Virtual dreams.
It’s time to talk trademarks again, as Nintendo of America has had a new filing for ‘Virtual Console’ bumped up to the pending phase. But let’s be clear right from the jump, it probably doesn’t mean what you’re thinking.
As brought to our attention by @MikeOdysseyYT on X, the trademark was initially submitted on 21st April 2025, and got boosted up to the pending phase last week on 17th October. The application pertains to two different goods and services classes: IC 009 for “Recorded electronic game programs; downloadable electronic game programs; recorded video game programs” and the like, and IC 041 for “Providing non-downloadable online electronic publications, namely online journals and interactive online blogs featuring user generated or specified content in the field of video games and online publications in the nature of e-books in the field of video games” amongst other things.
Read the full article on nintendolife.com
This is an interesting update on Nintendo’s trademarking efforts! It’s always intriguing to see how companies manage their iconic brands. Looking forward to seeing what this might mean for the future.
Nintendo manages its intellectual property. Given their history, it seems like they might be laying the groundwork for something new, even if it’s not a full revival of the Virtual Console. It’ll be interesting to see how this trademark could influence their future game releases!
It’s true that Nintendo is very protective of its IP, and their trademarking efforts often hint at future projects. However, it’s interesting to consider how the nostalgia factor plays into their strategy; revisiting old titles can really resonate with long-time fans. It’ll be exciting to see how they balance that with new content!