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|{{uv|Super Smash Bros.}}||colspan="2"|[[File:SmashBrosSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||An asymmetrical cross in a circle||[[Super Smash Bros. logo|This logo]] has represented the series since the first ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' game for the [[Nintendo 64]]. [[Masahiro Sakurai]] has stated that the cross represents the crossover of the various Nintendo characters and properties, while the logo's four sections reference the four-player aspect of the games. <ref>http://sourcegaming.info/2015/03/30/smash-reader-response-page-9-meaning-behind-smash-logo-lip-ice-climbers-and-balloon-fight/</ref> | |{{uv|Super Smash Bros.}}||colspan="2"|[[File:SmashBrosSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||An asymmetrical cross in a circle||[[Super Smash Bros. logo|This logo]] has represented the series since the first ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' game for the [[Nintendo 64]]. [[Masahiro Sakurai]] has stated that the cross represents the crossover of the various Nintendo characters and properties, while the logo's four sections reference the four-player aspect of the games. <ref>http://sourcegaming.info/2015/03/30/smash-reader-response-page-9-meaning-behind-smash-logo-lip-ice-climbers-and-balloon-fight/</ref> | ||
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|{{uv|Mario}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:MarioSymbol(preBrawl).svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>{{GameIcon|ssb64}}{{GameIcon|melee}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:MarioSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>{{GameIcon|brawl}}{{GameIcon|4}}{{GameIcon|ultimate}}||A [[Super Mushroom]]||A common power-up in the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] which usually makes [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] grow in size. In ''Smash 64'' and ''Melee'', the Super Mushroom's design derives from its appearance in ''Super Mario Bros. 3''; in ''Brawl'' onwards, its design derives from its appearance in ''Mario Kart DS'' and ''New Super Mario Bros.'', which itself has been consistent in the ''Mario'' series since | |{{uv|Mario}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:MarioSymbol(preBrawl).svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>{{GameIcon|ssb64}}{{GameIcon|melee}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:MarioSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>{{GameIcon|brawl}}{{GameIcon|4}}{{GameIcon|ultimate}}||A [[Super Mushroom]]||A common power-up in the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] which usually makes [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] grow in size. In ''Smash 64'' and ''Melee'', the Super Mushroom's design derives from its appearance in ''Super Mario Bros. 3''; in ''Brawl'' onwards, its design derives from its appearance in ''Mario Kart DS'' and ''New Super Mario Bros.'', which itself has been consistent in the ''Mario'' series since those games. | ||
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|{{uv|Donkey Kong}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:DKSymbol(preBrawl).svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>{{GameIcon|ssb64}}{{GameIcon|melee}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:DKSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>{{GameIcon|brawl}}{{GameIcon|4}}{{GameIcon|ultimate}}||The letters "DK"||The initials on [[Donkey Kong]]'s red tie. Also found on [[DK Barrel]]s. Used as Donkey Kong's symbol in all ''Mario'' spin-offs. | |{{uv|Donkey Kong}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:DKSymbol(preBrawl).svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>{{GameIcon|ssb64}}{{GameIcon|melee}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:DKSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>{{GameIcon|brawl}}{{GameIcon|4}}{{GameIcon|ultimate}}||The letters "DK"||The initials on [[Donkey Kong]]'s red tie, introduced in 1994's ''Donkey Kong'' for the Game Boy. Also found on [[DK Barrel]]s. Used as Donkey Kong's symbol in all ''Mario'' spin-offs. | ||
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|{{uv|The Legend of Zelda}}||colspan="2"|[[File:ZeldaSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||The [[Triforce]]||A powerful relic of [[Hyrule]]; the driving force of the series. Its iconography is prevalent throughout the series (for example, it appears on [[Link]]'s [[Hylian Shield]]) and is also used as part of the logo for several games, such as ''Skyward Sword'' and ''A Link Between Worlds''. | |{{uv|The Legend of Zelda}}||colspan="2"|[[File:ZeldaSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||The [[Triforce]]||A powerful relic of [[Hyrule]]; the driving force of the series. Its iconography is prevalent throughout the series (for example, it appears on [[Link]]'s [[Hylian Shield]]) and is also used as part of the logo for several games, such as ''Skyward Sword'' and ''A Link Between Worlds''. | ||
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|{{uv|Star Fox}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:StarFoxSymbol(preBrawl).svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>{{GameIcon|ssb64}}{{GameIcon|melee}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:StarFoxSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>{{GameIcon|brawl}}{{GameIcon|4}}{{GameIcon|ultimate}}||A winged fox||This logo adorns each of Team Star Fox's various vehicles, such as the [[Great Fox]], [[Arwing]]s, and the [[Landmaster]]. | |{{uv|Star Fox}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:StarFoxSymbol(preBrawl).svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>{{GameIcon|ssb64}}{{GameIcon|melee}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:StarFoxSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>{{GameIcon|brawl}}{{GameIcon|4}}{{GameIcon|ultimate}}||A winged fox||This logo adorns each of Team Star Fox's various vehicles, such as the [[Great Fox]], [[Arwing]]s, and the [[Landmaster]]. | ||
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|{{uv|Pokémon}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:PokemonSymbol(preBrawl).svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>{{GameIcon|ssb64}}{{GameIcon|melee}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:PokemonSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>{{GameIcon|brawl}}{{GameIcon|4}}{{GameIcon|ultimate}}||A [[Poké Ball]]||An item used to catch and store [[List of Pokémon|Pokémon]], commonly used as a symbol even in its home universe, appearing in the logo of several | |{{uv|Pokémon}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:PokemonSymbol(preBrawl).svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>{{GameIcon|ssb64}}{{GameIcon|melee}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:PokemonSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>{{GameIcon|brawl}}{{GameIcon|4}}{{GameIcon|ultimate}}||A [[Poké Ball]]||An item used to catch and store [[List of Pokémon|Pokémon]], commonly used as a symbol even in its home universe, appearing in the logo of several in-universe brands and organisations. The symbol from ''Brawl'' onwards also represents the white colouration of the bottom half of the Poké Ball. | ||
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|{{uv|EarthBound}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:EarthboundSymbol(preBrawl).svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>{{GameIcon|ssb64}}{{GameIcon|melee}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:EarthboundSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>{{GameIcon|brawl}}{{GameIcon|4}}{{GameIcon|ultimate}}||Earth||The ''Mother'' games' Japanese logos, as well as the logo for the English ''EarthBound Beginnings'', all substitute this symbol for the letter "O". Based on the original, non-rotated version of "{{s|wikipedia|The Blue Marble}}", a famous photo of Earth from space.<ref>[http://earthboundcentral.com/2010/08/the-world-is-mother/ EarthBound Central, "The World is MOTHER"]</ref> | |{{uv|EarthBound}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:EarthboundSymbol(preBrawl).svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>{{GameIcon|ssb64}}{{GameIcon|melee}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:EarthboundSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>{{GameIcon|brawl}}{{GameIcon|4}}{{GameIcon|ultimate}}||Earth||The ''Mother'' games' Japanese logos, as well as the logo for the English ''EarthBound Beginnings'', all substitute this symbol for the letter "O". Based on the original, non-rotated version of "{{s|wikipedia|The Blue Marble}}", a famous photo of Earth from space.<ref>[http://earthboundcentral.com/2010/08/the-world-is-mother/ EarthBound Central, "The World is MOTHER"]</ref> | ||
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|{{uv|F-Zero}}||colspan="2"|[[File:FZeroSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||A falcon||The golden crest on [[Captain Falcon]]'s helmet. | |{{uv|F-Zero}}||colspan="2"|[[File:FZeroSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||A falcon||The golden crest on [[Captain Falcon]]'s helmet. | ||
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|{{uv|Ice Climber}}||colspan="2"|[[File:IceClimberSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||An eggplant||The first of the {{b|vegetables|Ice Climber}} the [[Ice Climbers]] sought to collect. | |{{uv|Ice Climber}}||colspan="2"|[[File:IceClimberSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||An eggplant||The first of the {{b|vegetables|Ice Climber}} the [[Ice Climbers]] sought to collect in the bonus levels of ''Ice Climber''. | ||
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|{{uv|Fire Emblem}}||colspan="2"|[[File:FireEmblemSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||[[List of swords#Falchion|Falchion]]||The legendary sword wielded by [[Marth]] in the first, third, eleventh, and twelfth ''Fire Emblem'' games. Uses the weapon's ''[[Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem]]'' design. | |{{uv|Fire Emblem}}||colspan="2"|[[File:FireEmblemSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||[[List of swords#Falchion|Falchion]]||The legendary sword wielded by [[Marth]] in the first, third, eleventh, and twelfth ''Fire Emblem'' games. Uses the weapon's ''[[Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem]]'' design. | ||
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|{{uv|Game & Watch}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:Game&WatchSymbol(preBrawl).svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>{{GameIcon|melee}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:Game&WatchSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>{{GameIcon|brawl}}{{GameIcon|4}}{{GameIcon|ultimate}}||A [[Game & Watch]] character ringing a bell||Represents the alarm feature; this bell was featured on many Game & Watch games. The ''Melee'' design features two bells to represent | |{{uv|Game & Watch}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:Game&WatchSymbol(preBrawl).svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>{{GameIcon|melee}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:Game&WatchSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>{{GameIcon|brawl}}{{GameIcon|4}}{{GameIcon|ultimate}}||A [[Game & Watch]] character ringing a bell||Represents the alarm feature; this bell was featured on many Game & Watch games. The ''Melee'' design features two bells to represent how Game & Watch titles would show all their sprites at once when turned off. The overall design of the Mr. Game & Watch-esque character on the symbol is very reminiscent of the alarm cell from the Game & Watch game ''Helmet''. | ||
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|{{uv|Kid Icarus}}||colspan="2"|[[File:KidIcarusSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||The [[Palutena Bow]]||[[Pit]]'s main weapon and the icon of Bow-type weapons in ''Kid Icarus: Uprising''. | |{{uv|Kid Icarus}}||colspan="2"|[[File:KidIcarusSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||The [[Palutena Bow]]||[[Pit]]'s main weapon and the icon of Bow-type weapons in ''Kid Icarus: Uprising''. | ||
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|{{uv|Wario}}||colspan="2"|[[File:WarioSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||A "W" for "[[Wario]]"||Wario has this printed on his hat and gloves. Used as Wario's symbol in all ''Mario'' spin-offs. | |{{uv|Wario}}||colspan="2"|[[File:WarioSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||A "W" for "[[Wario]]"||Wario has this printed on his hat and gloves. Used as Wario's symbol in all ''Mario'' spin-offs. | ||
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|{{uv|Pikmin}}||colspan="2"|[[File:PikminSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||A {{b|Pikmin|species}}'s flower (known as {{s|pikipedia| | |{{uv|Pikmin}}||colspan="2"|[[File:PikminSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||A {{b|Pikmin|species}}'s flower (known as {{s|pikipedia|bacopa cabana}} in the real world)||Fully grown Pikmin have flowers above their stems; the flower also appears on the {{s|pikipedia|Onion}}s, acting as their main propeller, and has been bred in the real world as a marketing stunt for the first ''Pikmin'' game. | ||
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|{{uv|R.O.B.}}||colspan="2"|[[File:ROBSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||A [[gyro]]||One of the real-world accessories used by R.O.B. for the game ''{{s|wikipedia|Gyromite}}''. Also incorporates the [[Subspace Army]] symbol. | |{{uv|R.O.B.}}||colspan="2"|[[File:ROBSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||A [[gyro]]||One of the real-world accessories used by R.O.B. for the game ''{{s|wikipedia|Gyromite}}''. Also incorporates the [[Subspace Army]] symbol. | ||
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|{{uv|Metal Gear}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:MetalGearSymbol(preUltimate).svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>{{GameIcon|brawl}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:MetalGearSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>{{GameIcon|ultimate}}||''Brawl'': FOX Unit's insignia<br/>''Ultimate'': Exclamation mark||''Brawl'': The insignia of the covert operations group FOX from ''Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater''; also the former {{s|wikipedia|Kojima Productions}} logo.<br/>''Ultimate'': Exclamation marks are used in the ''Metal Gear'' series to indicate when a character has spotted [[Snake]] or noticed something. | |{{uv|Metal Gear}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:MetalGearSymbol(preUltimate).svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>{{GameIcon|brawl}}||style="text-align:center"|[[File:MetalGearSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>{{GameIcon|ultimate}}||''Brawl'': FOX Unit's insignia<br/>''Ultimate'': Exclamation mark||''Brawl'': The insignia of the covert operations group FOX from ''Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater''; also the former {{s|wikipedia|Kojima Productions}} logo.<br/>''Ultimate'': Exclamation marks are used in the ''Metal Gear'' series to indicate when a character has spotted [[Snake]] or noticed something. | ||
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|{{uv|Sonic the Hedgehog}}||colspan="2"|[[File:SonicSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||[[Sonic]]'s head, in profile||Often used to represent Sonic, and used in {{s|wikipedia|Sonic Team}}'s logo, albeit with eyes. A similar symbol appeared inside the "O" of "Heroes" in the ''{{s|wikipedia|Sonic Heroes}}'' logo. | |{{uv|Sonic the Hedgehog}}||colspan="2"|[[File:SonicSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||Classic [[Sonic]]'s head, in profile||Often used to represent Sonic, and used in {{s|wikipedia|Sonic Team}}'s logo, albeit with eyes. A similar symbol appeared inside the "O" of "Heroes" in the ''{{s|wikipedia|Sonic Heroes}}'' logo. | ||
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|{{uv|Mega Man}}||colspan="2"|[[File:MegaManSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||A cog||In Japan, cogs are commonly used to represent the ''Mega Man'' series.<ref>[http://i.imgur.com/F3M74MD.png Origin behind Mega Man's series emblem]</ref> Outside of Japan, cog imagery became prevalent in ''Mega Man 11.'' | |{{uv|Mega Man}}||colspan="2"|[[File:MegaManSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||A cog||In Japan, cogs are commonly used to represent the ''Mega Man'' series.<ref>[http://i.imgur.com/F3M74MD.png Origin behind Mega Man's series emblem]</ref> Outside of Japan, cog imagery became prevalent in ''Mega Man 11.'' | ||
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|{{uv|Nintendo DS}}||[[File:DSSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||The "dual screen" logo||Represents the upper and lower screens of the [[Nintendo DS]] which were used in [[:File:DSTitle.png|part of its logo]]. Prominently featured on the casing for the DS Lite. | |{{uv|Nintendo DS}}||[[File:DSSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||The "dual screen" logo||Represents the upper and lower screens of the [[Nintendo DS]] which were used in [[:File:DSTitle.png|part of its logo]]. Prominently featured on the casing for the DS Lite. | ||
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|{{uv|Electroplankton}}||[[File:ElectroplanktonSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||A Nanocarp||Nanocarp, one of the various | |{{uv|Electroplankton}}||[[File:ElectroplanktonSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||A Nanocarp||Nanocarp, one of the various Electroplankton; featured on the game's box art. | ||
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|{{uv|Balloon Fight}}||[[File:BalloonFightSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||A pair of balloons||In ''Balloon Fight'', the player starts off each life with 2 balloons, with the sprite being designed to portray one balloon being behind the other, as in the symbol. | |{{uv|Balloon Fight}}||[[File:BalloonFightSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||A pair of balloons||In ''Balloon Fight'', the player starts off each life with 2 balloons, with the sprite being designed to portray one balloon being behind the other, as in the symbol. | ||
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|{{uv|Nintendogs}}||[[File:NintendogsSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||A paw print||Represents a [[Nintendog|dog]]'s paw print. A dog paw print is part of the ''Nintendogs'' logo, albeit with a different design. | |{{uv|Nintendogs}}||[[File:NintendogsSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||A paw print||Represents a [[Nintendog|dog]]'s paw print. A dog paw print is part of the ''Nintendogs'' logo, albeit with a different design. | ||
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|{{uv|Tomodachi}}||[[File:TomodachiSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||A house||Representative of the residential setting of the series, and the homes | |{{uv|Tomodachi}}||[[File:TomodachiSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||A house||Representative of the residential setting of the series, and the homes inhabited by married [[Mii]]s. | ||
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|{{uv|StreetPass Mii Plaza}}||[[File:FindMiiSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||The Regal Crown||The crown worn by the player's [[Mii]], who takes on the role of a King or Queen in both of the ''Find Mii'' games. | |{{uv|StreetPass Mii Plaza}}||[[File:FindMiiSymbol.svg|50px|center|class=invert]]||The Regal Crown||The crown worn by the player's [[Mii]], who takes on the role of a King or Queen in both of the ''Find Mii'' games. |
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