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.

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[–] 50 points 1 day ago (6 children)

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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  • [–] 10 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (5 children)

    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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  • [–] 2 points 1 day ago (2 children)

    LoL. When have corps ever done nice things

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