# Nintendo Software Technology

> American video game developer

**Wikidata**: [Q123018](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123018)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Software_Technology)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/nintendo-software-technology

## Summary
Nintendo Software Technology (NST) is an American video game developer wholly owned by Nintendo. Founded in 1998 by Minoru Arakawa, it operates as a subsidiary of Nintendo of America and specializes in developing games for Nintendo platforms. The studio is headquartered in Redmond, Washington.

## Key Facts
- **Founded**: 1998 (references: Wikipedia in German and English).  
- **Founder**: Minoru Arakawa (references: English Wikipedia).  
- **Parent Organization**: Nintendo of America (references: Wikidata).  
- **Owned by**: Nintendo (references: English Wikipedia).  
- **Headquarters**: Redmond, Washington, USA (qualifiers: ZIP code 98052, address "5001 150th Avenue NE").  
- **Industry**: Video game industry (references: Wikidata).  
- **Notable Aliases**: Nintendo Software Technology Corporation, NST (in English), 任天堂ソフトウェアテクノロジー (in Japanese).  
- **Employees**: Part of Nintendo's global workforce (no standalone count provided).  

## FAQs
### Q: What type of games does Nintendo Software Technology develop?  
A: NST develops games exclusively for Nintendo platforms, though specific titles are not listed in the provided source material.  

### Q: Where is Nintendo Software Technology located?  
A: Its headquarters are in Redmond, Washington, USA, sharing a location with Nintendo of America.  

### Q: Is Nintendo Software Technology an independent studio?  
A: No, it is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nintendo and operates under Nintendo of America.  

## Why It Matters  
Nintendo Software Technology plays a critical role in Nintendo's global development strategy by leveraging American talent to create games tailored for Western markets. As a first-party studio, it ensures Nintendo maintains creative control over its IP while expanding its development footprint beyond Japan. The studio’s proximity to Nintendo of America facilitates collaboration on regional adaptations and innovations. Though less publicly prominent than Nintendo’s Japanese teams, NST contributes to the company’s diverse portfolio, reinforcing Nintendo’s reputation for quality and platform-exclusive content.  

## Notable For  
- **Geographic Distinction**: One of Nintendo’s few US-based development studios.  
- **Founding Legacy**: Established by Minoru Arakawa, former president of Nintendo of America.  
- **Subsidiary Structure**: Directly tied to Nintendo’s corporate hierarchy via Nintendo of America.  

## Body  
### Founding and Ownership  
- Founded in 1998 by Minoru Arakawa, who also led Nintendo of America.  
- Operates as a subsidiary of Nintendo of America, which is itself a subsidiary of Nintendo Co., Ltd.  

### Location and Operations  
- Headquarters: Redmond, Washington (same as Nintendo of America).  
- ZIP code: 98052; full address: "5001 150th Avenue NE."  

### Corporate Identity  
- **Logo**: Updated in 2024 (preferred Wikimedia Commons file).  
- **Aliases**: Includes formal (Nintendo Software Technology Corporation) and abbreviated (NST) names, plus Japanese variants.  

### Industry Classification  
- Primary industry: Video game development (references: Wikidata and Nintendo corporate materials).  
- Part of Nintendo’s broader network of first-party studios.  

### External Identifiers  
- **VIAF ID**: 128220880.  
- **MusicBrainz Label ID**: 29316f9e-ee15-4d90-ae52-f9f21967fd09.  
- **MobyGames ID**: 3498 (current scheme) and "nintendo-software-technology-corporation" (former scheme).

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. BnF authorities
3. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
4. MusicBrainz