Massive August Update Brings a Boatload of New Content to Splatoon

On Aug. 5, a free software update in the Splatoon game for the Wii U console brings a large amount of new content to the game, including two new matchmaking modes, new weapon types, an increase to the game’s level cap and more than 40 pieces of new gear. Players will now be able to create a winning strategy and fight to be the best and most battle-tested squid squad around.

The new update introduces Squad Battle and Private Battle matchmaking options. In Squad Battle, players can participate in Ranked Battle rule sets with friends, rather than being teamed up with other players through a random selection.

After a player creates a squad, friends can be recruited to form a team of two to four Inklings. Friends will always play together on the same team and battle against other squads at random.

In Private Battle, friends can splat it up in private, customizable matches. Two to eight friends can battle together by selecting their favorite map, mode and weapons. The number of participants ranges from 1v1 to 4v4, but teams don’t have to be even: If the host chooses, he or she can select a 1v4, 1v2, or any other combination of players.

With this robust new update also comes an increased level cap in both Regular Battle and Ranked Battle modes. After downloading the software update, players will be able to reach level 50 (raised from level 20) and rank S and S+ (both higher than A+).

While Inklings around the world are enjoying and mastering the current arsenal of weapons in Splatoon, two new weapon types will be available with the update, adding a new layer of strategy to the game.

The bucket-like Slosher weapons hurl ink straight ahead at an impressive range. By adjusting the angle, these new weapons can be used to splat opponents who are up high or even on the other side of a wall.

With the Gatling-style Splatling, players can charge blasts of all-powerful ink. A maximum charge unleashes the full potential of this particular weapon type.

In addition to the new weapons, more than 40 pieces of gear, including everything from a leather jacket to a sushi-chef costume, are coming to the various in-game shops in Splatoon.

Despite its size and scope, this massive August update is not the end of the splat-acular free content coming to Splatoon. Following this update, more content will continually roll out through the rest of the summer and fall, including the Rainmaker Ranked Battle mode, additional maps and new weapons. More details about these additions will be revealed in the future.

For more information about Splatoon, visit http://splatoon.nintendo.com/.

Nintendo Download Highlights New Digital Content for Nintendo Systems - April 30, 2015

The Nintendo eShop is a cash-based service that features a wide variety of content, including new and classic games, applications and demos. Users can add money to their account balances by using a credit card or purchasing a Nintendo eShop Card at a retail store and entering the code from the card. All funds from one card must be loaded in the Nintendo eShop on either Wii U or the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, but can be used in either Nintendo eShop if the systems are linked to a single Nintendo Network account.

This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:

amiibo tap: Nintendo’s Greatest Bits – Discover definitive moments of classic Nintendo games while exploring the company's catalogue and legacy. Simply tap any amiibo™ figure to the Wii U™ GamePad controller to unlock scenes from NES™ and Super NES™ Wii U Virtual Console™ titles! You never know—the next game you try may become one of your new all-time favorites!

Grab an amiibo from your collection and tap it to the GamePad to receive a gift! Each gift contains select scenes from a random NES or Super NES game included in this software's selection of titles.

Don’t worry about which amiibo to use—every amiibo unlocks bits to play!

After un-wrapping your gift, you can dive right into a three minute gameplay scene that introduces you to that game. Then switch to another scene by tapping the same amiibo to the GamePad again.

Want more gifts?

No problem! You can receive another gift by tapping a different amiibo at any time!

At least one amiibo figure (sold separately) is required to use this software.
(Nintendo eShop on Wii U)

Star Wars Pinball – New DLC - Feel the power of the Force in Star Wars Pinball!

Set in a galaxy far, far away, each of the tables in this brand new pack lets you interact with the most iconic characters, and relive the greatest moments of the Star Wars universe: Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and Boba Fett. May the Force be with you!

Influence the Balance of the Force! Join either the Light Side or Dark Side and take part in the epic struggle by simply posting scores for your chosen side!

Three brand new tables: Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back, Boba Fett, and The Clone Wars

Compete against other players to achieve the highest ForceScore™, and team up with your friends to increase your TeamScore™

Worldwide Tournaments

New tables released regularly through the Nintendo eShop for Wii U™

GamePad support!
(Nintendo eShop on Wii U)

Paper Mario – Return the Star Rod to its proper place in Star Haven.

After Bowser™ steals the Star Rod and kidnaps Princess Peach™, Mario™ plots to rescue the seven Star Spirits and free the Mushroom Kingdom from the Koopa's rule.

As Mario travels from the tropical jungles of Lavalava Island to the frosty heights of Shiver Mountain, he'll need all the help he can get.

Master the abilities of the seven Star Spirits and the other allies joining the adventure to aid our hero on the battlefield.

There are over 50 Badges to locate that, when equipped, will grant special abilities and powerful attacks.

The turn-based battle system will make fighting Bowser's baddies equal parts strategy and timing.

Discover over 100 items, mix them together, and cook up fantastic creations that will send your enemies' spinning and fleeing.

Close the book on Bowser's story before his evil deeds turn the world upside down and only his wishes come true!
(Virtual Console on Wii U)

Puzzle & Dragons Super Mario Bros. Edition - Demo – Download the free demo version of Puzzle & Dragons Super Mario Bros. Edition before the full game launches in stores and in the Nintendo eShop.

Two puzzling RPG adventures await you! Rescue Princess Peach™ from Bowser™ or defeat the evil group Paradox by battling enemies with the awesome power of orbs.

Drag and match orbs, or chain together combos to deal massive blows to your enemies.

Then bolster your forces with hundreds of unique monsters in this two-in-one game pack.

In Puzzle & Dragons Super Mario Bros. Edition, you get to travel to different worlds as you assemble a team of Mushroom Kingdom baddies, like Goombas or Koopa Troopas, and recruit much-loved Mario™ characters, including Toad™ and Yoshi™!

Play two great puzzle RPGs in this two-in-one game pack!

Use unique drag and match gameplay to take down enemies.

As Mario™, use the power of the orbs to rescue Princess Peach™.

Team-up with different Mario™ baddies.

Battle the 5 sky dragons and rebuild the world.

Evolve your allies to unlock powerful skills.

The full version of the Puzzle & Dragons Z + Puzzle & Dragons Super Mario Bros. Edition game, which gives you two complete games in one package, launches May 22.
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)

Adventure Bar Story – Demo Version - "Adventure Bar Story" is an RPG set in a fantasy world.

Adventure Bar Story is an RPG set in a fantasy world in which you go on adventures with party members and manage a bar.

Your Bar is facing a hostile take over by a rich Restaurant Owner - Gustav.

Gustav is a powerful man and he will try to drive you out of business and force you to sell the bar!

Best way to defend the take over? WIN THE CROWD!
Become the most popular bar in town, so even Gustav can't touch you!

Collect mats to make dishes by visiting other towns and dungeons. Levels are gained in this game by eating.

Raise your bar's rank via sales at the bar and by performing well in the cooking contest held at the castle.

Work hard to become the top place to eat in the kingdom!
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)

Heart Beaten - Crush their hearts!

What if someone loves you, but your only desire is to get away from them as fast as you can?

Heart Beaten: the Anti-Valentine, is a game in which you battle against the advances of an unwanted lover.

Crush their heart in a series of 15 epic challenges: Take to the skies in a spaceship, drive a car, or take on the role of a shotokan karate master!

All in the name of crushing someone whose only desire is to make you feel loved!
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)

 

 

KAROUS – THE BEAST OF RE:EDEN - Karous -The Beast of Re:Eden- is a 3D vertical shoot 'em up game.

Two sisters escape their fate as research subjects and fight to survive using aircrafts of war.

Karous -The Beast of Re:Eden- is a 3D vertical shoot 'em up game.

This game allows players to design their own aircraft by letting them choose which weapons and items they take with them into battle.

The player's aircraft can use shields, different shots, bombs, and swords.

Each of these will also level up the more they're used and increase in power. Additional weapons and items will unlock as the player progresses, as well.

Karous -The Beast of Re:Eden- features over 100 missions to complete along with a number of achievements in addition to boss battles.

Unlike other, traditional shooting games, Karous' mission system gives the player the freedom to follow multiple, branching paths which can lead to different endings.
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)

My Horse 3D – Best Friends - Your new best friend will depend on you, and let you ride him, but only if you care for him properly and build his trust. Enter beauty contests and jumping tournaments where you must work together to win, and so much more!

Choose your dream horse from a wide range of warm, cold and full blood horses such as Arabian, Friesian or Freiberger breeds.

Shop for useful and fashionable equipment including for a wide selection of saddles, blankets, bridles and brushes as well as chic riding apparel. useful and fashionable equipment for both you and your horse.

Care for your horse by grooming, massage, showering, scraping out hooves and plenty more. While doing this, you should always keep an eye on the values of trust, hunger and hygiene. Adorn your friend with the right pretty accessories, and your dream team may even win one of the numerous beauty contests.

Ten show jumping courses of varying difficulty are available to horse riders. The Nintendo 3DS tilt and Circle Pad controls make riding big fun: you have to wait for just the right moment to carry out the commands and tilt the Nintendo 3DS in the desired direction.

Using the Nintendo 3DS StreetPassTM function cute foals can be reared and trained using a lunge line – motivated by carrots you harvest yourself!
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)

Nintendo eShop Sales:

Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS

Shin’en Spring Sale – Big savings on select games from Shin’en for spring!

Check out these great deals in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS and Wii U beginning at 9 a.m. PT on April 30 until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 21.

Games include:
Jett Rocket II: The Wrath of Taikai for Nintendo 3DS
Art of Balance for Wii U
Nano Assault EX for Nintendo 3DS
Nano Assault Neo for Wii U
Art of Balance TOUCH! for Nintendo 3DS
Family Tennis SP for Wii U

And more!

Visit http://www.nintendo.com/eshop/offers for more details.

 

 

 

How to Train Your Dragon 2 on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, Monster High: 13 Wishes on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, Young Justice: Legacy and more titles from Little Orbit are on sale beginning at 9 a.m. PT on May 1 until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 31.

In How to Train Your Dragon 2 you can Fly and Race With All Your Favorite Characters From the Movie!

Become the Ultimate Dragon Racer!

Return to the epic Island of Berk, where The Dragon Races have become the awesome new sport for Viking adrenaline junkies. Hiccup, Astrid, Snoutlout, Fishlegs, Tuffnut & Ruffnut and their Dragons are now competing in fierce tournaments to determine the ultimate Dragon Rider.

Choose your Dragon Racer, soar through clouds, and explore new unmapped territories.

Discover hidden locations, unlock mysterious Dragon Riders, and join in epic races across the beautiful yet treacherous Island of Berk.

Choose your Rider and Dragon to train and compete in fierce races and tournaments

Challenge a friend to claim the title of Best Dragon Rider

Explore themysterious Island of Berk to discover hidden quests

Collect tokens and complete challenges to unlock to new Dragon traits and abilities

In Monster High: 13 Wishes Go a on monstrous adventure inside the lantern.

It's up to YOU to help Frankie Stein and her ghoulfriends track down the 13 magical mirror shards needed to set things right -before it's too late!

Travel to the spooky world inside the magic lantern.

Jump, climb and swing through the mystical levels.

Play as your favorite character.

 

 

 

Young Justice: Legacy - One Will Rise.

One Will Fall.

One Will Die.

Experience an epic adventure that answers unsolved questions and includes never-before-seen action.

Assemble your team, level up and customize your characters while traveling the globe in search of justice.

Play as 16 different heroes and battle 12 devious villains.

Experience the dramatic events between seasons through a brand new original story.

Be mentored by the best--Batman, Superman and more!

 

 

Kung Fu Rabbit on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS is 70 percent off (reduced from $4.99 to $1.49 each) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 7.

Buy Kung Fu Rabbit now and plunge into its exciting world!

Life in the temple of rabbits hangs by a thread.

Universal Evil has struck again and kidnapped all of your disciples.

Only you managed to escape. They let you live… They'll soon regret it!

Use your agility and combat skills to save your disciples!

Jump from roof to roof, slide gracefully along walls, sneak up on your enemies, and rip them to shreds!

Detailed graphics, humour, hours of gameplay and intuitive controls.

Each of the 70 levels requires logic, precision, agility and lots of sabre rattling.

The game also has lots of trophies to win, babies to save, carrots to eat, and a Universal Evil to expunge.

80 levels in normal and hard mode (dozen hours of play!)

15 unlockable items to customize your rabbit.

Nintendo eShop on Wii U

Pentapuzzle, Toss N Go and other titles from RCMADIAX are up to 50 percent off until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 24.

PENTAPUZZLE.

This is an exciting and challenging game of shapes.

You must solve each puzzle by twisting and turning pieces of blocks to fit the desired space. Over 70 levels to explore with varying degrees of difficulty.

Challenge yourself today and see how many puzzles you can solve.

Fun for the whole family!

 

 

TOSS N GO is an exciting game that pits the player against the CPU or a second player.

You must strategically bank your points at the right moment before tossing the dice to the next player.

If you like other RCMADIAX titles, you will enjoy this as well.

 

 

 

 

Zacisa’s Last Stand is 65 percent off (reduced from $1.99 to $0.69) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 14.

Can you survive?

ZaciSa's Last Stand is a simple, yet challenging, 2D tower defense game set in space.

The main concept is that you have to defend your base from an onslaught of enemy ships that seek to destroy you and your way of life.

To do this, you will deploy different Bot weapons, such as a Sentry or Bomber to destroy them before they get to your base.

The game will start out easy enough, at least in theory, with only something small, like twenty weak enemies.

Every level you survive will result in more enemies with increasing strength.

You gain points and money for every ship you destroy, as well as a nice bonus at the end of each round. You use this money to not only build more Bots, but also different kind of upgrades.

Featuring multiple maps to test your different strategies.

Can you survive the slaughter?

TNT Racers – Nitro Machines Edition is 37 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $4.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 14.

Start your engines!

TNT Racers is a fun multiplayer game combining fast and exciting racing action with extra brand new features.

The Shadow Race feature lets every player stay in the race even if a driver is clearly being outdriven.

But the best things are the cool pick-ups which can ultimately decide if you win or lose.

The exclusive „Nitro Machines Edition“ features some unreleased content, including brand new cars, additional tracks, compelling challenges and game modes.

Upload your highscore and compare with your friends in the online rankings.

Be careful with this explosive mixture - it is highly addictive.

Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS

Castle Conqueror Defender, Demon King Box and Quell Memento from Circle Entertainment are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 21.

In Castle Conqueror Defender the fate of a noble land rests on your shoulders in this Medieval-themed castle defense game.

"My Lord! Hordes of barbaric fire-worshippers have invaded our land!"

As one of the last loyal generals of the realm, it is your mission to defend your land and train brave, ordinary men into exceptional warriors.

Will you succeed or fall in battle?

The fate of a noble land rests on your shoulders in this Medieval-themed castle defense game.

Features 10 epic campaigns consisting of 5 levels each.

Try to survive for 20 days in glory mode.

Defend the Holy Land against the Mamelukes in crusader mode.

Enchanting music and thrilling AI.

Various upgrades for troops and power-ups for buildings.

Use archers, towers, and more to obtain victory

Demon King Box mixes real-time strategy with classic RPG gameplay.

Gather demons and heroes to join and aid your quest. Multiple types of minions can be gathered not only by conquering, but also by researching minions.

The demon heroes can enhance the demon legion with their unique skills.

Demons level up and get stronger not only by victory, but also by feeding them with their favorite food.

Other features include intense battles that can only be won through strength and skill.

Expansive demon world with diverse locales to be explored

Various demon heroes reveal their personality through captivating voice-over work.

A gripping storyline.

Gallery and achievements offer additional content for the dedicated gamer.

 

Quell Memento is the sequel of the simple and easy to pick up puzzle game Quell Reflect.

Forget the world. Fall in love with this enchanting zen puzzler.

Quell Memento is the sequel of the simple and easy to pick up puzzle game Quell Reflect.

More mechanics are introduced and will be mixed with its' former ones.

Set within an old abandoned house as a precious guest, you must restore order to the jumbled memories of the last occupant, and in doing so, embarks you on a haunting journey of self-discovery and reflection.

Over 150 cunningly freshly crafted puzzles!

Perfectly balanced difficulty curve!

Imaginative gimmick that never been seen before

Achievement challenges also included

New soundtrack by composer Steven Cravis

Suitable for all ages, this is an experience that will stay with you long after you put it down.

Shin Megami Tensei IV is 50 percent off (reduced from $29.99 to $14.99) beginning at 9 a.m. PT on May 4 until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 11.

Chosen by the Gauntlet, YOU are the Samurai who will explore paths of law & chaos, and decide the fate of the world.

The Eastern Kingdom of Mikado is a city of the chosen, sitting on high and protected all around by towering walls.

Yet its people are at risk from an ongoing demon threat that the player as a newly appointed Samurai is duty-bound to fight against.

Throughout the player's journey, they must choose their own path.

The choices will affect them, other NPCs, and the overall outcome of the story.

Decisions the player makes throughout the course of the story will have lasting repercussions, as the fate of the world hangs in the balance.

3D Game Collection, FunFair Party Games and Murder on the Titanic from Joindots are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 14.

Multiplayer fun at the fair with movement control and eleven amazing attractions!

Use your Mii to play live multiplayer games or master all the attractions in single player mode and beat the international high scores.

In addition to classic control options, you can move your Nintendo 3DS to take aim at targets with your gun or control the circle of hot wire in arcade mode.

You can also throw darts, basketballs and more by imitating the realistic movement with the Nintendo 3DS.

Sound crazy?

That's because it is - and a ton of fun to boot!

 

Tiny Games – Knights & Dragons is 50 percent off (reduced from $2.99 to $1.49) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 14.

First “Tiny Games” collection for kids. The games offer a diverting experience with age-appropriate session lengths.

Tiny Games – Knights & Dragons is the first in a series of mini-games collections for kids. Its look and gameplay is designed for kids, and the games offer a diverting experience with age-appropriate session lengths.

The collection offers these 5 games:

Ludo: A board game where you throw dice and try to be first to move four tokens to your own home base.

Chest Mover Mania: A puzzle game where you move a chest to a target. No easy feat, as the board is restricted and you can't pull the chest.

Ship Encounter: An exciting tactics game. Hide your own ships well, and carefully consider the target for your next cannon ball.

Find Mines: A math game that poses the tricky task of finding mines on a field. Your only clue: The number of mines in adjacent fields.

4 in a row: A tactics game where you try to get a row of four tokens – before your opponent does!

AeternoBlade is 46 percent off (reduced from $14.99 to $7.99) beginning at 9 a.m. PT on May 1 until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 17.

At Awelsia region, vengeful Freyja traveled with unknown weapon AeternoBlade to revenge Beladim, the Lord of Mist who had destroyed her village, Ridgerode, and killed all her tribes.

Her vengence is helped by Vernia , who has same merit to Beladim, Vernia taught Freya about the ablility of AeternoBlade.

Freya has to adventure to many world dimention find the secret of Beladim annihilation.

What is AeternoBlade?

And How Freya can revenge her merit to Beladim?

There are ton of mysteries to solve in her adventure by YOU.

Winter Sports: Feel the Spirit is 40 percent off (reduced from $9.99 to $5.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Oct. 1.

Higher. Faster. Further. Winner!

Experience the adrenaline-fuelled winter sports highlight and embark on a record-breaking quest in 7 thrilling disciplines.

Become champion and engage in exciting competitions on the world’s most exhilarating ice surfaces and pistes, or soar high and become king of the air in ski jumping!

Immerse yourself in the spectacular three-dimensional atmosphere of the competition and get close to the action as an athlete when just hundredths of a second can decide the winner of the contest!

The ideal winter sports fun for on the go on your Nintendo 3DS!

7 thrilling winter sports disciplines with action-packed gameplay

3 brand-new disciplines: Ice Speedway, Cross-Country Skiing und Curling

Breath-taking winter sport atmosphere with amazing 3D graphics and dramatic soundtrack

50 gripping challenges in the fast-paced Cup, Challenge and Single Discipline modes

20 nations to choose from

Spectacular slow-motion replays

Activities:

Mega May Starts Next Week – Voting is now over.

Check back on May 7 to see which classic Mega Man game fans decided should be released first.

For the entire month of May, Nintendo and Capcom are celebrating everyone’s favorite blue bomber with six game releases in the Virtual Console on Wii U.

The Game Boy Advance versions of Mega Man Zero 2, Mega Man Battle Network 3 Blue, Mega Man Battle Network 3 White, Mega Man Battle Network 4 Red Sun, Mega Man Battle Network 4 Blue Moon and Mega Man & Bass will land in the Nintendo eShop throughout the month.

 

 

 

Theme Shop on Nintendo 3DS:

New themes this week include:
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Hunter's Weapon Gallery (Available May 1-July 1)

In addition to video games available at retail stores, Nintendo also offers a variety of content that people can download directly to their systems. Nintendo adds new games weekly to the Nintendo eShop on the Wii U console and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, the Nintendo DSi™ Shop for the Nintendo DSi system and the Wii™ Shop Channel for the Wii console.

The Wii Shop Channel offers games and applications and uses Wii Points™, which can be purchased via the Wii Shop Channel. The Nintendo DSi Shop offers games and applications and uses Nintendo DSi Points™, which can be purchased in the Nintendo DSi Shop.

Remember that Wii U, Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo 2DS and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage some of the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/wiiu or http://www.nintendo.com/3ds

OPEN THE GATES TO YOUR PERSONAL DISNEY KINGDOM IN DISNEY MAGICAL WORLD

New Nintendo 3DS Game is a Portable Dream Come True for Any Disney Fan

REDMOND, Wash., April 11, 2014 – A whole new world awaits players in Disney Magical World, launching today for the Nintendo 3DS system. After creating a personalized avatar and a customized dream life, players embark on a 3D fantasy adventure featuring more than 60 iconic Disney characters across a main central plaza and its four surrounding worlds inspired by Alice in Wonderland, Cinderella, Aladdin and Winnie the Pooh. It's all Disney, all the time as players interact with beloved characters, run a café to earn in-game coins, set off on ghost-hunting quests and even visit friends' towns via the StreetPass feature.

"It's very exciting to see two powerhouses in entertainment – Nintendo and Disney – come together to develop a family-friendly video game," said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. "With Disney Magical World, players of all ages can experience the magic of Disney through the magic of the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 2DS systems."

Endless opportunities for creativity and customization allow the imagination to run wild in Disney Magical World. With more than 1,000 items, players can hone their design skills to create hundreds of personalized Disney-themed outfits, accessories and furniture. Budding green thumbs can plant and harvest crops in the Hundred Acre Wood. Aspiring restaurateurs can design a café from its décor to its menu. As they foster its success through careful management, players can earn valuable in-game coins and even pique the interest of favorite Disney characters to stop by for a meal. The personal "My Room" retreat above the café offers another customizable opportunity with even more items and furniture.

For players looking for a dose of adventure, the Disney Magical World game features many exciting quests and unique collectibles. By collecting and using magic wands with different skill sets, players can battle through ghost-filled forests and dungeons. Players also can help various Disney characters retrieve missing hard-to-find items on these action-filled excursions.

Several aspects of the game leverage the unique features of the Nintendo 3DS system. By scanning Disney Magical World-specific AR Cards – which will be distributed online, in stores and at special events – with the Nintendo 3DS camera, players can unlock new clothes, accessories and furniture items.

Players can connect locally or through StreetPass to interact with other players and scope out their customized avatars, towns and cafés. The game also offers additional free and paid downloadable content via Wi-Fi to players using a broadband Internet connection, including one free monthly in-game Disney-themed avatar T-shirt. Players also can opt in to receive free downloadable items like clothing and furniture every season, starting today.

As an added bonus, players who visit a Nintendo Zone location between April 18 and Aug. 7 will be able to download free exclusive items, most of which are themed to Pinocchio. These include Pinocchio hats and outfits, goldfish bowls and wallpaper. New items are available every two weeks, so players should keep checking back. For more information about Nintendo Zone and where to find one nearby, visit http://www.nintendo.com/3ds/nintendozone.

Disney Magical World is now available in stores and in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS at a suggested retail price of $29.99. For more information about the game, visit http://disney.nintendo.com.

Remember that Nintendo 3DS features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/3ds.

Disney Magical World is developed by BANDAI NAMCO Studio Inc.

About Nintendo: The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii U™ and Wii™ home consoles, and Nintendo 3DS™ and Nintendo DS™ families of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System™, Nintendo has sold more than 4.2 billion video games and more than 669 million hardware units globally, including the current-generation Wii U, Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 3DS XL, as well as the Game Boy™, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi™ and Nintendo DSi XL™, Super NES™, Nintendo 64™, Nintendo GameCube™ and Wii systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names such as Mario™, Donkey Kong™, Metroid™, Zelda™ and Pokémon™. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Western Hemisphere. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company's website at http://www.nintendo.com.

NINTENDO ANNOUNCES NEW TOUR DATES FOR "THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: SYMPHONY OF THE GODDESSES"

Acclaimed Concert Continues to Enchant Video Game Fans and Music Lovers Across North America

REDMOND, Wash., Sept. 5, 2012 – "The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses Tour" is coming soon to even more locations across the United States and Canada. Based on one of the most popular and beloved video game series of all time, the tour features live orchestral performances of theme music from Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda franchise. The newly announced dates include:

• Sept. 15: Toronto; Sony Centre for the Performing Arts
• Sept. 22: Minneapolis; Orpheum Theatre
• Oct. 12: Dallas; AT&T Performing Arts Center
• Oct. 18: Boston; Wang Theatre
• Oct. 25: Chicago; The Chicago Theatre
• Nov. 3: San Antonio; The Majestic Theatre
• Nov. 6: Calgary, Alberta; Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
• Nov. 28: New York; The Theater at Madison Square Garden
• Dec. 8: West Palm Beach, Fla.; Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
• Dec. 9: Miami; Adrienne Arsht Center
• Dec.14: San Jose, Calif.; San Jose Civic

In celebration of the tour, the Nintendo World store in Rockefeller Plaza in New York will host a special event on Friday, Sept. 14, from 6 - 9 p.m. From 6-6:45 p.m., ocarina expert David "Docjazz" Ramos will lead an interactive workshop, introducing fans and newcomers to the history of the instrument. From 7 - 8 p.m., an intimate mini-concert will be performed, featuring a small musical ensemble. From 8 - 9 p.m., attendees can interact with David Ramos and the concert musicians. Event attendees can also take photos with Link cosplay model Li Kovacs and purchase official "Symphony of the Goddesses" merchandise. The first consumers to enter the event will receive a special concert pack that includes a T-shirt, poster and an ocarina to use during the ocarina workshop.

The name "Symphony of the Goddesses" refers not only to the concert program but also to the new four-movement symphony recounting the classic storylines from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. The concert also will highlight orchestral renditions of music from other series games, including The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. The full orchestra will be conducted by Eímear Noone with arrangements by music director Chad Seiter.

"We are thrilled to bring this unprecedented and exhilarating tour to fans across the U.S. and Canada," notes Jason Michael Paul, CEO of Jason Michael Paul Productions, which is producing the concert tour. "From children to adults who have followed The Legend of Zelda for decades, the fan base for this concert is growing exponentially, and we are ready to deliver an unforgettable experience."

Fans can view a complete tour schedule with ticketing information and also sign up for a regularly updated digital newsletter at http://zelda-symphony.com. Club Nintendo also is offering a discount to the shows—users just need to register at the Club Nintendo site and enjoy an exclusive 15 percent discount by logging into their accounts at http://club.nintendo.com and clicking on the "Symphony of the Goddesses" logo banner. Exclusive concert packs also are available at GameStop locations.

Since first appearing in 1986, The Legend of Zelda game series has sold more than 69 million units worldwide. The latest entries in the series, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D for Nintendo 3DS and The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for the Wii console, have both sold more than 1 million copies in North America since launching last year. Additionally, on Jan. 29, 2013, Nintendo and Dark Horse Books will release Hyrule Historia, a hardback book chronicling the history of The Legend of Zelda series. Featuring never-before-seen concept art, the full history of Hyrule, the official chronology of the game and insights from developers that have worked on the series, the book is currently available for pre-order via select retailers (deposit may be required for pre-order).

For more information about the concerts, visit http://zelda-symphony.com.

About Nintendo: The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii™ home console, Nintendo 3DS™ and Nintendo DS™ family of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System™, Nintendo has sold more than 3.9 billion video games and more than 630 million hardware units globally, including the current-generation Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi™ and Nintendo DSi XL™, as well as the Game Boy™, Game Boy Advance, Super NES™, Nintendo 64™ and Nintendo GameCube™ systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names such as Mario™, Donkey Kong™, Metroid™, Zelda™ and Pokémon™. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Western Hemisphere. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company's website at http://www.nintendo.com.

About Jason Michael Paul Productions, Inc: A pioneer and leader in the live symphonic concert industry, Jason Michael Paul Productions, Inc. has been responsible for producing world-renowned concerts including events for The Three Tenors, Luciano Pavarotti, Dear Friends ~ Music from FINAL FANTASY, More Friends ~ Music from FINAL FANTASY and the currently touring and highly-acclaimed PLAY! A Video Game Symphony.

NINTENDO OF AMERICA'S GENERAL COUNSEL, RICHARD FLAMM, ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

19-Year Tenure Spanned from Game Boy to Nintendo 3DS

REDMOND, Wash., Dec. 1, 2011 – Nintendo of America Inc. announced that after 19 years of exemplary service, including more than 12 years as its general counsel, Senior Vice President Richard "Rick" Flamm will retire in the spring.

Initially hired to lead Nintendo's Litigation team, Rick was soon tapped to also manage the Anti-Piracy team, and was promoted to general counsel in 1999. He grew Nintendo's Legal department into a modern, dynamic and robust team. His tenure began in the days of the iconic Game Boy™ system and the Super Nintendo Entertainment System™, and carried through the Nintendo DS™, Wii™ and Nintendo 3DS™ eras.

"We sincerely appreciate and want to recognize all Rick has accomplished, not only for Nintendo of America, but also for Nintendo globally," said Nintendo of America Chairman Tatsumi Kimishima. "His passion for the business and the outstanding efforts and results of his team are unparalleled."

Before joining Nintendo in 1992, Rick was a partner in the Seattle law firm of Smith & Leary. He received his bachelor's degree from Ithaca College and his law degree from Gonzaga Law School.