My Nintendo News
October2018
News Get Discounts On Zelda, Yoshi And Lots More Games In The Latest US My Nintendo Rewards
12 games discounted
The latest North American My Nintendo rewards have gone live, offering a new - and much larger than usual - range of titles at discounted prices. As you can see below, the list of new discounts is rather impressive compared to some of the rewards we've seen in previous updates; there are some top Zelda titles, a couple of Yoshi...
Save some hard-earned cash
October's first batch of My Nintendo rewards has arrived in Europe, with the usual splattering of titles across Nintendo 3DS and Wii U being available at discounted prices, as well as a couple of free 3DS themes. As always, you can take advantage of these discounts by simply using the required Gold or Platinum My Nintendo...
September2018
News Golf Story Devs Celebrate One Year Switch Anniversary With Exclusive My Nintendo Gift
Hole in one (year)
Sidebar Games, the developer and publisher behind the sports-based RPG Golf Story, is celebrating the game's one year anniversary on Switch by offering an exclusive prize through My Nintendo. Yes, having a quick break from the usual trend of sharing Wii U and 3DS games at discounted prices, the European My Nintendo store has...
News My Nintendo Is Giving Away Printable Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Switch Case Covers And Wallpapers
On the North American site
To celebrate the recent release of Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna - The Golden Country, Nintendo is giving away Xenoblade-themed goodies on the North American My Nintendo store. The new rewards come in the form of printable Switch case covers and wallpapers for both mobile and desktop. The good news is that these can be...
News Get Discounts On Metroid, Mario 64 And Pokémon In The Latest European My Nintendo Rewards
Metroid 3DS theme available too
Another new batch of games has been added to the European version of the My Nintendo site, giving players the chance to spend their hard-earned coins on some lovely games. As usual, this time around sees various titles across both Wii U and Nintendo 3DS on offer, with Samus' latest adventure, a classic Mario title,...
News My Nintendo Gold Points Can Be Used Towards Your Nintendo Switch Online Subscription
Make it even cheaper
If you've so much as opened a web page on the internet over the last week or so, you're probably aware that Nintendo's paid-for online service is launching this week - and fans are pretty divided on the whole topic. Putting itself firmly in the 'positive' side to the Switch Online argument, however, is the confirmation that...
News Zelda, Pikmin, Mario And More Feature In The Latest European My Nintendo Rewards
Grab yourself a discount
Another group of titles has been added to the My Nintendo Rewards site in Europe this week, with the most recent update providing more Nintendo 3DS and Wii U games at discounted prices. There are a couple of (relatively) recent first-party favourites and some lovely retro goodness to explore this time around, and we've got...
August2018
News Get Up To 50% Off Top Nintendo Select Titles In North America Right Now
Zelda, Animal Crossing, Kirby and more!
The My Nintendo store in North America is offering a large range of discounts at the moment, with a bunch of games from the Nintendo Selects range on offer for up to 50% off. There are a whopping 15 games available this time around, with several of these being up there amongst the 3DS and Wii U's...
News The European My Nintendo Store Is Now Offering A Selection Of Full 3DS Indies For Gold Points
No real cash required
The European My Nintendo website has updated once again, this time offering a small selection of Nintendo 3DS titles in exchange for your precious Gold Points. Described as a "special deal" by Nintendo, these offers are for the full games, rather than the discounts that your points usually buy. If you have enough Gold Points...
News Grab Discounts On Classic Pokémon Titles With The Latest North American My Nintendo Rewards
"Wonderful!"
The North American My Nintendo Rewards site has updated with a new batch of discounts for games on Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. This time around, the focus is on Pokémon, Pokémon, and a little bit more Pokémon. The pocket monster theme has been established in celebration of the latest digital distribution taking place in Pokémon...
News Mario, Metroid And Star Fox Feature In The Latest European My Nintendo Rewards
And those Octopath Traveler case covers
The latest batch of My Nintendo rewards has now gone live in Europe, with a collection of Wii U and 3DS games being offered at a discounted price alongside those lovely Octopath Traveler Switch case covers that were released in the US recently. Here's the full list of games that have been added to the...
News My Nintendo Stores In Europe Are Now Offering Store Vouchers For Your Gold Coins
More rewards added, too!
Just last week, we reported on the news that a handful of European Nintendo online stores were being rebranded, all coming together under the 'My Nintendo' name. Some rather large changes have occurred as a result of this change, with one such addition being the introduction of store vouchers. There are three different...
News European Nintendo Online Stores Rebranded As 'My Nintendo' Stores, New Stock Incoming
A fresh lick of paint
The majority of European Nintendo online stores are having a bit of a facelift over the next month or so, all rebranding to go along with the My Nintendo name - the same branding used for My Nintendo rewards. For those not in the know, mainland European stores have always operated in a very different, and rather weakened, way...
News Star Fox, Metroid And Fire Emblem Star In The Latest North American My Nintendo Rewards
Discounts aplenty
A whole new wave of My Nintendo rewards have gone live in North America, with discounts available on a nice range of titles featuring some of Nintendo's favourite mascots. As ever, the usual wallpaper and 3DS theme offerings are present, too. Here's a full list of the discounted games available this month: 30% off Bravely...
News Super Mario Land And Sushi Striker Feature In The Latest European My Nintendo Rewards
Discounts, wallpapers and themes
The latest batch of My Nintendo rewards have now gone live in Europe, with a small selection of 3DS games - and one Wii U game - being offered at a discounted price alongside a new set of wallpapers and a 3DS theme. Here's the full list of games that have been added to the site today, alongside those all-important...
July2018
News Grab Some Free Games With The Nindie Game Gold Point Rewards: Summer 2018 Edition
North America only at present
The My Nintendo website has updated itself once again, bringing along a new batch of rewards for loyal customers. This time around sees a bit of a revamp, with a 'Nindie Game Gold Point Rewards: Summer 2018' event taking place. Rather than giving players discounts on select titles, this new initiative is offering up...
News Support Your Favourite Octopath Traveler Character With These Printable Switch Covers
All eight available
If you've grabbed yourself a copy of Octopath Traveler in physical form over the last few days, you might be quite excited to see this latest gift from the North American My Nintendo store. To celebrate the game's release and its eight playable characters, Nintendo is offering eight different covers for your physical box, each...
News Captain Toad And The Legend Of Zelda Feature In The Latest European My Nintendo Rewards
Does anything take your fancy?
The latest batch of My Nintendo rewards have now gone live in Europe, with an emphasis being given to Captain Toad (no doubt thanks to the recent release of Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker on Switch and 3DS) and The Legend of Zelda - because why not? There are four succulent game discounts on offer in total this...
News A Huge Selection Of Mario Titles Have Discounts Available In North America Right Now
Mario Kart, Mario Maker, Mario 64, and more
The latest batch of North American My Nintendo rewards went live recently, and there's a whole lot of Mario games for you get your white-gloved hands on. The rewards are actually themed around Toad, thanks to Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker's upcoming release on Switch and 3DS, with two wallpapers...
News Fantasy Life, Fire Emblem And F-Zero Feature In The Latest European My Nintendo Discounts
And lots of Nintendogs
The latest collection of My Nintendo rewards has now gone live in Europe, with lots of games beginning with the letter "F" - and lots of dogs - being present this time around. One highlight, in particular, is Level-5 RPG Fantasy Life, which is seeing a discount for the first time. We enjoyed the 3DS adventure when...
June2018
News My Nintendo Rewards Is Offering A Printable Splatoon 2 Octo Expansion Box Art Cover
And it's dirt cheap
The latest rewards have now gone live on the North American My Nintendo site, and this time around we have a printable Switch box art cover featuring the Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion. The reward has become available to celebrate the expansion's recent release and can be printed out at home to replace the standard cover in your...
News The Latest European My Nintendo Rewards Include Discounts On "Challenging" Titles
Puzzles and platforms
The latest wave of My Nintendo rewards have now gone live on the European version of the site, and this collection's theme is all about celebrating "challenging" games. There are only four games on offer this time around, all for Nintendo 3DS or Wii U, and you can check out the list below. We'd argue that Pullblox may well be...
News June's European My Nintendo Rewards Include ARMS, Mario, Zelda And More
Celebrating ARMS' one year anniversary
On 16th June 2017, Nintendo's latest bright and bold creation ARMS punched its way onto the Switch, introducing a rather different take on the fighting genre. Now, to celebrate its upcoming anniversary, My Nintendo has released a bunch of ARMS-based rewards alongside the usual game discounts. The ARMS...
May2018
News The Latest Japanese My Nintendo Rewards Include Discounts On Those Precious Micro SD Cards
Jealous of Japan?
The My Nintendo rewards system is an ever-increasingly debated topic among Nintendo fans; we've seen numerous comments of upset and even anger from our fine collection of readers over the last few months, with discussion usually suggesting that players aren't happy with the offerings in Europe and North America - despite the...
News Grab Yourself Some Free Indie Gems With The Latest European My Nintendo Rewards
SteamWorld Dig! Runbow! Teslagrad!
A new wave of rewards have been added to the European My Nintendo website, celebrating some of the 3DS and Wii U's best indie titles with free download offers. Of course, by "free" we mean "you'll have to spend some of those Gold Points you've been earning", but these offers do seem pretty tasty to us this time...
News The Latest European My Nintendo Rewards Include Discounts On Kirby And Wave Race 64
Dr. Mario! Advance Wars! BOXBOY!
A collection of new rewards have gone live on the European My Nintendo website, giving fans the chance to spend their hard earned coins on discounts for various Wii U and 3DS titles. This time around sees a celebration of some HAL Laboratory 3DS favourites, a splattering of love for some Doctor-based puzzle...
News New European My Nintendo Rewards Include Discounts On Zelda And EarthBound
Also WarioWare, Virtual Console & wallpapers
Another month brings another collection of rewards for players to redeem on My Nintendo. We've already seen North America's new selection, which is very heavily focused on Zelda goodies, but now it's time for those of us in Europe to see what's on offer. This month sees a total of four discounts, with...
News New North American My Nintendo Rewards For May Are All About Zelda
No, not Breath of the Wild
It’s pretty easy to bag on My Nintendo for being a poor replacement for the old Club Nintendo loyalty program, but to Nintendo’s credit, there has been some improvement on the kinds of goods being offered in recent times. Although the company still has yet to put any sort of Switch rewards up, the current slate of new...
April2018
News New Discounts And Strategy Guides Have Gone Live On My Nintendo Rewards In Europe
Mario Galaxy! Kirby! F-Zero!
Love it or hate it, the My Nintendo rewards system is still in full swing, and it has now added a selection of new goodies for European fans to spend their points on including game discounts, a new 3DS theme, and starter strategy guides for some of the Switch's top games. It's worth remembering that you can now spend...
March2018
Soapbox My Nintendo's Updated Rewards Scheme Is Anything But Rewarding
Now I’m missing the Club Nintendo days more than ever
Soapbox features enable our individual writers to voice their own opinions on hot topics, opinions that may not necessarily be the voice of the site. In today's article, editor Dom looks into the option to spend virtual gold coins on the eShop and how this addition to the My Nintendo program...
News You Can Now Spend Your My Nintendo Gold Points On Digital Switch Purchases
Ker-ching!
It may well have been a whole year in the making, but you can now spend your hard-earned My Nintendo Gold Points to buy Nintendo Switch games. Yes, by purchasing your favourite Nintendo titles, you will now be saving up points towards future games. Interestingly, Nintendo seems very keen for players to be buying their games through the...
February2018
News Rejoice, Soon You'll Be Able To Use Your My Nintendo Gold Points On The Switch eShop
Finally, something useful!
Since the launch of My Nintendo in 2016, Nintendo fans have benefitted from a range of rewards, including in-app items, exclusive discounts and more. But lately it's been a bit tricky to find anything useful to spend the points on, and many folks have just left them to expire in desperation, like this humble...
News Check Out All These New Discounts on My Nintendo in North America
Switch is still MIA
It’s been a number of years since Nintendo shuttered its Club Nintendo loyalty program, replacing it with the new and improved My Nintendo. Though the service started out quite anemic, it’s slowly gained in relevance and value, although many would no doubt say that it has yet to eclipse the quality of its predecessor...
January2018
News New My Nintendo Discounts Go Live In Europe
Mario Golf! Chibi-Robo! Wonderful 101!
A host of new discounts have gone live on the My Nintendo site in Europe. As usual, we're looking at 3DS and Wii U content here. All of these discounts are active until April 1st. No fooling. 3DS Discounts 20% Discount on Mario Golf: World Tour (Nintendo eShop): 250 Platinum Points 30% Discount on...
December2017
News Euro My Nintendo Rewards Include Wii U And 3DS Discounts, But Nothing For Switch Owners
Tennis! Parties! Zeldas! Golden Suns!
A host of seasonable rewards have just gone live on the European My Nintendo site, with a focus on Wii U and 3DS titles. On Wii U, we've got the following offers: Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash - 20 percent off (£31.99 / €39.99) Mario Sports Mix - 30 percent off (£12.59 / €13.99) Wii Party U - 30...
News These Lovely Smartphone Cases Are Now Available Via My Nintendo, But Only In Japan
Japan continues to get the good stuff
Lucky Japanese gamers will soon able to pick up a series of charming smartphone cases from My Nintendo. They will cost 50 Gold points each. The Limited Pochi Bag has a 8bit Mario design and is free, you just need to pay the postage. Reasonable! The Smartphone Cases have a 30% discount with...
November2017
News Nintendo of America Adds Nindie Game Rewards 'Volume 2' to My Nintendo
Four more titles to choose from
One of the nicer developments in recent times on My Nintendo has been the addition of full 'Nindie' games that can be picked up in exchange for Gold Points. Yes, they're all Wii U and 3DS titles, but it's a nice way to try something different for free. The European service added its latest batch of free downloads...
News My Nintendo in North America Adds New Sonic Rewards
50% off games! Wallpapers! Themes!
Sega enjoyed a good moment in the spotlight late this summer with the release of Sonic Mania, the 2D return to form that the series has been long overdue for. That’s not all the Sonic we’ll be seeing this year, however; Sonic Forces is due out later this month, hopefully to similarly impact the 3D line of Sonic...
September2017
News My Nintendo in North America Adds Free Games to its Gold Rewards
Zen Pinball 3D! Runner2! More!
A few days ago, we reported on My Nintendo in Europe adding four free games—two on 3DS, two on Wii U—to its Gold Rewards, something that has been much requested in the past months. While it may be that many decried the specific games being offered, it at least shows that there’s some effort on Nintendo’s side...
News Four More Games Available for Gold Points in European My Nintendo Update
Nano Assault EX! Tengami! More!
The My Nintendo programme may not be blowing the doors off quite yet, but it has been improving a little in recent months. One example has been the opportunity to redeem Gold Points for some full downloads, a way to turn purchases on the eShop into free games. The latest European update to the loyalty programme adds...
News The Latest European My Nintendo Rewards Have A Retro Theme
Spruce up your desktop
If you've been struggling to know what to spend your Nintendo coins on, then maybe this weeks Nintendo Rewards might be of interest to you. Here's what is available in Europe as of today: Wallpaper – Nintendo Classic Mini: Super NES (Wallpaper): 50 (available until January 1st) NES Jumping Mario (Nintendo 3DS Theme): 200...
News Metroid-Themed My Nintendo Rewards Come To North America
It's time to spend that bounty
Nintendo has issued a series of Metroid-themed rewards on the North American My Nintendo portal to coincide with the upcoming release of Metroid: Samus Returns. Here are the available rewards: Metroid: Samus Returns theme - 20 Gold Coins Metroid - 50% discount - 250 Platinum Coins Metroid 2: Return of Samus - 30%...
August2017
News 'Battle Inspired' Rewards Added to My Nintendo in North America
Includes a discount on The Wonderful 101
This week's new set of goodies on My Nintendo in North America is designed to promote Flip Wars, which arrived on the Switch eShop in the region last week. Even if that title isn't to everyone's taste, one discount in particular may prove tempting to some. Below are the 'Battle Inspired' offers on My...
News Metroid Prime Trilogy and Majora's Mask Included in Latest European My Nintendo Rewards
Or you can par-tay with Mario
As always the start of a new month brings extra My Nintendo rewards, and while North America got a whole load of stuff the most recent EU update kept it simple, with discounts on three notable first-party games. You've already figured out what games they are from the headline and tagline, so below are the details on...
News My Nintendo Updates with New Kirby and Star Fox Rewards
Along with plenty of others
It’s pretty safe to say that the My Nintendo rewards service has been disappointing to many, although it has been showing some signs of improvement in more recent months as the rewards have been ever so slowly getting better. Whether or not that upward trend has been continued will be up to you to decide, but Nintendo...
July2017
News European My Nintendo Rewards Bring 3DS And Wii U Games You Can Buy With Your Gold Points
Zen Pinball, Runner2, Art of Balance and more
Fresh rewards have just arrived on the European My Nintendo site, and if you're still rocking your 3DS and Wii U you are in luck. Here's what you can spend those precious gold points on: Zen Pinball 3D (3DS eShop) – 50 Gold Points BIT.TRIP Presents: Runner 2 Future Legend of Rhythm Alien (Wii...
News European My Nintendo Rewards Bring Swapdoodle DLC, ARMS Wallpaper And More Discounts
Something for everyone?
Fresh rewards have just arrived on the European My Nintendo site, and if you're a fan of Swapdoodle then you're in for a treat. Two new stationary sets are available for the app, and both are exclusive to My Nintendo. Stationary Set A includes "one simple design, one with musical notes and one landscape with a lovely...
June2017
News My Nintendo in North America Has Been Updated with New Pikmin Rewards
Remember those awesome Pikmin cartoons?
Though there’s still lots of mystery around what exactly is going on with Pikmin 4 behind closed doors at Nintendo HQ, fans of the series can at least rest easy knowing that the 2D spin-off Hey! Pikmin is only about a month away from seeing a release on the 3DS. Given that Arzest is the studio behind this...
News My Nintendo Adds ARMS and Ever Oasis Wallpapers in Different Regions
Don't forget to vote on the E3 site, either
Nintendo's not exactly pulling out all of the stops with My Nintendo during E3, but it has been adding a few extra treats this week to keep us a bit interested. In North America there are a couple of ARMS options, while in Europe there's an Ever Oasis wallpaper to tie-in with a launch discount currently...
News Here's The Free Gift My Nintendo Members Get During The Summer Of Play 2017 Tour
Brace yourselves
Nintendo has announced the mystery free item it will be giving away on its North American Summer of Play Tour. At each venue you'll be able to get your hands on Nintendo software as well as a free metal water bottle. Woo, we think? On top of all the fun and games, there’s an added bonus for My Nintendo members! Check...
News My Nintendo Just Got Another Update in North America
Yippee
It’s been almost exactly three months now since the launch of the Nintendo Switch and yet My Nintendo still has yet to update with any of the Switch rewards which are “coming soon”. While this no doubt comes as a disappointment to some, Nintendo for its part has been faithful in keeping the divisive rewards service ticking with new...
News Legend of Zelda and Mario Kart Feature in Updated European My Nintendo Rewards
Discounts, digital wallpapers and even a guide
As another month begins we have the latest My Nintendo Rewards for Europe, and there are quite a few on offer. NOE is pitching it as the start of an "epic summer", with various digital goodies up for grabs. So, let's get to it shall we? The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages (3DS eShop) - 40% discount...
May2017
News Pikmin Rewards Arrive on My Nintendo in North America
Partly as a plug for Hey! Pikmin pre-orders
Hey! Pikmin isn't too far away now on 3DS; actually, it is, it's not out until late July. Well, whatever, My Nintendo's latest update in North America is themed around the franchise and the upcoming portable spin-off; if you're getting a sense of deja-vu that's because the European service had the same...
News Pikmin is the Theme in This Week's European My Nintendo Updates
Yes, we only just noticed
Confession time, as Samus Aran says in everyone's favourite entry in the series, we've been struggling to hold our interest in My Nintendo. The reward programme isn't doomed yet, but it still hasn't added Switch-specific rewards and has a habit of calling screen wallpapers calendars; it's just hard to love right now. In...
News New Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Rewards Appear on My Nintendo in North America
Yay...
There was an expectation that the somewhat underwhelming My Nintendo rewards program would begin to offer more value to loyal consumers once the Switch launched; a new tab for Switch rewards was even tantalizingly placed on the site. Alas, the wait wears on, but Nintendo has certainly been keen to keep the site updated with minor digital...
News My Nintendo Beefs Up With Street Fighter Discounts in North America and Europe
My Nintendo needs more training to defeat us
We're not too far away from the release of Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers which - despite a wonky first-person mode and some question marks over its status as a retail title - is an oddly tempting game. We suspect many have hovered over pre-order buttons, unsure over whether to take a...
April2017
News My Nintendo Adds an Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers 'Calendar'
It's actually just a wallpaper with dates on
Buried within Nintendo of America's download update press release today was the following nugget on a new My Nintendo reward available in the region - a calendar designed with Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers in mind. My Nintendo in North America is offering a May calendar featuring the...
News My Nintendo Gets a Fresh Batch of Rewards
The new Nintendo Direct wasn't our only gift from Nintendo
My Nintendo has added new rewards as a celebration of the upcoming Spring holiday season with Yoshi, of course, leading the way in North America. Similarly there's 'Springtime Fun' in Europe that also includes some Pikmin 3 discounts. For North America, you can find the following rewards on...
Reminder Fire Emblem My Nintendo Rewards Arrive in North America, Metroid in Europe
Insert your own 'Club Nintendo was better' comments
Ah, My Nintendo, the download-only reward programme that struggles to find love - to be fair, considering how cool Club Nintendo was once upon a time, it's on a hiding to nothing. In any case, earlier this month it updated with some new Rewards; as the initiative is so exciting we'd actually...
News My Nintendo Offers Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia Wallpaper in North America
Yours for 50 Platinum points
It seems Nintendo is getting a taste for giving us wallpapers through My Nintendo - we tried the Snipperclips - Cut it out, together! file on our phone, and it wasn't bad. Nintendo of America is now offering an equivalent for Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia, though no equivalent is available yet in Europe. As...
March2017
News New Kid Icarus Awards Have Shown Up on My Nintendo in North America
Sorry to keep you waiting!
The Kid Icarus series is something of an oddity in Nintendo's long history; it hasn't received very many entries, yet continues to endure via references in other Nintendo games and media. Pit hasn't been seen in a new game since 2012's excellent Kid Icarus: Uprising, but there's always hope that we won't have to wait...
News My Nintendo Adds a Breath of The Wild Wallpaper to the Rewards Lineup
Well, it's something
Earlier this week, My Nintendo updated with some new wallpapers related to Mario and Snipperclips, expanding on the new smart device and PC rewards category. It seems that this will likely become a trend moving forward, as a new The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild wallpaper is up for grabs now. The wallpaper is the same...
News My Nintendo Adds Snipperclips and Mario-Themed Smart Device / PC Wallpapers
Eight resolutions and downloading fun awaits Europeans...
My Nintendo may still have a 'coming soon' message over its Nintendo Switch rewards - which is understandable as the system is only one week old - but it has been updated (in Europe at least) with a few new PC / smart device rewards. This category previously opened with a handy Mini Guide for...
News Nintendo Announces My Nintendo Discounts, Charitable Work and Facebook Features for MAR10 Day
Save money on Mario Kart 8 and DLC
Due to some parts of the world formatting dates a certain way we have 'MAR10' day coming up, which is a cute / weird way for Nintendo to celebrate its mascot. In fairness to Nintendo of America, its announced plans not only include publicity-led activities but also a nice charitable gesture. Nintendo will team up...
News You Can Earn My Nintendo Gold Points on Nintendo Switch Physical Retail Copies
Oh my giddy Aunt
You know how My Nintendo's download-only focus has been a constant complaint, as it punishes those that opt for physical retail purchases? Well, that's about to change. Courtesy of the Switch linking into your Nintendo Account seamlessly, you can now earn some Gold Points from cartridges by using the + or - menus; the cartridge...
News My Nintendo Includes Multiple Fire Emblem Discounts in European Update
Nintendo Switch rewards 'coming soon'
My Nintendo, always good for a laugh. It's had its traditional start-of-the-month update with new rewards, and as always it's a mix of discounts and one virtual goodie. We already covered the North American update, so we've popped onto the EU equivalent of the site. It's actually a little more generous in the...
News New My Nintendo Awards Are Now Live in North America
Huh, cool…
Over the past couple months, Nintendo's My Nintendo service has been ever so slowly improving itself. The releases of Super Mario Run and Fire Emblem Heroes added more options to buy and spend coins and some of the deals have been a little more enticing. That being said, there's a lot of progress left to be made, but perhaps the latest...
February2017
News New My Nintendo Rewards Try to Show The Love for Valentine's Day
Tainted love?
Well, as it's February it's time to shoehorn in references to Valentine's Day, the season of love, tacky cards and over-priced chocolates. Maybe just focus on the first thing there and forget the Hallmark nonsense, we'd suggest. As it's also the start of the month it's time for new My Nintendo rewards, with Nintendo of America...
January2017
News Nintendo Resolves Issue With Legend of Zelda My Nintendo Discounts
A quick fix
Update 2: It only took Nintendo a few hours (a pretty rapid turnaround) to resolve the issue with Legend of Zelda game discounts; you can now pick up any and all series titles on Wii U and 3DS with a 30% discount. Hat tip to Benson for the heads up. [tweet Update: Thankfully, it seems the originally intention of this promotion (as...
News Special Discounts for The Legend of Zelda Series Coming to the eShop in Europe
All games, some HOME Themes, My Nintendo rewards and more
There's little doubt that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the big one coming to the Nintendo Switch at launch, while eager Wii U owners will also get a chance to play it. The big N is evidently keen to build the excitement around the latest series entry, and has confirmed a range...
News My Nintendo's New Year Rewards Add Some Fresh Discounts
Mario! Wario! Yoshi and more!
With a new year underway little time was wasted in adding some additional rewards to My Nintendo, with new options landing on 1st January. Anyone hoping for exciting surprises to kick off 2017 may feel underwhelmed, but there are nevertheless some quality games now on discount. Details for Europe and North America are...
December2016
News Super Mario Run's My Nintendo Rewards Are Live
Toad! Coins! Tickets! Things!
When My Nintendo launched one of its key features was integration with Miitomo; through the social app you can earn more Platinum Points, and there are regular reward updates with outfits and virtual goodies. With Super Mario Run - Nintendo's second smart device app - now out on iOS, the same idea is being applied once...
Video Super Mario Run Launch Used as an Opportunity to Promote My Nintendo
Get exciting rewards! Like, um...
It's Super Mario Run day for Nintendo, and while we're awaiting an embargo to tell you what we think of it and to go into detail, the big N has at least given a glimpse of the role the iOS game will play on My Nintendo. A short video for the loyalty programme has been posted by Nintendo of Europe; it shows that -...
Nintendo Download 15th December (North America)
Super Mario Run! Excitebots! Picross! My Nintendo discounts! More!
It's that time again, dear readers, for the Nintendo Download update. This week Nintendo of America is cheekily mentioning the latest mobile release (gasp!), but also has some tempting new arrivals and discounts on the Wii U and 3DS eShop stores. Let's get right to it. Missed the...
News New Super Mario Bros. Discounts Hit My Nintendo for PAL Gamers
No doubt timed for the launch of Super Mario Run
Super Mario Run arrives on iOS on 15th December, and could prove to be an enormous success for Nintendo. We'll see whether that turns out to be the case, but My Nintendo in PAL territories (Europe / Australia / New Zealand) is offering a couple of appropriate discounts to celebrate the release. The...
