Nintendo Launches 'Nintendo Today' News App for iOS and Android

Announced by Shigeru Miyamoto, the 'Nintendo Today' app serves as a companion to Nintendo's popular Direct livestreams, offering a continuous flow of curated content directly to users' smart devices. Its function as a 'daily calendar' suggests regular updates, keeping fans engaged between major announcements.

The launch timing is significant. Nintendo is diversifying its entertainment offerings beyond traditional gaming, with recent ventures including the Super Nintendo World theme parks, the Super Mario Bros. movie, the Nintendo Music app, and even a dedicated museum. Coupled with the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 console, the 'Nintendo Today' app provides a streamlined way for the company to manage communications and for users to consume news across all these ventures.

Alongside the app, Nintendo also revealed a 'Virtual Game Card' feature arriving in late April via a system update. This feature allows users to manage digital game licenses more like physical cartridges, enabling them to 'eject' a digital game from one Switch and 'load' it onto another (including family group members' consoles or a second console owned by the user), and even lend digital games to family members for a limited time. This feature will also be compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2 at launch.

What devices support the Nintendo Today app?

The app is available for compatible iOS and Android smart devices.

Is the Nintendo Today app free?

Yes, the app is free to download and use, but it requires a Nintendo Account.

What kind of content can I expect in the app?

You can expect official Nintendo news, videos, comics related to games and characters, and specific updates about the Nintendo Switch 2 after its reveal.

Having a dedicated news app seems useful, especially with a new console on the horizon. Do you think this app will become your go-to source for Nintendo news? Let us know!

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