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===Bank Gothic===
===Bank Gothic===
'''Bank Gothic'' is a geometric sans-serif typeface designed by Morris Fuller Benton for the American Type Founders, first released between 1930 and 1933.<ref name="BankGothic">Wikipedia. (2024). Bank Gothic. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bank_Gothic. Retrieved July 19, 2024.</ref> Modified versions are used for the logos for the [[Game Boy Advance]] line, the [[Nintendo GameCube]], the [[Game Boy Player]], and the [[Nintendo DS]] and Nintendo 3DS lines. The regular version is used for the "ONLY FOR" and "GET CONNECTED" labels on several GBA and GameCube boxarts, as well as the "WAVEBIRD" labeling in the GameCube WaveBird Wireless Controller. It is also used for the "CUBE" in the first NDcube logo.
'''Bank Gothic'' is a geometric sans-serif typeface designed by Morris Fuller Benton for the American Type Founders, first released between 1930 and 1933.<ref name="BankGothic">Wikipedia. (2024). Bank Gothic. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bank_Gothic. Retrieved July 19, 2024.</ref> Modified versions are used for the logos for the [[Game Boy Advance]] line, the [[Nintendo GameCube]], the [[Game Boy Player]], and the [[Nintendo DS]] and Nintendo 3DS lines. The regular version is used for the "GET CONNECTED" label on several GBA and GameCube boxarts, as well as the "WAVEBIRD" labeling in the GameCube WaveBird Wireless Controller. It is also used for the "CUBE" in the first NDcube logo.
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GBAlogo.svg|Game Boy Advance ("ADVANCE")
GBAlogo.svg|Game Boy Advance ("ADVANCE")
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===Corporate===
===Corporate===
[[File:NES logo.svg|thumb|250px|right|Corporate, used for the logo of the Nintendo Entertainment System]]
[[File:NES logo.svg|thumb|250px|right|Corporate, used for the logo of the Nintendo Entertainment System]]
'''Corporate''' is a geometric sans-serif typeface designed by Roc Mitchell for Alphabet Innovations, first released in 1971.<ref name="Corporate">Fonts In Use. ''Corporate in use''. https://fontsinuse.com/typefaces/42847/corporate. Retrieved July 17, 2024.</ref> It is used for the logo for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] and its console and controller labels, and various other media related to it, such as the logo for the ''[[NES Remix (series)|NES Remix]]'' series. It is also used for the header on the box of the Super NES Classic Edition and the labels on the original [[Game Boy]]. A modified version is also used for "TAP" in the logo for ''[[Amiibo tap: Nintendo's Greatest Bits]]''.
'''Corporate''' is a geometric sans-serif typeface designed by Roc Mitchell for Alphabet Innovations, first released in 1971.<ref name="Corporate">Fonts In Use. ''Corporate in use''. https://fontsinuse.com/typefaces/42847/corporate. Retrieved July 17, 2024.</ref> It is used for the logo for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] and its console and controller labels, and various other media related to it, such as the logo for the ''[[NES Remix (series)|NES Remix]]'' series. It is also used for labels on the original [[Game Boy]]. A modified version is also used for "TAP" in the logo for ''[[Amiibo tap: Nintendo's Greatest Bits]]''.
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NES Logo.svg
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===FF DIN===
===FF DIN===
'''{{wp|FF DIN}}''' is a sans-serif typeface derived from DIN 1451 designed by {{wp|Albert-Jan Pool}} for FontShop International, first released in 1995.<ref name="FFDIN">Wikipedia. (2024). FF DIN. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FF_DIN. Retrieved July 16, 2024.</ref> FF DIN Pro Condensed Black is used for the logos for ''Super Mario Party'' and ''Super Mario Party Jamboree''. It is also used for text for the score in Darts in ''WarioWare: Smooth Moves'', and text in [[Foreman Spike]]'s clothing logos in ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''. It is also used for the AM/PM timezone indicator in the Wii system software and the system clock and the battery percentage in the Nintendo Switch system software. It is also used for text on the right of Nintendo 64 boxarts.
'''{{wp|FF DIN}}''' is a sans-serif typeface derived from DIN 1451 designed by {{wp|Albert-Jan Pool}} for FontShop International, first released in 1995.<ref name="FFDIN">Wikipedia. (2024). FF DIN. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FF_DIN. Retrieved July 16, 2024.</ref> FF DIN Pro Condensed Black is used for the logos for ''Super Mario Party'' and ''Super Mario Party Jamboree''. It is also used for text for the score in Darts in ''WarioWare: Smooth Moves'', and text in [[Foreman Spike]]'s clothing logos in ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''. It is also used for the AM/PM timezone indicator in the Wii system software and the system clock and the battery percentage in the Nintendo Switch system software.


====DIN 2014====
====DIN 2014====
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===Franklin Gothic===
===Franklin Gothic===
[[File:GWC-Title Sceen Select.gif|thumb|right]]
[[File:GWC-Title Sceen Select.gif|thumb|right]]
'''Franklin Gothic''' is a sans-serif typeface designed by Morris Fuller Benton for the American Type Founders, first released between 1902 and 1967.<ref name="FranklinGothic">Wikipedia. (2024). Franklin Gothic. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin_Gothic. Retrieved July 15, 2024.</ref> It is used for the sign in Cranky's Lab in ''Donkey Kong 64'', text in ''Nintendo Puzzle Collection'', and the [[Donkey Kong (Game & Watch)|Donkey Kong]] and [[Oil Panic]] games in ''Game & Watch Collection''. It is also used for cutscene text in ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' and its Nintendo Switch remake. It is also used for the ''Game & Watch: Donkey Kong Jr.'' logo and on the second logo for the Official Nintendo Seal of Quality. A modified version of Franklin Gothic Condensed is used for a logo for the Nintendo 64 Rumble Pak.
'''Franklin Gothic''' is a sans-serif typeface designed by Morris Fuller Benton for the American Type Founders, first released between 1902 and 1967.<ref name="FranklinGothic">Wikipedia. (2024). Franklin Gothic. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin_Gothic. Retrieved July 15, 2024.</ref> It is used for the sign in Cranky's Lab in ''Donkey Kong 64'', text in ''Nintendo Puzzle Collection'', and the [[Donkey Kong (Game & Watch)|Donkey Kong]] and [[Oil Panic]] games in ''Game & Watch Collection''. It is also used for cutscene text in ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' and its Nintendo Switch remake. It is also used for the ''Game & Watch: Donkey Kong Jr.'' logo and on the second logo for the Official Nintendo Seal of Quality.
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====Futura Condensed====
====Futura Condensed====
[[File:Super Mario 64 Player's Guide.png|thumb|right|''Super Mario 64'' [[Nintendo Power#Player's Guides|Nintendo Player's Guide]]]]
[[File:Super Mario 64 Player's Guide.png|thumb|right|''Super Mario 64'' [[Nintendo Power#Player's Guides|Nintendo Player's Guide]]]]
'''Futura Condensed''' is an alternative version of Futura. It is the primary font in most western instruction booklets for [[Nintendo 64]]-, [[Game Boy Color]]-, and Game Boy Advance-era games, as well as the western instruction booklets for ''Mario Party 4'', ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', and ''Mario Party 5''; the European instruction booklet for ''Mario Party 6''; and the European and Australian instruction booklets for ''Mario Party 7''. It is also used for the "ONLY FOR" label on Game Boy Color boxarts. It is also seen on the console and controller labels of the Nintendo GameCube and its accessories and the labels on Nintendo handhelds from the original Game Boy Advance to the original Nintendo DS.
'''Futura Condensed''' is an alternative version of Futura. It is the primary font in most western instruction booklets for [[Nintendo 64]]-, [[Game Boy Color]]-, and Game Boy Advance-era games, as well as the western instruction booklets for ''Mario Party 4'', ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', and ''Mario Party 5''; the European instruction booklet for ''Mario Party 6''; and the European and Australian instruction booklets for ''Mario Party 7''. It is also seen on the console and controller labels of the Nintendo GameCube and its accessories and the labels on Nintendo handhelds from the original Game Boy Advance to the original Nintendo DS.
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GBA Handheld.png|Game Boy Advance ("A", "B", "L", "R", "START", "SELECT", "POWER", "OFF", "ON", "VOL")
GBA Handheld.png|Game Boy Advance ("A", "B", "L", "R", "START", "SELECT", "POWER", "OFF", "ON", "VOL")
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===Gill Sans===
===Gill Sans===
[[File:KONGletter.png|thumb|right|''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'']]
[[File:KONGletter.png|thumb|right|''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'']]
'''{{wp|Gill Sans}}''' is a humanist sans-serif typeface designed by {{wp|Eric Gill}} for Monotype, first released in 1928.<ref name="GillSans">Wikipedia. (2024). Gill Sans. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gill_Sans. Retrieved June 19, 2024.</ref> It is used on the logo for the [[Game Boy]] lineup and its branding, Gill Sans Medium Italic is used for the original logo and Gill Sans Bold Italic is used for the second logo. Like the product it was based on, it was also used for the logo for the [[Game Boy Horror]] in ''Luigi's Mansion'' and its [[Luigi's Mansion (Nintendo 3DS)|Nintendo 3DS remake]].
'''{{wp|Gill Sans}}''' is a humanist sans-serif typeface designed by {{wp|Eric Gill}} for Monotype, first released in 1928.<ref name="GillSans">Wikipedia. (2024). Gill Sans. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gill_Sans. Retrieved June 19, 2024.</ref> It is used on the logo for the [[Game Boy]] lineup, Gill Sans Medium Italic is used for the original logo and Gill Sans Bold Italic is used for the second logo. Like the product it was based on, it was also used for the logo for the [[Game Boy Horror]] in ''Luigi's Mansion'' and its [[Luigi's Mansion (Nintendo 3DS)|Nintendo 3DS remake]].


The KONG Letters in the original trilogy of ''Donkey Kong Country'' games are formatted in Gill Sans. In ''Donkey Kong Country'', it is used for the text on the sign in the cave below DK's Tree House. In ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' and its GBA remake, the decorative alphabet on the wall of [[Kong Kollege]] also use this typeface. In ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'', it is used for the text on the Bonus Coin.
The KONG Letters in the original trilogy of ''Donkey Kong Country'' games are formatted in Gill Sans. In ''Donkey Kong Country'', it is used for the text on the sign in the cave below DK's Tree House. In ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' and its GBA remake, the decorative alphabet on the wall of [[Kong Kollege]] also use this typeface. In ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'', it is used for the text on the Bonus Coin.
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'''{{wp|Handel Gothic}}''' is a geometric sans-serif typeface designed by Donald J. Handel and Robert Trogman for FotoStar, first released in 1965.<ref name="HandelGothic">Wikipedia. (2024). Handel Gothic. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handel_Gothic. Retrieved June 19, 2024.</ref>
'''{{wp|Handel Gothic}}''' is a geometric sans-serif typeface designed by Donald J. Handel and Robert Trogman for FotoStar, first released in 1965.<ref name="HandelGothic">Wikipedia. (2024). Handel Gothic. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handel_Gothic. Retrieved June 19, 2024.</ref>


Handel Gothic is also used in the logo for ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'' and for the "Mario Tennis" logo displayed on courts in ''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash''. It is also used for the Super Famicom logo and its console and controller labels, including the Satellaview, the "NINTENDO" text in the Nintendo GameCube logo and the "XL" subtitle on the Nintendo DS and Nintendo 3DS lineup. A modified version is also used for the logo for the Galactic Strikers Federation in ''[[Mario Strikers: Battle League]]''.
Handel Gothic is also used in the logo for ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'' and for the "Mario Tennis" logo displayed on courts in ''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash''. It is also used for the Super Famicom logo and its console and controller labels, the "NINTENDO" text in the Nintendo GameCube logo and the "XL" subtitle on the Nintendo DS and Nintendo 3DS lineup. A modified version is also used for the logo for the Galactic Strikers Federation in ''[[Mario Strikers: Battle League]]''.


In ''Mario Kart Wii'', it is used on the poster ad for Green Fuel with a modified "e" glyph for the "light your life" slogan and the "Green Fuel" logo. In ''Mario Kart 8'', ''Mario Kart Tour'', ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'', ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' and ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', it is used on the logo for [[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Mushroom Piston|Mushroom Piston]].
In ''Mario Kart Wii'', it is used on the poster ad for Green Fuel with a modified "e" glyph for the "light your life" slogan and the "Green Fuel" logo. In ''Mario Kart 8'', ''Mario Kart Tour'', ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'', ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' and ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', it is used on the logo for [[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Mushroom Piston|Mushroom Piston]].
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Its inserat roman variant is used on the European boxarts of the mentioned games above (with the exception of ''Super Mario Bros. 2'') for the games' titles.
Its inserat roman variant is used on the European boxarts of the mentioned games above (with the exception of ''Super Mario Bros. 2'') for the games' titles.
   
   
Helvetica is also used for the interface in ''Mario Kart 64'', file numbers in the first two ''Donkey Kong Country'' games, a crate in an artwork of Cranky's Cabin in ''Donkey Kong Country'', scenery text in Cranky's room and the "2" in an artwork in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'', dialogue text in ''Diddy Kong Racing'', some text in How to Play, menu backgrounds, and the exclamation mark in Challenger's Approach in ''Super Smash Bros.'', almost all the numbers on the puzzle floor in Frantic Factory in ''Donkey Kong 64'', the logo for Mini-Game Stadium and the text for "Go" in [[Bowser Land]] in ''Mario Party 2'', various items and the in-game letters on the drums in [[The Beat Goes On]] in ''Mario Party 3'', the timer and damage HUDs (the latter with a modified 1) in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', the "M" and "C" coin icons in the results screen in ''Mario Party 4'', some interface text in the European version of ''Mario Party 8'', text in ''[[Fortune Street]]'', the ranking for the 2D Events in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020]]'', text in ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'', in ''Mario Kart Tour'' on the logo for the [[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart Wii#Yoshi|Yoshi]] business, and in ''Mario Kart 8'', ''Mario Kart Tour'', ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' and ''Super Mario Odyssey'' on the banner for [[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Rainbow Exploration Agency|Rainbow Exploration Agency]]. In ''Super Mario Odyssey'', it is used in New Donk City for the signs for Banana Bagels and Squawks Park, and various miscellaneous signage next to the Crazy Cap shop, as well as on the large manholes. It is also used for labels on the [[Family Computer]] console, controllers, and accesories, and the labels on the Game Boy Pocket and Game Boy Light, as well as on the current logos for the [[Official Nintendo Seal]]. It is also used for the former logo for [[Rare|Rareware]]. Helvetica Bold is used for the logo for [[Club Nintendo (rewards program)|Club Nintendo]] and Jukebox numbers in ''Tetris DS''.
Helvetica is also used for the interface in ''Mario Kart 64'', file numbers in the first two ''Donkey Kong Country'' games, a crate in an artwork of Cranky's Cabin in ''Donkey Kong Country'', scenery text in Cranky's room and the "2" in an artwork in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'', dialogue text in ''Diddy Kong Racing'', some text in How to Play, menu backgrounds, and the exclamation mark in Challenger's Approach in ''Super Smash Bros.'', almost all the numbers on the puzzle floor in Frantic Factory in ''Donkey Kong 64'', the logo for Mini-Game Stadium and the text for "Go" in [[Bowser Land]] in ''Mario Party 2'', various items and the in-game letters on the drums in [[The Beat Goes On]] in ''Mario Party 3'', the timer and damage HUDs (the latter with a modified 1) in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', the "M" and "C" coin icons in the results screen in ''Mario Party 4'', some interface text in the European version of ''Mario Party 8'', text in ''[[Fortune Street]]'', the ranking for the 2D Events in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020]]'', text in ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'', in ''Mario Kart Tour'' on the logo for the [[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart Wii#Yoshi|Yoshi]] business, and in ''Mario Kart 8'', ''Mario Kart Tour'', ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' and ''Super Mario Odyssey'' on the banner for [[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Rainbow Exploration Agency|Rainbow Exploration Agency]]. In ''Super Mario Odyssey'', it is used in New Donk City for the signs for Banana Bagels and Squawks Park, and various miscellaneous signage next to the Crazy Cap shop, as well as on the large manholes. It is also used for labels on the [[Family Computer]] console and controllers and the labels on the Game Boy Pocket and Game Boy Light, as well as on the current logos for the [[Official Nintendo Seal]]. It is also used for the former logo for [[Rare]]ware. Helvetica Bold is used for the logo for [[Club Nintendo (rewards program)|Club Nintendo]] and Jukebox numbers in ''Tetris DS''.


In the ''Mario Kart'' series, Helvetica Black is used for the letters in the first five multiplayer badges in ''Tour''.
In the ''Mario Kart'' series, Helvetica Black is used for the letters in the first five multiplayer badges in ''Tour''.
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*''New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe'' (Korean language)
*''New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe'' (Korean language)
*''WarioWare: Get It Together!'' (Korean language)
*''WarioWare: Get It Together!'' (Korean language)
It is also used for the interface in the Wii system software as well as the interface for the Nintendo DS Nintendo WFC setup menu in the Korean language.
It is also used for the interface in the Wii system software in the Korean language.


===KoreanGD1===
===KoreanGD1===
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'''{{wp|Times New Roman}}''' is a serif typeface designed by {{wp|Stanley Morison}} and {{wp|Victor Lardent}} for Monotype, first released in 1937.<ref name="TimesNewRoman">Wikipedia. (2024). Times New Roman. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Times_New_Roman. Retrieved June 19, 2024.</ref>
'''{{wp|Times New Roman}}''' is a serif typeface designed by {{wp|Stanley Morison}} and {{wp|Victor Lardent}} for Monotype, first released in 1937.<ref name="TimesNewRoman">Wikipedia. (2024). Times New Roman. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Times_New_Roman. Retrieved June 19, 2024.</ref>


It is used for the logos for ''Wario Land II'' and ''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time''. It is also used for the "?" icon in the [[Item Box]] in ''Mario Kart 64'', the "BANK" and "COIN" text in Western Land in ''Mario Party 2'' (albeit without a serif on the "K"), the number identifiers on the [[Family Computer]] controllers, the room numbers in the Excess Express in ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'' and its Nintendo Switch remake, and text in ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''. It is also used for the former logo for the Super Mario Club.
It is used for the logos for ''Wario Land II'' and ''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time''. It is also used for the "KI HERE" sign in the Krazy Kremland map in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'', the "?" icon in the [[Item Box]] in ''Mario Kart 64'', the "BANK" and "COIN" text in Western Land in ''Mario Party 2'' (albeit without a serif on the "K"), the number identifiers on the [[Family Computer]] controllers, the room numbers in the Excess Express in ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'' and its Nintendo Switch remake, and text in ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''. It is also used for the former logo for the Super Mario Club.
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WarioLand2Logo.png|''Wario Land II'' ("II")
WarioLand2Logo.png|''Wario Land II'' ("II")

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