Game Content Guidelines; Game Boy Price Quote Request Form - Nintendo GAME BOY Programming Manual

Game Boy Programming Manual

14. GAME CONTENT GUIDELINES

The following Game Content Guidelines are presented for assistance in the development of authorized
game paks (i.e., both Nintendo and licensee game paks) by defining the types of themes inconsistent
with Nintendo's corporate philosophy. Exceptions may be made when an objectional item is necessary
to maintain the integrity of the product or the games' theme. Nintendo will only approve products (i.e.,
audio-visual work, packaging and instruction manuals) which do not:
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contain sexually explicit content including but not limited to nudity, rape, sexual intercourse and
sexual touching; for instance, Nintendo does not allow bare-breasted women in its games, however,
mild displays of affection such as kissing or hugging are acceptable.
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contain language or depictions which specifically denigrate members of any race, gender, ethnicity,
religion or political group.
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depict gratuitous or excessive blood or violence. Nintendo does not permit depictions of animal
cruelty or torture.
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depict verbal or physical spousal or child abuse.
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permit racial, gender, ethnic, religious or political stereotypes; for example religious symbols such as
crosses will be acceptable when fitting into the theme of the game and not promoting a specific
religious denomination.
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use profanity, obscenity or incorporate language or gestures that are offensive by prevailing public
standards and tastes.
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promote the use of illegal drugs, smoking materials, tobacco and/or alcohol; for example Nintendo
does not allow an unnecessary beer or cigarette advertisement anywhere in a product, however
Sherlock Holmes smoking a pipe would be acceptable as it fits the theme of the game.

15. GAME BOY PRICE QUOTE REQUEST FORM

A Game Boy Price Quote Request Form is included on your Game Boy Software Development Kit
(SDK) CD in PDF format. Please FAX this form to Nintendo of America Inc., Attn.: Juana Tingdale,
Licensing Department, (206) 861-2173, when requesting a Software Type which is not listed in the
previous tables.
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