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'''SmashWiki''' is a [[wikipedia:wiki|wiki]] based upon the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. It has information on all of the aspects of the games, such as [[:Category:Characters|playable characters]], [[:Category:Stages|stages]], [[:Category:Event Matches|event matches]], [[:Category:Modes|modes]], and much more.
[[Image:Wiki.png|thumb|The Smash Wiki logo.]]
'''SmashWiki''' was created to compile a complete, thorough, and dynamic repository of information relating to the '''[[Super Smash Bros. (universe)|Super Smash Bros. franchise]]''', a series of games produced by [[Nintendo]]. SmashWiki is a ''[[wikipedia:Wiki|wiki]]'', meaning that it is '''written and maintained by the community''' and can be '''instantly edited''' by a variety of contributors.


==History==
There were originally two wikis for the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series. These were: SmashWiki, hosted by [http://smashboards.com/ Smash World Forums] and founded by [[Smasher:Gideon|Gideon]], and the Super Smash Bros. Wiki, hosted by [[w:wikia|Wikia]] and founded by [[User:Alexir55|Alexir55]]. On February 29, 2008, SmashWiki [[SmashWiki:Merge|merged]] with the Super Smash Bros. Wiki on Wikia.
Before February 29, 2008, there were two wikis for the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series. These were: SmashWiki, hosted by [http://smashboards.com/ Smash World Forums] and founded by [[Smasher:Gideon|Gideon]], and the Super Smash Bros. Wiki, hosted by [[w:wikia|Wikia]] and founded by [[User:Alexir55|Alexir55]].  


On February 29, 2008, SmashWiki [[SmashWiki:Merge|merged]] with the Super Smash Bros. Wiki on Wikia.
SmashWiki is designed to include content relating to a number of issues including the games themselves, [[:Category:Characters|characters]], [[Category:Stages|stages]], strategies and techniques, competitive play, the vibrant community that has developed around the game, and much more. Besides being a resource for advanced players looking to improve their game, it is also designed to be of use to beginners just learning how to play, those who enjoy playing Smash Bros. for fun with friends, and even those interested in learning more about the heritage of the various elements that make up the Smash Bros. universe.


==Goal==
If you are interested in helping us, please considering registering for an account [{{FULLURL:Special:Userlogin|type=signup}} here]. If you already have an account, [[Special:Userlogin|log in]] and begin editing! Let the Wikiness begin! Everyone is free to [[Special:CreatePage|create a new page]] or edit an [[Special:Allpages|existing one]]. You can help out by looking at our [[Special:Wantedpages|wanted pages]] or [[Special:Shortpages|short pages]].
SmashWiki's goal is to become one of the biggest sources for information on everything surrounding the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series. Being a wiki, anybody can edit it, giving it huge potential. You don't even have to register an account to edit, though you do miss out on a few handy things by editing unregistered.


See also: [[Special:Listusers/sysop|Admins]] - [[Special:Activeusers|Registered users]] - [[Special:Newpages|New pages]] - [[Special:Newimages|New files]] - [[Special:Log|Logs]]<noinclude>
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Smash Wiki's Logo.
The Smash Wiki logo.

SmashWiki was created to compile a complete, thorough, and dynamic repository of information relating to the Super Smash Bros. franchise, a series of games produced by Nintendo. SmashWiki is a wiki, meaning that it is written and maintained by the community and can be instantly edited by a variety of contributors.

There were originally two wikis for the Super Smash Bros. series. These were: SmashWiki, hosted by Smash World Forums and founded by Gideon, and the Super Smash Bros. Wiki, hosted by Wikia and founded by Alexir55. On February 29, 2008, SmashWiki merged with the Super Smash Bros. Wiki on Wikia.

SmashWiki is designed to include content relating to a number of issues including the games themselves, characters,, strategies and techniques, competitive play, the vibrant community that has developed around the game, and much more. Besides being a resource for advanced players looking to improve their game, it is also designed to be of use to beginners just learning how to play, those who enjoy playing Smash Bros. for fun with friends, and even those interested in learning more about the heritage of the various elements that make up the Smash Bros. universe.

If you are interested in helping us, please considering registering for an account here. If you already have an account, log in and begin editing! Let the Wikiness begin! Everyone is free to create a new page or edit an existing one. You can help out by looking at our wanted pages or short pages.