Nintendo explains its reward program and that smartphone app

Nintendo's first smartphone entry is gradually, actually, happening. During an investor call earlier today, the company showcased what is actually going on and how it'll attempt to make the most of your smartphone. You can also start registering for...

Nintendo E3 2015 Annnouncements


Nintendo focused on its core assets at the E3 2015 press-conference. This year Mario reaches an impressive milestone in video gaming: 30 years as a leading character in Nintendo’s timeless Super...

Street Fighte Ryu Joins Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U


Nintendo had sure planned things differently for E3 2015. The Nintendo E3 Press Conference is scheduled for June 16, but a big leak already revealed one of the announcements. Nintendo will bring...

Nintendo 2015 Line-up includes amiibo Cards, Mario Maker and Yoshi’s Woolly World


Nitendo continues to expand its amiibo line with amiibo cards this fall. The first set of amiibo cards will be based on Animal Crossing characters and will be compatible with the Animal Crossing...

Nintendo reveals amiibo Toy Line at E3 2014


LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nintendo is taking a cue from "Skylanders" and "Disney Infinity." The Japanese gaming giant unveiled a toy figure line called "amiibo" that will work in tandem with its video games...

Nintendo Wii U E3 2014 Event Verdict: The Search For Starfox


This will likely be a shorter analysis than my past two pieces discussing Sony and Microsoft's events, given that those were 110 and 90 minutes respectively and Nintendo's “Digital Event” turned out...

Nintendo gobbles up $4 million in a month with new 3DS StreetPass games (video)

Nintendo gobbles up $4 million in a month with new 3DS StreetPass games

Apparently a lot of people have followed the white rabbit hawking Nintendo's new 3DS StreetPass games, because the four new titles have moved like gangbusters. Nintendo sold $4 million worth of Mii Force, Flower Town, Warrior's Way and Monster Manor in a month (at $5 each or $15 for all four) to players champing at the bit for more games using the interactive feature. To the uninitiated, you can pick up StreetPasses just by crossing paths with another 3DS player or even someone who's recently been in the same place through proxy passes. That lets you play games with their Miis (avatars), but until recently there were only a couple of preloaded titles that use the functionality. There must have been some pent-up demand, though, considering the sales numbers -- after all, the 3DS has been Nintendo's bread and butter lately. As a reminder about how it all works, check the video after the break.

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3DS update brings new Streetpass games, soft-selling rabbit

Ever dance with a rabbit who shilled new StreetPass diversions in the bright sunlight? No? Well, the latest 3DS update will fix that. Within the system's StreetPass Plaza dwells a white lagomorph with a penchant for salesmanship. After the anthropomorphic bunny describes each title and shows it off in the cutest and most Nintendo way possible, you can buy the quartet of new releases -- Mii Force, Flower Town, Warrior's Way and Monster Manor -- individually or as a discounted bundle. Each is $5 a pop, or with the package deal you can get all four for $15. The patch also brings another Puzzle Swap picture, Mii accessories purchasable with tickets earned from playing the new StreetPass games and new unlockable Mii hats. Nintendo says you can change your Mii's facial expression when StreetPassing with another user, too. Sure, Japanese and European owners got this a few weeks ago, but that shouldn't spoil the fun if you're in the US.

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Wii U launches on Sunday and Nintendo is getting Excited


The Nintendo Wii U console – the first new home video game system in six years – arrives on Nov. 18, aiming to change the landscape of games and entertainment with its new Wii U GamePad controller....