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** In a case of a sidelined ''antagonist'' crossover, the game lacks Batman's most well-known archenemy, the Joker; his role is filled by Harley Quinn, who's normally an [[PerkyFemaleMinion evil sidekick]]-turned-[[AntiHero vigilante]].
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** In a case of a sidelined ''antagonist'' crossover, st the game lacks time of the game's launch, it lacked Batman's most well-known archenemy, the Joker; his role is filled by Harley Quinn, who's normally an [[PerkyFemaleMinion evil sidekick]]-turned-[[AntiHero vigilante]].vigilante]]. This is averted, as Joker became playable in the May 2024 release.
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* ''VideoGame/MarioHoops3On3'': The ''Franchise/FinalFantasy'' characters that are playable are three mooks (and one HelpfulMook) and a trio of regular class characters rather than using the more well-known characters.
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* ''VideoGame/MarioHoops3On3'': The ''Franchise/FinalFantasy'' characters that are playable are three mooks (and one HelpfulMook) a recurring mook (Cactuar), a recurring friendly species (Moogle), and a trio of regular class characters (Black Mage, White Mage, and Ninja) rather than using the more well-known characters.characters. The sequel, ''VideoGame/MarioSportsMix'', keeps all five and adds a MascotMook from ''Franchise/DragonQuest'', Slime.
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*** While the first game averted this for ''WesternAnimation/TheLoudHouse'', with both Lincoln and Lucy as playable characters, the sequel plays this straight as only Lucy returned, while Lincoln was DemotedToExtra.
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* Both of the Creator/DreamWorksAnimation racing games produced by Creator/Activision - ''VideoGame/MadagascarKartz and ''VideoGame/DreamWorksSuperStarKartz'' - represent ''WesternAnimation/MonstersVsAliens'' with B.O.B., the comic-relief BreakoutCharacter. Likely due to difficulties making [[GiantWoman her size]] work, Ginormica - the actual main protagonist of the movie - is absent from the former game altogether and relegated to a background appearance in Gallaxhar's Spaceship in the latter game.
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* Both of the Creator/DreamWorksAnimation racing games produced by Creator/Activision Creator/{{Activision}} - ''VideoGame/MadagascarKartz ''VideoGame/MadagascarKartz'' and ''VideoGame/DreamWorksSuperStarKartz'' - represent ''WesternAnimation/MonstersVsAliens'' with B.O.B., the comic-relief BreakoutCharacter. Likely due to difficulties making [[GiantWoman her size]] work, Ginormica - the actual main protagonist of the movie - is absent from the former game altogether and relegated to a background appearance in Gallaxhar's Spaceship in the latter game.
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* Both of the Creator/DreamWorksAnimation racing games produced by Creator/Activision - ''VideoGame/MadagascarKartz and ''VideoGame/DreamWorksSuperStarKartz'' - represent ''WesternAnimation/MonstersVsAliens'' with B.O.B., the comic-relief BreakoutCharacter. Likely due to difficulties making [[GiantWoman her size]] work, Ginormica - the actual main protagonist of the movie - is absent from the former game altogether and relegated to a background appearance in Gallaxhar's Spaceship in the latter game.
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** The ''Uta Macross'' mobile rhythm game is a crossover between all the IdolSinger[=s=] in the franchise. Naturally, this meant that none of the main pilot characters are present with the exception of rock star [[Anime/Macross7 Basara Nekki]], who is TheOneGuy among the playable cast.
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** The ''Uta Macross'' mobile rhythm game is a crossover between all the IdolSinger[=s=] {{Idol Singer}}s in the franchise. Naturally, this meant that none of the main pilot characters are present with the exception of rock star [[Anime/Macross7 Basara Nekki]], who is TheOneGuy among the playable cast.
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* Downplayed with Minato in ''Fanfic/ThrowAwayYourMask''. The fic primarily follows Akechi and the people and social links he interacts with, but Minato is still doing all of his usual protagonist things in the background and off-screen.
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* ''Crossroads'' was a miniseries from First Comics intended to create a shared universe. However, the crossover between ''ComicBook/TheBadger'' and ''ComicBook/AmericanFlagg'' featured sidekick Lithor Ironheart rather than Reuben Flagg.
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*** Hugh, the father of the titular character of ''WesternAnimation/TheAdventuresOfJimmyNeutron'' and FountainOfMemes, was added as a DLC fighter instead of Jimmy. Averted in the sequel, where Jimmy is playable while Hugh was demoted to a NPC in the single-player campaign mode.
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*** Hugh, the father of the titular character of ''WesternAnimation/TheAdventuresOfJimmyNeutron'' ''WesternAnimation/TheAdventuresOfJimmyNeutronBoyGenius'' and FountainOfMemes, was added as a DLC fighter instead of Jimmy. Averted in the sequel, where Jimmy is playable while Hugh was demoted to a NPC in the single-player campaign mode.
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* The Creator/DreamworksAnimation crossover game ''VideoGame/DreamworksUniverseOfLegends'' generally features the main heroes of each series represented, but for ''WesternAnimation/MonstersVsAliens'', [[PluckyComicRelief B.O.B.]] (who turned out to be the BreakoutCharacter of the movie) and [[BigBad Gallaxhar]] are playable heroes while main heroine Ginormica is nowhere to be seen.
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* The Creator/DreamworksAnimation crossover game ''VideoGame/DreamworksUniverseOfLegends'' generally features the main heroes of each series represented, but for ''WesternAnimation/MonstersVsAliens'', [[PluckyComicRelief B.O.B.]] (who turned out to be the BreakoutCharacter of the movie) and [[BigBad Gallaxhar]] are playable heroes while main heroine Ginormica is nowhere to be seen.seen (though it can also be assumed to be because of, well, her size).
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* The modern ''Franchise/MortalKombat'' games, given the violence on display, have potential {{guest fighter}}s limited to those who the licensors will allow to be violent and be dismembered. As such, if they're not the protagonists of bloody and gory action franchises, then they're the headliners of [[VillainBasedFranchise villain-based franchises]] (to the point that ''VideoGame/MortalKombatX''[='=]s guest cast is entirely the latter). The only case as of 2020 of a villain who is not part of such a franchise is ComicBook/TheJoker appearing in ''VideoGame/MortalKombat11'' over his TechnicalPacifist foe Franchise/{{Batman}}.
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* The modern ''Franchise/MortalKombat'' games, given the violence on display, have potential {{guest fighter}}s limited to those who the licensors will allow to be violent and be dismembered. As such, if they're not the protagonists of bloody and gory action franchises, then they're the headliners of [[VillainBasedFranchise villain-based franchises]] (to the point that ''VideoGame/MortalKombatX''[='=]s guest cast is entirely the latter). The only case as of 2020 of a villain who is not part of such a franchise is ComicBook/TheJoker appearing in ''VideoGame/MortalKombat11'' over his TechnicalPacifist foe Franchise/{{Batman}}.Franchise/{{Batman}}, whose only appearance in the game is during the Joker's Friendship, where he throws a Batarang (from off-screen) at the Joker's head.
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*** Reptar, a character from a ShowWithinAShow in ''WesternAnimation/{{Rugrats}}'', as opposed to any of the lead baby ensemble cast.
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*** Reptar, a character from a ShowWithinAShow in ''WesternAnimation/{{Rugrats}}'', as opposed to any of the lead baby ensemble cast.cast, though in the sequel, Tommy appears during Reptar's victory animations.
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* Despite taking place in ''Franchise/JohnWick'', ''Fanfic/SeVisPacemParaBellum'' features characters only from ''Literature/TheLordOfTheRings''[=/=]''Series/TheLordOfTheRingsTheRingsOfPower''.
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** The game currently has both Shaggy and Velma as playable characters representing the ''Franchise/ScoobyDoo'' franchise, but as of current writings, the titular Great Dane is nowhere to be seen.
** In a case of a sidelined ''antagonist'' crossover, the game currently lacks Batman's most well-known archenemy, the Joker; his role is filled by Harley Quinn, who's normally an [[PerkyFemaleMinion evil sidekick]]-turned-[[AntiHero vigilante]].
** Like the ''VideoGame/Injustice2'' example above, ComicBook/BlackAdam has been announced without his arch-nemesis [[ComicBook/{{Shazam}} Billy Batson/Captain Marvel/Shazam]]. Though this time around, his inclusion is undoubtedly a tie-in with his [[Film/BlackAdam2022 solo film]].
** In a case of a sidelined ''antagonist'' crossover, the game currently lacks Batman's most well-known archenemy, the Joker; his role is filled by Harley Quinn, who's normally an [[PerkyFemaleMinion evil sidekick]]-turned-[[AntiHero vigilante]].
** Like the ''VideoGame/Injustice2'' example above, ComicBook/BlackAdam has been announced without his arch-nemesis [[ComicBook/{{Shazam}} Billy Batson/Captain Marvel/Shazam]]. Though this time around, his inclusion is undoubtedly a tie-in with his [[Film/BlackAdam2022 solo film]].
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** The game currently has both Shaggy and Velma as playable characters representing the ''Franchise/ScoobyDoo'' franchise, but as of current writings, the titular Great Dane is nowhere to be seen.
** In a case of a sidelined ''antagonist'' crossover, the gamecurrently lacks Batman's most well-known archenemy, the Joker; his role is filled by Harley Quinn, who's normally an [[PerkyFemaleMinion evil sidekick]]-turned-[[AntiHero vigilante]].
** Like the ''VideoGame/Injustice2'' example above, ComicBook/BlackAdamhas been was announced without his arch-nemesis [[ComicBook/{{Shazam}} Billy Batson/Captain Marvel/Shazam]]. Though this time around, his inclusion is was undoubtedly a tie-in with his [[Film/BlackAdam2022 solo film]].
** In a case of a sidelined ''antagonist'' crossover, the game
** Like the ''VideoGame/Injustice2'' example above, ComicBook/BlackAdam
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* In many episodes of ''WebAnimation/DeathBattle'', the matchup does not involve the protagonist(s) of either work involved. Some episodes take it further by having certain works debut in ''Death Battle'' via their ''villains'' first, such as "Sauron vs. The Lich King" for both ''Literature/TheLordOfTheRings'' and ''Franchise/{{Warcraft|ExpandedUniverse}}''.
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* In many episodes of ''WebAnimation/DeathBattle'', the matchup does not involve the protagonist(s) of either work involved. Some episodes take it further by having certain works debut in ''Death Battle'' ''DEATH BATTLE!'' via their ''villains'' first, such as "Sauron vs. The Lich King" for both ''Literature/TheLordOfTheRings'' and ''Franchise/{{Warcraft|ExpandedUniverse}}''.
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* In many episodes of ''WebAnimation/DeathBattle'', the matchup does not involve the protagonist(s) of either work involved. Some episodes take it further by having certain works debut in ''Death Battle'' via their ''villains'' first, such as "[[Literature/TheLordOfTheRings Sauron]] vs. [[Franchise/WarcraftExpandedUniverse The Lich King]]".
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* In many episodes of ''WebAnimation/DeathBattle'', the matchup does not involve the protagonist(s) of either work involved.
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* In many episodes of ''WebAnimation/DeathBattle'', the matchup does not involve the protagonist(s) of either work involved. Some episodes take it further by having certain works debut in ''Death Battle'' via their ''villains'' first, such as "[[Literature/TheLordOfTheRings Sauron]] vs. [[Franchise/WarcraftExpandedUniverse The Lich King]]".
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*** Hugh, the father of the titular character of ''WesternAnimation/TheAdventuresOfJimmyNeutron'' and FountainOfMemes, was added as a DLC fighter instead of Jimmy, though he would end up showing up in the sequel.
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* ''VideoGame/DreamWorksAllStarKartRacing'' does this for a few of the movies represented in-game.
** ''WesternAnimation/PenguinsOfMadagascar'': Oddly, the game features a track based on the movie (Arctic Ocean) despite none of the titular penguins appearing.
** ''WesternAnimation/{{Trolls}}'': Due to their small size, the titular trolls are relegated to voiceless assist characters. Instead, the bergens, Bridget and King Gristle, are the playable series reps.
** ''WesternAnimation/TheBossBaby'': The titular Boss Baby and Tim's daughter Tina are playable, but Tim himself is nowhere to be found.
** ''WesternAnimation/PenguinsOfMadagascar'': Oddly, the game features a track based on the movie (Arctic Ocean) despite none of the titular penguins appearing.
** ''WesternAnimation/{{Trolls}}'': Due to their small size, the titular trolls are relegated to voiceless assist characters. Instead, the bergens, Bridget and King Gristle, are the playable series reps.
** ''WesternAnimation/TheBossBaby'': The titular Boss Baby and Tim's daughter Tina are playable, but Tim himself is nowhere to be found.
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* ''Anime/MillionArthur: Arcana Blood'' has a GuestFighter from ''Franchise/TheKingOfFighters''. Much like ''Xuan Dou Zhi Wang'', it is not main protagonist Kyo Kusanagi, but rather TheRival, Iori Yagami.
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** The game has a GuestFighter from ''Franchise/TheKingOfFighters''. Much like ''Xuan Dou Zhi Wang'', it is not main protagonist Kyo Kusanagi, but rather TheRival, IoriYagami.Yagami.
** Riesz serves as the GuestFighter for ''VideoGame/TrialsOfMana''. While she is one of the playable ensemble, [[OptionalPartyMember it is perfectly possible to go through the game without her in the party]], and it's Duran who's treated as the main character in ''Trials of Mana'''s marketing, not her.
** The game has a GuestFighter from ''Franchise/TheKingOfFighters''. Much like ''Xuan Dou Zhi Wang'', it is not main protagonist Kyo Kusanagi, but rather TheRival, Iori
** Riesz serves as the GuestFighter for ''VideoGame/TrialsOfMana''. While she is one of the playable ensemble, [[OptionalPartyMember it is perfectly possible to go through the game without her in the party]], and it's Duran who's treated as the main character in ''Trials of Mana'''s marketing, not her.
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* Zig-zagged with ''VideoGame/XuanDouZhiWang'' regarding Creator/{{SNK}}'s two {{Guest Fighter}}s - ''VideoGame/FatalFury'' is represented by its protagonist Terry Bogard, yet instead of Kyo Kusanagi, it's his sidekick Benimaru Nikaido who represents ''VideoGame/TheKingOfFighters''.
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* Zig-zagged with ''VideoGame/XuanDouZhiWang'' regarding Creator/{{SNK}}'s two {{Guest Fighter}}s - ''VideoGame/FatalFury'' is represented by its protagonist Terry Bogard, yet instead of Kyo Kusanagi, it's his sidekick Benimaru Nikaido who represents ''VideoGame/TheKingOfFighters''.''Franchise/TheKingOfFighters''.
* ''Anime/MillionArthur: Arcana Blood'' has a GuestFighter from ''Franchise/TheKingOfFighters''. Much like ''Xuan Dou Zhi Wang'', it is not main protagonist Kyo Kusanagi, but rather TheRival, Iori Yagami.
* ''Anime/MillionArthur: Arcana Blood'' has a GuestFighter from ''Franchise/TheKingOfFighters''. Much like ''Xuan Dou Zhi Wang'', it is not main protagonist Kyo Kusanagi, but rather TheRival, Iori Yagami.