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{{ArticleIcons|allgames=y}} {{image|some companies' logos need to be uploaded}} This is a '''list of companies with minor representation''' in the ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' series, such as [[trophies]], [[stickers]], [[spirit]]s, [[music]], [[Mii Fighter]] costumes, production material, or other miscellaneous elements that are considered too minor to warrant a dedicated article. This list also includes companies that did not necessarily create the aforementioned elements, but owned the rights at the time of its inclusion in the series. ==1-Up Studio== {{Infobox Company |title = 1-Up Studio Inc. |logo = [[File:1-Up Studio Logo.svg|200px]] |type = Subsidiary |founded = June 30, 2000 |headquarters = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan |key_people = Gen Kadoi<br>Yoshiaki Koizumi<br>Keizo Kato<br>Futoshi Yamaguchi |industry = Video game industry |products = Video games |revenue = |net_income = |parent = Nintendo |num_employees = 44 (2018) |website = [https://1-up-studio.jp 1-Up Studio Inc.] |interwiki = wikipedia |interwikiname = Wikipedia |interwikipage = 1-Up Studio }} '''1-Up Studio''', formerly known as '''Brownie Brown Inc.''', is a Japanese video game developer. It was founded by {{iw|kovopedia|Shinichi Kameoka}} and {{iw|kovopedia|Kōji Tsuda}}, former Square personnel who did artwork for the {{uvm3|Mana}} series of RPGs, most notably ''Legend of Mana'', but left the company due to creative differences. 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 {{uvm|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.''' Starting in ''Brawl'', [[Lucas]] is a playable fighter and semi-clone of Ness. [[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. "''{{SSBBMusicLink|EarthBound|Porky's Theme}}''", "''{{SSBBMusicLink|EarthBound|Unfounded Revenge / Smashing Song of Praise}}''", "''{{SSBBMusicLink|EarthBound|Mother 3 Love Theme}}''", and "''{{SSBBMusicLink|EarthBound|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. In ''Ultimate'', Flint, Hinawa, Boney, Duster, Kumatora, Salsa, Ultimate Chimera, Absolutely Safe Capsule, Masked Man, and Claus appear as spirits. Mokka, as well as the species Putty and Pyrite, from the {{uvm|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''. The male & female protagonists of ''Magical Vacation'' (both share a spirit), Mokka, and a Putty all return as spirits. [[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). "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Super Mario 3D Land Theme / Beach Theme}}''" appears to represent ''Super Mario 3D Land'', while "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Super Bell Hill}}''", "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|The Great Tower Showdown 2}}''", and "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Champion Road}}''" appear as music tracks to represent ''Super Mario 3D World''. [[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. "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Fossil Falls}}''", "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|New Donk City}}''", "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Jump Up, Super Star!}}''", "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Steam Gardens}}''", "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Underground Moon Caverns}}''", "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Break Free (Lead the Way}})''", "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Plucky Pass Beginnings}}''", and "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|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. "''{{SSBBMusicLink|The Legend of Zelda|Main Theme - The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes}}''" and "''{{SSBBMusicLink|The Legend of Zelda|Woodlands - The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes}}''" appear as music tracks, as well. {{art-wikibound|Brownie Brown|Brownie Brown}} {{art-supermariowiki|1-UP Studio|1-Up Studio}} {{art-kovopedia|Brownie Brown|Brownie Brown}} {{clr}} ==4J Studios== {{Infobox Company |title = 4J Studios Limited |logo = [[file:4J Studios Logo.svg|150px]] |type = Private |founded = VIS Interactive: 1996<br>VIS Entertainment: 2000<br>4J Studios: April 19, 2005 |headquarters = {{flag|Scotland}} Dundee, Scotland |key_people = Founder: Chris van der Kuyl<br>CEO: Paddy Burns<br>Frank Arnot |industry = Licencing |products = Video games |revenue = |net_income = |num_employees = |website = [https://www.4jstudios.com/ 4J Studios Limited] |interwiki = wikipedia |interwikiname = Wikipedia |interwikipage = 4J Studios }} '''4J Studios''', formerly known as '''VIS Entertainment''', is a British video game developer located in Scotland. Founded in April 2005 by Chris van der Kuyl, back when it was known as VIS Entertainment, Paddy Burns, and Frank Arnot, the company is best known for porting video games on other consoles, notably {{uv|Minecraft}} and titles from the {{uv|Banjo-Kazooie}} series to consoles and handheld platforms. Lately, they worked on a new sandbox-based game engine titled Elements Engine, which is used for their upcoming game, ''{{iw|wikipedia|Reforj}}'', notably with the involvement of ''Minecraft'' content creator {{iw|wikipedia|Stampylonghead}}. In ''Ultimate'', the majority of ''Minecraft''{{'}}s featured soundtrack are sourced from the minigames developed for the early console ports by the company, all considered under the umbrella term of "Legacy Console Edition." Those being "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Minecraft|Toys on a Tear}}''", "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Minecraft|Dance of the Blocks}}''", "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Minecraft|Glide}}''" and "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Minecraft|Clockwork Crafter}}''", all originally composed by {{iw|wikipedia|Gareth Coker}}. Additionally, some of the spirits' artwork and specific content such as [[Steve]] and [[Alex]]'s [[Alternate costume (SSBU)#Steve|alternate costumes]] from the console editions of ''Minecraft'' are featured in ''Ultimate''. {{clr}} ==Acquire== {{Infobox Company |title = Acquire Co. Ltd. |logo = [[File:Acquire logo.png|200px]] |type = Kabushiki Gaisha |founded = December 6, 1994 |headquarters = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan |key_people = |industry = Video game industry |products = Video games |parent = Kadokawa Corporation |revenue = |net_income = |num_employees = 120 |website = [https://www.acquire.co.jp/ Acquire Co. Ltd.] |interwiki = wikipedia |interwikiname = Wikipedia |interwikipage = Acquire (company) }} '''Acquire''' is a Japanese video game developer. Originally founded in 1994, they have developed many well known franchises like ''{{iw|wikipedia|Tenchu}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Way of the Samurai}}'', ''[[wikipedia:Shinobido: Way of the Ninja|Shinobido]]'', ''No Heroes Allowed'' and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Akiba's Trip}}''. They also provide motion capture for other companies and contributed to the ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario & Luigi}}'' series, continuing AlphaDream's work on the series. In 2024, the company became a subsidiary of Kadokawa Corporation. In ''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. {{art-supermariowiki|Acquire}} {{clr}} ==Agenda== {{Infobox Company |title = Agenda |logo = [[File:Agenda logo.png|200px]] |type = Defunct |founded = 1990 |headquarters = {{flag|Japan}} Sapporo, Japan |key_people = |industry = Video game industry |products = Video games |revenue = |net_income = |num_employees = |website = }} '''Agenda''' was a Japanese game developer that developed ''{{iw|wikipedia|Clubhouse Games}}'', known in Europe as ''42 All-Time Classics'', and {{uvm|Slide Adventure MAGKID}} for the Nintendo DS. The company went defunct in 2011, later after the release of ''1000 Cooking Recipes from Elle a Table''. Magkid, the titular player from ''Slide Adventure MAGKID'', as well as a Midori Mushi, an enemy from the game, appear as [[stickers]]. In ''Ultimate'', only Magkid would return as a [[spirit]]. {{clr}} ==AlphaDream== {{Infobox Company |title = AlphaDream Corporation, Ltd. |logo = [[File:AlphaDream Logo.svg|200px|class=invert-dark]] |type = Defunct |founded = January 12, 2000 |headquarters = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan |key_people = Tetsuo Mizuno |industry = Video game industry |products = Video games |revenue = |net_income = |num_employees = 46 (2018) |website = [https://web.archive.org/web/20190922003232/http://www.alphadream.co.jp/ AlphaDream Corporation, Ltd. (archive)] |interwiki = wikipedia |interwikiname = Wikipedia |interwikipage = AlphaDream }} '''AlphaDream''' was a Japanese game developer that worked closely with Nintendo. They were primarily known for developing the ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario & Luigi}}'' series, as well as {{uvm|Tomato Adventure}}, a Japan-only RPG for the Game Boy Advance. AlphaDream became defunct after filing for bankruptcy on October 1st, 2019. In ''Brawl'', the ''Mario & Luigi'' series is represented through multiple [[sticker]]s: Cackletta, Mario & Luigi, Luigi, and Prince Peasley from ''{{iw|supermariowiki|Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga}}'', and Luigi & Baby Luigi, a Shroob, Stuffwell, and Toadsworth from ''{{iw|supermariowiki|Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time}}''. The "''{{SSBBMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Gritzy Desert}}''" theme from ''Partners in Time'' is also remixed. Baby Peach, who first appeared in ''Partners in Time'', receives a trophy. Baby Peach reappears as a trophy in ''Smash for 3DS''. "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Try, Try Again}}''" from ''{{iw|supermariowiki|Mario & Luigi: Dream Team}}'' is remixed in both versions, while "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Tough Guy Alert!}}''" and "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|The Grand Finale}}''" from ''{{iw|supermariowiki|Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story}}'' appear in ''Smash for Wii U''. In ''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 [[spirit]]s. Baby Peach also appears as a spirit. In addition to the previous ''Mario & Luigi'' tracks, four new ones are added: "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Time's Running Out!}}''", "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Mixed-Up Scramble}}''", and "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Attack and Run!}}''" from ''{{iw|supermariowiki|Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam}}'', and "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|This is Minion Turf!}}''" from ''{{iw|supermariowiki|Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions}}''. ''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 ''Partners in Time''. This taunt comes back both in ''Smash 4'' and ''Ultimate''. Representing ''Tomato Adventure'', protagonist DeMille and the Tomatrio appear as spirits in ''Ultimate''. {{art-supermariowiki|AlphaDream}} {{clr}} ==AQ Entertainment== {{Infobox Company |title = AQ Interactive, Inc. |logo = [[File:AQ_Interactive_Logo.png|200px]] |type = Defunct |founded = October 1, 2005 |headquarters = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan |key_people = Shuichi Motoda |industry = Video game industry |products = Arcade games, video games |revenue = |net_income = |num_employees = |website = |interwiki = wikipedia |interwikiname = Wikipedia |interwikipage = AQ Interactive }} '''AQ Interactive''' was a Japanese video game developer and publisher. AQ stands for "Artistic Quality." It was the parent company of Artoon, {{iw|wikipedia|Cavia}}, {{iw|wikipedia|Freeplus}} and {{iw|wikipedia|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 ''Smash 4'' and ''Ultimate'', Zael and Calista from {{uvm|The Last Story}}, which AQ co-developed alongside Mistwalker, both appear as trophies and spirits. {{clr}} ==Arc System Works== {{Infobox Company |title = Arc System Works Co., Ltd. |logo = [[File:Arc_System_Works_logo.png|200px]] |type = Private |founded = May 12th, 1988 |headquarters = {{flag|Japan}} Yokohama, Japan |key_people = Minoru Kidooka |industry = Video game industry |products = Arcade games, video games |revenue = |net_income = |num_employees = |website = [http://www.arcsystemworks.com/ Arc System Works Co., Ltd.] |interwiki = wikipedia |interwikiname = Wikipedia |interwikipage = Arc System Works }} '''Arc System Works''' is a video game company known for developing mainly fighting game series, such as the ''{{iw|wikipedia|BlazBlue}}'' and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Guilty Gear}}'' series, as well as licensed fighting games for franchises such as ''{{iw|wikipedia|One Piece}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Dragon Ball}}'', {{uv|Persona}}, and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Marvel Comics}}''. On June 2015, they acquired all the intellectual properties of Technōs Japan, such as the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Kunio-Kun}}'', known in the west as ''River City'', and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Double Dragon}}'' series. In ''Ultimate'', 4 spirits from ''Kunio-Kun'' appeared in the [[River City Smash]] Spirit Board event in ''Ultimate'', those being Kunio, Riki, Goda and the brothers Ryuichi & Ryuji (both share a spirit). {{clr}} ==Argonaut Games== {{Infobox Company |title = Argonaut Games |logo = [[File:ArgonautGamesLogo.png|150px]] |type = PLC |founded = February 23, 1982 |key_people = Jez San |industry = Software |products = Video games<br>Chip sets |revenue = |net_income = |num_employees = |website = |interwiki = wikipedia |interwikiname = Wikipedia |interwikipage = Argonaut Games }} '''Argonaut Games''' is a British video game and software developer originally founded by {{iw|wikipedia|Jez San}} in 1982. The name is based on his initials, J. San, being a play on {{iw|wikipedia|Jason and the Argonauts}}. Argonaut first developed a relation with [[Nintendo]] when they presented a method of defeating the {{iw|nintendowiki|Game Boy}} copyright protection mechanism.<ref>https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-07-04-born-slippy-the-making-of-star-fox</ref> This led to both companies working on a prototype flight simulator called ''SNESGlider''. Nintendo published Argonaut's Game Boy action game ''{{iw|nintendowiki|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 ''{{iw|lylatwiki|Star Fox|game}}'', released in 1993. Nintendo would then publish the Argonaut-developed ''{{iw|nintendowiki|Stunt Race FX}}'' in 1994. Argonaut then started development of ''{{iw|lylatwiki|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 ''{{iw|lylatwiki|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 ''{{iw|wikipedia|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. Twenty years later, the company was relaunched along with a remaster of ''Croc: Legend of the Gobbos''. One of the studio's most famous works is ''{{iw|wikipedia|Buck Bumble}}'', a bee-themed third-person shooter that has gained an internet meme cult following in the 2010s for its theme song. In all five games, the first ''Star Fox'' was represented, with [[Fox]] and, starting with ''Melee'', [[Falco]] appearing as fighters. Other inclusions were trophies, spirits, stages, and stickers. <!--While Wolf was supposed to debut in Star Fox 2, he did not debut until Star Fox 64, which was not made by Argonaut.--> In ''Brawl'' onward, "''{{SSBBMusicLink|Nintendo|Tunnel Scene (X)}}''", a remix of the game's Tunnel scene appears. Additionally, the Training Academy Coach appears as a sticker and a spirit. In ''Brawl'' and ''Ultimate'', F-Type and Tractor Trailer appear as stickers and spirits. {{clr}} ==Arika== {{Infobox Company |title = Arika Co., Ltd. |logo = [[File:Arika logo.svg|200px]] |type = Private |founded = November 1, 1995 |headquarters = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan |key_people = Akira Nishitani |industry = Video game industry |products = Arcade games, video games |revenue = |net_income = |num_employees = 50 |website = [http://www.arika.co.jp/ Arika Co., Ltd.] |interwiki = wikipedia |interwikiname = Wikipedia |interwikipage = Arika }} '''Arika''' is a Japanese video game developer primarily known for developing arcade games. Having created games for popular series such as ''{{iw|wikipedia|Street Fighter EX}}'' and ''{{iw|wikipedia|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 ''{{iw|mariowiki|Dr. Mario|series}}'' series, the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Endless Ocean}}'' series, {{uvm|AR Games}} and the ''{{iw|wikipedia|3D Classics}}'' series for the Nintendo 3DS, and ''{{iw|harddrop|Tetris 99}}'' and ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Bros. 35}}'' for the Nintendo Switch. In ''Smash 4'', the "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Nintendo|Dragon Battle}}''" music from ''AR Games'' is sourced from this game, and is playable on stages from the "Other" category. The track returned in ''Ultimate'' and is playable on stages from the "Other" and, as of version 8.1.0, "Super Smash Bros." categories. In ''Ultimate'', the Tetriminos from ''Tetris 99'' appear as spirits in the [[Attack of the Tetriminos!]] Spirit Board event. Also in ''Ultimate'', some of [[Heihachi Mishima]]'s lines are taken from ''{{iw|wikipedia|Tekken 3D: Prime Edition}}'', which Arika helped co-develop. {{clr}} ==Artoon== {{Infobox Company |title = Artoon Co., Ltd. |logo = [[File:Artoon Logo.png|200px]] |type = Defunct |founded = August 27, 1999 |headquarters = {{flag|Japan}} Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan |key_people = Naoto Ohshima |industry = Video game industry |products = Video games |revenue = |net_income = |num_employees = |website = |interwiki = wikipedia |interwikiname = Wikipedia |interwikipage = Artoon }} '''Artoon''' was a Japanese game development company that went defunct in 2010. It primarily served as an outsourced developer for other studios, most notably creating ''{{iw|wikipedia|Blinx: The Time Sweeper}}'' for [[Microsoft]]. For Nintendo, it primarily worked on {{uv|Yoshi}} games such as ''{{iw|mariowiki|Yoshi Topsy-Turvy}}'' and ''{{iw|mariowiki|Yoshi's Island DS}}'', as well as {{uvm|FlingSmash}} for {{iw|wikipedia|WiiWare}}. ''Yoshi Topsy-Turvy'' is represented with two stickers: Ship Yoshi and Mace Guy. Hongo and the Spirit Who Loves Surprises appear as [[spirit]]s. ''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 "''{{SSBBMusicLink|Yoshi|Wildlands}}''" theme, playing on stages from the {{uv|Yoshi}} franchise. Zip, the main character of ''FlingSmash'', appears as a spirit. {{clr}} ==Arzest== {{Infobox Company |title = ARZEST Corporation |logo = [[File:Arzest Logo.png|200px]] |type = Private |founded = June 25, 2010 |headquarters = {{flag|Japan}} Yokohama, Japan |key_people = Yoji Ishii<br>Naoto Ohshima<br>Yutaka Sugano |industry = Computer and video game industry |products = Video games |revenue = |net_income = |num_employees = 80 |website = [https://www.arzest.jp/english/ ARZEST Corporation] |interwiki = wikipedia |interwikiname = Wikipedia |interwikipage = Arzest }} '''Arzest''' (stylized as '''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 ''{{iw|miiwiki|Wii Play: Motion}}'', {{uv|StreetPass Mii Plaza}}, ''{{iw|mariowiki|Yoshi's New Island}}'', and ''{{iw|pikipedia|Hey! Pikmin}}''. It has also developed ''{{iw|wikipedia|Sonic Superstars}}'' and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Balan Wonderworld}}'', a game directed by ''Sonic'' co-creator [[Yuji Naka]]. In ''Smash 4'', a [[trophy]] representing ''Yoshi's New Island'' appears in ''Smash for 3DS'', while ''Smash for Wii U'' and ''Ultimate'' have two music tracks from the game: "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Yoshi|Main Theme (Yoshi's New Island)}}''" and "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Yoshi|Bandit Valley (Yoshi's New Island)}}''". ''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. "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Yoshi|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 a Mockiwi represents ''Hey! Pikmin''. The music tracks "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Pikmin|The Keeper of the Lake}}''", "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Pikmin|Over Wintry Mountains}}''", and "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Pikmin|Fragment of Hope}}''" are taken from the game as well. {{clr}} ==Asobism== {{Infobox Company |title = Asobism Co., Ltd. |logo = [[File:Asobism Logo.png|200px|class=invert-dark]] |type = |founded = December 11, 2002 |headquarters = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan |key_people = Tomoyuki Oto |industry = Video game industry |products = Video games |revenue = ¥10,000,000 (capital) |net_income = |num_employees = 77 (2016) |website = [https://www.asobism.co.jp/ Asobism, Co., Ltd.] }} '''Asobism''' is an independent Japanese video game developer that is primarily known for developing the {{uvm|Freakyforms}} series, as well as the ''Dragon Poker'' series of mobile games. King Roy, the damsel-in-distress of ''Freakyforms Deluxe''{{'}}s dungeons, appears as a [[trophy]] in ''Smash for 3DS''. A remix called "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Nintendo|Freakyforms: Your Creations, Alive! Medley}}''" appears on the downloadable [[Miiverse]] stage in ''Smash for Wii U''. The track returns in ''Ultimate'', now only playing on stages from the "Other" and, as of version 8.1.0, ''Super Smash Bros.'' categories. {{clr}} ==Bethesda Softworks== {{Infobox Company |title = Bethesda Softworks LLC |logo = [[File:Bethesda Logo.svg|200px|class=invert-dark]] |type = Subsidiary |founded = June 28, 1986 |headquarters = {{flag|USA}} Bethesda, Maryland, US |key_people = Todd Howard<br>Pete Hines |industry = Video game industry |products = Video games |parent = Zenimax Media |website = [https://bethesda.net Bethesda Sofworks LLC] |interwiki = wikipedia |interwikiname = Wikipedia |interwikipage = Bethesda Softworks }} '''Bethesda Softworks''', a subsidiary of ZeniMax Media, is an American video game publisher that is primarily known for developing ''{{iw|wikipedia|The Elder Scrolls}}'' series and recent entries of ''{{iw|wikipedia|Fallout}}'' franchise, as well owning rights of franchises from id Software such as ''{{iw|wikipedia|Doom}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Quake}}'' and ''{{iw|wikipedia|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 ''Ultimate'', the [[Vault Boy]], the mascot of ''Fallout'' franchise, was available as an [[Mii Costume]] for {{SSBU|Mii Gunner}} in Round 6, in 2020. Later in 2021, [[Dragonborn]] from ''{{iw|wikipedia|The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim}}'' was available as a [[Mii Costume]] for {{SSBU|Mii Swordfighter}} in Round 10. Finally in the same year, [[Doom Slayer]] from ''{{iw|wikipedia|Doom Eternal}}'' was available as a [[Mii Costume]] for {{SSBU|Mii Gunner}} in Round 11. {{clr}} ==Camelot Software Planning== {{Infobox Company |title = Camelot Co. Ltd |logo = [[File:Camelot_Software_Planning_logo.png|200px]] |type = Kabushiki gaisha |founded = April 4, 1994 |headquarters = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan |key_people = Hiroyuki Takahashi: President<br>Shūgo Takahashi: Co-Founder and Co-President<br>Motoi Sakuraba: Coordinator and Sound Director |industry = Video games |products = |revenue = |net_income = |num_employees = 42 (2010) |website = [http://www.camelot.co.jp/ Camelot Co. Ltd] |interwiki = wikipedia |interwikiname = Wikipedia |interwikipage = Camelot Software Planning }} '''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, alongside the [[Waluigi]] and Baby Waluigi characters. Other works include the {{uv|Golden Sun}} and the ''Shining'' series. [[Waluigi]] and Plum represent the ''Mario Tennis'' and ''Mario Golf'' games via [[trophies]] in ''Melee''. Waluigi later became an [[Assist Trophy]] in ''Brawl''. He will stomp on opponents to bury them, attacking the defenseless foes with his foot and tennis racket. Waluigi also returns as a trophy. Plum and [[Petey Piranha]] represent the ''Mario Golf'' series, while [[Boo]], [[Fly Guy]], [[Bowser]], and Wiggler represent the ''Mario Tennis'' series as stickers. The music track "''{{SSBBMusicLink|Nintendo|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 {{SSBB|Mario Circuit}}. 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 {{for3ds}}. Waluigi appears as a [[spirit]] and his hat appears as a Mii hat in ''Ultimate''. 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. "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|World Tour}}''" from ''Mario Golf: World Tour'', "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Stadium Theme - Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash}}''" from ''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash'', "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Kingdom Stadium: Night}}''" and "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Country Field: Away Team}}''" from ''Mario Sports Superstars'', and "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Title Theme - Mario Tennis Aces}}''" and "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Stadium Theme - Mario Tennis Aces}}''" from ''Mario Tennis Aces'' all debut as music tracks in ''Ultimate'' as well. [[Isaac]] from the ''Golden Sun'' appears as Assist Trophies in ''Brawl''. Using Move, a Psynergy spell, Isaac will attempt to push opponents off the stage. Isaac was given access to more Psynergy spells in ''Ultimate''. 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 have a trophy as well. Isaac was also given a trophy. Additionally, "''{{SSBBMusicLink|Nintendo|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]]. Additionally, "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Nintendo|Weyard}}''", the overworld theme from ''Golden Sun: Dark Dawn'', appears in the [[My Music]] for [[Palutena's Temple]] in ''Smash 4''. Isaac also acted as the inspiration for a {{SSBU|Mii Swordfighter}} costume in ''Ultimate''. Garet, Ivan, Mia, Felix, and Jenna, as well as Matthew from ''Dark Dawn'', appear as ''Golden Sun'' spirits. {{art-supermariowiki|Camelot Software Planning}} {{art-goldensununiverse|Camelot Software Planning}} {{clr}} ==Choice Provisions== {{Infobox Company |title = Choice Provisions Inc. |logo = [[File:Choice Provisions Logo.png|200px|class=invert-dark]] |type = Private |founded = 2007 |headquarters = {{flag|United States}} Santa Cruz, California |key_people = Alex Neuse<br>Mike Roush<br>Chris Osborn |industry = Video games |products = |revenue = |net_income = |num_employees = |website = [https://choiceprovisions.com/ Choice Provisions Inc.] |interwiki = wikipedia |interwikiname = Wikipedia |interwikipage = 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 {{uvm3|BIT.TRIP}} series, with the platformer ''{{iw|wikipedia|Bit.Trip Runner}}'' being their breakout hit. The original ''Bit.Trip'' series was developed and released for Nintendo's {{iw|wikipedia|WiiWare}} service, and their later games—including installments in the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Bubsy}}'' and ''{{iw|wikipedia|League of Legends}}'' series—continue to support Nintendo consoles. In ''Smash 4'', the main character of the ''Bit.Trip'' series, CommanderVideo, appears as a collectible [[trophy]] in ''Smash for Wii U''. {{clr}} ==Cing== {{Infobox Company |title = CING, Inc. |logo = [[File:Cing Logo.svg|200px|class=invert-dark]] |type = Defunct |founded = April 1999 |headquarters = {{flag|Japan}} Fukuoka, Japan |key_people = Takuya Miyagawa |industry = Video game industry |products = Video games |revenue = |net_income = |num_employees = 29 (2016) |website = [https://web.archive.org/web/20100228125424/http://www.cing.co.jp/e/index2.html CING, Inc. (archive)] |interwiki = wikipedia |interwikiname = Wikipedia |interwikipage = Cing }} '''Cing''' (stylized as '''CING''') was an independent Japanese video game developer that went bankrupt in 2010. They primarily worked with Nintendo, creating the {{uvm|Hotel Dusk}} and {{uvm|Trace Memory}} series, as well as ''{{iw|wikipedia|Little King's Story}}'' for the Nintendo Wii. With the company's demise, its games are now owned wholly by the original publishers. Ashley Robbins from ''Trace Memory'' appears as a [[trophy]] in ''Brawl''. Several [[sticker]]s also represent the game: two stickers of Ashley (one alone and one holding the DTS), Jessica, and the Captain. Ashley returns as a [[spirit]], this time using her appearance from ''Another Code: R – A Journey into Lost Memories''. Kyle Hyde from ''Hotel Dusk: Room 215'' appears as a trophy in ''Brawl'', notable for being the only animated trophy in the entire series. Kyle, Dunning Smith, and Mila also appear as stickers. Kyle Hyde returns as a spirit. {{clr}} ==Clay Tech Works== {{Infobox Company |title = Claytechworks Co. Ltd. |logo = [[File:Claytechworks_logo.png|200px]] |type = |founded = July 4, 2018 |headquarters = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan |key_people = Shunsuke Iwami, Katsuhito Aoki, Tatsuji Maeyama |industry = Content planning, development and management |products = Video games |revenue = |net_income = |num_employees = |website = [https://claytechworks.co.jp/ Claytechworks Co. Ltd.] }} '''Clay Tech Works''' 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 {{uvm3|Bravely Default}} series from previous developer {{iw|wikipedia|Silicon Studios}} starting with ''Bravely Default II''. In ''Ultimate'', on February 23, 2021, it was announced that spirits from ''Bravely Default II'' 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. {{clr}} ==Curve Games== {{Infobox Company |title = Curve Games Limited |logo = [[File:Curve Logo.png|200px]] |type = Subsidiary |founded = 2005 |headquarters = {{flag|England}} London, England |key_people = Jason Perkins, Dominic Wheatley, Stuart Dinsey |industry = Video game industry |products = Video games |revenue = |net_income = |num_employees = |website = [http://curve-digital.com/ Curve Digital Limited] |interwiki = wikipedia |interwikiname = Wikipedia |interwikipage = Curve Digital }} '''Curve Games''' (formerly '''Curve Digital Limited''' and '''Curve Studios Limited''') is an independent British video game developer and publisher. They are known for developing the Playstation Portable ports of various games in the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Buzz!}}'' series, as well as serving as a publisher for various independent video games, such as ''{{iw|wikipedia|Human: Fall Flat}}'' and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Proteus|video game}}''. With Nintendo, the company developed the {{uvm|Fluidity}} series of digital games, which got representation in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' franchise. In ''Smash 4'' and ''Ultimate'', Eddy, the water spirit and main character of ''Fluidity: Spin Cycle'', appears as a [[trophy]] and a spirit respectively. {{clr}} ==Data East== {{Infobox Company |title = Data East Corporation |logo = [[File:Data East logo.svg|200px|class=invert-dark]] |type = Private |founded = April 20, 1976 |headquarters = {{flag|Japan}} Suginami, Tokyo, Japan |key_people = Tetsuo Fukuda: Founder |industry = Video game industry |products = Video games |parent = |revenue = |net_income = |num_employees = |website = |interwiki = wikipedia |interwikiname = Wikipedia |interwikipage = Data East }} '''Data East''' was a Japanese video game publisher and developer. The company was known for several titles such as the ''{{iw|wikipedia|BurgerTime}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Karnov}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Joe & Mac}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Jake Hunter}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Windjammers}}'', and {{uvm3|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 ''Ultimate'', Heracles, the title character of the {{uvm3|Glory of Heracles}} series, appears as a spirit. {{clr}} ==Denyusha== {{Infobox Company |title = Denyusha Co., Ltd. |logo = [[File:Denyusha_logo.png|200px|class=invert-dark]] |type = Limited |founded = April 8, 2002 |headquarters = {{flag|Japan}} Kyoto, Japan |key_people = Shogo Hayashi |industry = Software industry |products = Video games<br>applications |parent = |revenue = |net_income = |num_employees = |website = [https://denyu-sha.co.jp/ Denyusha Co., Ltd.] |interwiki = bulbapedia |interwikiname = Bulbapedia |interwikipage = Denyusha }} '''Denyusha ''' (often spelled '''Den-yu-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 has worked with [[Nintendo]] to create ''Game Notes'' function that came built in with every [[Nintendo 3DS]], as well as co-developing {{uv|Swapnote}} and its sequel ''Swapdoodle''. In ''Ultimate'', [[Nikki]], the mascot for the ''Swapnote ''franchise, appears as both an [[Assist Trophy]] and spirit. {{clr}} ==Digital Extremes== {{Infobox Company |title = Digital Extremes |logo = [[File:Digital Extremes logo.png|100px]] |type = Subsidiary |founded = 1993 |headquarters = {{flag|Canada}} London, Ontario, Canada |key_people = Michael Schmalz |industry = Video games |products = |revenue = |net_income = |parent = Leyou |num_employees = 310 |website = [https://www.digitalextremes.com/ Digital Extremes] |interwiki = wikipedia |interwikiname = Wikipedia |interwikipage = Digital Extremes }} '''Digital Extremes''' is a Canadian video game developer. They are mainly known for creating {{uvm3|Warframe}} and co-developing the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Unreal|video game series}}'' series alongside {{iw|wikipedia|Epic Games}}. In ''Ultimate'', {{h2|List of spirits (Others)|Lotus}} from ''Warframe'' appears as a [[spirit]], this spirit can be enhanced into {{h2|List of spirits (Others)|Natah}}, this spirit was introduced via [[Downloadable content (SSBU)|DLC]], during the event [[Spirits in Black]] on February 28, 2019. {{clr}} ==Dimps== {{Infobox Company |title = Dimps Co. Ltd |logo = [[File:Dimps_logo.png|200px]] |type = Kabushiki gaisha |founded = March 6, 2000 |headquarters = {{flag|Japan}} Osaka, Japan |key_people = Takashi Nishiyama |industry = Video games |products = Video games |revenue = |net_income = |parent = |num_employees = 294 |website = [https://www.dimps.co.jp/ Dimps Co. Ltd] |interwiki = wikipedia |interwikiname = Wikipedia |interwikipage = Dimps }} '''Dimps''' is a Japanese video game developer. The company was founded in 2000 by Takashi Nishiyama, creator of both {{uv|Street Fighter}} and {{uv|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. 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 ''Brawl'' and reappear in future games. The song "''{{SSBBMusicLink|Sonic The Hedgehog|Right There, Ride On}}''", also from ''Sonic Rush'', appears in ''Brawl'' and ''Smash 4''. Several characters, moveset elements, and the song "''{{SSBBMusicLink|Kirby|Forest/Nature Area}}''" from the Dimps developed ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'' appear in this game. A new remix of "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Kirby|Forest/Nature Area}}''" appeared in {{forwiiu}}. When {{SSB4|Ryu}} was released as [[downloadable content]] in ''Smash 4'', many elements of his appearance and moveset took cues from ''Street Fighter IV'', which Dimps developed. In ''Ultimate'', Juri Han from the updated ''Super Street Fighter IV'' appears as a spirit. {{SSBU|Ryu}} and newcomer {{SSBU|Ken}} retain elements from the previous game while also containing elements from ''Street Fighter V'', which Dimps also developed. {{clr}} ==Double Eleven== {{Infobox Company |title = Double Eleven |logo = [[File:Double Eleven logo.png|200px]] |type = Subsidiary |founded = December 23, 2009 |headquarters = {{flag|United Kingdom}} Middlesbrough, United Kingdom |key_people = Lee Hutchinson, Matt Shepcar, Mark South, Kimberly Turner |industry = Video games |products = |revenue = |net_income = |parent = |num_employees = 310 |website = [https://www.double11.com/ Double Eleven] |interwiki = wikipedia |interwikiname = Wikipedia |interwikipage = Double Eleven (company) }} '''Double Eleven''' is a British video game developer and publisher based in Middlesbrough. It was founded by former {{iw|wikipedia|Rockstar Games}} developers, Lee Hutchinson and Matt Shepcar in June 2009. It is well-known for developing ports and remasters of various games, such as ''{{iw|wikipedia|Red Dead Redemption}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7}}'', and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Goat Simulator}}'', in addition to developing ''{{iw|wikipedia|LittleBigPlanet PS Vita}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Rust|video game}}'', and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Minecraft Dungeons}}'' with help of [[Mojang]]. In ''Ultimate'', "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Minecraft|Halland/Dalarna}}''" and "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Minecraft|The Arch-Illager}}''" are remixes of songs sourced from ''Minecraft Dungeons'', originally composed by Johan Johnson and Peter Hont. {{clr}} ==Edelweiss== {{Infobox Company |title = Edelweiss |logo = [[File:Edelweiss logo.png|200px]] |type = Doujin |founded = |headquarters = {{flag|Japan}} |key_people = Nal<br>Koichi |industry = Video game industry |products = videogames |revenue = |net_income = |num_employees = 2 |website = [http://edelweiss.skr.jp/ Edelweiss] }} '''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 {{iw|wikipedia|Doujin soft}}, which are games meant more for fun then for profit. Their first release was ''[http://edelweiss.skr.jp/works/fairybloom/game.html 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 ''[http://edelweiss.skr.jp/works/ethervapor/index.html Ether Vapor]'', a cinematic shoot-em-up also released as freeware for Windows on August 13th, 2007. ''Ether Vapor'' would get a remaster titled ''{{iw|wikipedia|Ether Vapor Remaster}}'' and ''Fairy Bloom'' would get a sequel titled ''{{iw|wikipedia|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 ''{{iw|wikipedia|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 ''[http://edelweiss.skr.jp/works/fbue/index.html Hanasaki or Rairy Ultra Encore]'', a remake of the original ''Fairy Bloom''. Their next game was {{uvm3|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 ''Ultimate'', three spirits from {{uvm3|Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin}} appeared in a Spirit Board event in ''Ultimate'', those being Sakuna, Kokorowa, and Tama. {{clr}} ==Eighting== {{Infobox Company |title = Eighting Co., Ltd. |logo = [[File:Eighting Logo.png|200px]] |type = Corporation |founded = March 15, 1993 |headquarters = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan |key_people = Yasuhiko Kabashima<br>Tomohisa Matsunaga<br>Satoki Sato |parent = COLOPL, Inc. |industry = Video games |products = |revenue = |net_income = |num_employees = 240 |website = [https://www.8ing.co.jp/ Eighting Co., Ltd.] |interwiki = wikipedia |interwikiname = Wikipedia |interwikipage = Eighting }} '''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 ''{{iw|wikipedia|Bloody Roar}}'' series, some ''Vs.'' series with Capcom such as ''{{iw|wikipedia|Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds}}'' and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Castlevania Judgment}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Kamen Rider Series}}'', and ''{{iw|wikipedia|DNF Duel}}'' alongside Arc System Works. They have also developed some games for Nintendo, such as the {{uv|Kururin}} series, ''Master of Illusion'', and ''{{iw|pikipedia|Pikmin 3 Deluxe}}'', in addition to co-developing ''{{iw|pikipedia|Pikmin 4}}''. The [[Helirin]], the main vehicle from the {{uv|Kururin}} series, appears as a [[trophy]] in ''Melee''. The Helirin appears in ''Brawl'' 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 ''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. Oatchi from ''Pikmin 4'' also appears as a spirit. Four tracks from ''Castlevania Judgment'' appear in ''Ultimate'' as tracks in [[Dracula's Castle]]. These include: "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Castlevania|Vampire Killer}}''", "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Castlevania|Mad Forest}}''", "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Castlevania|Dance of Illusions}}''", and "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Castlevania|Dracula's Castle}}''". {{clr}} ==Flagship== {{Infobox Company |title = Flagship Co., Ltd. |logo = [[File:Flagship_logo.png|200px]] |type = Dissolved |founded = April 24, 1997 |headquarters = {{flag|Japan}} Osaka, Japan |key_people = Yoshiki Okamoto |industry = Video game development |num_employees = |website = |interwiki = wikipedia |interwikiname = Wikipedia |interwikipage = Flagship (company) }} '''Flagship''' was a Japanese video game development company founded in 1997 by former [[Capcom]] developer Yoshiki Odamoto. The company was primarily funded by Capcom, [[Nintendo]], and [[Sega]], and a majority of their output was published by the three. They have developed entries in {{uv|The Legend of Zelda}}, {{uv|Kirby}}, ''{{uvm3|Resident Evil}}'', ''Onimusha'' and ''Dino Crisis'' franchises. On June 1, 2007, Capcom folded Flagship into the main studio, effectively shutting the company down. Content from ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'' and ''Kirby: Squeak Squad'', such as movesets, stickers, spirits, and music appear in ''Brawl'', ''Smash 4'', and ''Ultimate''. Characters from the ''Oracle'' games and ''The Minish Cap'' of ''The Legend of Zelda'' series also appear as stickers and spirits in ''Brawl'' and ''Ultimate''. In ''Ultimate'', Leon S. Kennedy, who debuted in ''Resident Evil 2'', appears as a spirit in the Spirit Board event [[Oust Resident Evil!]] {{clr}} ==FromSoftware== {{Infobox Company |title = FromSoftware, Inc. |logo = [[File:FromSoftware logo.svg|200px|class=invert-dark]] |type = Subsidiary |founded = November 1, 1986 |headquarters = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan |key_people = Hidetaka Miyazaki: President<br>Masanori Takeuchi: Senior Managing Director |industry = Video games |num_employees = 332 |parent = Kadokawa Corporation |website = [https://www.fromsoftware.jp/jp/ FromSoftware, Inc.] |interwiki = wikipedia |interwikiname = Wikipedia |interwikipage = FromSoftware }} '''FromSoftware''' is a Japanese video game development company founded in November 1986 and a subsidiary of Kadokawa Corporation. The company is best known for developing the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Armored Core}}'' games; as well as games in the "[[wikipedia:Soulslike|Soulsborne]]" subgenre, which comprise of action role-playing games of high difficulty, such as the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Souls|series}}'' series; as well as ''{{iw|wikipedia|Bloodborne}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice}}'', and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Elden Ring}}''. The company has also developed ''{{iw|wikipedia|Monster Hunter Diary: Poka Poka Airou Village}}'', a spinoff of the {{uv|Monster Hunter}} franchise. In ''Ultimate'', the [[Felyne]] Mii headwear is based on the more cartoonish appearance of the main character from ''Monster Hunter Diary: Poka Poka Airou Village''. {{clr}} ==Ganbarion== {{Infobox Company |title = GANBARION Co., Ltd. |logo = [[File:Ganbarion logo.jpg|200px]] |type = Corporation |founded = August 13, 1999 |headquarters = {{flag|Japan}} Fukuoka, Japan |key_people = Chikako Yamakura |industry = Video game industry |products = Planning/development of home video game software |revenue = 10,000,000 JPY (capital) |net_income = |num_employees = 93 (April 2019) |website = [https://www.ganbarion.co.jp/en/ GANBARION Co., Ltd.] |interwiki = wikipedia |interwikiname = Wikipedia |interwikipage = Ganbarion }} '''Ganbarion''' (stylized as '''GANBARION''') is a Japanese video game company that primarily works as a planner and developer for other companies. They are best known for developing ''{{iw|wikipedia|One Piece}}'' games with [[Bandai Namco]] and the ''Smash''-inspired ''{{iw|wikipedia|Jump Ultimate Stars}}''; however, they also created {{uvm|Pandora's Tower}} for the Nintendo Wii, and co-developed ''{{h2|Wii Fit (universe)|Wii Fit U}}'' with Nintendo EAD. Aeron and Elena from ''Pandora's Tower'' appear as a shared [[trophy]] in ''Smash for Wii U'' and individually as [[spirits]] in ''Ultimate''. The [[Wii Fit Trainer]] from ''Wii Fit U'' appears as a trophy in ''Smash for Wii U'', as well, along with the music track "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Wii Fit|Core Luge}}''", which returns in ''Ultimate'' alongside a new song "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Wii Fit|Training Menu - Wii Fit U}}''". {{clr}} ==Genki== {{Infobox Company |title = Genki Co., Ltd. |logo = [[File:Genki Logo.svg|200px]] |type = Subsidiary |founded = October 16, 1990 |headquarters = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan |key_people = Hiroshi Hamagaki |industry = Video game industry |products = Video games |parent = Daikoku Denki |revenue = |net_income = |num_employees = |website = [http://www.genki.co.jp/en/ Genki Co., Ltd.] |interwiki = wikipedia |interwikiname = Wikipedia |interwikipage = Genki (company) }} '''Genki''' is a Japanese video game developer and a subsidiary of Daikoku Denki. The company is best known for its racing games, particularly ''{{iw|wikipedia|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 {{uvm|Napoleon}} for the Game Boy Advance; while only released in Japan and France, it nonetheless is represented in ''Super Smash Bros.'' In ''Ultimate'', representing {{uvm|Napoleon}}, Alessandro Inzaghi, Napoleon's old friend and first commander, appears as a [[spirit]]. {{clr}} ==Genius Sonority== {{Infobox Company |title = Genius Sonority, Inc. |logo = [[File:Genius Sorority logo.png|200px|class=invert-dark]] |type = Private |founded = Heart Beat: October 1992<br>Genius Sonority: June 2002 |headquarters = {{flag|Japan}} Nihonbashi, Chūō, Tokyo, Japan |key_people = Manabu Yamana |industry = Video game industry |products = Video games |revenue = |net_income = |num_employees = 22 |website = [https://www.geniussonority.co.jp/ Genius Sonority, Inc.] |interwiki = wikipedia |interwikiname = Wikipedia |interwikipage = Genius Sonority }} '''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 {{uv|Dragon Quest}} series of video games in the now defunct '''Heart Beat Inc.'''; being ''{{iw|wikipedia|Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation}}'' and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past}}'' for the Super Famicom and PlayStation respectively. They are now known for developing {{uv|Pokémon}} spin-off games for home consoles, in additionally to the ''[[wikipedia:The Denpa Men: They Came By Wave|Denpa Men]]'' series of {{iw|wikipedia|augmented reality}} games, the latter of which they self publish. Only in ''Brawl'', all Poké Ball Pokémon models are reused from the Wii game, ''Pokémon Battle Revolution''. In ''Smash 4'', Mewtwo has an [[Alternate costume (SSB4)#Mewtwo|alternate costume]] whose color scheme matches Shadow Lugia, the main Pokémon from ''Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness''. The [[Alternate costume (SSBU)#Mewtwo|alternate costume]] would return in ''Ultimate''. In ''Ultimate'', Eight's [[Alternate costume (SSBU)#Hero|alternate costume]] whose color scheme matches Terry, the Hero from ''[[Hero#Dragon Quest VI|Dragon Quest VI]]'' and ''[[Hero#Dragon Quest VII|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. {{art-wikipedia|Heartbeat (company)}} {{art-bulbapedia|Genius Sonority}} {{clr}} ==Good-Feel== {{Infobox Company |title = Good-Feel Co., Ltd. |logo = [[File:Good-Feel Logo.png|200px]] |type = Private |founded = October 3, 2005 |headquarters = {{flag|Japan}} Hyogo, Japan |key_people = Shigeharu Umezaki<br>Etsunobu Ebisu<br>Isono Yoshikazu |industry = Video game industry |products = Video games |revenue = |net_income = |num_employees = 122 (2019) |website = [http://www.good-feel.co.jp/ Good-Feel Co., Ltd.] |interwiki = wikipedia |interwikiname = Wikipedia |interwikipage = Good-Feel }} '''Good-Feel''' 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, ''{{iw|mariowiki|Wario Land: Shake It!}}'' for the Nintendo Wii. The company has also developed ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby's Epic Yarn}}'', ''{{iw|mariowiki|Yoshi's Woolly World}}'', their respective ports for the Nintendo 3DS, ''{{iw|mariowiki|Yoshi's Crafted World}}'', ''{{iw|mariowiki|Princess Peach: Showtime!}}'', and {{uvm|Looksley's Line Up}}, as well as providing development support for ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario & Luigi: Dream Team}}'' and {{uv|StreetPass Mii Plaza}}. While ''Wario Land: Shake It!'' was still in development by the release of ''Brawl'', Wario's [[victory theme]] shares its melody with the {{iw|mariowiki|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!''. This track returns ''Smash for Wii U'' and ''Ultimate'' on the [[Gamer]] stage and, as of version 8.1.0 of ''Ultimate'', Super Smash Bros. stages. [[Woolly World]], a stage based upon ''Yoshi's Woolly World'', appears in ''Smash for Wii U'', along with two versions of its main theme: "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Yoshi|Yoshi's Woolly World (Remix)}}''" and "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Yoshi|Yoshi's Woolly World (Original)}}''". The stage does not return for ''Ultimate'', but the music tracks do. {{SSBU|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 Captain and Robo-Bone from ''Mii Force'' appear as [[trophies]] in ''Smash for 3DS''. The helmets worn by the Mii Force squad members can be equipped by Mii Fighters in both ''Smash for 3DS'' and ''Smash for Wii U''. Gold Bone from ''Mii Force'', along with The Shake King and Captain Syrup as they appear in ''Wario Land: Shake It!'', Prince Fluff from ''Kirby's Epic Yarn'', Peach & Stella and Swordfighter Peach from ''Princess Peach: Showtime!'', Nico Fire from ''Slot Car Rivals'', and Looksley from ''Looksley's Line Up'' all appear as spirits. {{art-supermariowiki|Good-Feel}} {{clr}} ==Google== {{Infobox Company |title = Google LLC |logo = [[File:Google.svg|200px]] |type = Subsidary |founded = September 4, 1998 |headquarters = {{flag|USA}} 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, California, U.S. |key_people = Sundar Pichai<br>Ruth Porat |industry = Internet<br>Advertising<br>Artificial intelligence |products = |revenue = |net_income = |num_employees = 114,096 (Q3 2019) |website = [http://www.google.com Google Search]<br>[https://abc.xyz/ Alphabet, parent company] |interwiki = wikipedia |interwikiname = Wikipedia |interwikipage = Google }} '''Google''' is an American technology company owned by the technology conglomerate Alphabet. It is best known for Google Search, a popular web search engine, Google Chrome, a cross-platform web browser, and Android, an open-source smartphone operating system. The company has had a small but storied history in video gaming, with its long-running {{iw|wikipedia|Google Doodle}} series of logos, vast array of branded easter eggs, and discontinued series of April Fools' Day pranks including various interactive games, one of which being the officially licensed ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge}}'', as well as various ill-fated attempts to enter the gaming market on a larger scale, most infamously the cloud gaming service {{iw|wikipedia|Google Stadia}}. Google would work directly with Nintendo on various search engine easter eggs, cross-production functionality, and the Japan-exclusive Wii title ''And-Kensaku''. After the 1.1.0 update in ''Smash 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 {{b|Miiverse|social network}} accounts. As of the discontinuation of Miiverse on November 8, 2017, it is no longer possible to use this service. As of version 3.0.0 of ''Ultimate'', 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. Also in ''Ultimate'', the spirit Ando Kensaku originates from ''And-Kensaku'', a Wii game developed in collaboration with Google Japan themed around Google Search trends. {{clr}} ==Grasshopper Manufacture== {{Infobox Company |title = Grasshopper Manufacture Inc. |logo = [[File:Grasshopper logo.png|200px|class=invert-dark]] |type = Subsidary |founded = March 30, 1998 |headquarters = {{flag|Japan}} Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan |key_people = Goichi Suda |industry = Video game industry |products = Video games |parent = |revenue = |net_income = |num_employees = 20 (2019) |website = [https://www.grasshopper.co.jp/ Grasshopper Manufacture Inc.] |interwiki = wikipedia |interwikiname = Wikipedia |interwikipage = Grasshopper Manufacture }} '''Grasshopper Manufacture''' is a Japanese video game developer founded by Goichi Suda, also known as Suda51. They are known for the {{uvm3|No More Heroes}} series and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Let It Die|video game}}''. In addition, they have developed titles for other publishers, including {{uv|Fatal Frame|Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse}} with Nintendo and Tecmo, and ''{{iw|wikipedia|killer7}}'' with [[Capcom]]. "Grasshopper Manufacture Inc." is credited for the composition of "''{{SSBBMusicLink|Nintendo|Marionation Gear}}''". In addition, Grasshopper Manufacture's sound team helped provide the vocals for "''{{SSBBMusicLink|Wario|Mike's Song (JP)}}''", credited as "''ghm sound team''". In ''Ultimate'', [[Travis Touchdown]], protagonist of the ''No More Heroes'' series, appears as a Mii Costume for {{SSBU|Mii Swordfighter}} in Round 7. Later on August 27, 2021, a spirit board event occured for ''No More Heroes III'' titled [[No More Heroes 3]] and would feature three spirits from the franchise. Those being Travis himself, Full-Armor Travis (Full Green Mode) and FU (Jess-Baptiste VI). {{clr}} ==Grezzo== {{Infobox Company |title = GREZZO Co., Ltd. |logo = [[File:Grezzo Logo.svg|200px|class=invert-dark]] |type = Limited |founded = December 2006 |headquarters = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan |key_people = Koichi Ishii |industry = Video game industry |products = Video games |revenue = |net_income = |num_employees = 62 (2018) |website = [http://www.grezzo.co.jp/en/ GREZZO Co., Ltd.] |interwiki = wikipedia |interwikiname = Wikipedia |interwikipage = Grezzo }} '''Grezzo''' (stylized as '''GREZZO''') is a Japanese video game developer that primarily works on {{uv|The Legend of Zelda}} series with Nintendo, having assisted in developing ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D}}'', ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D}}'', ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes}}'', and ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Nintendo Switch)}}''. They also developed ''{{iw|wikipedia|Miitopia}}''{{'}}s Switch port. It was the primary developer for {{uvm|Ever Oasis}}, and also worked on the ''Flower Town'' minigame for {{uv|StreetPass Mii Plaza}}. A few ''Zelda'' trophies in ''Smash for 3DS'' use their models from ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D''. In ''Ultimate'', 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''. "''{{SSBUMusicLink|The Legend of Zelda|Main Theme - The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes}}''" and "''{{SSBUMusicLink|The Legend of Zelda|Woodlands - The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes}}''" appear as music tracks, as well. Mr. Mendel and Ms. Blossom from ''Flower Town'' appear as a shared [[trophy]] in ''Smash for 3DS''. From ''Ever Oasis'', the male protagonist Tethu and the water spirit Esna appear as [[spirit]]s. Two music tracks from the game, "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Dawn in the Desert}}''" and "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Struggle Against Chaos}}''", are available, only playing on [[Summit]], {{b|Duck Hunt|stage}}, and stages from non-playable universes. {{art-zeldawiki|Grezzo}} {{clr}} ==Grounding== :''"Grounding" redirects here. For the status, see [[Buried]].'' {{Infobox Company |title = Grounding Inc. |logo = [[File:Grounding Logo.png|200px]] |type = |founded = September 2007 |headquarters = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan |key_people = Mineko Okamura |industry = Video game industry |products = Video games |revenue = |net_income = |num_employees = |website = [http://www.g-rounding.com/index.php Grounding Inc.] }} '''Grounding''' is an independent video game developer based in Japan, primarily made up of former [[Sega]] employees. Among other downloadable titles, the company released {{uvm|Sakura Samurai|Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword}} and {{uvm|Nintendoji}} in collaboration with Nintendo. The Sakura Samurai appears as a collectible [[trophy]] in ''Smash for 3DS'', and a remix based on the game, "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Nintendo|Boss 1 (Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword)}}''", plays on [[Luigi's Mansion]] in ''Smash for Wii U''. Sakura Samurai returns as a [[spirit]] in ''Ultimate''. The titular character of ''Nintendoji'', Kageshina Kurabe, appears as a collectible trophy in ''for 3DS'' and as a spirit. {{clr}} ==h.a.n.d.== {{Infobox Company |title = h.a.n.d. Inc. |logo = [[File:H.a.n.d. logo.png|200px]] |type = Kabushiki gaisha |founded = February 26, 1993 |headquarters = {{flag|Japan}} Sapporo, Japan |key_people = Teruaki Matoba: Representative, president<br>Toshinori Imata: Director, vice-president |industry = Video games |products = Video Games |revenue = |net_income = |num_employees = |website = [http://www.hand.co.jp/ h.a.n.d. Inc.] |interwiki = wikipedia |interwikiname = Wikipedia |interwikipage = h.a.n.d. }} '''h.a.n.d.''', abbreviation of '''Hokkaido Artists' Network and Development''', is a Japanese video game development company that originally started as a service selling Macintosh hardware and software to universities. They are now known for collaborating with Square Enix and developing some of their IPs, such as ''{{iw|wikipedia|The World Ends with You}}'', {{uv|Final Fantasy}}, and {{uv|Kingdom Hearts}}. The [[Chocobo]] headgear in ''Smash 4'' is based on the main Chocobo character of the ''Chocobo'' sub-series, most closely resembling its appearance in ''{{iw|mdfw|Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon}}''; the third game in the ''{{iw|mdfw|Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon}}'' trilogy in which the company participated as the main developer. {{iw|khwiki|Xion}} from ''{{iw|khwiki|Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days}}'' appears as a spirit in ''Ultimate''. Additionally, some of [[Sora]]'s voice clips are reused from ''{{iw|khwiki|Kingdom Hearts Re:Coded}}''. {{clr}} ==Headstrong Games== {{Infobox Company |title = Headstrong Games |logo = [[File:Headstrong Logo.png|200px]] |type = Subsidiary |founded = 2000 |headquarters = {{flag|England}} London, England |key_people = Brynley Gibson: Head of Studios<br>Mick Morris: Business Development Director<br>Travis Winstanley: Games Investment Director |industry = Video games |products = Video Games |revenue = |net_income = |num_employees = |website = [https://www.kuju.com/ Headstrong Games] |interwiki = wikipedia |interwikiname = Wikipedia |interwikipage = Headstrong Games }} '''Headstrong Games''' was a London-based subsidiary of {{iw|wikipedia|Kuju|company}} Entertainment, known for developing the {{uv|Art Academy}} and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Battalion Wars}}'' series for Nintendo, as well as ''{{iw|wikipedia|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. [[Vince]], the player's teacher from the ''Art Academy'' series, appears as a collectible [[trophy]] in ''Smash for Wii U''. Vince reappears as an [[Assist Trophy]], a [[spirit]], and a Mii Costume for {{SSBU|Mii Swordfighter}}s in ''Ultimate''. The track "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Nintendo|Swan Lesson}}''" plays on the {{b|Duck Hunt|stage}} stage in ''for Wii U'' only. The "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Swan Lesson}}''" music track returns in ''Ultimate''. {{clr}} ==Hudson Soft== {{Infobox Company |title = Hudson Soft Co., Ltd |logo = [[File:Hudson Soft (logo).svg]] |type = Subsidiary |founded = May 18, 1973 |headquarters = {{flag|Japan}} Midtown Tower, Tokyo Midtown<br>{{flag|Japan}} Akasaka, Minato, Tokyo |key_people = Takahashi Meijin<br>Akira Sakuma<br>Kazuhiko Uehara: President 2011‒2012 |industry = Video game industry |products = Video games, (formerly) consoles |parent = [[Konami|Konami Digital Entertainment]] |revenue = |net_income = |num_employees = 421 (March 2011) |website = [https://www.hudson.co.jp Hudson Soft Co., Ltd] |interwiki = wikipedia |interwikiname = Wikipedia |interwikipage = Hudson Soft }} '''Hudson Soft''' was a Japanese video game publisher and developer. The company was known for the {{uv|Bomberman}}, ''{{iw|wikipedia|Adventure Island}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Bloody Roar}}'', and the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Bonk}}'' series. They were also known for their partnership with NEC to develop video game consoles such as the {{iw|wikipedia|TurboGrafx-16}}. Hudson Soft formally partnered with Nintendo to develop the [[Mario (universe)#Mario Party series|''Mario Party'']] series all the way until 2007, with subsequent games being worked on by Nintendo subsidiary Nintendo 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. Ballyhoo & Big Top from ''Mario Party 8'' appear as a [[trophy]] in ''Brawl''. The two reappear as spirits in ''Ultimate'', alongside a spirit of the Dice Block from the ''Mario Party'' series. In terms of [[sticker]]s, [[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''. [[Bomberman]], the protagonist of his titular series (now owned by Konami), appears in ''Ultimate'' as an [[Assist Trophy]], a {{SSBU|Mii Brawler}} costume, and a [[spirit]] as well. {{art-supermariowiki|Hudson Soft}} {{clr}} ==Id Software== {{Infobox Company |title = id Software LLC |logo = [[File:Id Software.png|150px|class=invert-dark]] |type = Subsidiary |founded = February 1, 1991 |headquarters = {{flag|USA}} Richardson, Texas, US<br>{{flag|Germany}} Frankfurt, Germany |key_people = Adrian Carmack<br>John Carmack<br>Tom Hall<br>John Romero |industry = Video game industry |products = Video games |parent = Zenimax Media Ltd. |revenue = |net_income = |num_employees = 200+ |website = [https://www.idsoftware.com/en-us/ idSoftware.com] |interwiki = wikipedia |interwikiname = Wikipedia |interwikipage = id Software }} '''Id Software LLC''' (spelled '''id Software''') is an American video game publisher and developer. The origin can be traced back to the late 1980s when John Romero and Tom Hall met as employees of Softdisk. Together with Lane Roathe, another employee, that named themselves ''Ideas from the deep.'' At this time, Romero met another employee, John Carmack, who invented a way to create fluid screen scrolling on PC and created a demo that plagiarized ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' titled ''Dangerous Dave in Copyright Infringement.'' All of them ended up working on a full demo of ''Mario 3'' for PC and sent it to [[Nintendo]]. While Nintendo was impressed, they turned it down as they had no interest in putting their properties on anything but their own hardware at the time. Around this time, Scott Miller of Apogee software caught wind of these events and wanted to hire the group. He staged a guerilla recruitment process by sending several "fan" letters in rapid succession that the group discovered came from the same address. This was necessary because Softdisk screened all mail and his formal letters would have been thrown out. Romero, Hall, Carmack, and several other Softdisk employees ended up jumping ship to Apogee where they formally became id Software. They ended up developing several iconic franchises, including ''Commander Keen'', ''Wolfenstein 3-D'', ''Doom'', and ''Quake''. The development of ''Quake'' in particular was notoriously stressful due to creative differences, with Romero and Carmack having a growing animosity for each other. This resulted in Romero and other staff members leaving the company around the same time. Still, the remaining members marched on and continued to make a steady output. In 2009, id was acquired by Zenimax Media as a subsidiary, with Zenimax itself being acquired by [[Microsoft]] in 2021. The [[Doom Slayer]] from the id developed {{uvm3|Doom}} franchise appears as a Mii costume, specifically using his design from ''Doom Eternal''. {{clr}} ==indieszero== {{Infobox Company |title = indieszero Corporation, Ltd. |logo = [[File:Indieszero Logo.webp|200px]] |type = Private |founded = April 21, 1997 |headquarters = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan |key_people = Masanobu Suzui |industry = Video game industry |products = Video games |revenue = |net_income = |num_employees = 40 |website = [http://www.indieszero.co.jp/ indieszero Corporation, Ltd.] |interwiki = wikipedia |interwikiname = Wikipedia |interwikipage = indieszero }} '''indieszero''' is a Japanese video game development company that commonly works with Nintendo and Square Enix. Its catalog includes titles such as {{uvm|Sutte Hakkun}}, {{uv|Electroplankton}}, {{uvm|Sennen Kazoku}}, the {{uvm|Shaberu! DS Oryōri Navi}} series, the {{uvm|NES Remix}} series, and {{uvm|Sushi Striker|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 ''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"). The Hanenbow stage returns after being absent from ''Super Smash Bros. 4''. In ''Ultimate'', a Hanenbow also appears as a [[spirit]]. Additionally, the ''Electroplankton'' theme from ''Brawl'', called "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Electroplankton (Original)}}''", is now playable in [[My Music]], alongside a new track from the series, "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Electroplankton (Remix)}}''" on stages from the "Other" and, as of version 8.1.0, "Super Smash Bros." categories. In ''Brawl'', several stickers from ''Sennen Kazoku'' appear: Cupit, Akuma, Kamisama, and the Aijou Boom no Ya. Cupit, now under the name "Cupid", from ''Sennen Kazoku'' returns as a spirit. Additionally, Hakkun from {{uvm|Sutte Hakkun}} and Musashi from {{uvm|Sushi Striker|Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido}} make their series debut as spirits. The music track "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Nintendo|Title Theme (NES Remix 2)}}''" appears in the [[My Music]] for the {{b|Duck Hunt|stage}} stage in ''for Wii U'' only. The track return in ''Ultimate'' and plays for stages from the "Other" and, as of version 8.1.0, "Super Smash Bros." categories. The Chef from ''Shaberu! DS Oryōri Navi'' appears as a sticker. Also, a music track called "''{{SSBBMusicLink|Nintendo|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]]. The series returns in ''Ultimate'', now under the name "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Personal Trainer: Cooking}}''". The Chef from ''Personal Trainer: Cooking'' also returns as a spirit. Most of the synthetized arrangements of the ''Dragon Quest'' series' soundtrack were sourced from ''{{iw|wikipedia|Theatrhythm Dragon Quest}}'', as part of Challenger Pack 2 alongside [[Hero]]. The track "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Kingdom Hearts|Dearly Beloved - Swing Version}}''" from ''{{iw|khwiki|Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory}}'' appears as a bonus track as part of Challenger Pack 11 along with [[Sora]] if a save of the game is present on the Nintendo Switch. It is playable on [[Hollow Bastion]] and stages from the "Super Smash Bros." category. {{clr}} ==Interplay Entertainment== {{Infobox Company |title = Interplay Entertainment Corp. |logo = [[File:Interplay_Entertainment_logo.png|200px]] |type = Public |founded = October, 1983 |headquarters = {{flag|United States}} Los Angeles, California |key_people = Brian Fargo<br>Troy Worrell<br>Jay Patel<br>Rebecca Heineman<br>Chris Wells<br>Hervé Caen |industry = Video game industry |products = Video games |revenue = |net_income = |num_employees = |website = [https://interplay.com/ Interplay Entertainment Corp.] |interwiki = wikipedia |interwikiname = Wikipedia |interwikipage = Interplay Entertainment }} '''Interplay Entertainment''' 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 {{uvm3|Fallout}}, ''ClayFighter'', ''Baldur's Gate'', ''Descent'', ''Earthworm Jim'', ''Boogerman'', ''Icewind Dale'', ''Battle Chess'', ''MDK'', and ''Wasteland''. Interplay also briefly collaborated with [[Nintendo]] for PC games like ''Mario Teaches Typing'' and ''Mario's Game Gallery''. In ''Ultimate'', [[Vault Boy]] from the ''Fallout'' series, which Interplay created and published until 2007, appears as a Mii Costume. {{clr}} ==Inti Creates== {{Infobox Company |title = Inti Creates Co., Ltd. |logo = [[File:IntiCreates_logo.png|250px]] |type = Kabushiki gaisha |founded = May, 1996 |headquarters = {{flag|Japan}} Ichikawa, Chiba, Japan |key_people = Takuya Aizu |industry = Video game industry |products = Video games |revenue = |net_income = |num_employees = |website = [http://inticreates.com/ Inti Creates] |interwiki = wikipedia |interwikiname = Wikipedia |interwikipage = Inti Creates }} '''Inti Creates''' is a Japanese game developer founded in 1996 by former [[Capcom]] employees. They have helped develop games in the {{uv|Mega Man}} series, such as the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Mega Man Legends}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Mega Man Zero}}'' and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Mega Man ZX}}'' series, ''{{iw|wikipedia|Mega Man 9}}'', and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Mega Man 10}}'', as well as the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Gal Gun}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Azure Striker Gunvolt}}'', and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Mighty No. 9}}'' series, with the lattermost co-developed by {{iw|wikipedia|Comcept}}. In ''Smash 4'' and ''Ultimate'', the first half of [[Mega Legends]] comes from Galaxy Man's Black Hole Bomb ability from ''Mega Man 9'', who would appear as his own spirit in ''Ultimate''. Additionally, "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Mega Man|Flash in the Dark (Dr. Wily Stage 1)}}''" and "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Mega Man|We're Robots (Dr. Wily Stage 2)}}''" from ''Mega Man 9'' appear in ''Ultimate'', with the former directly sourced, and the latter being a remix. In ''For Wii U'', The Numetall enemy from ''Mega Man 10'' is mentioned in the Mettaur trophy (albeit under the mistranslated name "New Met"). Also in ''Ultimate'', [[Zero]]'s artwork and appearance from ''Mega Man Zero'' appears as a spirit, as well as the song "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Mega Man|Zero (Theme of ZERO (from Mega Man X))}}''". Finally, Model X and Model ZX from the ''Mega Man ZX'' games appear as spirits. {{clr}} ==Jupiter== {{Infobox Company |title = Jupiter Corporation |logo = [[File:Jupiter_logo.png|100px]] |type = |founded = June 11, 1992 |headquarters = {{flag|Japan}} Kyoto, Japan |key_people = Makoto Nakayama |industry = Video game industry |products = Video games |revenue = |net_income = ¥≈500 million (2013) |num_employees = |website = [https://www.jupiter.co.jp/e/ Jupiter Corporation] |interwiki = wikipedia |interwikiname = Wikipedia |interwikipage = Jupiter Corporation }} '''Jupiter Corporation''' is a Japanese video game and hardware developer. Founded in 1992, the company primarily develops for handheld titles. Their main claim to fame is the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Picross}}'' franchise, though they have also worked with [[Nintendo]], {{iw|bulbapedia|The Pokémon Company}}, [[Sega]], [[Square Enix]], and [[Disney]], as well as a few original titles. In ''Ultimate'', {{iw|khwiki|Axel}} and {{iw|khwiki|Naminé}}, who first appeared in the Jupiter developed ''{{iw|khwiki|Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories}}'' appear as background characters and, in the case of Axel, spirits. {{clr}} ==KeysFactory== {{Infobox Company |title = KeysFactory, Inc. |logo = [[File:KeysFactory logo.png|200px]] |type = |founded = February 5, 2002 |headquarters = {{flag|Japan}} Shizuoka, Japan |key_people = Soga Ki |industry = Entertainment industry |products = Video games, video game accessories, toys |revenue = ¥30,000,000 (capital) |net_income = |num_employees = |website = [http://www.keysfactory.co.jp/ KeysFactory, Inc.] }} '''KeysFactory''' 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 {{uvm|Thru}} series of digital games. In ''Smash 4'', a [[trophy]] depicting three Guardians (King Prana, King Leo, and King Croco) from ''Ketzal's Corridors'' appears in ''Smash for 3DS''. {{clr}} ==Koei Tecmo== {{Infobox Company |title = Koei Tecmo Holdings Co., Ltd. |logo = [[File:Koei Tecmo Logo.svg|200px|class=invert-dark]] |type = Public |founded = July 31, 1967 (Tecmo)<br>July 25, 1978 (Koei)<br>April 1, 2009 (as Koei Tecmo) |headquarters = {{flag|Japan}} Yokohama, Japan |key_people = Yoichi Kurakawa |industry = Video game industry |products = Video games |revenue = |net_income = |num_employees = |website = [https://www.koeitecmo.co.jp/ Koei Tecmo Holdings Co., Ltd.] |interwiki = wikipedia |interwikiname = Wikipedia |interwikipage = Koei Tecmo }} '''Koei Tecmo''', 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 ''{{iw|wikipedia|Dynasty Warriors}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Dead or Alive|franchise}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Ninja Gaiden}}'', and {{uv|Fatal Frame}}. With Nintendo, they exclusively developed ''{{iw|zeldawiki|Hyrule Warriors}}'', ''{{iw|zeldawiki|Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity}}'', and ''{{iw|fireemblemwiki|Fire Emblem Warriors}}'', the former two being spinoffs of {{uv|The Legend of Zelda}} and the third of {{uv|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''. Mayu from ''Spirit Camera: The Cursed Memoir'' appears as a [[trophy]] in ''Smash for 3DS'', while Mio & Mayu Amakura from ''Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly'' appear as a shared trophy in ''Smash for Wii U'' and a shared spirit in ''Ultimate''. Also in ''Ultimate'', [[Yuri Kozukata]], the main character of ''{{iw|wikipedia|Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water}}'', appears as an [[Assist Trophy]] and a [[spirit]]. In ''Ultimate'' 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 ''{{iw|fireemblemwiki|Fire Emblem: Three Houses}}'' appears as a playable character for Challenger Pack 5, with ''Three Houses'' content appearing as part of the same pack in ''Ultimate''. They are also responsible for making the in-game dialogue for Byleth's reveal trailer.<ref name="SSBURT"/> {{clr}} ==Kojima Productions== {{Infobox Company |title = Kojima Productions Co.,Ltd |logo = [[File:Kojima Productions logo.png|200px]] |type = Private |founded = April 2005 |headquarters = {{flag|Japan}} Shinagowa, Japan |key_people = [[Hideo Kojima]] |industry = Video game Industry |products = Video games |revenue = |net_income = |num_employees = 80 (2019) |website = |interwiki = wikipedia |interwikiname = Wikipedia |interwikipage = Kojima Productions }} '''Kojima Productions''' is a prominent Japanese video game development studio founded in 2005 by video game designer Hideo Kojima, creator of the {{uv|Metal Gear}} series as well as the ''Lords of Shadow'' subseries for {{uv|Castlevania}}. It was established as a subsidiary of [[Konami]]. Due to restructuring in the company, as well as a falling out during production of ''{{iw|wikipedia|Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain}}'', Kojima Productions was closed and Kojima left Konami, canceling many projects in the process including ''{{iw|wikipedia|Silent Hills}}'', a game co-directed with {{iw|wikipedia|Guillermo del Toro}}. After the split, Kojima would make the studio independent from Konami, developing the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Death Stranding}}'' series, alongside {{iw|wikipedia|Sony Interactive Entertainment}} and famous actors like {{iw|wikipedia|Norman Reedus}}, who appears as the series protagonist. The first game was successful as it obtained multiple awards throughout 2019 and 2020, and accumulated over 10 million players exactly three years since its original release. A film adaptation of the series is also in production. Other, in production, games include ''{{iw|wikipedia|OD|video game}}'' and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Physint}}'', the latter being a successor to the ''Metal Gear'' franchise. In ''Brawl'', [[Snake]] along with the ''Metal Gear'' series make their debut in this game, and return in ''Ultimate'' after being cut from ''Smash 4''. In addition, the FOXHOUND logo, also previously used for the Kojima Productions logo, is used as the ''Metal Gear'' [[series symbol]], before replacing it with the iconic exclamation point from the franchise in ''Ultimate''. In ''Ultimate'', 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. {{clr}} ==Level-5== {{Infobox Company |title = Level-5 Inc. |logo = [[File:Level-5 logo.svg|200px]] |type = |founded = October 1998 |headquarters = {{flag|Japan}} Fukuoka, Japan |key_people = Akihiro Hino |industry = Video game industry |products = Video games |revenue = |net_income = |num_employees = 300 (2020) |website = [https://www.level5.co.jp/ Level-5 Inc.] |interwiki = wikipedia |interwikiname = Wikipedia |interwikipage = Level-5 (company) }} '''Level-5''' 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 ''{{iw|wikipedia|Dark Cloud}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Professor Layton}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Inazuma Eleven}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Ni no Kuni}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Yo-kai Watch}}'', and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Snack World}}'' franchises. The company has also contributed in the developments of other third-party franchises, including the {{uv|Dragon Quest}} series with ''{{iw|wikipedia|Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King}}'' and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies}}'' for the PlayStation 2 and [[Nintendo DS]] respectively. In ''Ultimate'', [[Hero#Dragon Quest VIII|Eight]], who is an [[Alternate costume (SSBU)#Hero|alternate costume]] for [[Hero#Dragon Quest XI|the Luminary]], the Luminary's alternate costume whose color matches Angelo, the Hero from ''[[Hero#Dragon Quest IX|Dragon Quest IX]]'' appearing in Hero's Final Smash [[Gigaslash]], soundtracks from ''Dragon Quest VIII'', and Psyche Up were sourced from these two games. {{clr}} ==Liona Interactive== {{Infobox Company |title = LIONA Interactive |logo = [[File:Liona_logo.png|250px]] |type = Private |founded = February 3, 1997 |headquarters = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan |key_people = Masako Harada<br>Keiichi Yano<br>Takahide Hoshino<br>Takashi Murakoshi |industry = Video game industry |products = Video games |revenue = ¥275,000,000 (capital) |net_income = |num_employees = |website = [https://www.inisj.co.jp/ Liona Interactive] |interwiki = wikipedia |interwikiname = Wikipedia |interwikipage = Liona Interactive }} '''LIONA Interactive''' (formerly '''iNiS''' and '''inisJ''') is a Japanese video game developer originally known for developing {{iw|wikipedia|rhythm games}}; its original name stands for "infinite noise of the inner soul". It developed the {{uvm|Ouendan}} series and ''Elite Beat Agents'' in collaboration with Nintendo, as well as the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Gitaroo Man}}'' series for the {{iw|wikipedia|PlayStation}} family of consoles and ''The Experience'' sub-series for Ubisoft's ''[[wikipedia:Just Dance (video game series)|Just Dance]]'' franchise. After restructuring, the company was reestablished under its current name in November 2016, and now works primarily as a producer and publisher. In ''Brawl'', Ryuta Ippongi and Hayato Saionji, collectively the Ouendan, appear as a shared [[trophy]]. Ryuta and Hayato both appear as individual [[sticker]]s, along with Hajime Tanaka, Kai Doumeki, and Sayaka Amemiya, all representing the ''Ouendan'' series. In ''Ultimate'', Ryuta Ippongi and Sayaka Amemiya both return as [[spirit]]s, 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). From ''Elite Beat Agents'', Agent J, Agent Derrick, and Agent Morris appear as a collective Elite Beat Agents trophy in ''Brawl'', and as individual stickers alongside Commander Kahn. In ''Ultimate''. 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. {{clr}} ==Marvelous== {{Infobox Company |title = Marvelous Inc. |logo = [[File:Marvelous Logo.svg|200px]] |type = Public |founded = June 25, 1997 (as Marvelous Entertainment)<br>October 1, 2011 (as Marvelous Inc.) |headquarters = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan |key_people = Haruki Nakayama<br>Yoshiaki Matsumoto<br>Toshinori Aoki<br>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) |num_employees = 184 (consolidated) |website = [https://www.marv.jp/ Marvelous Inc.] |interwiki = wikipedia |interwikiname = Wikipedia |interwikipage = Marvelous (company) }} '''Marvelous''' 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 Liveware Inc., of which Marvelous was the only remaining company. It is known for its involvement with series such as ''{{iw|wikipedia|Story of Seasons}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Senran Kagura}}'', and {{uvm3|No More Heroes}}. The company has also developed {{uvm3|Daemon X Machina}} and has published {{uvm3|Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin}}. In ''Ultimate'', [[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''. Also in ''Ultimate'', spirits from ''No More Heroes III'' have appeared in a Spirit Board event, namely [[No More Heroes 3]]. Spirits from ''Daemon X Machina'' have appeared in a Spirit Board event for ''Ultimate'', namely [[Arsenals at the Ready! DAEMON X MACHINA]]. Finally, spirits from ''Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin'' have appeared in a Spirit Board event, namely [[Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin]]. {{clr}} ==Maxis== {{Infobox Company |title = Maxis |logo =[[File:Maxis-logo.svg|250px]] |type = Subsidiary |parent = Electronic Arts |founded = 1987 |headquarters = {{flag|US}} Redshore, California |key_people = Will Wright<br>Jeff Braun |industry = Video game industry |products = Video games |revenue = |net_income = |num_employees = |website = [https://www.ea.com/ea-studios/maxis Maxis] |interwiki = wikipedia |interwikiname = Wikipedia |interwikipage = Maxis }} '''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 {{uv|SimCity}}, ''{{iw|wikipedia|The Sims}}'', and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Spore|2008 video game}}''. [[Dr. Wright]], the assistant from the Super NES version of ''SimCity'', appears as a [[trophy]] in ''Melee'', an [[Assist Trophy]] since ''Brawl'', and a [[spirit]] in ''Ultimate''. {{clr}} ==MediaKite== {{Infobox Company |title = MediaKite Distribution Inc. |logo = [[File:MediaKite Logo.png|200px]] |type = Defunct |founded = April 3, 1991 |headquarters = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan |key_people = Noriyasu Kainuma |industry = Video game industry |products = Video games |revenue = |net_income = ¥80,000,000 (2007) |num_employees = 35 (2007) |website = [https://web.archive.org/web/20071011204652/http://media-kite.co.jp/ MediaKite Distribution Inc. (archive)] }} {{art-wikipedia|ja:メディアカイト|MediaKite}} '''MediaKite''' 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 {{uvm|Yakuman|Yakuman DS}}, though it also developed some original titles, such as {{uvm|Kurikin Nano Island Story}}. In ''Ultimate'', a bacteria (known as Kurikin) from ''Kurikin Nano Island Story'' appears as a [[spirit]]. {{clr}} ==MercurySteam== {{Infobox Company |title = Mercury Steam Entertainment S.L. |logo = [[File:Mercury Steam Logo.png|200px]] |type = |founded = 2002 |headquarters = {{flag|Spain}} Madrid, Spain |key_people = Enric Álvarez<br>Dave Cox |industry = Video game industry |products = Video games |revenue = |net_income = |num_employees = 110 (2016) |website = [https://www.mercurysteam.com/ Mercury Steam Entertainment S.L.] |interwiki = wikipedia |interwikiname = Wikipedia |interwikipage = MercurySteam }} '''Mercury Steam''' is a Spanish video game development company k