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  1. Android News

    Pokémon Go will be released on Android and iOS in July, wearable price revealed

    During the Nintendo E3 2016 livestream, it was announced that the company was getting ready to launch Pokemon Go on both iOS and Android. The game will be available to everyone sometime in July Also, if you don't want to pull out your smartphone while you're playing the game, then you can get...
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    Someone modded Nintendo's Power Glove into a drone controller

    Nolan Moore was at Maker Faire 2016 and he demoed his latest hardware modification, the Nintendo Power Glove as a drone controller. Inside the Power Glove Moore inserted the original drone controller, but then put in things like a state-of-the-art Wi-Fi transmitter, flex sensors to let him...
  3. Android News

    Miitomo players are apparently abandoning Nintendo's app

    According to the latest numbers run by SurveyMonkey Intelligence, Nintendo's Miitomo isn't faring so well. The app boasts over 10 million users, but the numbers show that three-quarters of those users aren't even opening that app once a week. While this may sound like a doom and gloom story...
  4. Android News

    Nintendo's Animal Crossing and Fire Emblem games will use in-app purchases

    More detail about Nintendo's upcoming Animal Crossing and Fire Emblem games for mobile have come out. A report from the Wall Street Journal suggests the games will be free to download, though Nintendo will use in-app purchases to earn revenue.
  5. Android News

    Miitomo update lets you invite friends via SMS or email

    Miitomo has gotten a nice update today. For starters, Nintendo is making it easier to invite friends to use it. You can now send invites via SMS or email. The update also brings easier blocking and reporting options, the ability to edit Miifotos before uploading them into a comment, and easier...
  6. Android News

    You can play Virtual Boy games with Google Cardboard

    A developer has found a way to emulate Nintendo Virtual Boy games. Virtual Boy was a VR console by Nintendo in the company's earliest years. The games don't look great by today's standards, but it's a nice way to get some nostalgia if you were a Virtual Boy fan.
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    Nintendo was thinking about making phones 15 years ago

    An ancient Nintendo patent has resurfaced showing some of the company's earliest ambitions. The Japanese gaming giant apparently wanted to get into the phone business 15 years ago. The phones would seemingly use iconic Mario characters to give it a unique charm. Nintendo also detailed a...
  8. Android News

    Nintendo says they chose Animal Crossing and Fire Emblem due to a need for diversity

    In a recent conference call, Nintendo talked about their mobile moves, and why they chose Animal Crossing and Fire Emblem as the next two IPs to bring over to mobile. Their explanation was that they wanted to introduce 2 polarizing titles to appeal to different groups. Animal Crossing is...
  9. Android News

    Nintendo's 'Animal Crossing' and 'Fire Emblem' in the works for Android

    Nintendo has announced that it will be bringing its Animal Crossing and Fire Emblem games to Android and other mobile platforms. Since MiiTomo for Android has been a runaway success for Nintendo, so we shouldn't be surprise if Nintendo announces even more games for Android in the coming months.
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    Miitomo gets Splatoon gear

    Nintendo is adding Splatoon gear to its Miitomo chat app. You can buy shirts, wigs and other things for your Miitomo character to show your love for Splatoon, one of the Wii U's most beloved games. The gear will be available from April 27th through May 29th.
  11. Android News

    Nintendo's Miitomo app already has more than 4 million users

    Nintendo released their very first mobile application to the majority of the world less than two weeks ago. It's being reported that the app has already surpassed the 4 million user mark and some are suggesting other mobile game makers should be worried.
  12. Android News

    You can now download Nintendo's Miitomo app from Google Play

    As Nintendo promised, you can now download Miitomo from the Google Play Store. Miitomo is their first Android app. It's a social chat app that uses a Q&A system to help friends converse in fun ways.
  13. Android News

    Nintendo's Miitomo app launches in the US March 31st

    Nintendo's first Android app -- Miitomo -- launches in the US March 31st following brief availablity in Japan. Miitomo is a social app that lets you and your friends chat with Mii characters as your avatars. The app asks you interesting questions about your favorite fashion style or the weirdest...
  14. Android News

    Nintendo Miitomo gets 1 million downloads in just 3 days

    Japan loves them some Nintendo. The company's first Android app -- Miitomo -- was downloaded over 1 million times in just 3 days of availability in the country. Miitomo is a social experience that lets you make and talk to friends with a Mii character as your avatar.
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    You can try Nintendo Miitomo on your Android phone right now

    Nintendo Miitomo hasn't launched anywhere but Japan yet, but you can try it early so long as you are willing to install a 3rd-party APK. Note that any progress you make in the app may not translate to your account when the app launches in your region.
  16. Android News

    Nintendo launches Miitomo Android app in Japan

    Nintendo's first Android app is finally here. Miitomo is now available for download in Japan, allowing users to create their own Mii avatar and communicate with others who have the app. No, it's not as exciting as a Mario or Zelda game would be, but Miitomo is the first of many new apps and...
  17. Android News

    Nintendo's first mobile game Miitomo launching next week

    Nintendo will finally be entering the mobile gaming platform within the next week. It's much anticipated game, Miitomo, will be coming on March 17th according to Nintendo's Twitter. It's worth mentioning that this game isn't a game in the true sense, instead it will be more of a chat room...
  18. Android News

    Google Maps gets a Legend of Zelda easter egg

    Google has put a nice easter egg into Google Maps to celebrate the release of Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD on Wii U. The icon that takes you into Street View is replaced by a figurine of Link, the main character in the Zelda series.
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    You can now pre-register for Nintendo's first Android app

    Nintendo has opened up registration for their first Android app, Miitomo. It's a chat app that lets you use custom Nintendo Mii characters for a fun experience.
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    Nintendo will let you register to try their first smartphone app, Miitomo

    Nintendo has outlined their plans to launch their smartphone initiative, which includes a number of free games and apps. The first app will be a social experience called Miitomo. You'll soon be able to register for the service ahead of its launch.
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    Report suggests the Nintendo NX could interface with smartphones

    There has been little official information revealed about Nintendo's upcoming console, but that hasn't prevented leaks and rumors from happening. In fact, a recent report suggests that the Nintendo NX will have a way to interface with mobile smartphones, and even rival consoles like the PS4...
  22. Android News

    Nintendo’s Miitomo Android messaging app will sell clothes as in-game purchases

    Many thought Nintendo's first forray into smartphone apps would be a game or collection thereof, but instead, it will be a messaging app named Miitomo. It will be free to use and generate revenue through in-app purchases. Today we learn that, among other things, you'll be able to buy clothing...
  23. Android News

    Nintendo’s 1st Batch of Smartphone Games will be Free

    Nintendo recently decided that the lucrative smartphone gaming market might actually be worth a look after all and teamed up with DeNA Co. to develop its first batch of titles. At least five are planned so far, leading through to 2017. DeNA has now added that the first few games released under...
  24. Android News

    Nintendo announces their first smartphone game

    Nintendo CEO Kimishima said their first mobile game is called Miitomo ("Mii Friends") and will involve Mii interactions. It has been dleayed until March.
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    Nintendo's first smartphone game will be revealed tomorrow

    Nintendo is set to unveil its first smartphone game tomorrow, seven months after it announced that it would finally give in to the demands of Android and iOS gamers.