A new job posting from Nintendo of America indicates that the company is now looking for a digital archivist. The person hired for the role will “design and implement a structured framework for organizing technical records, engineering documentation, source materials, and institutional knowledge related to legacy systems and platforms.” Nintendo says the archivist will help ensure the company’s historical records are “preserved for future generations.” The position will be on a 12-month contract.

  • 9point6
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    3 hours ago

    I’m assuming this is so they have something to point to in court when they go after emulation next time

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      3 hours ago

      Can you explain why you assume that?

      I would guess that they want to build a museum as a gift shop and shrine to their corporate greatness.

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        45 minutes ago

        LoL. When have corps ever done nice things

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        2 hours ago

        Nintendo is the Mussolini of video games.