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This page discusses the '''scope''' of Mariopedia. This wiki primarily covers the [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]], which also includes three spinoff franchises: ''[[Yoshi (franchise)|Yoshi]]'', ''[[Wario (franchise)|Wario]]'', and ''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong]]''. |
This page discusses the '''scope''' of Mariopedia. This wiki primarily covers the [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]], which also includes three spinoff franchises: ''[[Yoshi (franchise)|Yoshi]]'', ''[[Wario (franchise)|Wario]]'', and ''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong]]''. Because the ''Mario'' franchise is so large, and [[Mario]] himself has even appeared in over 200 [[List of games|games]], it is important to note how far our scope should go. There are a couple of franchises and series that, while they are not part of the main ''Mario'' franchise, are closely associated to it, and are covered here as a bonus. |
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==Scope== |
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Because the ''Mario'' franchise is so large, and [[Mario]] himself has even appeared in over 200 [[List of games|games]], it is important to note how far our scope should go. There are a couple of franchises and series that, while they are not part of the main ''Mario'' franchise, are closely connected to it, so they are covered here as an added bonus. This includes: |
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===''The Legend of Zelda'' franchise''=== |
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For ''[[The Legend of Zelda (franchise)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' franchise, several [[The Legend of Zelda (series)|main series]] installments feature content from the ''Mario'' franchise, especially the [[Super Mario (series)|''Super Mario'' series]], and a ''The Legend of Zelda'' title is often developed alongside a ''Mario'' title by the same development team. Sometimes ''Mario'' enemy families would extend over into the ''The Legend of Zelda'' franchise, such as [[Head Thwomp]], a boss who appears ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons]]'' but has not (or is yet to) appear in a ''Mario'' title. Basically, ''The Legend of Zelda''{{'}}s relation to ''Mario'' is a "parallel franchise," which is basically the middle ground between spinoff and crossover. |
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Parallel franchises often share real-world history together and frequently make guest appearances and/or cameos in each other's franchise. They either currently or have formerly had the same rights holder. The ''[[mh:crashspyro:Crash Bandicoot|Crash Bandicoot]]'' and ''[[mh:crashspyro:Spyro (franchise)|Spyro]]'' franchises, although they were created by different game developers, are an open example of parallel franchises. |
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*''[[The Legend of Zelda (franchise)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' - it has had ''Mario'' content make guest appearances in several of its [[The Legend of Zelda (series)|main series]] titles, which are often developed concurrently alongside a [[Super Mario (series)|''Super Mario'' series]] title by the same development team |
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===''Super Smash Bros.'' series=== |
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*''[[Banjo-Kazooie (franchise)|Banjo-Kazooie]]'' - one of the titular characters, [[Banjo]], first appeared in ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'' |
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*''[[Conker (franchise)|Conker]]'' - the titular character, [[Conker]], first appeared in ''Diddy Kong Racing'' |
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===''Banjo-Kazooie'' and ''Conker'' franchises=== |
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''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'' is the first appearance of both [[Banjo]] and [[Conker]], who star in the ''[[Banjo-Kazooie (franchise)|Banjo-Kazooie]]'' franchise and ''[[Conker (franchise)|Conker]]'' franchise, respectively. |
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==Bootleg and fanon content== |
==Bootleg and fanon content== |
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Revision as of 18:53, November 12, 2022
This page discusses the scope of Mariopedia. This wiki primarily covers the Mario franchise, which also includes three spinoff franchises: Yoshi, Wario, and Donkey Kong. Because the Mario franchise is so large, and Mario himself has even appeared in over 200 games, it is important to note how far our scope should go. There are a couple of franchises and series that, while they are not part of the main Mario franchise, are closely associated to it, and are covered here as a bonus.
Scope
The Legend of Zelda franchise
For The Legend of Zelda franchise, several main series installments feature content from the Mario franchise, especially the Super Mario series, and a The Legend of Zelda title is often developed alongside a Mario title by the same development team. Sometimes Mario enemy families would extend over into the The Legend of Zelda franchise, such as Head Thwomp, a boss who appears The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons but has not (or is yet to) appear in a Mario title. Basically, The Legend of Zelda's relation to Mario is a "parallel franchise," which is basically the middle ground between spinoff and crossover.
Parallel franchises often share real-world history together and frequently make guest appearances and/or cameos in each other's franchise. They either currently or have formerly had the same rights holder. The Crash Bandicoot and Spyro franchises, although they were created by different game developers, are an open example of parallel franchises.
Super Smash Bros. series
The Mario franchise is the flagship representative of the Super Smash Bros., and the series' English name is a pun on Super Mario Bros.
Banjo-Kazooie and Conker franchises
Diddy Kong Racing is the first appearance of both Banjo and Conker, who star in the Banjo-Kazooie franchise and Conker franchise, respectively.
Bootleg and fanon content
Mariopedia allows coverage for Mario-related bootleg games and fanon but only on the respective Bootleg: and Fanon: namespaces. As with the rest of the wiki, we do not allow explicit adult content such as pornography (see our censorship policy for more information). Mario-related fan games with violence can have articles, but images depicting gore, decapitation, and an abundance of blood are not allowed. 18+ fanon is not allowed at all. It is important to note that neither namespace may be used for experimental or joke edits, the former of which should be done in the sandbox instead.
