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PSA: You’re My Nintendo Coins Might Have Already Expired
Use Them Or Lose Them Nintendo replaced their old Club Nintendo rewards program with their new My Nintendo program back in April of 2016. If you registered back when the program first launched, earned a bunch of coins but never used them, like me, then you just had some expire. There are two main aspects […]
Nintendo Launches My Nintendo Reward Program
March 31, 2016 marks the first day of the premier My Nintendo program. Replacing the debunked Club Nintendo program from about a year ago, this new My Nintendo program acts similarly but with a whole new coat of paint. What is it? Basically if you use, buy, and download Nintendo products, you can be rewarded […]
Club Nintendo Elite Status Gifts 2015 Announced – All Digital No Physical
March 31, 2015 marked the end of the Club Nintendo program, closing down the opportunity to earn Coins to redeem for prizes. If you managed to register 300 Coins, you reached Gold Status. If you registered 600+ Coins, you are a Platinum member. Depending on your status, you will be able to download one last […]
Star Fox 64 3D Review
Do A Barrel Roll… in 3D – Originally released back in 2011 when the 3DS was struggling, Star Fox 64 3D and The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time 3D acted as filler games in the slow line up of 3DS titles. Nintendo, being able to port these games quickly and without taking up too […]
The NEW MyGamer Podcast – Episode 1
After being gone for a very long time the MyGamer podcast returns, much like a drunk that finally remembers where his favorite bar is, we slip back into our old habits. We are back with a fine furious three-some as Gillman and Zack are joined by the ever lasting new guy Adam. News things discussed […]
Club Nintendo February 2015 – Coming To An End
Going Out of Business Sale – Starting February 2, 2015, Nintendo is offering more than 100 digital downloadable games through the final months of Club Nintendo. These are not just Virtual Console games, but full 3DS, Wii and Wii U games! There are also a bunch of new physical rewards too like a retro Mario […]
Club Nintendo 18 Card Case Review (3DS/DS)
Keeping Them Safe – As part of the dying Club Nintendo program, one of the last physical gifts Nintendo has offered Club Nintendo members is a case that can hold up to 18 3DS or regular DS game carts. With three double sided covers that are interchangeable, the 400 Coin asking price is both highly […]
Club Nintendo Says Good-Bye With New January 2015 Games
Say Good-Bye – Nintendo launched the Club Nintendo program over 6 years ago, offering game incentives in exchange for fan loyalty and survey responses. Kicking off the New Year, Nintendo has just announced this Club Nintendo program will be ending in the coming months. While it is sad to see this program go, Nintendo is […]
What Releasing Wii Games Digitally on WiiU Could Mean
Looking Positively on the Potential – During Nintendo’s most recent Nintendo Direct, they announced that Wii games will be released on the WiiU eShop digitally. These downloadable Wii games can be played right from the WiiU main menu without needing to boot up the disc from the Wii Channel. Further, if you did a data […]
Club Nintendo December 2014 Summary
Ending the Year – Nintendo is wrapping up 2014 with a low-cost Virtual Console heavy Club Nintendo offering for December 2014. The following games will be available from December 15 through January 19, 2015. Game #1 – Kirby’s Dreamland 3 (SNES on Wii U VC) Price – 200 Coins, normally $7.99 Summary – Kirby must […]
Nintendo’s Deluxe Digital Promo Ending Soon – Check If You Have Free eShop Credit
If you bought a Wii U Deluxe Set, the console with 32GB of storage space (not the white 8GB version), then you are eligible to get some eShop credit back with Nintendo if you bought digital content from the Wii U eShop via this Deluxe Digital Promo (DDP) program. Nintendo has not really marketed this […]
Club Nintendo November 2014 Summary
Preparing for Holiday 2014 – Nintendo released 8 new games from their Club Nintendo program for November 2014. Uniquely, there are a couple titles that have never been a part of the Club Nintendo program before and could be worth a look if you have Coins to spare. The following games will be available from […]
Kersploosh! 3DS eShop Review
Stone Goes Down the Hole – Using gravity as the main gameplay mechanic, Kersploosh! is a one trick pony that will keep you mildly entertained for about thirty minutes. The premise is simple – guide a falling object with the Circle Pad to the bottom of a well in the shortest amount of time as […]
Club Nintendo October 2014 Summary
Preparing for Holiday 2014 – Although many games available this month have been a part of the Club Nintendo program before, there are definitely some winners here. It is a little strange to NOT see the original N64 Smash Bros available on the Wii Virtual Console given the launch success of the 3DS version and […]
Club Nintendo September 2014 Summary
Preparing for Smash Bros. – As we get close to the launch of the new Smash Bros for 3DS, Nintendo has prepared a list of Virtual Console titles to create more hype as gamers wait for this anticipated release. Many of these titles were available via Club Nintendo before but there are some winners in […]
Register Hyrule Warriors with Club Nintendo to Pimp Out Ganon
Thinking about the Wii U exclusive Hyrule Warriors? Well, if you register the game with Club Nintendo between 9-26-14 and 10-23-14 you will receive a free download code for some costume DLC. The Ganondorf DLC Demon King Costume Set will include two costumes that Ganon can use in-game. The two costumes coincide with his appearance […]
Club Nintendo August 2014 Summary
Changing It Up – Nintendo has listened to customer feedback and just changed their Club Nintendo program by offering even more games starting this month. There are now four Wii U downloadable games available and four 3DS titles available for the August 2014 Club Nintendo program. As expected, most are Virtual Console titles but this […]
NES Remix Review
New Twists on Old Games – With a mini game presentation similar to the Warioware titles, NES Remix puts a creative tweak on classic 8-bit developed Nintendo games. In truth, these challenges are something that gamers have been doing unofficially for years but this exclusive Wii U downloadable title provides a sense of accomplishment as […]
Grill Off with Ultra Hand WiiWare Review
Extending A Hand – Keeping its past alive, Nintendo has an exclusive WiiWare title that is only available through its Club Nintendo program that harkens back to one of their first hit toys from the 1960s. While Grill Off with Ultra Hand is basically the equivalent to a $.99 smart phone game, it is a […]
Club Nintendo 2014 Platinum & Gold Gifts Announced
Going Digital – Nintendo has just revealed their Platinum and Gold rewards for 2014. Unfortunately, this year is a bit of a letdown because all gifts are digital as opposed to the cool and collectable figures, hats, and posters from previously rewards. In summary, Platinum members get to choose from a wider variety of digital […]
Club Nintendo July 2014 Summary
Virtual Console Only Month – It is a new month which means new Club Nintendo (CN) games are available! Dipping back into their 3D Classics catalog, Kid Icarus makes his return in this eShop exclusive and stands as the highlight this month. However, all the games available were previously available via CN at some point […]
Club Nintendo June 2014 Summary
Repeating Kirby – Nintendo is kicking off E3 week with new Club Nintendo games. June is a little disappointing as Kirby’s Adventure is a repeat from last month and Electroplankton is an app instead of a game. Reminder, if you have been hoarding coins for the last couple of years they could be expiring at […]
Club Nintendo May 2014 Summary
Physical Rewards Are Back Along with High Quality Digital Games – Last month, the Club Nintendo program went through a bit of a change as physical rewards were put on hold while Nintendo was firming up their back end. As a replacement, many more digital games were offered for a limited time. However, physical […]
Buy Mario Kart 8 Get A Free Game
If you are a Wii U owner, you are probably excited about the upcoming release of Mario Kart 8 on the software starved system. Nintendo is also using this promotion to entice new sales of the system. If you buy Mario Kart 8 and register the game with Club Nintendo between its release date on […]
Club Nintendo Temporarily Cancels Physical Rewards But Increases Digital Ones Due to Maintenance
Nintendo just started offering more digital games as part of a maintenance sale. Physical rewards are undergoing some restructuring (they will not be available) and Nintendo is currently offering 9 digital games across Wii, Wii U and 3DS to make up for it. In short, Nintendo is offering more games from their April offering and […]
Club Nintendo April 2014 Summary
Mario Meets Art in April 2014 – In addition to offering two solid Mario titles, the Club Nintendo program is going a rather creative route for the April 2014 offering. Trajectile is a DSiWare game you never played that is basically a new type of Bust-A-Move and Art Academy: First Semester is a great way […]
Club Nintendo Offering Yoshi’s New Island T-shirt
Nintendo’s Club Nintendo program just started offering a Yoshi’s New Island t-shirt for 800 Coins. The shirt shows an image of Yoshi flinging a giant egg with Baby Mario on his back and is available in small or large sizes. Like many other Club Nintendo items, this probably won’t last very long so be sure […]
Club Nintendo March 2014 Summary
A Journey into the Unknown – Nintendo is offering some unique content this month for their Club Nintendo program. If you have a stock pile of Coins and willing to take a chance on some lesser known titles, March 2014 could provide the biggest sleeper hit month in the history of the program. Game #1 […]
Club Nintendo February 2014 Summary
Repeating Classics – It seems that Nintendo is truly started to abandon the Wii console in favor of the Wii U as they are offering Wii U Virtual Console downloads as opposed to just Wii Virtual Console downloads. But chances are you probably already own DK Jr and Punch-Out!! as they have been a part […]
Club Nintendo Offers New Animal Crossing NL 2-Poster Set
Have an extra 500 Club Nintendo Coins sitting around? Or are you waiting for that killer Virtual Console game to be a part of the Club Nintendo program? Well then you might want to use those registration coins on these two 22”x28” posters consisting of characters from Animal Crossing New Leaf. The best part? It […]
Weekly 3DS eShop Sale January 27, 2014
Several games are on sale this week whereas some games have received a permanent price drop. In alphabetical order: AiRace Speed – $2.99, 40% off. Ends Feb 5th. Bomb Monkey – $2.99, 40% off. Permanent lower price. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs – $19.99, 33% Off – Permanent lower price. Darts Up 3D […]
Club Nintendo January 2014 Summary
Starting the Year Slowly – Like last month, Nintendo is now including the Wii U Virtual Console into their Club Nintendo program. Here is a summary: Game #1 – Game & Watch: Cement Factory (for 3DS, originally DSiWare) Price – 100 Coins, originally $1.99 (200 Nintendo Points) Availability – Jan. 14, 2014 – Feb. 9, […]
Nintendo eShop Still Down for Maintenance
Did you unwrap a shiny new Wii U, 3DS, 3DS XL, 2DS, or even a DSi this Christmas? If you did, you probably want to connect to the Nintendo eShop to set up your Nintendo Network ID, download that digital copy of Zelda Wind Waker HD that was included in your Wii U bundle, and […]
Club Nintendo December 2013 Summary
Finally, Wii U Support – December 2013 will mark an interesting time for the Club Nintendo program as Wii U Virtual Console titles have been included for the first time. However, it is actually a little bit confusing because the banner for The Lost Levels on the Club Nintendo website labels this download as a […]
Club Nintendo Offering Link Between Worlds Posters
Nintendo has just started offering a Link Between Worlds poster set to eligible Club Nintendo members. This poster set comes with three 22”x28” posters and ships in a poster tube to prevent creases and damage. One poster is of the Master Sword sleeping in the Lost Woods. Poster #2 depicts Link as the wall hieroglyphics […]
Nintendo eShop Sale on 3DS and Wii U
Nintendo has started a new weekly discount program that will start today and continue on following Thursdays. Games are scheduled to be at least 30 percent discounted from their normal price. In preparation of The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, Nintendo is discounting virtual console Zelda titles. 3DS: The Legend of Zelda – […]
Club Nintendo November 2013 Summary
Spend, Spend, Spend! – In terms of game quality, November is probably the highest rated month throughout all of 2013. A Link to the Past, the unforgettable SNES installment, is the perfect hype builder for A Link Between World’s launch later this month, Dillon’s Rolling Western has been a critical and commercial success unique to […]
Club Nintendo October 2013 Summary
Probably Played It Before – October 2013 is an interesting month for the usual 4 available digital downloads because most gamers have probably already played these games in one format or another. Everyone has played Solitaire before, Zelda and Mario Kart are classics that most gamers probably experienced by now, and ThruSpace is essentially another […]
Mario vs Donkey Kong: Minis March Again! (DSiWare) Review
Getting Wound Up – Initially released back in the summer of 2009 on DSiWare, Nintendo is currently offering Mario vs Donkey Kong: Minis March Again! as part of their September 2013 Club Nintendo program. What is normally an $8 downloadable title tastes even sweeter when it is free. Similar to the original GBA title and […]
Club Nintendo Sept 2013 Summary
A 150 Coin Month – Nintendo is gearing up for the school season with an educational title but bringing back some forgotten favorites. Game #1 – Zoda’s Revenge: Star Tropics II (Wii Virtual Console download, NES) Price – 150 Coins, normally 500 Wii Points ($5) Availability – Sept 3, 2013 – October 6, 2013 Summary […]