Nintendo patents an achievement system, along with in game recording

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slab_of_bacon said:

AZWification said:

I guess it would be  much better if Nintendo wouldn't even bother with achievements, right? =)

I, for one, do not want a a little pat on the back every time I do something in a game.  I have a feeling that this patent will be used to tie people into their mobile gaming.  I feel kind of relieved now thinking about it.

I don't care too much about achievements either, but they are pretty much necessary nowadays.