Why did Sony go with Super Smash Bros. too instead of Super Mario Bros. too?

[DanneSandin]

bananaking21 said:

fighter said:
Back on topic - the answer is obvious

if they create another SMB clone they compete against the already struggling LBP

how is LBP a clone? im just asking honestly, no intention to start anything, just a logical and mature conversation. please explain your points on how LBP is a SMB clone

I'm with Bananaking on this one... How is LBP a clone of mario? I guess it could be argued that ALL 2D platforming after SMB is a clone... But that would include DKC and rayman and everything...