It seems that Nintendo is, once again, exploring its options with Android and iOS games. A recently approved patent shows that Nintendo has been exploring ways how a new Nintendo game could work on smartphones, as reported by My Nintendo News.
It is known that the original Nintendo's had a following huge way back in 2005 on the Nintendo DS platform. Additionally, the game looks perfect for casual mobile games. However, it remains unclear whether it will be released or not.
The Patent
The patent shows Augmented Reality (AR) technology, similar to Pokemon Go. AR was used to simulate the pet and other virtual objects around the player in real time.
In addition, the 32-page patent showed drawings and diagrams of a dog that can be picked up and placed around a room.
It can be recalled that the last release of the game was Nintendo's + Cats, which added cats to the game and was released in 2011 for the 3DS. The game got positive responses, but it didn't reach the same level that it received with the original Nintendo's on the DS.
It is known that Nintendo has a large following on its home platform, but it is struggling with mobile games and their reach. However, by teaming up with Apple and Google, they can expand the reach and popularity of the game.
The Success of Nintendo Dogs
The original game was a huge success in the market, with 8 million copies sold.
The game was mainly played by adults due to its level of intricacy, but it was a big hit among kids too.
The game was a perfect example of augmented reality, and it had a tracking system that helped locate pets and also included a variety of mini-games. It is believed that the same augmented reality technology could be used in the new game that Nintendo is exploring. The game was a huge hit, and its innovative technology took the world by storm.
Augmented Reality Today
The technology is being used today by many apps in the market to simulate the real world. It is also used in the Pokemon Go game, which has become a huge trend in the market.
The game's popularity is huge, and it has also helped Nintendo explore more options for augmented reality technology, especially for the gaming industry.
AR is thought to be the future of the mobile gaming industry, and its potential shows that the technology could be used to add more realism to mobile games.
It is yet to see whether Nintendo will release the game, but if they do, they will likely use the same technology they used with the original Nintendo's to attract players.
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