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Summer in the City (song) — The Lovin' Spoonful Summer in the City A 1966 pop-rock single by The Lovin' Spoonful that captured the sensory contrasts of urban summer, noted for its street-sound bridge and wide cultural influence.

Summer of '69 (Bryan Adams song) Summer of '69 A popular 1984–85 rock single by Bryan Adams from the album Reckless; an anthemic, guitar-driven song often interpreted as nostalgic and notable for its radio play and awards.

The Summoner (character in The Canterbury Tales) Summoner A satirical figure in Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales: an ecclesiastical court official portrayed as alcoholic, lecherous, and corrupt, used to critique medieval church pra…

Sunan Abu Dawood: a major compilation of Sunni hadith Sunan Abu Dawood Sunan Abu Dawood is one of the six major Sunni hadith collections, compiled in the 9th century by Abu Dawood; notable for its focus on legal narrations and wide use in Islamic juri…

Sunan an‑Nasai (Sunan as‑Sughra) — Sunni Hadith Collection Sunan an-Nasai A major Sunni hadith compilation by Ahmad ibn Shu'ayb al‑Nasa'i, known for its juridical organization and exacting approach to authentication; part of the Kutub al‑Sittah (six cano…

Sunan Ibn Majah: Sunni Hadith Collection Sunan ibn Majah Sunan Ibn Majah is one of the six major Sunni hadith collections (Kutub al-Sittah), compiled in the 9th century. It contains over 4,000 hadith in 32 books and is often ranked sixth…

Sunset Overdrive Sunset Overdrive is a fast-paced action-adventure shooter by Insomniac Games (2014). Known for its slick traversal, irreverent tone, cooperative modes and post-release expansions.

Super Castlevania IV 1991 Super Nintendo action-platformer and retelling of Castlevania. Known in Japan as Akumajō Dracula, it modernized controls, visuals and audio while retaining gothic exploration…

Super High Me: Doug Benson’s 30-Day Cannabis Experiment Super High Me 2007 documentary starring comedian Doug Benson who smokes cannabis for 30 days to track physiological and cognitive effects; a comic investigation that echoes Super Size Me.

Super Mario (video game series) Super Mario Long-running series of platform video games starring Mario, noted for its innovations in level design, power-ups, and both 2D and 3D play; influential across gaming and popular cul…

Super Mario 128: Nintendo's experimental demo and its technological legacy Super Mario 128 Super Mario 128 refers to a set of internal Nintendo experiments first shown in 2000. The demo explored crowd simulation, deformable terrain and novel gravity ideas whose elements…

Super Mario 3D Land A 2011 platform game for the Nintendo 3DS that blends 2D and 3D Mario gameplay, reintroduces classic power-ups alongside new suits, and influenced later Mario titles including a Wi…

Super Mario 3D World: overview, gameplay, history and remaster Super Mario 3D World Super Mario 3D World is a 2013 Wii U platform game in the Mario series, notable for four-player co-op and the Cat Suit. A Switch remaster with Bowser's Fury was released in 2021.

Super Mario 64 Super Mario 64 is a 1996 3D platform game by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64 that introduced open three‑dimensional level design, a free camera and new movement mechanics; highly infl…

Super Mario 64 DS: Nintendo's handheld reimagining of a 3D platformer Super Mario 64 DS Super Mario 64 DS (2004) is an expanded remake of the 1996 Nintendo 64 classic, updated for the Nintendo DS with new characters, courses, minigames, and wireless multiplayer.

Super Mario All-Stars A 1993 Super Nintendo compilation that remade four classic Mario platformers with enhanced 16‑bit graphics and sound, later reissued with Super Mario World in 1994.

Super Mario Bros. 1985 side‑scrolling platform game by Nintendo that shaped the platform genre, introduced Mario and key series elements, and helped revive the home console market.

Super Mario Galaxy (2007 video game) Super Mario Galaxy Super Mario Galaxy is a 2007 platform game for the Wii by Nintendo that introduced gravity-based levels, new characters and orchestral music; it received wide acclaim and a 2010 se…

Super Mario Galaxy 2 Super Mario Galaxy 2 is a critically acclaimed 2010 platform game for the Wii. A direct sequel to Super Mario Galaxy, it refines gravity-based platforming, adds Yoshi and new power…

Super Mario Land A 1989 handheld platform game by Nintendo for the Game Boy, notable as the first portable Mario title and for its distinct design by Gunpei Yokoi.

Super Mario Maker A Nintendo side-scrolling platform creation game that lets players design, share, and play custom Super Mario levels across multiple game styles and platforms.

Super Mario Maker 2 A 2019 Nintendo Switch level-creation platform game. Super Mario Maker 2 expands its predecessor with new course tools, Super Mario 3D World assets, a story mode, multiplayer and o…

Super Mario Odyssey Super Mario Odyssey is a 2017 3D platform game for the Nintendo Switch featuring Mario’s new ally Cappy, open-ended kingdoms, critical acclaim, and 20 million copies sold by Dec 31…

Super Mario Run: overview, gameplay, modes and history Super Mario Run Super Mario Run is Nintendo's auto-running platformer for mobile devices, featuring World Tour levels, competitive Toad Rally, and Kingdom Builder—released for iOS (Dec 15, 2016) a…

Super Mario Strikers An arcade-style football (soccer) video game for the Nintendo GameCube, developed by Next Level Games and published by Nintendo. Known for aggressive, power-up driven gameplay and…

Super Mario Sunshine — 2002 platform game for the Nintendo GameCube Super Mario Sunshine Super Mario Sunshine is a 2002 3D platformer for the Nintendo GameCube. It features Isle Delfino, the FLUDD water backpack, mission-based levels and Shine Sprites, and is a distinc…

Super Mario World A landmark side‑scrolling platform game for the Super Nintendo, introducing Yoshi and new mechanics. Widely acclaimed, with strong sales, remakes and lasting influence on platform…

Super Metroid Super Metroid is a landmark Super NES action-adventure game (third in the Metroid series), praised for its atmospheric design, non‑linear exploration, and lasting influence on game…

Super Paper Mario Super Paper Mario is a 2007 action-platform/RPG hybrid for the Wii that blends 2D paper aesthetics with 3D traversal, chapter-based storytelling, and puzzle-oriented level design.

Super Princess Peach Super Princess Peach is a 2005 side‑scrolling platformer for the Nintendo DS starring Princess Peach. Developed by TOSE and published by Nintendo, it reverses the usual Mario rescu…

Super Punch-Out!! (Super NES) Super Punch-Out!! is a boxing video game by Nintendo for the Super NES. Part of the Punch-Out! series, it updates the arcade-style, timing-based gameplay with colorful 16-bit prese…

Super Smash Bros. (1999) — Nintendo crossover fighting game Super Smash Bros. Super Smash Bros. (1999) is the original Nintendo crossover fighting game for Nintendo 64, developed by HAL Laboratory and Nintendo. It introduced platform-based, knock-off-the-sta…

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious A whimsical 34-letter English nonce word popularized by the song in Disney's Mary Poppins, noted for its playful structure, uncertain etymology, and place in popular culture and di…

Supergirl (DC Comics superheroine) Supergirl Supergirl is a DC Comics superheroine, most famously Kara Zor-El, Superman's cousin. The character has appeared in comics, TV and film in multiple incarnations since 1959 and remai…

Superhuman: meanings, abilities, history and modern contexts Superhuman An overview of the term “superhuman,” its use in fiction and culture, typical abilities and origins, and how the concept appears in real-world debates about enhancement and artific…

Superman: Origin, Powers, Adaptations and Cultural Legacy Superman Superman is a seminal superhero originating in the 1930s. This article outlines his fictional origin, signature abilities, publication history, major adaptations, notable portrayal…

Superman (1999 Nintendo 64 video game) Superman (video game) A licensed 1999 Nintendo 64 action game starring Superman, developed by Titus. Noted for ring-flying missions, control and camera issues, and a reputation as one of the most poorly…

Superman Returns (video game) Licensed action-adventure tie-in to the 2006 film, released on multiple consoles with distinct versions; notable for varied gameplay across platforms and a cancelled PC/GameCube pl…

Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars A vehicular-soccer video game by Psyonix for PlayStation 3 (2008–2009). Noted for rocket-boosted cars, aerial maneuvers and a campaign of mini-games; later evolved into the success…

Superstar – The Hits (Jamelia album) Superstar – The Hits Superstar – The Hits is the first greatest hits compilation by British singer Jamelia, released by Parlophone Records on 24 September 2007; it gathers her best-known singles from t…

Supertramp (album) Debut, self-titled album by Supertramp, released July 1970 on A&M Records. Early, exploratory work recorded in Willesden with music by Rick Davies and Roger Hodgson and lyrics by R…

Supporting character: role, types, and narrative importance Supporting character A supporting character aids the protagonist, enriches plot and theme, and appears across books, film and TV as allies, foils, mentors, villains, comic relief, and more.

Supreme Commander (2007) — real-time strategy game Supreme Commander Supreme Commander is a large-scale real-time strategy game by Chris Taylor and Gas Powered Games (2007). Known for strategic zoom, vast battles, resource economy, and the Forged Al…

Surfer Rosa (Pixies album) Surfer Rosa Surfer Rosa is the Pixies' 1988 debut full-length album, produced by Steve Albini for 4AD. Noted for its stark production, dynamic contrasts and enduring influence on alternative r…

Survival horror: genre overview, design, history, and examples Survival horror An overview of the survival horror video game genre: defining features, gameplay design, origins and evolution, cultural influences, notable examples and how it differs from other…

Survival mode (video games) Survival mode Gameplay mode where players endure ever-escalating challenges to survive as long as possible, emphasizing persistence, resource management, and replayability.

Survivor (album) — Funker Vogt's seventh studio release Survivor (album) Seventh studio album by the German aggrotech band Funker Vogt, combining harsh electronic beats, military imagery and dark lyrical themes focused on conflict, endurance and surviva…

Svalbard in Fiction: Arctic Settings, Themes and Notable Works Svalbard in fiction How writers and filmmakers use Svalbard’s isolation, ice and wildlife as dramatic backdrops—from adventure and spy stories to climate fiction, with notable examples and recurring m…