The Nintendo 64 EraSuper Mario 64* [6/1996]*Possibly retconned by SM64DS.Referenced in SMS, MLSS, possibly PM? (see below).
**NOTE: Depending on interpretation, may take place either before or after SMRPG or PM.
Super Mario 64 DS* [2004]*Possibly a retcon of SM64.SM64DS may be King Boo's first encounter with the Mario Bros.:~Before battling King Boo, he says to Mario: "Eee hee hee! I am Big Boo**, the spookiest of all the spirits! I locked up the wimpy green mustache man. And I'll do the same to you!"
Because King Boo's area can only be accessed (at least at first) by Mario (through his floating ability), he is speaking to and introduces himself to Mario. He may or may not know Luigi's name at this point.
**NOTE: His name being Big Boo is likely a translation error. In Japan, his name is キングテレサ, or "King Teresa," which is exactly the same as his name in LM in Japanese.
Sources:
SM64DS Japanese to English |
LM Japanese to EnglishSM64DS foreshadows LM?:~After defeating King Boo, he says to Mario, "Eee hee hee! You can never really kill a ghost! We always come back! See you again. Eee hee hee!"
~If Luigi defeats him, King Boo says, "I just love the look of terror on your face! In fact, I live for it! Eee hee hee! See you soon!"
Other information:~Goomboss, who is most likely Goomba King from
Paper Mario, makes an appearance. In Japan, Goomboss is called クリキング or "Kuri King." In PM, Goomba King has the exact same name in Japan.
Sources:
SM64DS Japanese to English |
PM Japanese to English~When Goomboss encounters Yoshi, he says: "I am Goomboss, the great Goomba, the grand pooh-bah Goomba. That Mario always stomps on us. But now the tables have turned! I locked him up in a room."
Goomboss clearly already knows Mario. It is unclear if "stomps on us" includes Goomboss or just refers to Goombas in general. It is also unclear as to whether or not these events occur before or after PM. (See PM entry below.)
SM64DS is referenced in LM (see below).NOTE: May take place either before or after SMRPG or PM.
Mario Kart 64 [12/1996]Referenced in SMS, possibly PMTTYD (see below).
NOTE: May take place either before or after SMRPG, but after SM64/SM64DS.
Paper Mario [2000]PM references SMB:~Goombario's Tattle of Goombas: "These guys are old school. They've been around since you were in Super Mario Bros.!"
PM references SM64 and/or SMRPG: (NOTE: Such references are unclear on specific, individual games.)
~Part of Page 1 of Luigi's Diary reads: "Once again, my brother went on an exciting journey. Once again, he went alone. It's so unfair!"
In both SM64 and SMRPG (thus far), Mario ventures without Luigi.
**NOTE: If Luigi is referring solely to SM64, SM64DS could not have "retconned" SM64, and it's possible SMRPG is not even a part of the timeline. However, if Luigi is solely referring to SMRPG, SM64DS may be considered a retcon of SM64, and SMRPG must have already occurred.
PM references the Mario Golf (series), Mario Tennis (series), and Mario Party (series):(NOTE: Such references are unclear on specific, individual games.)
~Continuation of the first entry in Luigi's Diary: "I remember the carefree days when we played Golf and Tennis and had Parties."
PM foreshadows LM:~Page 7 of Luigi's Diary reads: "I heard a rumor that I actually have lots of fans. Wow! What great news! To live up to their expectations, I want to play the lead in an adventure! Of course, my name would have to be in the title. That'd be sweet... But I know it'll never happen..."
This entry implies LM hasn't happened yet. It also implies
Mario is Missing, which features Luigi as the leading role, is either not considered canon, not part of the timeline, or has not happened yet.
Other information:~Goomba King makes his first appearance in PM. When he encounters Mario, he says, "So, Mario, it's true! You've made it this far. I respect you for that. Unfortunately, this is as far as you'll ever get. Because I, the great and powerful King Goomba, will see to it that you advance no farther!"
He seems to already know who Mario is, although it is unclear if he and Mario have met before. Goomba King is most likely the same character as Goomboss from SM64DS (see SM64DS entry above).
~Goombario's Tattle of Koopa Troopas: "Is it only my imagination or did Koopa Troopas used to walk around on four legs? I guess that was a really long time ago, huh?"
Koopa Troopas walked on all fours in SMB, SMB2J/LL, SMB3, SML2, and
Mario Clash. They began walking upright in SMW, and have, for the most part, been that way ever since. SMG is an interesting exception, and so far is the only game released after PM to have quadruped Koopa Troopas. Troopeas in MLSS and Electro-Koopas from SMS walk on all fours, but they seem to be either different or sub-species. Interestingly, Koopas walk upright in prequel games like YI and MLPIT (Past).
~Goombario's Tattle of Lakitus: "It seems like these Lakitus have been hassling you for your entire career, Mario." By release date, Lakitus first appeared in SMB.
~In one of the rooms in Dry Dry Ruins, Goombario says: "Now that I've helped you find Dry Dry Ruins, will I become famous, too? You don't care. You're already a household name." Mario is apparently already famous. Although this may or may not be actually breaking/learning on the fourth wall.
PM is referenced in MLSS, PMTTYD (see below).NOTE: Depending on interpretation, may take place either before or after SM64/SM64DS, but before SMRPG.
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