Nintendo GAME BOY Programming Manual page 6

Game Boy Programming Manual
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Game Concept Content
We do not require an explanation of, or evaluate game concept content for original CGB titles. However, if
you are planning to "colorize" a previously released monochrome game we require that it include game-play
enhancements (beyond simply adding color) to differentiate it from its monochrome counterpart. Such
game-play enhancements may include, but are not limited to: additional stages, levels, or areas; new
characters; additional items; game-play based on color; and so on. These enhancements must be readily
apparent to players familiar with the original monochrome game.
Please submit a written proposal of the enhancements to us for pre-approval. Use whatever additional
means that will best allow you to communicate the game-play enhancements, such as storyboards,
treatments, videotapes, programmed demos, and so on.
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Interim ROM Submissions
We require at least one interim ROM submission to Mario Club (at approximately 50% completion) for
preliminary review of the use of color in every CGB game. By reviewing the interim ROM and providing you
with feedback in the early stages, we also help ensure that your projects stay on schedule. Final pre-
approval is based on Mario Club's evaluation of a ROM near completion of game development.
If you wish to arrange electronic transfer of the ROM image, please contact Terral Dunn in our Testing
and Engineering department at (425) 861-2670 or by e-mail at "Terraldu@noa.nintendo.com". Please notify
him when you have made an electronic submission for our review.
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Proposed Developer
Please supply us with the name, address and phone number of the proposed developer. If the developer is
not an Authorized Nintendo CGB Developer, please contact Melody Morgan at "melomo01@noa.nintendo.com" or
425-861-2618, and she will provide you with the application information.
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Schedule Information
Please provide us with an estimated product schedule, including interim ROM submission(s), final Mario
Club submission, submission of the master ROM to Lot Check, and the release date.
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Game Pak Configuration & Game Type
Please provide us with the estimated Game Pak size in Megabits (Mb) and the RAM size if internal memory
is to be used to save game information. Also state whether the game will be compatible with the
monochrome Game Boy hardware or if it is dedicated to CGB hardware. For the current Game Pak prices
and configurations available, please contact Nintendo's Licensing Department.
You will be contacted with the evaluation results when the Licensee Product Support Group has completed its
evaluation of your ROM or concept submission.
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