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would have put this in the lede, next to the info on the series' esports notoriety, so as to potentially develop the paragraph to public perception. but i don't think the poll itself was anything other than nil, even with nintendo claiming it to be a thing. this is more mildly interesting trivia than useful information.
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(would have put this in the lede, next to the info on the series' esports notoriety, so as to potentially develop the paragraph to public perception. but i don't think the poll itself was anything other than nil, even with nintendo claiming it to be a thing. this is more mildly interesting trivia than useful information.) |
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The '''''Super Smash Bros.''''' series is a crossover 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 among Nintendo's best selling games, 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 the ''[[Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise or any of its other constituent series. However, the ''Super Mario'' franchise is the most heavily represented franchise in each game, with multiple playable characters and stages, and receives first billing as Nintendo's flagship franchise. | The '''''Super Smash Bros.''''' series is a crossover 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 among Nintendo's best selling games, 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 the ''[[Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise or any of its other constituent series. However, the ''Super Mario'' franchise is the most heavily represented franchise 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 [[Link]] from [[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'']] series, [[Pikachu]] from the [[bulbapedia:Pokémon|''Pokémon'']] series, [[Kirby]] from the ''[[wikirby:Kirby (series)|Kirby]]'' series, [[Ness]] from the ''[[wikibound:EarthBound (series)|EarthBound]]'' 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|Sonic]] 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 [[Link]] from [[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'']] series, [[Pikachu]] from the [[bulbapedia:Pokémon|''Pokémon'']] series, [[Kirby]] from the ''[[wikirby:Kirby (series)|Kirby]]'' series, [[Ness]] from the ''[[wikibound:EarthBound (series)|EarthBound]]'' 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|Sonic]] 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''.{{ref needed}} | ||
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]]''. | 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]]''. | ||
The ''Super Smash Bros.'' games are popular in eSports, with tournaments being held featuring professional players. | The ''Super Smash Bros.'' games are popular in eSports, with tournaments being held featuring professional players. | ||
==List of games== | ==List of games== | ||
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Logo EN (alt) - Super Smash Bros. Wii U 3DS.png|The logo used for ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]'' | Logo EN (alt) - Super Smash Bros. Wii U 3DS.png|The logo used for ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]'' | ||
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==Names in other languages== | |||
{{foreign names | |||
|Jap=大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズ | |||
|JapR=Dairantō Sumasshu Burazāzu | |||
|JapM=Great Fray Smash Brothers | |||
|Kor=슈퍼 스매시브라더스 | |||
|KorR=Syupeo Seumaesi Beuradeosu | |||
|KorM=Super Smash Brothers | |||
}} | |||
==Trvia== | |||
*According to Nintendo on their official {{wp|YouTube}} channel, {{media link|YT Nintendo Survey Stars Results 2022-06.jpg|a survey conducted with a group of content creators}} revealed the ''Super Smash Bros.'' universe to be the fifth most desired Nintendo game universe to live in. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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