This section contains guidelines that apply to Nintendo titles. This section does not apply to titles that are not published by Nintendo.
2.23.1 Publisher Names
When using ctr_makebanner to create icon files for Nintendo titles, use the string “Nintendo” as capitalized here for the publisher name specified in the BSF file. However, Virtual Console applications are an exception to this requirement.
2.23.1.1 Handling Publisher Names
Guideline Item |
Applications must use “Nintendo” as the publisher name specified in the BSF file.
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Software to Be Tested |
All applications published by Nintendo.
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Exceptions |
When the application type is Virtual Console.
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Test Method |
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Pass/Fail Determination |
Passes if “Nintendo” is displayed in Step 2
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2.23.2 Displaying Company Logos Immediately After Application Startup
To reduce the amount of time that the user has to wait, it is prohibited to display company logos immediately after an application starts up.
However, the following cases are treated as exceptions.
- When a logo must be displayed for copyright notices or other similar reasons
- When a logo is displayed on an application’s title screen, either in a blank area or on a separate physical screen
- In the localized or ported version of an already-released application, where that original application displayed a logo
- If Nintendo is publishing the application, but was not involved with its development
Lotcheck may be unable to determine whether your application falls under an exception. If your application displays a company logo immediately after startup, you must note the circumstances on your Lotcheck submission documentation so that Lotcheck knows which exception is applicable.
2.23.2.1 Prohibition of Displaying Company Logos Immediately After Application Startup
Guideline Item |
Applications must not display company logos immediately after they are launched. |
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Software to Be Tested |
All applications published by Nintendo. |
Exceptions |
If any of the following cases apply: Note: If your application falls under an Exception, you must state so in the Notes field of the Program Specifications Checksheet.
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Test Method |
Start the application. |
Pass/Fail Determination |
Passes if company logos are not displayed. |