In a potential expansion beyond the gaming realm, Nintendo appears to be exploring the development of a multimedia streaming service. Recent findings, including a patent filed earlier this month and a revealing job ad, suggest that the Japanese company is venturing into the world of multimedia content. Nash Weedle brought attention to a recently filed patent focusing on the selection and ordering of streaming content. The patent outlines systems for indicating available content, tracking watched content, and more. While patents alone may not convey much, a job ad for a Software Engineer with expertise in Multimedia Technologies from Nintendo of America adds weight to the speculation. The engineer is expected to design and develop software supporting multimedia use cases, specifically tailored for massively used gaming consoles.
The timing aligns with the upcoming launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, indicating that Nintendo may be preparing to offer more than just gaming on its next system. The mention of a “massively used” gaming console in the job ad suggests that the potential streaming service could extend to the current Nintendo Switch as well.
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