MarioWiki:References: Difference between revisions

Because [[Nintendo]] is commonly referenced as well, it can create some confusion as to what constitutes a "reference" to the ''Mario'' series. To break it down simply, if one were to see any character, object, or place from the ''Mario'' series in a game outside of the ''Mario'' series, it would be considered a reference. As an example, if [[Yoshi]] was seen in a ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Series)|Legend of Zelda]]'' game, that would constitute a reference. However, ''Mario'' subjects featured in a ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' game are not considered references, for ''Super Smash Bros.'' games are within the reach of the ''Mario'' series. The ''Super Smash Bros.'' series also contains subjects that did not originate within the ''Mario'' series, and whose appearances outside of the ''Mario'' series (including ''Super Smash Bros.'') do not count as ''Mario'' references. For example, [[Samus Aran]] originated in the ''[[metroidwiki:Metroid (series)|Metroid]]'' series, has been in all three ''Super Smash Bros.'' games, and has also cameoed in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'', all of which is covered by the Super Mario Wiki; however, her appearance in ''[[wikirby:Kirby's Dream Land 3|Kirby’s Dream Land 3]]'' is not covered, since she is not a ''Mario'' character nor is that a ''Mario'' game. Similarly, Nintendo consoles or other devices that ''Mario'' games were released on don't count as being part of the ''Mario'' series either, and so if a [[Nintendo 64]], for example, appeared in a game, it would not constitute a reference.