According to the Wall Street Journal, all of the Nintendo apps in development right now will be free to download, but will probably include in-app purchases. This came from DeNA CEO Isao Moriyasu at an investors meeting today. DeNA is working alongside Nintendo in the development of all mobile apps. Read More
Nintendo Directs are coming back after a five-month hiatus this Thursday at 2 p.m. PST. Nintendo made the announcement on Twitter this morning.
Nintendo Directs are Nintendo’s premiere medium for big game announcements. They’re videos that stream simultaneously across the country so that Nintendo fans can get all of the breaking news at the same time. They were originally conceived about four years ago by Nintendo’s late president Satoru Iwata. Nintendo confirmed late last month that there would be at least one new Nintendo Direct before the end of the year, brushing away fears that the online presentations might be gone forever after the tragic loss of Iwata. Read More
It looks like amiibo sales are still going strong. Nintendo released some graphs that show off the continued success of the tiny figurines (and trading cards and plushies).
Check out amiibos’ cumulative sales over the last year: Read More
Nintendo has finally announced its new loyalty program—”My Nintendo”—as well as a brand-new account system (called simply “Nintendo Account”) that will interlink your various consoles with social media and mobile devices. Both services will use cloud technology.
My Nintendo will be similar to Club Nintendo, which shuttered back in June. By purchasing and by playing games, you will earn points that you can spend on merchandise, digital content, or game discounts. Club Nintendo only rewarded game purchases. This is one way that Nintendo can encourage players to keep coming back. Otherwise, it sounds pretty similar to the old Club Nintendo system. Read More
Nintendo has announced its first mobile app, called Miitomo. The app has you creating custom Miis and answering questions about your personality and interests. Then your Mii goes off and starts conversations with other Miis….for you. Like a tiny wingman. Read More
At an investors meeting today in Japan, Nintendo’s new president Tatsumi Kimishima confirmed that there will be a new Nintendo Direct before the end of the year. After Satoru Iwata passed away last July, there was some question as to whether the video series would continue. Luckily, continue they shall. Read More
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