Nintendo AR patent discovered, however does not imply Nintendogs is coming to cellular

Headlines and discussion board posts might have you ever considering that Nintendogs is about to look on cellular following a patent submitting. Whereas it’s attainable Nintendo has one thing in growth, issues aren’t fairly what they appear.

We’ve been taking an particularly cautious strategy to filings and logos over the previous few years since they’re given far more weight than they need to. Primarily, it’s fairly uncommon that something substantial really comes from them.

As for what’s being talked about as we speak particularly, an AR patent from Nintendo popped up in the US this week. Diagrams are included displaying a telephone and a canine. That alone was sufficient to set the web ablaze with hypothesis.

The very first thing to notice right here is that the patent isn’t really new. Initially, it was filed in Japan in November 2020. What occurred quickly after that? AR performance was added to Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, which could be very a lot what this patent is paying homage to. Just a few builders reminiscent of Kazuyoshi Sensui, the director of that cellular sport, are hooked up to the submitting as inventors. What we’re attempting to say right here is that all the patent was seemingly only for Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp – not a Nintendogs cellular sport.

We’ll reiterate how essential it’s not to get too wrapped up in patents and logos. May Nintendo have plans for Nintendogs on cellular? Positive. Nevertheless, don’t base your hopes on hypothesis that began as we speak.

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