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*In ''[[Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters]]'', there is an enemy clone of Pit named [[Putt]] that may have drawn inspiration for Dark Pit, but it is unlikely as the Game Boy game is usually overlooked by Nintendo themselves, and the black palette swap from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' is the most likely explanation for Dark Pit's existence. | *In ''[[Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters]]'', there is an enemy clone of Pit named [[Putt]] that may have drawn inspiration for Dark Pit, but it is unlikely as the Game Boy game is usually overlooked by Nintendo themselves, and the black palette swap from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' is the most likely explanation for Dark Pit's existence. | ||
*Dark Pit was "leaked" at E3 2011 when attendees shot footage of the [[Together Mode]] demo. He wasn't officially revealed until three months later in a | *Dark Pit was "leaked" at E3 2011 when attendees shot footage of the [[Together Mode]] demo. He wasn't officially revealed until three months later in a [http://www.nintendo.co.jp/event/conference2011/ Nintendo 3DS Conference] in September. | ||
*The spelling of Dark Pit's English nickname, "Pittoo", may stem from the romanization of Pit's name in Japan, ''ピット Pitto''. | *The spelling of Dark Pit's English nickname, "Pittoo", may stem from the romanization of Pit's name in Japan, ''ピット Pitto''. | ||
*Humorously, Dark Pit's Japanese nickname, ''ブラピ Burapi'', is also the nickname used among the Japanese for the actor, [[wikipedia:Brad Pitt|Brad Pitt]]. | *Humorously, Dark Pit's Japanese nickname, ''ブラピ Burapi'', is also the nickname used among the Japanese for the actor, [[wikipedia:Brad Pitt|Brad Pitt]]. | ||
*Dark Pit continues the tradition of shadowy [[Nintendo]] doppelgängers, joining a cast that includes [[mariowiki:Shadow_Mario|Shadow Mario]], [[zeldawiki:Dark_Link|Dark Link]], [[metroidwiki:Dark_Samus|Dark Samus]], [[wikirby:Shadow_Kirby|Shadow Kirby]], and [[fzerowiki:Blood_Falcon|Blood Falcon]]. | *Dark Pit continues the tradition of shadowy [[Nintendo]] doppelgängers, joining a cast that includes [[mariowiki:Shadow_Mario|Shadow Mario]], [[zeldawiki:Dark_Link|Dark Link]], [[metroidwiki:Dark_Samus|Dark Samus]], [[wikirby:Shadow_Kirby|Shadow Kirby]], and [[fzerowiki:Blood_Falcon|Blood Falcon]]. | ||
*Dark Pit's musical theme is supposed to give off a "duel from old Westerns" feel but also has a bit of a Spanish flavor, according to [[Masahiro Sakurai]].<ref>http://www.nintendo.co.uk/games/oms/kidicarusuprising/music/music03.html</ref> | *Dark Pit's musical theme is supposed to give off a "duel from old Westerns" feel but also has a bit of a Spanish flavor, according to [[Masahiro Sakurai]].<ref>http://www.nintendo.co.uk/games/oms/kidicarusuprising/music/music03.html</ref> | ||
**An earlier version of Dark Pit's Theme can be heard in the E3 2011 trailer that uses vastly different instruments. It had more emphasis on violins opposed to the acoustic guitars in the final version. | **An earlier version of Dark Pit's Theme can be heard in the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjBT8iipCNs&index=14&list=PLEDD3D6D10D2930E1 E3 2011 trailer] that uses vastly different instruments. It had more emphasis on violins and a booming orchestra opposed to the more subdued acoustic guitars in the final version. | ||
*Dark Pit is one of two characters in ''Uprising'' that has played the role of an ally, boss, and playable character. The other is [[Magnus]]. | *Dark Pit is one of two characters in ''Uprising'' that has played the role of an ally, boss, and playable character. The other is [[Magnus]]. | ||
*Dark Pit is also one of the three characters who have been a mini-boss and a boss. The others are [[Hades]] and [[Hewdraw]]. | *Dark Pit is also one of the three characters who have been a mini-boss and a boss. The others are [[Hades]] and [[Hewdraw]]. | ||