ stands for "Artistic Quality." It was the parent company of Artoon, Cavia, Freeplus and Xseed Games. On June 23, 2011, AQ announced a three-way merger between itself, Marvelous Entertainment and Liveware. On October 1 of that year, all companies collectively became the modern day Marvelous AQL.
AQ is best known for publishing games developed by its subsidiaries, as well as working with other companies like Nintendo, Microsoft and Konami.
In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Zael and Calista from The Last Story, which AQ co-developed alongside Mistwalker, both appear as trophies.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Zael and Calista appear as spirits.
Arc System Works
Arc System Works Co., Ltd. | |||
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Type | Private | ||
Founded | May 12th, 1988 | ||
Headquarters | Yokohama, Japan | ||
Key people | Minoru Kidooka | ||
Industry | Video game industry | ||
Products | Arcade games, video games | ||
Website | Arc System Works Co., Ltd. |
Arc System Works is a video game company known for developing mainly fighting game series, such as the BlazBlue and Guilty Gear series, as well as licensed fighting games for franchises such as Dragon Ball and Persona. On June 2015, they acquired all the intellectual properties of Technōs Japan, such as the Kunio-Kun and Double Dragon series.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
4 spirits from Kunio-Kun appeared in a Spirit Board event in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, those being Kunio, Riki, Goda and the brothers Ryuchi & Ryuji (both share a spirit).
Argonaut Games
Argonaut Games | |||
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Type | Defunct | ||
Founded | February 23, 1982 | ||
Key people | Jez San | ||
Industry | Software | ||
Products | Video games Chip sets |
Argonaut Games was a British video game and software developer originally founded by Jez San in 1982. The name is based on his initials, J. San, being a play on Jason and the Argonauts. Argonaut first developed a relation with Nintendo when they presented a method of defeating the Game Boy copyright protection mechanism.[2] This led to both companies working on a prototype flight simulator called SNESGlider. Nintendo published Argonaut's Game Boy action game X in 1992. Full development of SNESGlider then entered production, and San convinced Nintendo to make custom hardware for it. The hardware became the Super FX chip and the game became Star Fox, released in 1993. Nintendo would then publish the Argonaut-developed Stunt Race FX in 1994. Argonaut then started development of Star Fox 2 and got far into development before Nintendo shut it down. The most likely reasons for this are the game looking primitive by then-current hardware standards and Nintendo making Star Fox 64 in-house without their involvement. Argonaut then pitched a 3D platformer starring Yoshi but this was rejected. The project eventually evolved into Croc: Legend of the Gobbos. Argonaut would continue to develop games and chips for other companies until going bankrupt in 2004 and forced to liquidate their assets, effectively shutting themselves down.
In Super Smash Bros.
Fox debuts in this game as a playable character along with his Arwing, which appears in several stages and in his entrance animation.
In Super Smash Bros. Melee
Fox returns alongside newcomer Falco. Slippy and Peppy appear as cameos during the Smash Taunt on certain stages, as well as trophies. The music track Star Fox Medley debuts in this game. Corneria and Venom first appeared in Star Fox. Great Fox and Andross appear as trophies.
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Fox and Falco return, with the latter now getting an Arwing in his entrance animation. Andross debuts as an assist trophy. The Smart Bomb debuts as an item. General Pepper debuts as a trophy. The music tracks Main Theme - Star Fox, Corneria - Star Fox, and Space Armada debut in this game.
Tunnel Scene (X), a remix of the game's Tunnel scene appears. Additionally, the Training Academy coach appears as a Sticker.
F-Type and Tractor Trailer appear as stickers.
In Super Smash Bros. 4
Fox and Falco return, with the forming also being an outfit for Mii Gunner.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
F-Type and Tractor Trailer reappear as spirits.
Arika
Arika Co., Ltd. | |||
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Type | Private | ||
Founded | November 1, 1995 | ||
Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan | ||
Key people | Akira Nishitani | ||
Industry | Video game industry | ||
Products | Arcade games, video games | ||
Employees | 50 | ||
Website | Arika Co., Ltd. |
Arika Co., Ltd is a Japanese video game developer primarily known for developing arcade games. Having created games for popular series such as Street Fighter EX and Tetris: The Grand Master and collaborated with companies like Capcom and Bandai Namco, Arika continues to work as a subcontractor for other companies. With Nintendo, the company developed multiple installments in the Dr. Mario series, the Endless Ocean series, AR Games and the 3D Classics series for the Nintendo 3DS, and Tetris 99 for the Nintendo Switch.
In Super Smash Bros. 4
The Dragon Battle music from AR Games appears on the Gamer stage in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Dragon Battle returns, now only playing on Summit, Duck Hunt, and stages from non-playable universes. The Tetriminos from Tetris 99 appear as spirits in the Attack of the Tetriminos! Spirit Board event.
Artoon
Artoon Co., Ltd. | |||
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Type | Subsidiary | ||
Founded | August 27, 1999 | ||
Headquarters | Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan | ||
Key people | Naoto Ohshima | ||
Industry | Video game industry | ||
Products | Video games |
Artoon Co., Ltd was a Japanese game development company that went defunct in 2010. It primarily served as an outsourced developer for other studios, most notably creating Blinx: The Time Sweeper for Microsoft. For Nintendo, it primarily worked on Yoshi games such as Yoshi Topsy-Turvy and Yoshi's Island DS, as well as FlingSmash for WiiWare.
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Yoshi Topsy-Turvy is represented with two stickers: Ship Yoshi and Mace Guy. Yoshi's Island DS is represented with five stickers: Crayzee Dayzee, Super Baby, Goonie, Stork, and Stork Stop. It is also represented with a remix of Wildlands theme, playing on Yoshi's Island.
In Super Smash Bros. 4
Wildlands returns in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, now playing on Woolly World.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Hongo and the Spirit Who Loves Surprises from Yoshi Topsy-Turvy appear as spirits. Wildlands returns once again.
Zip, the main character of FlingSmash, appears as a spirit.
Arzest
ARZEST Corporation | |||
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Type | Private | ||
Founded | June 25, 2010 | ||
Headquarters | Yokohama, Japan | ||
Key people | Yoji Ishii Naoto Ohshima Yutaka Sugano | ||
Industry | Computer and video game industry | ||
Products | Video games | ||
Employees | 80 | ||
Website | ARZEST Corporation |
Arzest Corporation (stylized ARZEST) is a Japanese video game developer that primarily serves as an outsourced developer for other companies. It was founded by the same staff as Artoon after the company went defunct in 2010. The company has worked for multiple titles for Nintendo, including Wii Play Motion, StreetPass Mii Plaza, Yoshi's New Island, and Hey! Pikmin.
In Super Smash Bros. 4
A trophy representing Yoshi's New Island appears in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U has two music tracks from the game: Main Theme (Yoshi's New Island) and Bandit Valley (Yoshi's New Island).
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Yoshi's New Island is represented with a spirit of Yoshi holding a Mega Eggdozer, as well as five other spirits using their artwork from said game: Stork, Bandit, Little Mouser, Grim Leecher, and Ukiki. Main Theme - Yoshi's New Island (Remix) is included in addition to the two Yoshi's New Island tracks from the previous game.
A spirit of Mockiwi spirit represents Hey! Pikmin. The music tracks The Keeper of the Lake, Over Wintry Mountains, and Fragment of Hope are taken from the game, as well.
Asobism
Asobism Co., Ltd. | |||
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Founded | December 11, 2002 | ||
Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan | ||
Key people | Tomoyuki Oto | ||
Industry | Video game industry | ||
Products | Video games | ||
Revenue | ¥10,000,000 (capital) | ||
Employees | 77 (2016) | ||
Website | Asobism, Co., Ltd. |
Asobism Co., Ltd. is an independent Japanese video game developer that is primarily known for developing the Freakyforms series, as well as the Dragon Poker series of mobile games.
In Super Smash Bros. 4
King Roy, the damsel-in-distress of Freakyforms Deluxe's dungeons, appears as a trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. A remix called Freakyforms: Your Creations, Alive! Medley appears on the downloadable Miiverse stage in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
The music track Freakyforms: Your Creations, Alive! Medley returns, now only playing on Summit, Duck Hunt, and stages from non-playable universes.
Bethesda Softworks
Bethesda Softworks LLC | |||
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Type | Subsidiary | ||
Founded | June 28, 1986 | ||
Headquarters | Bethesda, Maryland, US | ||
Key people | Todd Howard Pete Hines | ||
Industry | Video game industry | ||
Products | Video games | ||
Parent | Zenimax Media | ||
Website | Bethesda Sofworks LLC |
Bethesda Softworks LLC, a subsidiary of ZeniMax Media, is an American video game publisher that is primarily known for developing The Elder Scrolls series and recent entries of Fallout franchise, as well owning rights of franchises from iD Software such as Doom, Quake and Wolfenstein series. In 2001, they spun-off their game development team into a studio called Bethesda Game Studios. On September 21st, 2020, it was announced that ZeniMax Media would be acquired by Microsoft, with acquisition being completed on March 9, 2021.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
The Vault Boy, the mascot of Fallout franchise, is available as an Mii Costume for Mii Gunner in Round 6. Dragonborn from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is available as a Mii Costume for Mii Swordfighter in Round 10.
Camelot Software Planning
Camelot Co. Ltd | |||
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Type | Kabushiki gaisha | ||
Founded | April 4, 1994 | ||
Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan | ||
Key people | Hiroyuki Takahashi: President Shūgo Takahashi: Co-Founder and Co-President Motoi Sakuraba: Coordinator and Sound Director | ||
Industry | Video games | ||
Employees | 42 (2010) | ||
Website | Camelot |
Camelot Software Planning, formerly known as Sega CD4 and Sonic! Software Planning, is a Japanese video game developer. Previously having worked for Sega and Sony Computer Entertainment, they are currently partnered with Nintendo, creating the Mario Golf and Mario Tennis series of games. Other works include the Golden Sun and the Shining series.
In Super Smash Bros. Melee
Waluigi and Plum represent the Mario Tennis and Mario Golf games via trophies.
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Isaac from the Golden Sun series and Waluigi from the Mario series appear as Assist Trophies. Using Move, a Psynergy spell, Isaac will attempt to push opponents off the stage. Meanwhile, Waluigi will stomp on opponents to bury them, attacking the defenseless foes with his foot and tennis racket. Both have a trophy as well.
In terms of stickers, Plum and Petey Piranha represent the Mario Golf series, while Boo, Fly Guy, Bowser, and Wiggler represent the Mario Tennis series.
The music track Mario Tennis / Mario Golf, an arrangement of the title screen themes from Mario Power Tennis and Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour respectively, appears in the My Music for Mario Circuit. Additionally, Battle Scene / Final Boss (Golden Sun), an arrangement remix of two themes from Golden Sun: The Lost Age, plays on the My Music for Norfair.
In Super Smash Bros. 4
Waluigi returns as an Assist Trophy.
Trophies of Peach and Daisy in their tennis outfits from Mario Tennis Open, as well as a trophy of Mario holding a golf club (which is referred to as "Mario Golf: World Tour") appear in the 3DS version.
The Mario Tennis / Mario Golf and Battle Scene / Final Boss (Golden Sun) tracks return, both playing on the same stage. Additionally, Weyard, the overworld theme from Golden Sun: Dark Dawn, appears in the My Music for Palutena's Temple.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Isaac and Waluigi return as Assist Trophies, with Isaac now being able to use more Psynergy spells. These include Pound, which involves a fist slamming down; Lift, which includes two hands picking up a fighter and attempting to carry them above the blast zone; and Teleport, which has him teleport to a different part of the stage. Both characters also have spirits (with Isaac's being able to enhance into his adult form from Golden Sun: Dark Dawn) and Mii hats, with Isaac's hat coming with a Mii Swordfighter costume.
Garet, Ivan, Mia, Felix, and Jenna, as well as Matthew from Dark Dawn, appear as Golden Sun spirits. Kid from Mario Golf also appears as a spirit, in addition to spirits of Mario and Luigi as they appear in Mario Tennis Aces. Mario, Luigi and Peach in their golf attire were introduced in the spirit board event Mario Golf: Super Rush, taken from the game of the same name.
The Mario Tennis / Mario Golf, Battle Scene / Final Boss (Golden Sun), and Weyard tracks all return. New tracks include World Tour from Mario Golf: World Tour, Stadium Theme - Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash from Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash, Kingdom Stadium: Night and Country Field: Away Team from Mario Sports Superstars, and Title Theme - Mario Tennis Aces and Stadium Theme - Mario Tennis Aces from Mario Tennis Aces.
Choice Provisions
Choice Provisions Inc. | |||
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Type | Private | ||
Founded | 2007 | ||
Headquarters | Santa Cruz, California | ||
Key people | Alex Neuse Mike Roush Chris Osborn | ||
Industry | Video games | ||
Website | Choice Provisions |
Choice Provisions, originally known as Gaijin Games, is an independent video game studio based in Santa Cruz, California. They are best known for developing the BIT.TRIP series, with the platformer Bit.Trip Runner being their breakout hit. The original Bit.Trip series was developed and released for Nintendo's WiiWare service, and their later games — which include platformers, RPGs, strategy games, and even an installment in the infamous Bubsy franchise — continue to support Nintendo consoles.
In Super Smash Bros. 4
The main character of the Bit.Trip series, CommanderVideo, appears as a collectible trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
Cing
CING, Inc. | |||
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Type | Defunct | ||
Founded | April 1999 | ||
Headquarters | Fukuoka, Japan | ||
Key people | Takuya Miyagawa | ||
Industry | Video game industry | ||
Products | Video games | ||
Employees | 29 (2016) | ||
Website | CING, Inc. (archive) |
Cing, Inc. (stylized CING) was an independent Japanese video game developer that went bankrupt in 2010. They primarily worked with Nintendo, creating the Hotel Dusk and Trace Memory series, as well as Little King's Story for the Nintendo Wii. With the company's demise, its games are now owned wholly by the original publishers.
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Ashley Robbins from Trace Memory appears as a trophy. Several stickers also represent the game: two stickers of Ashley (one alone and one holding the DTS), Jessica, and the Captain.
Kyle Hyde from Hotel Dusk: Room 215 appears as a trophy, notable for being the only animated trophy in the entire series. Kyle, Dunning Smith, and Mila also appear as stickers.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Ashley returns as a spirit, this time using her appearance from Another Code: R – A Journey into Lost Memories.
Kyle Hyde returns as a spirit.
Clay Tech Works
Claytechworks Co. Ltd. | |||
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Founded | July 4, 2018 | ||
Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan | ||
Key people | Shunsuke Iwami, Katsuhito Aoki, Tatsuji Maeyama | ||
Industry | Content planning, development and management | ||
Products | Video games | ||
Website | Clay Tech Works |
Claytechworks Co. Ltd. is a video game development studio. Founded in 2018, they have primarily developed Japan-exclusive mobile games. One of these games is Bravely Default: Fairy's Effect, which allowed them the opportunity to take over the Bravely Default series from previous developer Silicon Studios starting with Bravely Default II.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
On February 23, 2021, it was announced that spirits from Bravely Default II, the third game in the series, would be added to the Spirit Board in a Spirit Board event simply titled BRAVELY DEFAULT II on February 26 as a tie-in to the game's release. All four protagonists are available in pairs: Seth & Gloria and Elvis & Adelle.
Curve Digital
Curve Digital Limited | |||
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Type | Subsidiary | ||
Founded | 2005 | ||
Headquarters | London, England | ||
Key people | Jason Perkins, Dominic Wheatley, Stuart Dinsey | ||
Industry | Video game industry | ||
Products | Video games | ||
Website | Curve Digital Limited |
Curve Digital Limited (formerly Curve Studios Limited) is an independent British video game developer and publisher. Within Super Smash Bros., they are represented by the Fluidity series of digital games.
In Super Smash Bros. 4
Eddy, the water spirit and main character of Fluidity: Spin Cycle, appears as a collectible trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Eddy returns as a spirit.
Data East
Data East Corporation | |||
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Type | Private | ||
Founded | April 20, 1976 | ||
Headquarters | Suginami, Tokyo, Japan | ||
Key people | Tetsuo Fukuda: Founder | ||
Industry | Video game industry | ||
Products | Video games |
Data East Corporation was a Japanese video game publisher and developer. The company was known for several titles such as the BurgerTime, Karnov, Joe & Mac, Jake Hunter, Tattoo Assassins, and Glory of Heracles series.
After the bankruptcy of the company in 2003, the rights to their former IPs would be acquired by several other companies, such as Arc System Works, G-Mode, and Paon.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Heracles, the title character of the Glory of Heracles series, appears as a spirit.
DeNA
DeNA Co.,Ltd. | |||
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File:DeNA logo.png | |||
Type | Kabushiki gaisha | ||
Founded | March 4, 1999 | ||
Headquarters | Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan | ||
Key people | Tomoko Namba | ||
Industry | Tech industry | ||
Products | Video games websites e-commerce | ||
Employees | 2437 | ||
Website | DeNA.com |
DeNA Co.,Ltd. is a Japanese tech company primarily known for making online applications and games. The company is the primary owner of Mobage, a popular online portal and social network. They have worked with Nintendo to co-develop several mobile titles, including Miitomo, Super Mario Run, Fire Emblem Heroes, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp and Mario Kart Tour, as well as co-developing Pokémon Masters with The Pokémon Company.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Several voice clips, as well as music tracks Fire Emblem Theme (Heroic Origins) and Gear Up For... originate from Fire Emblem Heroes.
Denyusha
Denyusha Co., Ltd. | |||
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Type | Limited | ||
Founded | April 8, 2002 | ||
Headquarters | Kyoto, Japan | ||
Key people | Shogo Hayashi | ||
Industry | Software industry | ||
Products | Video games applications | ||
Website | denyu-sha.co |
Denyusha Co., Ltd. (often spelled Denyu-sha) is a Japanese multimedia developer and publisher. Founded in 2002, they have developed several pieces of software for purchase and licensed to other companies, with specialization in video games, web creation tools, and educational software. Denyusha was worked with Nintendo to create Game Notes function that came built in with every Nintendo 3DS, as well as co-developing Swapnote and its sequel Swapdoodle.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Nikki, the mascot for the Swapnote franchise, appears as both an Assist Trophy and spirit.
Digital Extremes
Digital Extremes | |||
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Type | Subsidiary | ||
Founded | 1993 | ||
Headquarters | London, Ontario, Canada | ||
Key people | Michael Schmalz | ||
Industry | Video games | ||
Employees | 310 | ||
Parent | Leyou | ||
Website | Digital Extremes |
Digital Extremes is a Canadian video game developer. They are mainly known for creating Warframe and co-developing the Unreal series alongside Epic Games.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Lotus from Warframe appears as a spirit, this spirit can be enhanced into Natah, this spirit was introduced via DLC, during the event Spirits in Black on February 28, 2019.
Dimps
Dimps Corporation | |||
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Type | Kabushiki gaisha | ||
Founded | March 6, 2000 | ||
Headquarters | Osaka, Japan | ||
Key people | Takashi Nishiyama | ||
Industry | Video games | ||
Products | Video games | ||
Employees | 294 | ||
Website | Dimps Co. Ltd |
Dimps Co. Ltd is a Japanese video game developer. The company was founded in 2000 by Takashi Nishiyama, creator of both Street Fighter and Fatal Fury, along with former Capcom and SNK employees. The company is primarily outsourced by other studios to free up the work load of in-house developers. They primarily work with Bandai Namco, Capcom and Sega, and they specialize in platformers and fighting games.
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Cream the Rabbit with her chao Cheese and Blaze the Cat, who debuted in the Dimps developed Sonic Advance 2 and Sonic Rush respectively, appear in this game and reappear in future games. The song Be There, Ride On, also from Sonic Rush, appears in this game.
Several characters, moveset elements, and the song Forest/Nature Area from the Dimps developed Kirby & The Amazing Mirror appear in this game.
In Super Smash Bros. 4
All elements from Brawl return, including a new remix of Forest/Nature Area exclusive to Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. When Ryu was released as downloadable content, many elements of his appearance and moveset took cues from Street Fighter IV, which Dimps developed.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
All elements from Smash 4 return, albeit in different forms with spirits replacing trophies. Juri Han from the updated Super Street Fighter IV also appears as a spirit. Ryu and newcomer Ken retain elements from the previous game while also containing elements from Street Fighter V, which Dimps also developed.
Double Eleven
Double Eleven | |||
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Type | Subsidiary | ||
Founded | Corporation | ||
Headquarters | Middlesbrough, United Kingdom | ||
Key people | Lee Hutchinson, Matt Shepcar, Mark South, Kimberly Turner | ||
Industry | Video games | ||
Employees | 310 | ||
Website | Double Eleven |
Double Eleven is a British video game developer and video game publisher based in Middlesbrough. It was founded by former Rockstar Games developers, Lee Hutchinson and Matt Shepcar in June 2009. It is well-known for developing LittleBigPlanet PS Vita and Minecraft Dungeons with help of Mojang.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Halland/Dalarna and The Arch-Illager are remixes of songs from Minecraft Dungeons.
Edelweiss
Edelweiss | |||
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Type | Doujin | ||
Headquarters | |||
Key people | Nal Koichi | ||
Industry | Video game industry | ||
Products | videogames | ||
Employees | 2 | ||
Website | Official Website |
Edelweiss is a video game development studio. Founded in 2005 by 2 men going by the aliases Nal and Koichi, they started out as simple hobbyists creating Doujin soft, which are games meant more for fun then for profit. Their first release was Fairy Bloom, an action game that debuted as a physical release on December 26th, 2005, but later became available as freeware for Microsoft Windows. Their next game was Ether Vapor, a cinematic shoot-em-up also released as freeware for Windows on August 13th, 2007. Ether Vapor would get a remaster titled Ether Vapor Remaster and Fairy Bloom would get a sequel titled Fairy Bloom Freesia, both releasing on August 13, 2011. These two games would be the first to be officially released outside of Japan, with both releasing on Steam in 2012. Their next game was Astebreed, a spiritual successor to Ether Vapor, releasing for Windows On May 30, 2014. A definitive edition was released in 2015, which was ported to PlayStation 4 on March 19, 2015 and Nintendo Switch on November 8, 2018. This is the company's first game to be released on a home console. Also in 2014 was Hanasaki or Rairy Ultra Encore, a remake of the original Fairy Bloom. Their next game was Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, which released on Windows, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch on November 10, 2020. This is the first game Edelweiss did not self publish, with the duty taken this time by Marvelous Inc, with its subsidiary XSEED Games handling the North American release.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Three spirits from Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin appeared in a Spirit Board event in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, those being Sakuna, Kokorowa, and Tama.
Eighting
Eighting Co., Ltd. | |||
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Type | Corporation | ||
Founded | March 15, 1993 | ||
Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan | ||
Key people | Yasuhiko Kabashima Tomohisa Matsunaga Satoki Sato | ||
Industry | Video games | ||
Employees | 240 | ||
Website | 8ing |
Eighting, formerly known as Raizing, is a Japanese video game developer. Eighting is known for developing fighting games and shoot 'em up games, such as Bloody Roar series, some Vs. series with Capcom such as Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars, Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds and Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Castlevania Judgment and Kamen Rider Series. They have also developed some games for Nintendo, such as the Kururin series and Master of Illusion.
In Super Smash Bros. Melee
The Helirin, the main vehicle from the Kururin series, appears as a trophy.
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl
The Helirin appears as an Assist Trophy, where it slowly spins around the stage and its blades can push back fighters. It also appears as a trophy as well.
Several Action Helirins from Kururin Squash appear as a shared trophy. These include the Helibokaan, Helibashan, Heliboboh, Helirburuun, and Helibibyuun.
Kururin himself, as well as the Helibokaan, appear as stickers.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
The Helirin does not reprise its role as an Assist Trophy. However, it does appear as a support spirit, with Kururin himself piloting it in the artwork.
Four tracks from Castlevania Judgment also appear in Ultimate as tracks in Dracula's Castle. These include: Vampire Killer, Mad Forest, Dance of Illusions, and Dracula's Castle.
Flagship
FromSoftware
FromSoftware | |||
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Type | Subsidiary | ||
Founded | November 1, 1986 | ||
Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan | ||
Key people | Hidetaka Miyazaki Masanori Takeuchi | ||
Industry | Video games | ||
Employees | 316 | ||
Website | FromSoftware |
FromSoftware, Inc. is a Japanese video game development company founded in November 1986 and a subsidiary of Kadokawa Corporation. The company is best known for the Armored Core and Souls series, as well as Bloodborne and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. The company has also developed Monster Hunter Diary: Poka Poka Airou Village, a spinoff of the Monster Hunter franchise.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
The Felyne Mii headwear is based on the more cartoonish appearance of the main character from Monster Hunter Diary: Poka Poka Airou Village.
Ganbarion
GANBARION Co., Ltd. | |||
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Type | Corporation | ||
Founded | August 13, 1999 | ||
Headquarters | Fukuoka, Japan | ||
Key people | Chikako Yamakura | ||
Industry | Video game industry | ||
Products | Planning/development of home video game software | ||
Revenue | 10,000,000 JPY (capital) | ||
Employees | 93 (April 2019) | ||
Website | GANBARION Co., Ltd. |
Ganbarion Co., Ltd. (stylized GANBARION) is a Japanese video game company that primarily works as a planner and developer for other companies. They are best known for developing One Piece games with Bandai Namco; however, they also created Pandora's Tower for the Nintendo Wii, and co-developed Wii Fit U with Nintendo EAD.
In Super Smash Bros. 4
Aeron and Elena from Pandora's Tower appear as a shared trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
The Wii Fit Trainer from Wii Fit U appears as a trophy in for Wii U, as well, along with the music track Core Luge.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Aeron and Elena both return as individual spirits.
The track Core Luge returns from for Wii U, with the addition of a new remix, Training Menu - Wii Fit U.
Genki
Genki Co., Ltd. | |||
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Type | Subsidiary | ||
Founded | October 16, 1990 | ||
Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan | ||
Key people | Hiroshi Hamagaki | ||
Industry | Video game industry | ||
Products | Video games | ||
Parent | Daikoku Denki | ||
Website | Genki Co., Ltd. |
Genki Co., Ltd. is a Japanese video game developer and a subsidiary of Daikoku Denki. The company is best known for its racing games, particularly Tokyo Xtreme Racer (Shutokou Battle in Japan). They also developed a variety of other titles across multiple platforms, with one such example being the real-time strategy game Napoleon for the Game Boy Advance; while only released in Japan and France, it nonetheless is represented in Super Smash Bros.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Representing Napoleon, Alessandro Inzaghi, Napoleon's old friend and first commander, appears as a spirit.
Genius Sonority
Genius Sonority, Inc. | |||
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Type | Private | ||
Founded | October 1992 (as Heart Beat) June 2002 (as Genius Sonority) | ||
Headquarters | Nihonbashi, Chūō, Tokyo, Japan | ||
Key people | Manabu Yamana | ||
Industry | Video game industry | ||
Products | Video games | ||
Employees | 22 | ||
Website | Genius Sonority, Inc. |
Genius Sonority is a Japanese video game development studio formed in 2001 and officially incorporated in June 2002, whose staff consists of programmers who have previously worked on the Dragon Quest series of video games in the now defunct Heart Beat Inc.. They are also known for developing Pokémon spin-off games for home consoles.
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl
All Poké Ball Pokémon models are reused from the Wii game, Pokémon Battle Revolution.
In Super Smash Bros. 4
Mewtwo has an alternate costume whose color scheme matches Shadow Lugia, the main Pokémon from Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation and Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past were originally developed by Heart Beat for the Super Famicom and PlayStation respectively. Eight's alternate costume whose color scheme matches Terry, the Hero from Dragon Quest VI and Dragon Quest VII appearing in Hero's Final Smash Gigaslash, and few spells from Hero's Command Selection like Magic Burst were sourced from these two games.
Mewtwo's alternate costume whose color scheme matches Shadow Lugia returns in Ultimate.
Good-Feel
Good-Feel Co., Ltd. | |||
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Type | Private | ||
Founded | October 3, 2005 | ||
Headquarters | Hyogo, Japan | ||
Key people | Shigeharu Umezaki Etsunobu Ebisu Isono Yoshikazu | ||
Industry | Video game industry | ||
Products | Video games | ||
Employees | 122 (2019) | ||
Website | Good-Feel Co., Ltd. |
Good-Feel Co., Ltd. is a Japanese video game developer that primarily works with Nintendo. The company got its start making educational video games for the Nintendo DS, but broke out into the mainstream with their first major title, Wario Land: Shake It! for the Nintendo Wii. The company has also developed Kirby's Epic Yarn, Yoshi's Woolly World, their respective ports for the Nintendo 3DS, Yoshi's Crafted World, and Looksley's Line Up, as well as providing development support for Mario & Luigi: Dream Team and StreetPass Mii Plaza.
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl
While Wario Land: Shake It! had not yet been released, Wario's victory theme shares its melody with the Stonecarving City theme from the game. According to the composer, Tomoya Tomita, the theme was composed for Brawl first and then remixed in Shake It!.
In Super Smash Bros. 4
Woolly World, a stage based upon Yoshi's Woolly World, appears in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, along with two versions of its main theme: Yoshi's Woolly World (Remix) and Yoshi's Woolly World (Original).
The music track Ruins (Wario Land: Shake It!) plays on Gamer.
The Captain and Robo-Bone from Mii Force appear as trophies in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. The helmets worn by the Mii Force squad members can be equipped by Mii Fighters in both Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Yoshi gains an alternate costume based upon his appearance in Yoshi's Crafted World, which doubles as a fighter spirit. Yarn Yoshi and Yarn Poochy from Woolly World also appear as spirits. The music tracks Main Theme - Yoshi's Woolly World (Remix) and Main Theme - Yoshi's Woolly World (Original) return from for Wii U.
The music track Ruins - Wario Land: Shake It! likewise returns from for Wii U. The Shake King and Captain Syrup, as they appear in Wario Land: Shake It!, debut as spirits.
Prince Fluff from Kirby's Epic Yarn, Gold Bone from Mii Force, Nico Fire from Slot Car Rivals, and Looksley from Looksley's Line Up all appear as spirits.
Google LLC | |||
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Type | Subsidary | ||
Founded | September 4, 1998 | ||
Headquarters | 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, California, U.S. | ||
Key people | Sundar Pichai Ruth Porat | ||
Industry | Internet Advertising Artificial intelligence | ||
Employees | 114,096 (Q3 2019) | ||
Website | Google Search Alphabet, parent company |
Google is an American technology company owned by the technology conglomerate Alphabet. It is best known for Google Search, a popular web search engine, and Google Chrome, a cross-platform web browser. In recent years they've branched out to other industries, including the smartphone industry with the Android operating system and the gaming industry with the cloud based gaming console Google Stadia.
In Super Smash Bros. 4
After the 1.1.0 update in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, it was possible to upload replay data to YouTube. After signing in with a Google account, users would be allowed to record and upload replay data to their YouTube and Miiverse accounts. As of the discontinuation of Miiverse on November 8, 2017, it is no longer possible to use this service.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
As of version 3.0.0, it is possible to upload replays to YouTube. After converting the replay data into a video, select the "Post" button. After naming the video, it will upload to the Smash World account that the uploader owns as well as an unlisted video on the official Super Smash Bros. YouTube Channel. A link will be provided on Smash World that can shared between people, saved to a playlist, or downloaded onto a PC and then uploaded to a personal YouTube channel. If the video is saved onto an SD card, it can be directly downloaded onto a PC, circumventing the previous steps.
The spirit Ando Kensaku originates from And-Kensaku, a Wii game developed in collaboration with Google Japan themed around Google Search trends.
Grasshopper Manufacture
Grasshopper Manufacture Inc. | |||
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Type | Subsidary | ||
Founded | March 30, 1998 | ||
Headquarters | Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan | ||
Key people | Goichi Suda | ||
Industry | Video game industry | ||
Products | Video games | ||
Employees | 20 (2019) | ||
Parent | GungHo Online Entertainment | ||
Website | GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE |
Grasshopper Manufacture Inc. is a Japanese video game developer founded by Goichi Suda, also known as Suda51. They are known for the No More Heroes series and Let It Die. In addition, they've developed titles for other publishers, including Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse with Nintendo and Tecmo as well as killer7 with Capcom.
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl
"Grasshopper Manufacture Inc." is credited for the composition of Marionation Gear. In addition, Grasshopper Manufacture's sound team helped provide the vocals for Mike's Song (JP), credited as "ghm sound team".
In Super Smash Bros. 4
Marionation Gear returns from Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Both Marionation Gear and Mike's Song (JP) make a return. In addition, Travis Touchdown, protagonist of the No More Heroes series, appears as a Mii Costume for Mii Swordfighter in Round 7.
Grezzo
GREZZO Co., Ltd. | |||
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Type | Limited | ||
Founded | December 2006 | ||
Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan | ||
Key people | Koichi Ishii | ||
Industry | Video game industry | ||
Products | Video games | ||
Employees | 62 (2018) | ||
Website | GREZZO Co., Ltd. |
Grezzo Co., Ltd. (stylized GREZZO) is a Japanese video game developer that primarily works on The Legend of Zelda series with Nintendo, having assisted in developing The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D, The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes, and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Nintendo Switch). They also developed Miitopia's Switch port. It was the primary developer for Ever Oasis, and also worked on the Flower Town minigame for StreetPass Mii Plaza.
In Super Smash Bros. 4
Mr. Mendel and Ms. Blossom from Flower Town appear as a shared trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. In addition, a few Zelda trophies in the 3DS version use their models from Ocarina of Time 3D.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
From Ever Oasis, the male protagonist Tethu and the water spirit Esna appear as spirits. Two music tracks from the game, Dawn in the Desert and Struggle Against Chaos, are available, only playing on Summit, Duck Hunt, and stages from non-playable universes.
Totem Link and Madame Couture from The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes appear as spirits, as do Link and the Owl from the Nintendo Switch remake of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening. Main Theme - The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes and Woodlands - The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes appear as music tracks, as well.
Grounding
Grounding Inc. | |||
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Founded | September 2007 | ||
Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan | ||
Key people | Mineko Okamura | ||
Industry | Video game industry | ||
Products | Video games | ||
Website | Grounding Inc. |
Grounding Inc. is an independent video game developer based in Japan, primarily made up of former Sega employees. Among other downloadable titles, the company released Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword and Nintendouji in collaboration with Nintendo.
In Super Smash Bros. 4
The Sakura Samurai appears as a collectible trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, and a remix based on the game, Boss 1 (Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword), plays on Luigi's Mansion in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
The titular character of NIntendouji, Kageshina Kurabe, appears as a collectible trophy in for 3DS.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Sakura Samurai returns as a spirit, as does the Boss 1 - Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword music track.
Kageshina Kurabe returns as a spirit.
Headstrong Games
Headstrong Games | |||
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Type | Subsidiary | ||
Founded | 2000 | ||
Headquarters | London, England | ||
Key people | Brynley Gibson: Head of Studios Mick Morris: Business Development Director Travis Winstanley: Games Investment Director | ||
Industry | Video games | ||
Products | Video Games | ||
Website | Headstrong Games |
Headstrong Games was a London-based subsidiary of Kuju Entertainment, known for developing the Art Academy and Battalion Wars series for Nintendo, as well as The House of the Dead: Overkill for Sega. In 2017, Kuju decided to shift focus to contract game development and amalgamated all their resources, including Headstrong, into itself, effectively shutting down the company. The Art Academy series is Headstrong's only form of representation within the Super Smash Bros. games.
In Super Smash Bros. 4
Vince, the player's teacher from the Art Academy series, appears as a collectible trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
The track Swan Lesson plays on the Duck Hunt stage in for Wii U only.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Vince reappears as an Assist Trophy, a spirit, and a Mii Costume for Mii Swordfighters.
The Swan Lesson music track returns.
Hudson Soft
Hudson Soft Co., Ltd | |||
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Type | Subsidiary | ||
Founded | May 18, 1973 | ||
Headquarters | Midtown Tower, Tokyo Midtown Akasaka, Minato, Tokyo | ||
Key people | Takahashi Meijin Akira Sakuma Kazuhiko Uehara: President 2011‒2012 | ||
Industry | Video game industry | ||
Products | Video games, (formerly) consoles | ||
Employees | 421 (March 2011) | ||
Parent | Konami Digital Entertainment | ||
Website | Hudson Soft |
Hudson Soft Co., Ltd was a Japanese video game publisher and developer. The company was known for the Bomberman, Adventure Island, Bloody Roar, and the Bonk series. They were also known for their partnership with NEC to develop video game consoles such as the TurboGrafx-16. Hudson Soft formally partnered with Nintendo to develop the Mario Party series all the way until 2007, with subsequent games being worked on by Nintendo subsidiary Nd Cube.
In April 2011, Hudson was acquired by Konami, and in March 2012 the former company ceased to exist as it dissolved into Konami Digital Entertainment. Despite this, products and services will continue to be provided under the Hudson brand through Konami.
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Ballyhoo & Big Top appear as a trophy.
In terms of stickers, Yoshi represents Mario Party 2; Millennium Star and Snifit represent Mario Party 3; Misstar, Muskular, and Eldstar represent Mario Party 5; a Bowser Space (erroneously referred to as "Bowser Coin"), Toadette, Toad, Brighton, and Twila represent Mario Party 6; Peach & Daisy as a group, Toad & Toadette as a group, Dry Bones, and a single Toad represent Mario Party 7; and a Dice Block, Ballyhoo & Big Top, and Chain Chomp represent Mario Party 8.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Bomberman, the protagonist of his titular series (now owned by Konami), appears as an Assist Trophy, a Mii Brawler costume, and a spirit as well.
MC Ballyhoo & Big Top from Mario Party 8 and a Dice Block, a recurring item from the Mario Party series, appear as spirits.
indieszero
indieszero Corporation, Ltd. | |||
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Type | Private | ||
Founded | April 21, 1997 | ||
Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan | ||
Key people | Masanobu Suzui | ||
Industry | Video game industry | ||
Products | Video games | ||
Employees | 40 | ||
Website | indieszero |
indieszero Corporation, Ltd is a Japanese video game development company that commonly works with Nintendo and Square Enix. Its catalog includes titles such as Sutte Hakkun, Electroplankton, Sennen Kazoku, the Shaberu! DS Oryōri Navi series, the NES Remix series, and Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido for Nintendo, and the Theatrhythm Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest titles, and Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory for Square Enix.
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Hanenbow, a minigame from Electroplankton, appears as a stage. Several stickers from Electroplankton also appear: Nanocarp, Hanenbow, Volvoice, and an image of the Hanenbow stage (Referred to as "Electroplankton").
Several stickers from Sennen Kazoku appear: Cupit, Akuma, Kamisama, and the Aijou Boom no Ya.
The Chef from Shaberu! DS Oryōri Navi appears as a sticker. Also, a music track called Shaberu! DS Cooking Navi, a remix of the title screen theme from the game of the same name, appears in the My Music for PictoChat.
In Super Smash Bros. 4
The music track Title Theme (NES Remix 2) appears in the My Music for the Duck Hunt stage in for Wii U only.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
The Hanenbow stage returns after being absent from Super Smash Bros. 4. A Hanenbow also appears as a spirit.
Cupit (now under the name "Cupid") from Sennen Kazoku and the Chef from Personal Trainer: Cooking return as spirits. Additionally, Hakkun from Sutte Hakkun and Musashi from Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido make their series debut as spirits.
Both the Shaberu! DS Cooking Navi (Now under the name "Personal Trainer: Cooking") and Title Theme - NES Remix 2 tracks return. Additionally, the Electroplankton theme from Brawl (Called "Electroplankton (Original)") is now playable in My Music, alongside a new track from the series, Electroplankton (Remix).
Songs From Threatrythm Dragon Quest appear as a part of Challenger Pack 2 alongside Hero.
inisJ
inisJ Corporation | |||
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File:InisJ Logo.png | |||
Type | Private | ||
Founded | February 3, 1997 | ||
Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan | ||
Key people | Masako Harada Keiichi Yano Takahide Hoshino Takashi Murakoshi | ||
Industry | Video game industry | ||
Products | Video games | ||
Revenue | ¥275,000,000 (capital) | ||
Website | inisJ Corporation |
inisJ Corporation (formerly iNiS) is a Japanese video game developer originally known for developing rhythm games; its name stands for "infinite noise of the inner soul". It developed the Ouendan series and Elite Beat Agents in collaboration with Nintendo, as well as the Gitaroo Man series for the PlayStation family of consoles. After restructuring, the company was reestablished under its current name in November 2016, and now works primarily as a producer and publisher.
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Ryuta Ippongi and Hayato Saionji, collectively the Ouendan, appear as a shared trophy. Ryuta and Hayato both appear as individual stickers, along with Hajime Tanaka, Kai Doumeki, and Sayaka Amemiya, all representing the Ouendan series.
From Elite Beat Agents, Agent J, Agent Derrick, and Agent Morris appear as a collective Elite Beat Agents trophy and as individual stickers. Commander Kahn appears solely as a sticker.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Ryuta Ippongi and Sayaka Amemiya both return as spirits, this time sharing a spot with their fellow back-up dancers: Atsushi Saitou and Ittetsu Suzuki for Ryuta (collectively the Ouendan) and Aoi Kanda and Anna Lyndhurst for Sayaka (collectively the Ouendan Cheerleaders).
J, Derrick, and Morris all return as a collective Elite Beat Agents spirit, while the Elite Beat Divas—Starr, Foxx, and Missy—also debut as a shared spirit.
Interplay Entertainment
Interplay Entertainment Corp. | |||
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Type | Public | ||
Founded | October, 1983 | ||
Headquarters | Los Angeles, California | ||
Key people | Brian Fargo Troy Worrell Jay Patel Rebecca Heineman Chris Wells Hervé Caen | ||
Industry | Video game industry | ||
Products | Video games | ||
Website | Interplay Entertainment |
Interplay Entertainment Corp. is an American video game developer and publisher. Founded in 1983 as Interplay Productions, the company quickly became a driving force in the industry, particularly on PC. In 2001, Titus Interactive acquired Interplay until 2005, when Titus went bankrupt and Interplay became independent once again. Interplay sold off many of its properties throughout the decade, most notably several properties were sold to Bethesda in 2007.
Interplay has been the developer and publisher of many classic franchises, including Fallout, Clay Fighter, Baldur's Gate, Descent, Earthworm Jim, Icewind Dale, MDK, and Wasteland. Interplay also briefly collaborated with Nintendo for PC games like Mario Teaches Typing and Mario's Game Gallery.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Vault Boy from the Fallout series, which Interplay created and published until 2007, appears as a Mii Costume.
KeysFactory
KeysFactory, Inc. | |||
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Founded | February 5, 2002 | ||
Headquarters | Shizuoka, Japan | ||
Key people | Soga Ki | ||
Industry | Entertainment industry | ||
Products | Video games, video game accessories, toys | ||
Revenue | ¥30,000,000 (capital) | ||
Website | KeysFactory, Inc. |
KeysFactory, Inc. is a Japanese manufacturing company primarily known for creating video game accessories; they are officially licensed to manufacture accessories for Nintendo hardware. They additionally developed the Thru series of digital games.
In Super Smash Bros. 4
A trophy depicting three Guardians (King Prana, King Leo, and King Croco) from Ketzal's Corridors appears in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
Koei Tecmo
Koei Tecmo Holdings Co., Ltd. | |||
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Type | Public | ||
Founded | July 31, 1967 (Tecmo) July 25, 1978 (Koei) April 1, 2009 (as Koei Tecmo) | ||
Headquarters | Yokohama, Japan | ||
Key people | Yoichi Kurakawa | ||
Industry | Video game industry | ||
Products | Video games | ||
Website | Koei Tecmo Holdings Co., Ltd. |
Koei Tecmo Holdings Co., Ltd., formerly known as Tecmo Koei Holdings, is a Japanese holding company that consists of several video game studios and developers. Titles that fall under the Koei Tecmo name include Dynasty Warriors, Dead or Alive, Ninja Gaiden, and Fatal Frame. With Nintendo, they exclusively developed Hyrule Warriors, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, and Fire Emblem Warriors, the former two being spinoffs of The Legend of Zelda and the third of Fire Emblem, respectively. Finally, they played an instrumental part in the development of Fire Emblem: Three Houses.
The company is the result of a merger between Koei Co., Ltd. and Tecmo, Inc.; Tecmo originated titles such as Ninja Gaiden, Fatal Frame, and Dead or Alive, while Koei was known for Samurai Warriors and Dynasty Warriors. Koei absorbed Tecmo in 2009, and the two companies completed their merger by 2010. The company has cooperated with Nintendo to co-develop and publish games in the Fatal Frame series as well as the Hyrule Warriors series and Fire Emblem Warriors.
In Super Smash Bros. 4
Mayu from Spirit Camera: The Cursed Memoir appears as a trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, while Mio & Mayu Amakura from Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly appear as a shared trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Yuri Kozukata, the main character of Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water, appears as an Assist Trophy and a spirit. Mio & Mayu Amakura return as a shared support spirit.
Three new spirits based on Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity were added on January 8, 2021, being Impa, Master Kohga, and the Diminutive Guardian. A spirit based on Persona 5 Strikers was added on March 4, 2021, being Sophia.
Byleth, the main protagonist of Fire Emblem: Three Houses appears as a playable character for Challenger Pack 5, with Three Houses content appearing as part of Challenger Pack 5.
Kojima Productions
Kojima Productions Co.,Ltd | |||
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Type | Private | ||
Founded | April 2005 | ||
Headquarters | Shinagowa, Japan | ||
Key people | Hideo Kojima | ||
Industry | Video game Industry | ||
Products | Video games | ||
Employees | 80 (2019) |
Kojima Productions Co., Ltd. is a prominent Japanese video game development studio founded in 2005 by video game designer Hideo Kojima, creator of the Metal Gear series as well as the Lords of Shadow subseries for Castlevania. It was established as a subsidiary of Konami.
Due to restructuring in the company, as well as a falling out during production of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, Kojima Productions was closed and Kojima left Konami, canceling many projects in the process such as Silent Hills. After the split, Kojima would make the studio independent from Konami, developing Death Stranding alongside Sony Interactive Entertainment.
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Snake, as well as the Metal Gear series, appear. Additionally, the FOXHOUND logo, also previously used for the Kojima Productions logo as well, is used as the Metal Gear series symbol.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Snake returns to the roster after being absent in the previous title.
Gabriel Belmont from the Lords of Shadow subseries of Castlevania appears as a spirit. Additionally, the Vampire Killer's appearance in Smash is based on its appearance here.
Level-5
Level-5 Inc. | |||
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Founded | October 1998 | ||
Headquarters | Fukuoka, Japan | ||
Key people | Akihiro Hino | ||
Industry | Video game industry | ||
Products | Video games | ||
Employees | 300 (2020) | ||
Website | Level-5 Inc. |
Level-5 Inc. is a Japanese video game developer and publisher based in Fukuoka, founded in October 1998 by Akihiro Hino after he departed from the now defunct Riverhillsoft. Starting in 2007, the company started self-publishing its games in Japan, with other companies such as Nintendo handling publishing on the relevant platforms internationally. The company is best known for their Dark Cloud, Professor Layton, Inazuma Eleven, Ni no Kuni, Yo-kai Watch, and Snack World franchises. The company has also contributed in the developments of other third-party franchises, including the Dragon Quest series.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King and Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies were originally developed by Level-5 for the PlayStation 2 and Nintendo DS respectively. Eight, who is an alternate costume for the Luminary, the Luminary's alternate costume whose color matches Angelo, the Hero from Dragon Quest IX appearing in Hero's Final Smash Gigaslash, soundtracks from Dragon Quest VIII, and Psyche Up were sourced from these two games.
Marvelous
Marvelous Inc. | |||
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Type | Public | ||
Founded | June 25, 1997 (as Marvelous Entertainment) October 1, 2011 (as Marvelous Inc.) | ||
Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan | ||
Key people | Haruki Nakayama Yoshiaki Matsumoto Toshinori Aoki Yasuhiro Wada | ||
Industry | Video game industry, Music industry, Anime industry | ||
Products | Video games, anime, albums, etc. | ||
Revenue | ¥20,330,000,000 (2014) | ||
Net income | ¥1,882,000,000 (2014) | ||
Employees | 184 (consolidated) | ||
Website | Marvelous Inc. |
Marvelous Inc. is a Japanese entertainment corporation with a focus on video games. Its current form is the result of a merger between Marvelous Entertainment Inc., AQ Interactive Inc., and Livewire Inc., of which Marvelous was the only remaining company. It is known for its involvement with series such as Story of Seasons, Senran Kagura, and No More Heroes. The company has also developed Daemon X Machina and has published Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Four Daemon X Machina spirits appear in the Arsenals at the Ready! DAEMON X MACHINA Spirit Board event.
Travis Touchdown, the main character of the No More Heroes series, appears as a Mii Costume for Mii Swordfighters, using his appearance from Travis Strikes Again.
Three spirits from Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin appeared in a Spirit Board event in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, those being Sakuna, Kokorowa, and Tama.
Maxis
Maxis | |||
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File:MaxisLogo.png | |||
Type | Subsidiary | ||
Founded | 1987 | ||
Headquarters | Redshore, California | ||
Key people | Will Wright Jeff Braun | ||
Industry | Video game industry | ||
Products | Video games | ||
Parent | Electronic Arts | ||
Website | [1] |
Maxis is an American video game developer and a division of Electronic Arts. The studio was founded in 1987 by Will Wright and Jeff Braun, and acquired by EA in 1997. Maxis is best known for its simulation games, including the SimCity, The Sims, and Spore.
In Super Smash Bros. Melee
Dr. Wright, the assistant from the Super NES version of SimCity, appears as a trophy.
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Dr. Wright appears as a Assist Trophy.
In Super Smash Bros. 4
Dr. Wright returns as an Assist Trophy for this game.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Dr. Wright reprises his role as an Assist Trophy and also appears as a spirit.
MediaKite
MediaKite Distribution Inc. | |||
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Type | Defunct | ||
Founded | April 3, 1991 | ||
Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan | ||
Key people | Noriyasu Kainuma | ||
Industry | Video game industry | ||
Products | Video games | ||
Net income | ¥80,000,000 (2007) | ||
Employees | 35 (2007) | ||
Website | MediaKite Distribution Inc. (archived) |
MediaKite Distribution Inc. was a Japanese video game developer that went defunct on August 9, 2007. It was primarily used by other companies as an outsourced developer, creating ports of existing games like Yakuman DS, though it also developed some original titles, such as Kurikin Nano Island Story.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
A bacteria (known as Kurikin) from Kurikin Nano Island Story appears as a spirit.
MercurySteam
Mercury Steam Entertainment S.L. | |||
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Founded | 2002 | ||
Headquarters | Madrid, Spain | ||
Key people | Enric Álvarez Dave Cox | ||
Industry | Video game industry | ||
Products | Video games | ||
Employees | 110 (2016) | ||
Website | Mercury Steam |
Mercury Steam Entertainment S.L. is a Spanish video game development company known for their contributions to modern entries in the Castlevania series with the Castlevania: Lords of Shadow series and the Metroid series with Metroid: Samus Returns and Metroid Dread.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
The crossguard on the Vampire Killer is taken from the Combat Cross in Lords of Shadow. Gabriel Belmont, the main character of Lords of Shadow, also appears as a spirit.
Three music tracks from Metroid: Samus Returns appear in Ultimate: Magmoor Caverns, Boss Battle 4, and End Results. The Metroid spirit and Samus's fighter spirit both use artwork from this game. Diggernaut is also introduced as a spirit.
Midway
Midway Games | |||
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Type | Defunct | ||
Founded | 1958 | ||
Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | ||
Industry | Video game industry | ||
Products | Video games | ||
Revenue | Increase US$219.6 million (FY 2008) | ||
Net income | |||
Website | [2] |
Midway Games Inc. (formerly Midway Manufacturing, Bally Midway and commonly known as simply Midway) was an American video game developer and publisher. Midway's franchises included Mortal Kombat, Rampage, Spy Hunter, NBA Jam, Killer Instinct, Cruis'n, NFL Blitz, and War Gods. Midway also acquired the rights to video games that were originally owned by Williams Electronics and Atari Games, such as Defender, Joust, Robotron: 2084, Gauntlet, and Rush. In addition, they held the North American distribution rights to the Pac-Man and Galaxian series, the former of which would receive a sequel developed under Midway titled Ms. Pac-Man.
In February 2009, Midway Games filed in Delaware for bankruptcy. Warner Bros. purchased most of Midway's assets (including Mortal Kombat), and Midway settled with Mark Thomas to relinquish his Midway stock and debt. The U.S. District Court in Chicago dismissed a lawsuit alleging that former officers of Midway misled shareholders while selling their own stock. In 2010, the bankruptcy court dismissed claims against Redstone concerning his sale of the company to Thomas and approved Midway's plan of liquidation. Midway terminated the public registration of its securities in June 2010.
In Super Smash Bros. 4
Ms. Pac-Man, a character originally created by Midway, appears as a background in the Pac-Land stage, using her appearance from the Japanese version of the eponymous game.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Ms. Pac-Man reprises her role in the Pac-Land stage.
Mistwalker
Mistwalker Corporation | |||
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Type | Private | ||
Founded | 2004 | ||
Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan | ||
Key people | Hironobu Sakaguchi Kensuke Tanaka Nobuo Uematsu | ||
Industry | Video game industry | ||
Products | Video games | ||
Employees | 15 (2017) | ||
Website | Mistwalker Corporation |
Mistwalker Corporation is a Japanese video game development company founded by Hironobu Sakaguchi, the creator of the Final Fantasy series. The company primarily develops role-playing games, such as The Last Story and ASH: Archaic Sealed Heat, which represent the company within Super Smash Bros.
In Super Smash Bros. 4
The main characters of The Last Story, Zael and Calista, appear as collectible trophies in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Zael and Calista both return as spirits.
The protagonist of Archaic Sealed Heat, Princess Aisya, appears as a spirit.
Mitchell
Mitchell Corporation | |||
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Type | Defunct | ||
Founded | February 1, 1960 | ||
Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan | ||
Key people | Roy Ozaki Koichi Niida Nishimura Shin | ||
Industry | Video game industry | ||
Products | Video games | ||
Website | Mitchell Corporation (archive) |
Mitchell Corporation was a Japanese video game developer that primarily created puzzle games. Working with Nintendo, the company released Number Battle for the Nintendo DS in 2007, and a DSiWare installment of the game in 2009. The company went defunct on November 20, 2012.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Hsien from Number Battle appears as a spirit.
Monster Games
Monster Games Inc. | |||
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Type | Private | ||
Founded | November, 1996 | ||
Headquarters | Northfield, Minnesota | ||
Key people | Richard Garcia | ||
Industry | Video game industry | ||
Products | Video games | ||
Website | mgiracing.com |
Monster Games Inc. is an independant American video game developer. Founded in 1996, they primarily develop racing games and ports of action and platformer games. They have worked with Nintendo to develop games for the Excite series, including Excite Truck, Excitebots: Trick Racing, and Excitebike: World Rally. They also worked alongside Retro Studios and Monolith Soft to co-develop games in the Donkey Kong and Xenoblade Chronicles series.
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Several playable vehicles, as well as the main theme from Excite Truck appear in this game.
In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Pilotwings features the Plane and Wuhu Island from the Monster Games developed Pilotwings Resort. The plane also appears as a trophy, and Turbo Jet and Pedal Glider appear as music tracks.
The Snomads Pointy Tuck, Fish Poker Pops, Pompy, the Presumptuous, and the Snomad Ship from Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, which Monster Games co-developed alongside Retro Studios appear as trophies. Mangrove Cove and Swinger Flinger also appear as music tracks.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Beetle from Excitebots, Plane from Pilotwings Resort and Lord Fredrik from Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze appear as spirits.
Muu Muu
muumuu co., Ltd. | |||
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Industry | Video game industry | ||
Products | Video games, mobile apps | ||
Website | muumuu co., Ltd. |
Muu Muu Co., Ltd. (stylized muumuu) is a Japanese developer of video games and mobile apps, using a distinct hand-drawn artstyle. Collaborating with Nintendo, they released Make 10: A Journey of Numbers for the Nintendo DS in 2007 and Tsukutte Utau: Saru Band for the DSiWare service in 2010.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Num Diddly, the player's guide from Make 10: A Journey of Numbers, appears as a spirit.
Prince Saruno, the main character of Tsukutte Utau: Saru Band, appears as a spirit.
Nazca Corporation
Nazca Corporation | |||
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Type | Defunct | ||
Founded | May 1994 | ||
Headquarters | Osaka, Japan | ||
Key people | Kenzo Tsujimoto Yoshihiko Kodo | ||
Industry | Video game industry | ||
Products | Video games |
Nazca Corporation was a Japanese video game developer that primarily developed arcade games. Founded by Kenzo Tsujimoto and several former Irem employees who were disgruntled by the inactivity at the company. They made a working relationship with SNK and developed Neo Turf Masters and Metal Slug for the Neo Geo family of consoles. SNK then absorbed the company at some point in 1996, retiring the brand, though the team continued on and developed Metal Slug 2, Metal Slug X and Metal Slug 3. The team disbanded in 2001 when SNK went bankrupt.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Five music tracks from the first three Metal Slug games are playable on the King of Fighters Stadium stage: Main Theme of Metal Slug - METAL SLUG, Assault Theme - METAL SLUG 1-3, Final Attack - METAL SLUG 1-6, Judgment - METAL SLUG 2, and Blue Water Fangs (The Island of Dr. Moreau) - METAL SLUG 3.
NDcube
NDcube Co., Ltd. | |||
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File:NDCube Logo.svg | |||
Type | Subsidiary | ||
Founded | March 1, 2000 | ||
Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan | ||
Key people | Hidetoshi Endo Shuichiro Nishiya | ||
Industry | Video games | ||
Products | Video games | ||
Parent | Nintendo | ||
Website | NDCube Co., Ltd. |
NDcube Co., Ltd. is a first-party video game developer fully owned by Nintendo. The company primarily develops party video games, in particular taking over the Mario Party series from Hudson Soft starting with Mario Party 9. It also developed the Wii Party series, Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival, and Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics.
In Super Smash Bros. 4
Minigame Theme (Mario Party 9) from Mario Party 9 and Final Results (Wii Party U) from Wii Party U both appear as music tracks in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Pandemonium from Mario Party 9 returns from the previous installment. Two tracks from Mario Party: Island Tour also appear: Title Theme - Mario Party: Island Tour and Rocket Road. A Dice Block and River Survival appear as spirits to represent Super Mario Party.
A spirit of Party Phil represents the Wii Party series. Final Results - Wii Party U also returns.
Next Level Games
Next Level Games | |||
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File:Next Level Games Logo.png | |||
Type | Subsidary | ||
Founded | October, 2002 | ||
Headquarters | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | ||
Key people | Douglas Tronsgard (CEO) | ||
Industry | Video game industry | ||
Products | Video games | ||
Employees | 98 | ||
Parent | Nintendo | ||
Website | Next Level Games |
Next Level Games is a Canadian video game developer based in Vancouver, British Columbia. They were originally an independent developer that worked closely with Nintendo, developing titles such as the Mario Strikers series, the Luigi's Mansion series, Punch-Out!! for the Nintendo Wii, and Metroid Prime: Federation Force. On January 5th, 2021, it was announced that Next Level Games would be acquired by Nintendo by March 1st, essentially converting them into a first party subsidiary.
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Next Level Games' only representation in Brawl is through the Mario Strikers series. The Soccer Ball item is inspired by these games, including its tendency to catch on fire. The Striker Mario, Striker Daisy, and Kritter (Goalie) trophies are taken directly from Mario Strikers Charged. Several stickers are taken from the series, as well.
In Super Smash Bros. 4
Little Mac makes his debut as a playable character using his design from the rebooted Nintendo Wii installment. Doc Louis also appears as part of his taunts (voice only) and victory animations, with his voice actor Riley Inge reprising the role. The Boxing Ring stage is based on the game's aesthetics and design. Several trophies use models directly from the game, in addition to the music tracks Minor Circuit (Original), World Circuit Theme, and Title (Punch-Out!!).
Luigi's new Final Smash, the Poltergust 5000, is based on the updated Poltergust model from Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon, which was developed by Next Level Games. It also appears as a trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, along with ghosts from the game and the Polterpup. The tracks Luigi's Mansion Series Medley and On the Hunt -Gloomy Manor ver.- (Instrumental) are based on songs from the game.
The Soccer Ball item returns with similar functionality.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Little Mac and all his associated elements return. Additionally, all Punch-Out!! spirits use artwork from the Wii installment.
Luigi's Final Smash is replaced with the Poltergust G-00 from Luigi's Mansion 3, which was not yet released at the time of Ultimate's debut. Luigi also uses the Poltergust G-00 for his grab and throws. The previous music tracks sourced from Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon return, and Polterpup and the Poltergust 5000 appear as spirits. King Boo and Professor E. Gadd's depictions from Dark Moon also appear as spirits.
Waluigi and Petey Piranha's depictions from the Mario Strikers series appear as spirits. The Soccer Ball item also returns once again.
A Mech from Metroid Prime: Federation Force appears as a spirit, and the music track Main Theme - Metroid Prime: Federation Force is taken directly from this game.
Noise
Noise Inc. | |||
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Type | Private | ||
Founded | September 2, 1996 | ||
Headquarters | Nishigotanda, Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan | ||
Key people | Shigeo Sasaki Kouji Kenjou | ||
Industry | Computer and video game industry | ||
Products | Video games and mobile apps | ||
Employees | 25 (April 2016) | ||
Website | Noise Inc. |
Noise, Inc. (stylized as NOISE) is a second-party game developer partially owned by Nintendo. They are best known for developing the Custom Robo games, which have received consistent representation through the Super Smash Bros. series.
In Super Smash Bros. Melee
Three Robos from Custom Robo V2, Ray Mk II, Bayonette, and Annie, appear as collectible trophies.
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Ray Mk III from Custom Robo Arena, the successor to Ray Mk II, appears as an Assist Trophy.
Three trophies from the series appear: Ray Mk III, Jameson & A.I.R.S., and a collective trophy for various robos throughout the series.
In terms of stickers, Ray represents Custom Robo, Annie represents Custom Robo V2, a Robo Cube, Seal Head, Rakensen, and Ray 01 represent Battle Revolution, and Ray Mk III (mislabeled as "Ray MKIII") represents Arena.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Ray Mk III does not reprise its role as an Assist Trophy, but it does appear as an enhanceable spirit of Ray Mk II and a Mii Costume for Mii Gunners.
Ray Mk II and Bayonette return as spirits, along with a newcomer to the series Flare.
omiyasoft
omiyasoft Co., Ltd. | |||
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Type | Limited | ||
Founded | January 1993 | ||
Headquarters | Saitama, Japan | ||
Industry | Video games | ||
Products | Video games | ||
Website | omiyasoft Co., Ltd. |
omiyasoft Co., Ltd. is a Japanese video game developer best known for creating the Culdcept series.
In Super Smash Bros. 4
The character Goligan appears as a trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. A remix of the title theme from the first 3DS installment, known simply as Culdcept, plays on the Boxing Ring stage in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Goligan returns as a spirit, along with Culdra, the goddess and mascot of the series, and Allen, the main protagonist of Culdcept Revolt. The Culdcept track returns, as well as two tracks from Culdcept Revolt: Revolt -Striving for Hope- and Worthy Rival Battle. All three tracks only play on Summit, Duck Hunt, and stages from non-playable universes.
Param
Param | |||
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Type | Defunct | ||
Founded | 1996 | ||
Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan | ||
Key people | Takao Kurebayashi, Kazutoshi Iida, and Yana | ||
Industry | Video game industry | ||
Products | Video games | ||
Parent | Marigul Management |
Param was a Japanese video game developer which is known for only developing a single game, Doshin the Giant for the 64DD and GameCube, as well as its 64DD expansion Kyojin no Doshin Kaihō Sensen Chibikko Chikko Daishūgō. In May, 2003, Marigul Management went into liquidation and its subsidiaries were either sold off or shut down. Param was one of the casualties of this liquidation.
In Super Smash Bros. Melee
Doshin the Giant is represented via two trophies, both being the forms that the Giant can take, Love Giant (Doshin) and Hate Giant (Jashin) (with the former holding an islander in his hands).
ParityBit
ParityBit Co., Ltd. | |||
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Industry | Video game industry | ||
Products | Video games |
ParityBit Co., Ltd. is a Japanese video game developer that primarily creates sports video games like the Derby Stallion series, though not much else is known about them. They developed the Calciobit series with Nintendo, which is their sole representation in Smash.
In Super Smash Bros. 4
A trophy for Nintendo Pocket Football Club, depicting two Blue Team soccer players, three Red Team soccer players, and a referee, appears in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS under the name "Athletes" in North America and "Football Players" in PAL regions.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
A single Pocket Football Player returns as a spirit.
Plato
PLATO CORPORATION | |||
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Type | Private | ||
Founded | May 31, 1987 | ||
Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan | ||
Key people | Asakura Kosuke: President | ||
Industry | Entertainment | ||
Products | Video games, mobile apps | ||
Revenue | ¥38,000,000 (capital) | ||
Employees | 10 | ||
Website | Plato |
Plato Corporation (stylized PLATO CORPORATION) is a video game and mobile app developer. Plato is best known for their involvement in the development—as well as publishing in Japan—of a handful of Nintendo DS titles, being English Training and the Japan-exclusive Sing & Play DS Guitar "M-06", later reworked by Plato and localized by Ubisoft to other regions as Jam Sessions.
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Dzuke-chan, the host of the Japanese version of English Training, appears as a sticker.
Prope
PROPE Ltd. | |||
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Type | Private | ||
Founded | May 23, 2006 | ||
Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan | ||
Key people | Yuji Naka | ||
Industry | Video games | ||
Products | Software planning and development | ||
Website | PROPE Ltd. |
Prope Ltd. (stylized PROPE) is an independent Japanese developer founded by Yuji Naka, a former employee of Sega. Known primarily for developing casual video games targeted at a general demographic as well as Rodea the Sky Soldier, they also assisted in developing the Monster Manor and Ultimate Angler minigames for StreetPass Mii Plaza.
In Super Smash Bros. 4
Iris Archwell and the Demon King Arzodius from Monster Manor appear as trophies in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Iris Archwell returns as a spirit, joined by Coraline from Ultimate Angler, Shinobu from Ninja Launcher, and Crispin from Find Mii.
Q-Games
Q-Games | |||
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Type | Public | ||
Founded | August 9, 2001 | ||
Headquarters | Kyoto, Japan | ||
Key people | Dylan Cuthbert Kenkichi Shimooka | ||
Industry | Video games | ||
Products | Video games | ||
Website | Q-Games |
Q-Games is a Japanese development company formed by Dylan Cuthbert, a former developer for Argonaut Games, who assisted Nintendo in the 3D graphics technology used in developing X and Star Fox. They developed successors to the Star Fox series, such as Star Fox Command and Star Fox 64 3D, as well as X-Scape for DSiWare.
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl
The Star Fox characters in Brawl are partially based upon their designs from Star Fox Command, combined with their designs from Star Fox Assault. A trophy, Falco (Command), and several stickers also represent the game.
In Super Smash Bros. 4
The latter half of Theme from Area 6 / Missile Slipstream is taken from Star Fox Command. The Star Fox characters are now based upon their designs from Star Fox 64 3D, including Falco's voice actor, Mark Lund.
The track Tunnel Scene (X-Scape) is taken from X-Scape.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Theme from Area 6 / Missile Slipstream returns. Dash Bowman from Star Fox Command and Andross from Star Fox 64 3D appear as spirits.
The Tunnel Scene - X-Scape track also returns.
Racjin
Racjin Co. Ltd. | |||
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Type | Limited | ||
Founded | 1995 (as Racdym) 2000 (as Racjin) | ||
Headquarters | Osaka, Japan | ||
Key people | Tetsuo Nakano | ||
Industry | Entertainment | ||
Products | Video games, mobile games, pachinko games, music production | ||
Website | Racjin |
Racjin Co. Ltd. (formerly Racdym) is a japanese multimedia company that specializes in video games, pachislot systems, and music production. Originally founded in 1995, the company changed it's name in 2000 to make their name easier to pronounce for native Japanese speakers.
The company is best known for developing several Bomberman titles, the Snowboard Kids series, and several titles based on properties from Weekly Shonen Jump. They have also helped Nintendo and Sega with the Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games series.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Princess Aisya from ASH: Archaic Sealed Heat, which Racjin co-developed alongside Mistwalker, appears as a spirit.
Red Entertainment
Red Entertainment | |||
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Type | Subsidiary | ||
Founded | 1976 (as the Red Company) December 4, 2000 (as Red Entertainment) | ||
Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan | ||
Key people | Ohji Hiroi | ||
Industry | Entertainment | ||
Products | Video games, mobile games, pachinko games, animation, etc. | ||
Revenue | ¥105,969,632 (capital) | ||
Website | Red Entertainment |
Red Entertainment (formerly known as the Red Company) is a Japanese entertainment company that primarily focuses on video games. They are best known for creating the Sakura Wars franchise with Sega, as well as the Bonk series for the TurboGrafx-16 and the Fossil Fighters series, as well as Project Hacker: Kakusei, with Nintendo.
In Super Smash Bros. 4
A collective trophy of Jura, Tria, and Nibbles from Fossil Fighters: Frontier appear as a collectible trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Nibbles returns as a spirit, along with a T-Rex from the original Fossil Fighters. In addition, the Battle Start - Fossil Fighters: Frontier theme from Fossil Fighters: Frontier is added, only playing on Summit, Duck Hunt, and stages from non-playable universes.
Satoru Amatsubo, the main protagonist of Project Hacker: Kakusei, appears as a spirit.
Sandlot
Sandlot | |||
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Type | Public | ||
Founded | March 12, 2001 | ||
Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan | ||
Key people | Shiro Kuroda | ||
Industry | Video games | ||
Products | Video games | ||
Website | Sandlot |
Sandlot (stylized SANDLOT) is a Japanese video game developer known for creating titles with unusual control schemes. Working with Nintendo, the company developed Chōsōjū Mecha MG for the Nintendo DS and Zangeki no Reginleiv for the Nintendo Wii, both of which are represented in Super Smash Bros.
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Warrior Mech Gauss, HM Mech Rosa, and Musketeer Daltania appear as both collectible trophies and stickers, while Ningyou Kouchuu Viigaru appears solely as a sticker. The music track Marionation Gear is remixed from Chōsōjū Mecha MG, playing on the Norfair stage.
In Super Smash Bros. 4
Marionation Gear returns in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, once again playing on the Norfair stage.
Frey and Freya, the main characters from Zangeki no Reginleiv, appear as individual trophies in for Wii U.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Warrior Mech Gauss returns as a spirit. Marionation Gear once again returns, now only playing on Summit, Duck Hunt, and stages from non-playable universes.
Frey and Freya return as a shared spirit.
Saru Brunei
Saru Brunei Co., Ltd. | |||
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Type | Defunct | ||
Founded | 1996 | ||
Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan | ||
Key people | Gento Matsumoto | ||
Industry | Video games | ||
Products | Video games |
Saru Brunei Co., Ltd. (credited in Ultimate as Sarubrunei) was a Japanese video game developer that worked in collaboration with Nintendo to create Cubivore: Survival of the Fittest. The company became defunct after the liquidation of Marigul Management in May of 2003.
In Super Smash Bros. Melee
A creature named Alpha from Cubivore appears as a trophy. As the game was still in development, it is credited as a "Future Release".
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
A pig from Cubivore appears as a spirit.
SFB Games
SFB Games Limited | |||
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Type | Private | ||
Founded | September 2, 2002 | ||
Headquarters | London, England | ||
Key people | Tom Vian Adam Vian | ||
Industry | Video games | ||
Products | Video games | ||
Website | SFB Games Limited |
SFB Games Limited is an independent video game developer based in London, England. Notably, it was originally named Super Flash Bros. after the Super Smash Bros. series. As its name implies, the company was originally started by two brothers, Tom and Adam Vian, developing games in Adobe Flash; after incorporating, the studio went on to create Snipperclips for the Nintendo Switch.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Snip and Clip, the main characters of Snipperclips, appear as a shared spirit. Additionally, the music track Noisy Notebook is remixed from the same game.
Shift
Shift | |||
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Type | Private | ||
Founded | April 1996 | ||
Headquarters | Kanagawa, Japan | ||
Key people | Yuichi Sugiyama | ||
Industry | Video games | ||
Products | Video games | ||
Employees | 66 | ||
Website | Shift |
Shift (stylized shift) is an independent Japanese video game developer. Though they primarily develop titles for the PlayStation family of consoles, they also developed And-Kensaku, a party game for the Nintendo Wii.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Ando Kensaku, the host of And-Kensaku, appears as a spirit.
Silicon Knights
Silicon Knights | |||
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Type | Defunct | ||
Founded | 1992 | ||
Headquarters | Ontario, Canada | ||
Key people | Denis Dyack Michael Mays | ||
Industry | Video games | ||
Products | Video games | ||
Website | Silicon Knights (archive) |
Silicon Knights was a video game development company based in Ontario, Canada. They are best known for creating the Legacy of Kain series of games and the psychological horror game Eternal Darkness, the latter of which was developed in partnership with Nintendo; together with Konami, they also developed Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes, a remake of Metal Gear Solid. Following a failed legal battle with Epic Games over unauthorized use of the Unreal Engine for nearly ten years, thus forcing all unsold copies of Too Human and X-Men Destiny to be destroyed, Silicon Knights filed for bankruptcy on May 16, 2014. Regardless, Eternal Darkness receives representation in Super Smash Bros. due to Nintendo owning the game's copyright.
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes is mentioned in the origins section for Snake, Gray Fox, Cardboard Box, and Metal Gear RAY's trophies when mentioning their other appearances.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Alexandra Roivas, the main protagonist of Eternal Darkness, appears as a spirit.
Skip
skip Ltd. | |||
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Type | Limited | ||
Founded | July 2000 | ||
Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan | ||
Key people | Hiroshi Suzuki Kenichi Nishi Keita Eto | ||
Industry | Video games | ||
Products | Video games | ||
Employees | 34 | ||
Website | skip Ltd. (archive) |
Skip Ltd. (stylized as skip) is a Japanese video game development company that works closely with Nintendo. They have most notably created the Chibi-Robo! series and Captain Rainbow, as well as GiFTPiA and the bit Generations/Art Style anthologies.
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Chibi-Robo appears as a collectible trophy, along with his motivator, Telly. Several characters from the series also appear as stickers: Chibi-Robo (one in a stationary pose and one running), Telly, and Papa represent the original Chibi-Robo!, while Chibi-Robo and a Free Ranger represent the sequel Chibi-Robo!: Park Patrol.
The logos for 5 out of the 7 games of the bit Generations series (referred to as "Digiluxe" in-game) appear as stickers. The games include Orbiter, Chromatron, Boundish, Digidrive, and Rotohex.
In Super Smash Bros. 4
Chibi-Robo and a Chibi-Tot as they appear in Chibi-Robo! Photo Finder appear as a shared trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
Captain Rainbow from the eponymous game, as well as the obese version of Little Mac, appear as trophies in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. A music track called Tomorrow's Passion appears in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U as a track for the Boxing Ring stage.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
A costume based on Chibi-Robo is available for Mii Gunners. Chibi-Robo (who can be enhanced into Super Chibi-Robo), Telly, and a Chibi-Tot all return as spirits, alongside a newcomer to the series, Drake Redcrest.
Captain Rainbow returns as a spirit, as well as his real identity, Nick. Tomorrow's Passion returns, now only playing on Summit, Duck Hunt, and stages from non-playable universes.
Mappo, the robot police chief from GiFTPiA, appears as a spirit.
Softnica
Softnica | |||
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Industry | Video games | ||
Products | Video games | ||
Website | Softnica |
Softnica (formerly Pax Softnica) is a Japanese video game developer that formerly worked with Nintendo. Aside from providing development support for EarthBound Beginnings, EarthBound, and Pokémon Snap, they also developed Shin Onigashima, Yūyūki, Mole Mania, and Hajimari no Mori. They currently work as an independent company.
In Super Smash Bros. Melee
Donbe and Hikari, the main characters of Shin Onigashima, appear as a trophy.
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Donbe returns as an individual sticker, and the track Shin Onigashima is available on Summit.
In Super Smash Bros. 4
Shin Onigashima Medley is available on Boxing Ring in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Donbe and Hikari return as a shared spirit and can be enhanced into their older selves from the game's second disk. Shin Onigashima Medley also returns.
Goku and Chao, the main characters of Yūyūki, debut as a shared spirit, along with the music track Yūyūki Medley.
Muddy Mole, the main protagonist of Mole Mania, appears as a spirit.
Komurasaki from Hajimari no Mori (referred to as "Girl from Hajimari no Mori") appears as a spirit.
Spike Chunsoft
Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. | |||
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Type | Subsidiary | ||
Founded | April 9, 1984 (Chunsoft) October 18, 1991 (Spike) April 1, 2012 (as Spike Chunsoft) | ||
Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan | ||
Key people | Koichi Nakamura (Founder) Mitsutoshi Sakurai (CEO) Shin-ichiro Tomie Kojiro Nakajima Tokihiro Naito Kazutaka Kodaka (Former employee) | ||
Industry | Video games | ||
Products | Video games | ||
Revenue | ¥480.9 million (capital, 2021)[3] | ||
Net income | ¥672.2 million (2021)[3] | ||
Employees | 200 (2016) | ||
Parent | Dwango | ||
Website | Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. |
Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd (株式会社スパイク・チュンソフト) is a Japanese video game development studio best known for creating the Mystery Dungeon series. The company is the result of a merger between Chunsoft Co., Ltd.—founded by Dragon Quest programmer Koichi Nakamura, the company who developed Portopia Serial Murder Case, the early Dragon Quest titles, Sound Novel games, Mystery Dungeon and Zero Escape series—and Spike Co., Ltd.—who developed the Danganronpa, Fire Pro Wrestling and Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi series. Prior to the merging with Spike, Chunsoft originally developed the early Dragon Quest titles up to Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride for the NES and Super Famicom respectively. The Mystery Dungeon series appears as a dependent universe in the Super Smash Bros. series. The company also provides development support to other companies. The company has previously collaborated with Sega for publishing some of their games in the west. They assisted with Nintendo for Wii Play Motion and the Warrior's Way minigame for StreetPass Mii Plaza, collaborated with Red Entertainment for the development of Fossil Fighters: Frontier, Sega for the development of the 3DS version of Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, and Bandai Namco for games related to the Weekly Shōnen Jump set of mangas, like Jump Force. Spike Chunsoft also publishes western games in Japan, one being the Crypt of the NecroDancer series, including the Zelda themed Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer feat. The Legend of Zelda.
In Ultimate, Erdrick and Solo, who are alternate costumes for the Luminary, the alternate costumes of Erdrick and Solo whose colors matches the Hero of Dragon Quest V and Dragon Quest I respectively, the Hero from Dragon Quest I, Dragon Quest II and Dragon Quest V appearing in Hero's Final Smash Gigaslash, most spells from Hero's Command Selection and in their moveset, Mii costumes such as Martial Artist and Erdrick, soundtracks from Dragon Quest III and Dragon Quest IV, and monsters appearing as spirits and stage elements for Yggdrasil's Altar, like the Slime, were sourced from games prior to Dragon Quest VI.
The Chocobo headgear in Smash 4 is based on the main Chocobo character of the Chocobo series, most closely resembling its appearance in Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon; the third game in the Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon trilogy. The Chocobo headgear returns in Ultimate and is updated to its latest appearance, being Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon Every Buddy!, the remake of Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon.
In both versions of Smash 4, Wentworth and Emperor Fynalle from Warrior's Way appear as trophies, while a collective trophy of Jura, Tria, and Nibbles from Fossil Fighters: Frontier appears exclusively in for 3DS. In Ultimate, Nibbles from Fossil Fighters: Frontier returns as a spirit. In addition, the track Battle Start - Fossil Fighters: Frontier from Fossil Fighters: Frontier is sourced from this game, and is playable on stages from the "Other" and, as of version 8.1.0, "Super Smash Bros." categories.
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Studio MDHR
Studio MDHR | |||
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Type | Private | ||
Founded | October 25, 2013 | ||
Headquarters | Oakville, Ontario | ||
Key people | Chad Moldenhauer Jared Moldenhauer | ||
Industry | Video games | ||
Website | Studio MDHR |
Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc. is a Canadian independent game development studio mainly known for the development of the run-and-gun game Cuphead.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
A downloadable costume for Mii Gunners based on Cuphead is available as downloadable content. Purchasing the costume will also unlock the Floral Fury music track, sourced from Cuphead. Additionally, in a Spirit Board event that began on February 14th, 2020 and lasted for 5 days, four characters from Cuphead were added as spirits: Cuphead, Mugman, the Devil, and King Dice.
Suzak
Suzak Inc. | |||
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Type | defunct | ||
Founded | June 26, 2000 | ||
Key people | Masahiro Yonezawa | ||
Industry | Video games | ||
Website | suzak.com (archived) |
Suzak Inc. was a Japanese game development studio. They worked with Nintendo on the F-Zero and Wario series, as well as other licensed games. The company filed for bankruptcy on August 17, 2012.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Count Cannoli from the Suzak developed Wario: Master of Disguise appears as a spirit.
Syn Sophia
syn Sophia, Inc. | |||
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Type | Public | ||
Founded | June 19, 1995 | ||
Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan | ||
Key people | Shuji Yoshida Tamura Oya | ||
Industry | Video games | ||
Products | Arcade games, video games | ||
Employees | 70 (2016) | ||
Website | syn Sophia, Inc. |
syn Sophia, Inc. is a video game development company formerly known as The Man Breeze and AKI Corporation. Previously known for wrestling titles, the company restructured under its current name in 2007; it now primarily develops series aimed toward young girls, such as PriPara and Nintendo's Style Savvy. They have also collaborated with Square Enix to develop Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai - Xross Blade for arcades and Sega to co-develop the Kurohyō games in the Yakuza series for the PlayStation Portable.
In Super Smash Bros. 4
Evie, the owner of the shop in the Japanese and PAL versions of Style Savvy: Trendsetters, appears as a trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. Interestingly, Evie is referred to as "Michaela" in the North American version of for 3DS, who was a distinct character that replaces Evie in North American versions of Trendsetters. There are also two music tracks that play on the Wuhu Island stage in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U: Style Savvy: Trendsetters and Pop Fashion Show.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
The girl who appears on the Japanese cover of the first Style Savvy game (referred to as "Shop Assistant") appears as a spirit. Style Savvy: Trendsetters and Pop Fashion Show both return, along with the addition of the vocal song Ring a Ding from Style Savvy: Styling Star ("Ring! Dong! Dang!" in the Japanese version).
Taito
Taito Corportation | |||
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Type | Subsidiary | ||
Founded | August 24, 1953 | ||
Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan | ||
Key people | Koichi Ishii Tetsu Yamada Yukio Lizawa | ||
Industry | Video games | ||
Products | Arcade games, video games | ||
Employees | 645 (2018) | ||
Parent | Square Enix | ||
Website | Taito Corporation |
Taito Corporation is a video game development company known for its arcade titles, such as Space Invaders and Bubble Bobble. Originally founded as a trading company, the corporation is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix, though the Taito brand name continues to be used separately. Within the Super Smash Bros. franchise, Taito is represented through their sound department Zuntata and by the game Takt of Magic, a role-playing game for the Nintendo Wii.
In Super Smash Bros. 4
Taito's in-house sound department, Zuntata, did several music remixes: Kapp'n's Song, The Mysterious Murasame Castle Medley, and Wii Shop Channel.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
In addition to the former musics from Super Smash Bros. 4 returning in their respective universes, Staff Credits - Kirby's Dream Land, We're Robots (Dr. Wily Stage 2) and Splattack! (Remix) appears as new music remixes. Wii Shop Channel is named now as Wii Shop Channel (Remix) due to the inclusion of original Wii Shop Channel track being back from Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Orville, the protagonist of Takt of Magic, appears as a spirit.
The Tetris Company
The Tetris Company, Inc. | |||
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Type | Incorporated | ||
Founded | June 1996 | ||
Headquarters | Nevada, USA | ||
Key people | Alexey Pajitnov Henk Rogers | ||
Industry | Licensing | ||
Products | Video games Multi-Media | ||
Parent | Tetris Holdings LLC. Blue Planet Software | ||
Website | The Tetris Company |
The Tetris Company, Inc. is a joint venture between Tetris Holdings LLC and Blue Planet Software that owns the exclusive rights to the Tetris brand and handles licensing with third parties, similar to The Pokémon Company. The origins of the company can be traced back to the release of the first game in 1984. Due to Alexey Pajitnov, the creator of Tetris, being a citizen of the Soviet Union, his creation was a property of the state and he saw no direct royalties for over a decade. After the fall of the USSR in 1991, the copyright was rendered defunct, meaning anyone could make an official Tetris game without going to Alexey first. This led to a slew of games all made by different companies, most of which varying wildly in quality. Alexey wished to regain the rights to his creation to both get royalties and regulate game output of quality control. He founded Tetris Holdings LLC, and reached out to his friend and long-time business partner, Henk Rogers and his company Bullet-Proof Software, later renamed to Blue Planet Software, to split ownership of the brand.
The Tetris Company has worked with Nintendo several times, including games like Tetris DX, Pokémon Tetris, Tetris DS and Tetris 99. All Tetris content in the Super Smash Bros. series is also owned by The Tetris Company.
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Tetris: Type A and Tetris: Type B debut as music tracks for the Luigi's Mansion stage.
In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Only Tetris: Type A returns, but only as a track for Smash Run.
In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Both Tetris: Type A and Tetris: Type B return as music tracks. While Tetris: Type A still plays in the Luigi's Mansion stage like in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Tetris: Type B is moved to the Wuhu Island stage.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Tetris: Type A and Tetris: Type B return as music tracks, now only playing on stages with music listed in the "Other" and, as of version 8.1.0, "Super Smash Bros." categories.
Five spirits depicting different Tetrimino shapes were also added via the Attack of the Tetriminos! Spirit Board event. The singular spirits include the I, T, and O shapes, while shared spirits include the S & Z shapes and the L & J shapes.
TOSE
Tose Co., Ltd. | |||
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Type | Public | ||
Founded | November 1979 | ||
Headquarters | Kyoto, Japan | ||
Key people | Yasuhito Watanabe Shigeru Saito | ||
Industry | Interactive entertainment | ||
Products | Video games | ||
Employees | 1,000 (2015) | ||
Website | Tose Co., Ltd. |
Tose Co., Ltd. (stylized as TOSE) is a Japanese game development company that often collaborates with other companies, typically going uncredited. Working with Nintendo, the company's most notable franchise is The Legendary Starfy; it also developed the Game & Watch Gallery series and Super Princess Peach, among many other titles where it remains uncredited.
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Starfy, then known as Stafy, makes his debut as an Assist Trophy in Brawl.
Starfy and his sister, Starly (then known as Stapy), appear as collectible trophies. Perry, Peach's parasol companion from Super Princess Peach, also appears as a trophy.
Several stickers from the series are available: Herman (Yadokarita) and Starfy represent Densetsu no Stafy, a Chonmagyo and Starfy wearing the Aloha Shirt Stuff represent Densetsu no Stafy 2, Seiuchi-kun and Starly represent Densetsu no Stafy 3, and, Moe (Kyorosuke) and Mattel (Materu) represent Densetsu no Stafy 4. Perry also appears in two stickers, one while being carried by Peach and the other solo.
In Super Smash Bros. 4
Starfy returns as an Assist Trophy.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Starfy returns as an Assist Trophy once again, also appearing as a spirit.
Starly, Moe, and Mattel all return as spirits, along with newcomers to the series Old Man Lobber and the Mermaid. Perry also returns as a spirit.
Traveller's Tales
Traveller's Tales | |||
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Type | Subsidiary | ||
Founded | 1989 | ||
Headquarters | Knutsford, England | ||
Key people | Jon Burton Andy Ingrand David Dootson | ||
Industry | Video game industry | ||
Products | Video games | ||
Parent | TT Games (2005-present) Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment | ||
Website | Traveller's Tales |
Traveller's Tales is a British video game developer and a subsidiary of TT Games. Traveller's Tales was founded in 1989 by Jon Burton and Andy Ingram. Initially a small company focused on its own content, it grew in profile through developing games with larger companies such as Sega and Disney Interactive Studios. They are primarily known for developing the Lego video game series since Lego Star Wars: The Video Game's release in 2005. Soon after, Traveller's Tales acquired its publisher, Giant Interactive Entertainment, and the two formed TT Games, with Traveller's Tales becoming its development arm and Giant Interactive becoming TT Games Publishing.
Within the Sonic the Hedgehog series, they are known for co-developing Sonic 3D Blast and Sonic R alongside Sonic Team.
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Super Sonic Racing, the main theme of Sonic R which was ripped from the game, appears and plays on Green Hill Zone.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Super Sonic Racing returns, now playing on Windy Hill Zone and Green Hill Zone.
Treasure
Treasure Co., Ltd. | |||
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Type | Private | ||
Founded | June 19, 1992 | ||
Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan | ||
Key people | Masato Maegawa | ||
Industry | Video game industry | ||
Employees | 20-30 (2009) | ||
Website | Treasure Co., Ltd. |
Treasure Co., Ltd. is a Japanese game development company that primarily creates run and gun and shoot 'em up games. Though they are best known for their collaborations with Sega, such as Gunstar Heroes, McDonald's Treasure Land Adventure and Dynamite Headdy, they also developed some titles in collaboration with Nintendo, such as Sin and Punishment and Wario World, both of which represent the company within Super Smash Bros.
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Saki Amamiya, the main character of Sin and Punishment, appears as an Assist Trophy, in which he uses his Dolphin Gun for a combination of either slash attacks or shooting his opponent.
A sticker of the Wario World symbol appears as a collectible sticker.
Wario's forward throw originates from Wario World.
In Super Smash Bros. 4
Saki returns as an Assist Trophy.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Saki does not reprise his role as an Assist Trophy, but he does appear as a costume for Mii Gunners and a spirit.
Isa Jo, Saki's son as he appears in Sin & Punishment: Star Successor, appears as a support spirit.
Ubisoft
Ubisoft Entertainment | |||
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Type | Public (Symbol: UBI) | ||
Founded | March 12, 1986 | ||
Headquarters | Montreuil, France | ||
Key people | Yves Guillemot: Chairman & CEO Serge Hascoët: CCO Alain Martinez: CFO | ||
Industry | Video games | ||
Products | Video games | ||
Revenue | 1,731.894 million EUR (2018) | ||
Net income | 139.452 million EUR (2018) | ||
Employees | 13,742 (2018) | ||
Website | Ubisoft |
Ubisoft Entertainment, formerly known as Ubi Soft, is a French video game company. They are mainly known for developing games for franchises such as Rayman, Raving Rabbids, Prince of Persia, Assassin's Creed, Tom Clancy, and Just Dance as well as publishing games such as Brawlhalla, a fighting game inspired by the Super Smash Bros. games, and the modern South Park role-playing games, which drew heavy inspiration from Nintendo titles.
In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Ubisoft's Rayman franchise is represented through collectible trophies of the series' main characters, Rayman and Globox, as well as Barbara from Rayman Legends.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Rayman returns as a primary spirit using artwork from Rayman Legends. Additionally, the Rabbids subseries is represented with spirits of Rabbid Mario, Rabbid Peach, and Rabbid Kong from the crossover title Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. Altaïr from the first Assassin's Creed game appears as a downloadable Mii Swordfighter costume, and a Rabbids hat appears as downloadable hat for all Mii Fighters.
Vanpool
Vanpool, Inc. | |||
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Type | Public | ||
Founded | 1999 | ||
Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan | ||
Key people | Taro Kudo Kazuyuki Kurashima | ||
Industry | Entertainment | ||
Products | Video games, computer software, toys | ||
Website | Vanpool, Inc. |
Vanpool, Inc is a Japanese development company that creates video games, computer software, and toys. Within the gaming industry, they are most known for developing the Dillon's Rolling Western series; they had previously developed Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland and Irodzuki Tingle no Koi no Balloon Trip, a pair of games starring Tingle from The Legend of Zelda series.
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Three stickers from Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland appear: Tingle, Barkle, and Pinkle.
In Super Smash Bros. 4
Dillon, the main protagonist of his titular series, appears as an Assist Trophy, in which he continuously uses Roll Attacks at the opponent before charging a final, extra-charged Roll Attack.
A shared trophy of Gallo, Boone, and Nomad, three mercenaries from The Last Ranger that help Dillon, appears in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
The music track Dillon's Rolling Western: The Last Ranger, the version of the main overworld theme from The Last Ranger, plays on Pilotwings in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Dillon returns as an Assist Trophy, now sporting his appearance from Dillon's Dead-Heat Breakers.
Dillon and his companion Russ appear as spirits, both using their artwork from Dillon's Dead-Heat Breakers.
Two music tracks from the Dillon series are included: Dillon's Rolling Western: The Last Ranger, returning from for Wii U, and a new track, Frontier Battle, the overworld Grock Invasion theme from Dead-Heat Breakers.
Vitei
VITEI Inc. | |||
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Type | Public | ||
Founded | 2002 | ||
Headquarters | Kyoto, Japan | ||
Key people | Giles Goddard | ||
Industry | Video games | ||
Products | Video games | ||
Website | VITEI Inc. |
Vitei Inc. (stylized VITEI) is a Japanese development company which, like Q-Games, was founded by a former Argonaut Games employee: Giles Goddard, who was involved with the 3D graphics technology used in X, Star Fox, and Super Mario 64. The company developed the Steel Diver series and Tank Troopers with Nintendo.
In Super Smash Bros. 4
The Steel Diver item is based on the BlueShark submarine from the eponymous game. It, alongside the Manatee and the Serpent submarines, appear as a collective trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
The Steel Diver item returns, with the BlueShark itself appearing as a spirit. A music track from Steel Diver: Sub Wars known as Filled with Hope also debuts.
The Garage theme from Tank Troopers is also available as a music track.
Vivarium
VIVARIUM Inc. | |||
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Type | Private | ||
Founded | April 4, 1996 | ||
Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan | ||
Key people | Yoot Saito | ||
Industry | Video game industry | ||
Products | Video games, computer software | ||
Website | VIVARIUM Inc. |
Vivarium Inc. (formerly known as OPeNBooK, which it is credited as within Super Smash Bros.) is a Japanese development company that develops video games and computer software, known for creating The Tower series and Seaman. Their sole representation in the series comes from the game The Tower SP.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Yama, the boss from The Tower SP, appears as a spirit.
WayForward Technologies
WayForward Technologies | |||
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Type | Private | ||
Founded | 1990 | ||
Headquarters | Valencia, California | ||
Key people | Voldi Way: Founder John Beck: CEO Matt Bozon: Creative director | ||
Industry | Video games | ||
Products | Video games | ||
Website | WayForward |
WayForward Technologies, Inc. is an American independent video game developer and publisher based in Valencia, California. They are mainly known for original series such as Shantae and Mighty, sequels to existing franchises such as Contra 4 and Double Dragon Neon, and re-imaginings of dormant properties such as A Boy and His Blob, Capcom's DuckTales, and Nintendo's Nintendo Wars series with Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Shantae from the eponymous series appears as a spirit, alongside series antagonist Risky Boots. Shantae also appears as a DLC Mii Brawler costume and includes the song "Neo Burning Town" from Shantae: Half-Genie Hero.
Yacht Club Games
Yacht Club Games | |||
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Type | Privately held company | ||
Founded | 2011 | ||
Headquarters | Valencia, California | ||
Key people | Sean Velasco | ||
Industry | Video games | ||
Products | Video games | ||
Employees | 5 (as of July 2014) | ||
Website | http://www.yachtclubgames.com/ |
Yacht Club Games is an American independent video game development studio founded in 2011 by former WayForward Technologies director Sean Velasco. On March 14th, 2013, the company announced their first title, Shovel Knight, on Kickstarter, and released it on June 26th, 2014. The project had a goal of $75,000, and reached over four times the amount in nearly a month's time, with the total amount reaching $311,502. In 2016, the company announced that it would start publishing games from other companies, and that their first published game would be Azure Striker Gunvolt and its sequel, Azure Striker Gunvolt 2, compiled into one game: Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Shovel Knight, the star of the titular game, appears as an Assist Trophy. He uses his shovel to dig the ground, hitting opponents with the dirt and occasionally pulling up items, as well as hopping on opponents with it. Shovel Knight, Plague Knight, King Knight, Specter Knight, and Shield Knight all appear as spirits as well.
References
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- ^ a b スパイク・チュンソフト、21年3月期の決算は最終利益が183%増の6億7200万円…『ポケモン不思議のダンジョン 救助隊DX』が貢献 (ja). gamebiz (July 13, 2021). Retrieved on August 6, 2021.
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First- and second-party | Nintendo (Monolith Soft · Retro Studios) · HAL Laboratory · Game Freak · Creatures · Intelligent Systems · Rare Ltd. · Sora Ltd. |
Third-party | Konami · Sega (Atlus) · PlatinumGames · Capcom · Bandai Namco · Square Enix · Microsoft (Rare Ltd. · Mojang Studios) · SNK · Disney |
Other related | Game Arts · Hatena · Havok · Paon DP · Tri-Crescendo · List of companies with minor representation |