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 The '''''Super Smash Bros.''''' series is a series of multiplayer games in which many well-known [[Nintendo]] characters are pitted against each other to fight, with each character using their unique abilities in battle. The games are very popular, not only for being one of Nintendo's few fighting games, but also for being a mass crossover of many Nintendo franchises; they are also known to attract both casual and competitive players, with game modes and official Nintendo events accommodating different types of play. While the Western title for the series is a play on the title of ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', ''Super Smash Bros.'' is a standalone crossover franchise and is not explicitly part of any of its constituent series. However, the ''[[Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise is heavily featured in each game, with multiple playable characters and stages, and receives first billing as Nintendo's flagship franchise.
-Along with [[Mario]], many different characters from different franchises appear as fighters throughout the series. These include [[Pikachu]] from the [[bulbapedia:Pokémon|''Pokémon'']] series, [[Link]] from [[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'']] series, [[Samus Aran|Samus]] from the ''Metroid'' series, and many more. Besides the diverse lineup of fighters, ''Super Smash Bros.'' has numerous non-playable references to Nintendo history, such as the roster of stages in the series, themed around locations from past Nintendo games. In addition to the Nintendo-related content, ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and subsequent installments introduce a number of third-party guest fighters. While these guest fighters include mascot characters that have appeared in prior crossovers with the ''Mario'' series, such as [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] and [[Pac-Man]], they also include characters from more "realistic" and adult-oriented franchises, such as [[Solid Snake]] from the ''Metal Gear'' franchise and [[Bayonetta]] from her self-titled series. With its large, diverse roster of characters that range from the familiar to the obscure, the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series serves as a gateway to Nintendo's vast library of franchises, with the games often boosting the popularity and public image of lesser-known series such as ''Metroid'', ''Kid Icarus'', and ''Fire Emblem''.
+Along with [[Mario]], many different characters from different franchises appear as fighters throughout the series. These include [[Pikachu]] from the [[bulbapedia:Pokémon|''Pokémon'']] series, [[Link]] from [[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'']] series, [[Kirby]] from the ''[[wikirby:Kirby (series)|Kirby]]'' series, and many more. Besides the diverse lineup of fighters, ''Super Smash Bros.'' has numerous non-playable references to Nintendo history, such as the roster of stages in the series, themed around locations from past Nintendo games. In addition to the Nintendo-related content, ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and subsequent installments introduce a number of third-party guest fighters. While these guest fighters include mascot characters that have appeared in prior crossovers with the ''Mario'' series, such as [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] and [[Pac-Man]], they also include characters from more "realistic" and adult-oriented franchises, such as [[Solid Snake]] from the ''Metal Gear'' franchise and [[Bayonetta]] from her self-titled series. With its large, diverse roster of characters that range from the familiar to the obscure, the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series serves as a gateway to Nintendo's vast library of franchises, with the games often boosting the popularity and public image of lesser-known series such as ''Metroid'', ''Kid Icarus'', and ''Fire Emblem''.
 It has become one of the quickest-selling and most popular series in Nintendo's history, and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' is the best-selling [[Nintendo GameCube]] game. [[Masahiro Sakurai]] has directed all games in the series, the latest being ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.