Apple eyes up gaming?

Is Apple looking to jump head first into the gaming market with Apple TV?

Rumours are swirling. Could Apple be getting into the gaming market? The company has filed a set of patents for a Wii-style wireless controller, and it looks as though it’s for Apple TV.

Apple proposes a variety of uses for the wand including “zoom operations, a keyboard application, an image application, an illustration application, and a media application.” So where do the games come in? Well the patents do make one reference to games. Yes count them…one. It basically covers Apple’s butt in case it does decide to pursue games. But the one mention is enough to get the cult members talking.

One thing you can’t ignore is Nintendo. What’s to stop them from coming after Apple claiming patent infringement. You can bet folks over at the big N are watching this one closely.

What do you think? Could games really fly on Apple TV? Would it boost its popularity? Games on the iPhone are gaining momentum. Hey, who saw the talking Shuffle coming? You never know, this just may be the next trick up Apple’s sleeve.