New system menu update version 11.8.0-41U now available for entire Nintendo 3DS family

Nintendo has dispatched a brand-new patch for Nintendo 3DS. System menu update version 11.8.0-41U is now available for download across all systems in the entire 3DS family, which includes every 3DS and Nintendo 2DS iteration. Official patch notes from the development team at Nintendo are as follows: Main changes for version 11.8.0-41U Update released: July … Continue reading New system menu update version 11.8.0-41U now available for entire Nintendo 3DS family

Video: Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon headline new Extending Summer Trailer for New Nintendo 2DS XL

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon are the stars of a brand-new promo for New Nintendo 2DS XL, titled Extending Summer Trailer, which you can check out in the embedded video below: Keep summer vibes going all year long with New Nintendo 2DS XL! Explore the Alola region to catch, battle and trade Pokémon. Hit … Continue reading Video: Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon headline new Extending Summer Trailer for New Nintendo 2DS XL

Nintendo had the second most-seen TV game ads during June 2018 with more than 461 million impressions

Compared to its competitors, Nintendo had the second most-seen TV game ads during June 2018 with more than 461.1 million impressions. Read on below to learn more: Nintendo was the industry’s second-biggest spender, shelling out an estimated $7.3 million for 15 ads that ran over 3,700 times and generated 461.1 million TV ad impressions. The … Continue reading Nintendo had the second most-seen TV game ads during June 2018 with more than 461 million impressions

Nintendo had the third most-seen TV game ads during June 2018 with more than 373 million impressions

Compared to its competitors, Nintendo had the third most-seen TV game ads during June 2018 with more than 373 million impressions. Read on below to learn more: In third place is Nintendo with 18 spots that aired over 3,300 times, racking up 373 million impressions. The spot with the most impressions (133.3 million) was “Best … Continue reading Nintendo had the third most-seen TV game ads during June 2018 with more than 373 million impressions

Zeraora distribution for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon takes place at Pokémon the Movie: Everyone’s Story showings from July 13 to September 30 in Japan

The Mythical Pokémon Zeraora will be distributed at showings of Pokémon the Movie: Everyone’s Story from July 13 to September 30, 2018, to Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon players in Japan. This Zeraora is at Level 50 with the moves Plasma Fists, Thunder Punch, Close Combat and Thunder. It also holds the Air Balloon. Attendees will also receive … Continue reading Zeraora distribution for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon takes place at Pokémon the Movie: Everyone’s Story showings from July 13 to September 30 in Japan

Nintendo spent $8.6 million on TV advertising and generated 427.3 million impressions in May 2018

Nintendo spent about $8.6 million on TV advertising in May 2018, managing to generate 427.3 million impressions during the month. Read on below to learn more: With a total estimated budget of about $8.6 million, Nintendo overtook long-time chart topper PlayStation this time around. The company aired 10 commercials over 4,000 times, generating 427.3 million … Continue reading Nintendo spent $8.6 million on TV advertising and generated 427.3 million impressions in May 2018

Nintendo will announce more 3DS and 2DS games in the coming months

Speaking to IGN at E3 2018, Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime said, in addition to the Nintendo 3DS and 2DS titles already announced, Nintendo will announce more games for the system in the coming months, as it continues to see sales success. “We're going to continue [focusing on the 3DS], we're going to continue … Continue reading Nintendo will announce more 3DS and 2DS games in the coming months