Apple has big on a big gaming push lately, specifically when it comes to the iPhone and iPod touch. Even Nintendo is at least acknowledging that the iPhone is a market force, even if the company doesn't believe they are direct competitors. However, a recent job posting for a "Game/Media Software Engineer" suggests Apple may be taking gaming seriously enough to create new first-party titles—a strategy that Nintendo and other companies use to provide an advantage for their respective platforms.

While the job listing doesn't specifically mention programming games—"interactive multimedia experiences" is what a prospective applicant will be working on—it does suggest that the company is looking for an engineer with three to four years of video game development experience. It seems that having shipped at least one "AAA" game would be another prerequisite. "The position also requires a creative thinker who can contribute and comment on the design process as well as being flexible enough to aid in all aspects of production such as asset management," according to the listing.