Nintendo Opens New Job Role to Preserve and Organize its Old Games

Nintendo of America has advertised a Digital Archivist, Historical Systems role to organise and preserve records relating to its older games and platforms. The move could help keep the company’s extensive gaming history accessible for future generations, an area that preservation advocates have long highlighted.

Based in Redmond, Washington, the 12-month contract pays $35 to $55 an hour. The role focuses on creating systems for technical records, engineering documents, source materials and institutional knowledge, working with teams across the company; a relevant degree is preferred, though equivalent experience may count. Nintendo has released about 11,000 games, while groups such as the Video Game History Foundation have also worked to preserve games and their history.