My Nintendo News
June2017
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...
News Fresh Download Discounts Come To My Nintendo In North America
Mario Tennis! Wrecking Crew! Mario & Luigi!
A fresh batch of 3DS and Wii U software discounts have gone live on the North American My Nintendo site, along with some items for Miitomo. Here's what's new: 3DS/Wii U Software Discounts • 20% Discount on Mario Tennis (Wii U) - 200 Platinum Points • 20% Discount on Wrecking Crew (Wii U) - 100...
News Limited Numbers of Nintendo Switch Preview Invites Offered to US My Nintendo Members
New York is first up
During its most recent financial briefings Nintendo outlined plans to offer members of the public a chance to try out the Nintendo Switch ahead of its launch. It's not a new idea from the big N, as it previously ran system-specific events prior to the launch of the 3DS in 2011. As chatty journalists and attendees confirmed in...
News My Nintendo Gets Plenty of Legend of Zelda Goodies in North America
Discounts, themes, and also Flipnote Studio 3D
With the start of the month comes the standard My Nintendo updates, and now the North American equivalent is on board. Capitalising on the buzz of upcoming footage of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the rewards are mostly focused around the iconic franchise. Details are below; as you can see...
News My Nintendo Rewards Site Gets A Fetching Facelift
New rewards and "Child Accounts" available, too
The My Nintendo rewards programme hasn't been running all that long but Nintendo has already given the main site something of a makeover. Almost every element of the site has been updated, with a new main page and refreshed sections for current rewards, points balances and ongoing missions. There are...
November2016
News New My Nintendo Rewards Include European Launch Discounts
Metroid gear arrives globally for Miitomo
My Nintendo has had another round of updates, with some variations depending on your territory. We're not convinced the offerings will blow anyone's pants off, but they're available nevertheless. In Europe, first of all, there are two new discounts and a rather tempting Isabelle 3DS HOME Theme; details are...
News Rejoice! Link's New Hairdo Arrives as Miitomo Award on My Nintendo
Get hype?
Why isn't My Nintendo better? Those words are uttered and typed often, but Nintendo listens. It's always listening, carefully strategizing in preparation to blow our addled minds. Well, fear not, the new age of My Nintendo is here. Ok, not really. Nintendo has re-released two Legend of Zelda-themed Miitomo outfits that were originally...
News New North American My Nintendo Rewards Carry A Major Metroid Theme
And the Splatoon Ink Tank is back
My Nintendo has been updated in North America with a raft of discounts focused around the Metroid series. The following discounts are available now, and are exclusive to the region - if you're in Europe, you won't be able to benefit. 30% off Super Metroid (New 3DS) – 20 Gold Points 30% off Metroid: Zero Mission...
News Small My Nintendo Reward Discounts Arrive in North America
You're 'Bound' to love them...
If My Nintendo was a member of a typical social group in a sitcom, it'd be the one that was recast because the original actor wanted too much money. It's just like the charming Club Nintendo that we all knew well, but it's not the same, and arguably not as good. Nintendo has failed to win everyone over with the new...
News Isabelle Animal Crossing 3DS HOME Theme Added to My Nintendo in North America
Now she can organise your games for you, too
Animal Crossing: New Leaf may not be the freshest game in the world, but this week it's had a welcome revival courtesy of the extensive (and free) 'welcome amiibo' update. Keen to build on that momentum, Nintendo of America has released a small extra treat. It's an Isabelle 3DS HOME Theme, which can be...
News Here Are Your New My Nintendo Rewards
Get your lovely discounts here
A bunch of new My Nintendo rewards have gone live today, and as has been the case previously, these are all related to software discounts across Wii U and 3DS. There are different rewards for Europe and North America, which can be viewed below: Europe 30% off Typoman (Nintendo Wii U eShop): 250 Platinum Coins...
October2016
News Thanks to My Nintendo You Can Now Get That Miitomo Lemon Hat That You Always Wanted
Don't be sour about it
We believe in My Nintendo. Or, to be more precise, in what My Nintendo could be in the future when it's a bit less... mediocre. As for now there's an update to the Rewards in Europe - note that we didn't say an exciting update. Two new Miitomo options have been added for 200 Platinum Points each - a Lemon Hat (in yellow and...
Talking Point The Problems With My Nintendo So Far, and Why All's Not Lost
A slow start
Just recently we ran some polls to gauge your opinions on My Nintendo, as the service is now a little over six months old. The majority of the Nintendo Life community that voted are unimpressed with it, to put it mildly, with a high percentage opting for the two most negative answers in the relevant polls. It's not new for an initiative...
Poll Six Months On - How Do You Feel About My Nintendo?
Discounts, HOME Themes, more discounts and HOME Themes...
It was in late March, a few days more than six months ago, that the My Nintendo program launched as part of the 'Nintendo Account' overhaul. The Nintendo Account seems very likely to be the all-encompassing ID for Nintendo users in the future. With social media login options and its role in...
News My Nintendo Adds More Rewards for Discounts in Europe
Bayonetta! NES Remix 2! Mario Golf: World Tour! More!
As another month gets under way there are updated My Nintendo rewards to consider in Europe. It's worth remembering that short term Nintendo Selects discounts were added earlier in the week, whereas today they're the more 'typical' additions. No full downloads have been added this time, so we...
September2016
News European My Nintendo Rewards Include New Nintendo Selects Discounts
Hard to resist
My Nintendo hasn't exactly blown the doors off since its launch earlier in the year, but the loyalty / rewards programme does occasionally have some positive offerings. In Europe that now includes discounts on the latest Nintendo Selects games, which hit stores and the eShop on 30th September. Until 16th October all four of this...
News My Nintendo Picross: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Now Available 'Indefinitely'
The legend will live on
The My Nintendo rewards programme has both fans and critics, but one of the better offerings has been My Nintendo Picross: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. One out of ten in terms of having a snappy name, but we were full of praise and gave it 8/10 in our review, as there's a lot of puzzle goodness included for your...
Random The First Skunk Bundle is Free on the North American eShop Right Now
In other words, 30 free Gold Coins on My Nintendo
Many of you have no doubt heard of Skunk Software by now, a somewhat recent developer that has drawn plenty of criticism on the Wii U eShop. If you'll take a look at the company's page, Skunk Software's average review score is sitting at a solid 3. Whether or not you think that score is merited, it...
News New Rewards Are Now Available On My Nintendo
Kirby! Yo-Kai Watch 2!
If you've got a wealth of coins to spend on your My Nintendo account then you might want to visit the rewards site today as some new items have just gone live. For 200 coins you can get either a Kirby Robobot Armor T-shirt or Kirby & Qbby (of BOXBOY fame) T-shirt, both of which can be used in Miitomo. In North America, a...
News More Discounts Added to My Nintendo Rewards in North America
A mix of old and new
Alongside everything else going on today we've had updates to the My Nintendo rewards. We've already reported on the offerings in Europe, and the North American details revolve exclusively around discounts. In total nine more games have discounts; there's a mix of retail and smaller downloads, with some Virtual Console titles...
News Nindies and DLC Included Among New My Nintendo Rewards in Europe
Full DLC option and discounts on offer
We've been waiting for the next batch of My Nintendo rewards, and with the first day of the month rolling around some additional options have now been confirmed for Europe. We're not sure they're going to blow any minds, but do include discounts and one full code for some high quality content. Overall we have...
August2016
News My Nintendo Extends Validity Period for Gold Points
Now you have 12 months to spend them, rather than 6
My Nintendo has now been live for five months, launching on 31st March in most territories. The Club Nintendo replacement has done some things well, such as utilising the much improved Nintendo Account system, but has also had its critics. Not all have been impressed with the rewards on offer, in...
News Samus is the Latest Hero to Get a My Nintendo 3DS HOME Theme
Orange is certainly a theme
The My Nintendo rewards to date have had some high-points, but it's probably fair to say that the loyalty programme is yet to blow the doors off and excite loyal members. Nevertheless, there is a little extra treat on offer in exchange for 200 Platinum Points. Currently available in Europe (and Japan), with a North...
News Celebrate The Release Of Federation Force By Dressing Your Miitomo Mii Up Metroid Style
Where can we buy a 8-Bit Samus t-shirt in real life?
It's officially Metroid Day with the launch of Metroid Prime: Federation Force on 3DS, and to mark this event Nintendo has added lots of cool new items to Miitomo. From today so you can strike some awesome poses with your Mii - see if you can win the 8-Bit Samus T-Shirt for your Mii and various...
News New Gamescom Missions Are Available for European My Nintendo Accounts
More coins if you try demos at the event itself
My Nintendo is a service that still feels as though it's in its infancy, but Nintendo still does what it can to remind consumers that it's there. The mission system is a cool way to incentivize gamers to collect coins for the service, and with Gamescom now in full swing, Nintendo has opted to toss up a...
July2016
Reminder Super Mario-Themed Miitomo T-Shirts Now Available on My Nintendo
Free and otherwise
With its major update this week that introduced a new way to use Candy to earn game tickets, Miitomo is getting a bit of a push by Nintendo in order to try and lure back some users. The latest set of outfits to be won or bought in the app are snappy Super Mario t-shirts, and some of them are up for grabs on My Nintendo. In...
News European Miitomo Users Make the Correct Choice as Bowser T-Shirt Heads to My Nintendo
The only choice
Miitomo, Nintendo's sort-of social app, is still getting frequent updates and new outfits. The next set is all about Super Mario, with a mix of outfits to buy or win in Miitomo Drop - you can see the whole range of tasty virtual apparel in our original article on the topic. In addition Nintendo has been giving social media fans in...
News Two More Discounts Arrive on My Nintendo in Europe
A classic and some ninja action
My Nintendo in Europe has frequent but small updates, no doubt designed to keep users interested and logging in regularly. Two mid-month discounts have now arrived in the region to tempt us to part with our Gold and Platinum points. There's one discount apiece for Wii U and 3DS, one being Virtual Console and another...
News My Nintendo Really Wants You To Use Miitomo, But Only Offers 2 Points in New Daily 'Mission'
Don't spend it all at once
Part of Nintendo's long term strategy is to integrate the My Nintendo loyalty programme with multiple apps and even tie-in with visits to special locations and similar incentives. It's early days, however, and the Platinum points currently revolve around weekly logins to Miiverse, the eShop and My Nintendo itself, while...
News More Discounts and Downloads Arrive on My Nintendo in Europe
Taking flight
Pinch, punch, start of a new month. Nintendo of Europe has added a small batch of new Rewards to My Nintendo in the region, and as is normal is going for smaller and regular updates in comparison to Nintendo of America. This time around we have two full downloads - or rather one across two platforms - along with a handful of...
News New My Nintendo Rewards Are Now Available in North America
Not bad, not bad...
The highly anticipated My Nintendo program launched a few months ago, though it seems that response to it has vastly cooled down since. The bulk of rewards are Miitomo outfits and coupons for digital games that usually can be found cheaper in physical form, which has understandably upset those who had higher expectations...
June2016
News Paper Mario and New Style Boutique Discounts Arrive on My Nintendo in Europe
Coins for clothes
Nintendo of Europe continues to add small, frequent updates to the My Nintendo rewards, mainly with discounts. Its added a couple of 3DS titles into the mix, though the discounts are only available until 8am UK / 9am CET on 1st July (not 30th June as the official graphic shows). The following are both available for 300 Platinum...
News Discount Picross Joins The Ranks of My Nintendo Rewards in Europe
Pick 'em out
The My Nintendo loyalty programme has already had something to offer Picross-loving members with the exclusive My Nintendo Picross: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. The latest update in Europe, though, adds a little extra grid-based action for members to consider. These two latest rewards are both available until 1st September:...
E3 2016 60 Platinum Points Up For Grabs in Legend of Zelda My Nintendo Missions
For the eagle eyed among you
Nintendo has added a little extra spice to My Nintendo during E3, adding three 'Missions' that unlock a total of 60 Platinum Points. The name of the game is to find hidden objects on e3.nintendo.com, while logged in, and presumably clicking on them earns the reward. You can see these below. It's a neat idea, and with...
News Two Short-Term Rewards Are Added to My Nintendo in Europe
Kirby and karaoke
We think it's fair to say that My Nintendo has had a mixed reception since launching as the new loyalty service from the big N. It's offered some unique rewards, including its own game with My Nintendo Picross: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, but has also failed to inspire with some of its other options. Its latest...
News The Rather Marvellous Kid Icarus: Uprising Anime Shorts Arrive on My Nintendo in Japan
Sorry to keep you waiting!
Back when Kid Icarus: Uprising was building some serious hype Nintendo teamed up with Production I.G., Shaft and Studio 4°C on some short anime shows to showcase the cast and style the game was following. As fans of the 3DS game know it's driven by the story and narrative, which are rather humorous and quirky. At the...
Snazzy
Earlier this week we shared details on the latest My Nintendo update in Europe, so it only seems fair to share the equivalent update for North America. Due to the different expiry cycles on discounts in NA there are less changes, but nonetheless there are few new options available. The main attraction is the Bravely Second: End Layer 'New...
News New My Nintendo Rewards Include A Super Nintendo Shirt And Xenoblade Discounts
Dress up as The King
The My Nintendo rewards page has been updated again, this time with new clothing and a couple of handsome discounts. If you're willing to part with some gold points then you can get 40 percent off Xenoblade Chronicles X (140 points) and Xenoblade Chronicles 3D (110 points). Should you be more interested in dressing up your...
May2016
News My Nintendo Discount Applied to Miitomo Drop Game Tickets Reward
Yay, we suppose
The My Nintendo loyalty programme is now settling down, with fairly regular updates and an established mix of discounts, game downloads and Miitomo tokens. The latter are clearly a focus for Nintendo, as they've had a 'discount' applied. In our UK account there's a notification pointing to the following offer, in which the 5 Miitomo...
News Three New Discounts Arrive on My Nintendo in Europe
Worth your points?
My Nintendo, the loyalty / rewards programme that replaced Club Nintendo, is working a little differently between regions. In North America updates are less frequent but more sweeping, while in Europe there are changes every 2-3 weeks, albeit less new offers each time around. The European service has now had its mid-May update,...
News My Nintendo Now Offers Platinum Points if You Sign Up for Promotional Emails
I don't want any spam!
Nintendo wants to send us chirpy emails telling us about current games, upcoming releases and so on, and part of signing up for a Nintendo Account is deciding whether to accept these promotional messages. Nintendo is so keen that we get these, in fact, that it's now giving out Platinum My Nintendo points for all that are...
News Bravely Second 3DS Theme Added To My Nintendo Rewards
100 platinum coins to you, squire
A new Bravely Second 3DS theme has gone live on the My Nintendo rewards site. Costing 100 platinum coins, the theme is called "New Faces" and shows off the various characters you'll meet in the popular RPG - both good and bad. The reward will be available until 30th June. Will you be investing those valuable...
News My Nintendo's Rewards Have Been Updated for May
Discounts galore
As you may have been aware, a range of My Nintendo rewards expired on 1st May, and new options have now been posted in North America and Europe. They're all discounts, which was expected as those that disappeared were equivalent deals. Due to differences in regional expiry dates the North American region has a lot of new offers,...
April2016
Reminder This is the Final Day for a Number of My Nintendo Rewards
The clock is ticking
My Nintendo has, so far, proven to be an interesting Club Nintendo replacement. It's been quite flexible, and with Miitomo rewards thrown in has included some quirky treats for those that like virtual outfits. Beyond that it's included full game downloads, DLC and a variety of discounts. Nevertheless the end is nigh for a whole...
News Expiry Dates Extended for Three My Nintendo Rewards
Well 'ain't that sweet
My Nintendo is well underway as the loyalty programme for big N fans, and though it has areas in which it can improve it's certainly full of positives and potential. One criticism, however, has centred around relatively tough expiry dates on some rewards - perhaps aware of the issue, Nintendo has now moved to extend three...
News Get Ready To Spend Those Platinum Points, New My Nintendo Rewards Are Live
Super Famicom hoodie! Bee costume! Viking hat!
A series of new Mii clothing items have gone live on the European version of My Nintendo (Edit: they're live in North America, too). These include a Super Famicom hoodie, bee outfit and viking hat. All three cost 200 Platinum points each. These rewards will be available until June 1st and can be used...
Reminder All of the Expiry Dates to Help You Plan Your My Nintendo Rewards
They're not there forever
The My Nintendo loyalty programme has been live for over a week now, and in various ways it's been a success so far. It does have its pros and cons, however, and for eager Points accumulators the challenge is to ensure that they grab the best rewards in good time. There's a double whammy at play - points expire six months...
Talking Point My Nintendo's Pros, Cons and Areas for Improvement
Looking forward after a positive start
The My Nintendo loyalty programme has been live for a week in the West, finally delivering a Club Nintendo replacement. There's been plenty of positivity in the reception to it so far, yet there's no hiding the fact there's also discontent - the download / digital-only aspect of it is one sticking point. Due...
Review My Nintendo Picross: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (3DS eShop)
Master puzzler
Well, we're officially down the rabbit hole, reviewing a game exclusive to a loyalty programme. You can't buy My Nintendo Picross: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (a snappy title), you can only earn it with Platinum Points on Nintendo's loyalty programme. Easily done if you have social media accounts to link and dabble in...
Feature Breaking Down the My Nintendo Loyalty Economy, Again
Now focused on the Western points and rewards
The Club Nintendo replacement - My Nintendo - has now launched in the West alongside Miitomo. In the end Nintendo just hit its March deadline, launching the service and app on 31st March in various countries, with My Nintendo landing in more territories than the social app. For those in countries...
Poll What Do You Think of My Nintendo and Miitomo?
Points and answers
31st March was a notable day for fans of the big N, with Club Nintendo replacement My Nintendo launching in addition to Nintendo / DeNA's first full app - Miitomo. They're certainly tied together in their intention of encouraging fans old and new to engage with the company - hence the shared release date - though in practice...
March2016
News My Nintendo Platinum Points Are Being Gifted to Former Club Nintendo Members in North America
Check your mail
It's pretty hard to avoid the news that My Nintendo has launched, and plenty will already be accumulating plenty of points to redeem on goodies. That certainly applies to Platinum Points, which are earned through various one-off activities along with weekly and daily 'missions'. It seems that former Club Nintendo members in North...
Guide Getting Started With My Nintendo
Making the most of early days with the Club Nintendo replacement
It's been a busy day for Nintendo, as it rolled out both My Nintendo and Miitomo across various countries in the West. We sense that it's the former that excites people the most, as it replaces the much loved and long lost Club Nintendo loyalty programme. We've published quite a lot...
News Nintendo's Official Website eShop Purchases Are Up and Running
In Europe, so far, includes 'Nindie' games
Among all of the excitement around the launch of My Nintendo, gamers in Europe and PAL territories can also see another promised feature in action - the option to purchase over 2000 games from the official website, with those downloads then sent automatically to their system. We've already tried this out...
News Nintendo's Gold Coin Prices Point the Way to Freebies
Spend a little, win a little
As you're likely already aware, the My Nintendo loyalty programme is now live, and it's all rather exciting. It's possible to pick up some early Platinum Points right off the bat, and Europeans can also grab their copy of Flipnote Studio 3D. Just head to the official website and login with your Nintendo Account. An...
News My Nintendo and Its Rewards Are Live
Huzzah!
The time is finally here - My Nintendo has launched in the West. The replacement to Club Nintendo appears to have beaten Miitomo to the punch as you can visit the official website, register and start earning and redeeming coins. We'll be rustling up a short Getting Started guide, but for now we have the European reward details below...
Reminder Flipnote Studio 3D Debuting in Europe as My Nintendo Account Incentive
Register before April's end and flip away
As if anyone needed much more reason to sign up for a My Nintendo account, don't forget that European users who register before 30th April can download a free copy of Flipnote Studio 3D for their punctuality. The offer was previously announced in the European Nintendo Direct for March and has been further...
Talking Point My Nintendo and Its Account System Start The Process of Unifying Platforms
One happy family
It's only in recent years that Nintendo's embraced connectivity and unified platforms in a meaningful way. Though it dabbled with extensions, add-ons and cables in past pre-broadband generations, the Game Boy range and home consoles retained distinct identities from each other. That's continued a great deal in this generation with...
News Enhanced Digital Store With Over 2,000 Games Launching Alongside My Nintendo This Week
Can be accessed via personal computers and smart devices
Nintendo is launching its first smartphone app Miitomo and its My Nintendo loyalty program this week, and has confirmed that an "enhanced" digital shop will go live on the same day - March 31st. The unified store - which will cover 3DS and Wii U - will allow users with a Nintendo Account and...
News My Nintendo and Miitomo to Launch in the West on 31st March
In the US and "several other countries"
Well, we finally have a date for the launch of Miitomo and the My Nintendo loyalty programme in the West, and Nintendo has been good to its word and hit its target for a March release. It's been confirmed that the app and the Club Nintendo replacement will land in the US and 'several other countries' on 31st...
Talking Point Nintendo Wants Us to Download More and Move On From Discs - Will It Work?
It's a tough sell
Nintendo is in an interesting position in terms of how it sells us retail games. On the one hand it continues to produce handsome special editions and 'first print' runs not only to appease fans, but also to promote amiibo or emphasize the significance of a particular release. On the other hand it's had a tough generation in...
Poll Are You Ready to Download More of Your Retail Games From the eShop?
Nintendo's keen, but are you?
Though we wait (im)patiently for My Nintendo - and Miitomo - to arrive in the West, the launch in Japan has given an early look at how the Club Nintendo replacement is shaping up. We expect tweaks and even alternative rewards for the West, but the general structure and broad detail is likely to be largely the same...
News Reggie Fils-Aime Shares Hope That Miitomo and My Nintendo Will Connect Users With Company Brand
Expects Miitomo to "expand and evolve over time"
With the launch of Miitomo and My Nintendo in Japan there's plenty of conversation around both as we await their release in the West. Set to arrive together, combined they'll represent a new era in Nintendo's loyalty offering in addition to the company's first full smart device app. The Western...
Feature Breaking Down the My Nintendo Loyalty Economy
Show Nintendo some love
The Club Nintendo replacement - My Nintendo - hasn't launched in the West as yet, mainly due to the fact we're waiting for the accompanying launch of Miitomo to make its way out of Japan. It's going to happen this month, but the vagaries of mobile app releases mean it could be tomorrow, 31st March or anything in between;...
News The My Nintendo Rewards 'Missions' Show What's Needed to Earn Freebies and Discounts
Miitomo naturally plays a big early part
Earlier today we shared the My Nintendo rewards that are on offer in Japan, with plenty of coins required to unlock exclusive downloads, discounts and DLC. The question is, how easy is it to earn these coins? Well, the graph below shows that the options for Platinum Coins are certainly varied, with Nintendo...
News My Nintendo Has Gone Live in Japan, Introduces Exclusive Content and a DS Download on 3DS
The start of something new
Nintendo's upcoming loyalty program – My Nintendo – may still have yet to launch in the west, but it just recently went live in Japan along with the new Miitomo app. The news doesn't come as much of a surprise, but it's interesting to see the kind of goodies that are being given away over the new service. Here's the...
Reminder Create Your Nintendo Account for a My Nintendo and Miitomo Bonus
The clock is ticking
We know that Miitomo and the new My Nintendo loyalty programme launch on 17th March in Japan - the trouble is that we don't yet have a firm release date for the Americas and PAL territories. They're both coming in March, but as can be the way with smart device apps - and some Nintendo initiatives - the launch could come at...
News My Nintendo Rewards Start on 17th March in Japan, Alongside Miitomo Launch
As expected, though DLC and HOME Themes don't earn coins
It's always been the case that the new My Nintendo loyalty scheme - for those that have setup a Nintendo Account - would launch alongside Miitomo. With Nintendo's social app launching in Japan on 17th March the loyalty scheme will also arrive on the same day, and Nintendo's official website...
February2016
Guide Setup and Key Facts for Nintendo Account and Miitomo Preregistration
Easy as 1, 2, 3...
Nintendo has opened registration for Nintendo Accounts in a whole range of countries, having initially launched them in Japan in late 2015. At the same time those that have a Nintendo Account - and are in one of 16 applicable countries - can preregister for Miitomo, the fir
Talking Point My Nintendo Can Be a Tipping Point in Nintendo's Approach To User Accounts
Good for this generation, potentially vital in the next generation
Nintendo President Tatsumi Kimishima gave a presentation to investors this week, and some of the most interesting details revolved around the new Nintendo Account system and the related My Nintendo programme that'll replace Club Nintendo. Though it's succeeding a much-loved and...
News Miitomo to Include Photo Mode and Pre-Registration Will Bring 'Platinum' My Nintendo Point
16 countries to be included in March launch
Update 2: Nintendo of America has also confirmed that Miitomo registration will open on 17th February in the region. Update: A Nintendo of Europe press release has confirmed many of the details below, along with a few other snippets of information. Pre-registration for Miitomo - as outlined below - will...
News More Details Emerge on the Launch of My Nintendo
Only one month to go
Update: The official English translation of the briefing is now live, reinforcing the details below. Original Article: As many of you are likely aware, Nintendo recently held another investor's meeting. While these things aren't strictly about big announcements that are entirely relevant to the general public, new details...
December2015
News Reggie Talks Smartphone Gaming and My Nintendo
Focusing on making entirely new experiences
About a month ago, Nintendo held an investor's meeting where details were finally revealed around the highly anticipated Nintendo rewards program and Nintendo's first smartphone game from the DeNA partnership. Opinions on the smartphone app, Miitomo, were admittedly divided, though the new 'My Nintendo'...
October2015
Talking Point Nintendo's Delays With My Nintendo and Miitomo are Disappointing, but Not Disastrous
Club Nintendo fans just need to wait a little longer
This week's investor briefing, in which Nintendo President Tatsumi Kimishima gave his first formal financial results presentation, was perceived as an opportunity to learn about some key short term products and long term company strategy. Details on the first Nintendo / DeNA smart device game -...
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