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South Park: The Fractured But Whole is now available!

In the quiet mountain town of South Park, darkness has spread across the land. But fear not, for an entire squad of superheroes will rise to combat this evil and clean the trash can of South Park society.

From the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, comes South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™, a sequel to the award-winning South Park™: The Stick of Truth™. The kids are playing superheroes, and Cartman is determined to turn Coon and Friends into the biggest superhero franchise of all time. However, the villainous Professor Chaos has other plans…

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PLAY SOUTH PARK ANYTIME, ANYWHERE
The outrageously offensive superhero adventure is now available on Nintendo Switch. Enjoy the full South Park: The Fractured But Whole RPG adventure anytime, anywhere.

A HERO’S ORIGIN REVEALED
Create your own one-of-a-kind costume, craft your origin story, and build out your unique superpowers to become the hero this city needs.

COON AND FRIENDS, ASSEMBLE!
Recruit up to 12 members of Coon and Friends to your cause, including Mysterion, The Human Kite, and the infamous Coon himself.

AN OUTRAGEOUS RPG ADVENTURE
An all-new dynamic combat system offers new ways to manipulate time and space on the battlefield. Find loot hidden throughout the land and follow recipes to craft your own outrageous equipment to aid you in battle.

AUTHENTIC SOUTH PARK
This highly anticipated sequel to South Park™: The Stick of Truth™ is written, directed and voiced by the creators of South Park, Matt Stone and Trey Parker.

If you would like to purchase the digital version of the game, please visit https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/south-park-the-fractured-but-whole-switch.

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Blood and Gore
Mature Humor
Nudity
Sexual Content
Strong Language
Use of Drugs
Violence

Nintendo unboxes new possibilities to make, play and discover with launch of Nintendo Labo

Experience a whole new way to interact with Nintendo Switch as you Make, Play and Discover with Nintendo Labo. Now available at retailers nationwide, Nintendo Labo kits offer interactive build-and-play experiences that combine the magic of the Nintendo Switch system* with the fun of DIY creations. In celebration of the launch, Nintendo unveiled a new online destination for you to share your Nintendo Labo creations and enter for a chance to win special Nintendo Labo prizes.

With each Nintendo Labo kit, building and discovery are designed to be just as much fun as playing, which is why the experience is categorized into three key pillars: Make, Play and Discover.

• Make: Transform modular sheets of cardboard into interactive creations called Toy-Con – from a 13-key piano to a motorbike, a robot suit and more.
• Play: After they are built, combine the Toy-Con creations with the Nintendo Switch console and Joy-Con controllers in creative ways to enjoy a variety of game-play experiences.
• Discover: Learn how Nintendo Switch technology works together with each Toy-Con project. With Toy-Con Garage mode, a feature included with the software in each Nintendo Labo kit, you can invent new ways to play with your Toy-Con projects.

“As with anything we do at Nintendo, our primary goal with Nintendo Labo is to make people smile,” said Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “Whether you are a kid or a kid at heart, we hope the playful spirit of Nintendo Labo ignites imagination and creativity in people of all ages as they interact with Nintendo Switch in new ways.”

For some initial inspiration, Nintendo Labo owners can visit the user-generated content (UGC) hub to see a dapperly decorated RC Car created by TV personality and “Science Guy” Bill Nye, who recently took Nintendo Labo for a spin and spent time tinkering with Toy-Con Garage. Check out Bill Nye’s full Nintendo Labo experience here. Throughout the next few weeks, the UGC website will also feature custom Toy-Con creations from popular social media influencers and Toy-Con Garage inventions from Nintendo employees.

Starting today, you can submit your own creations to the site by signing in with your free Nintendo Account. Fans in the U.S. or Canada who are 13 years old or older can also choose to enter their creations in the limited-time Nintendo Labo Creators Contest for a chance to win a Nintendo Labo prize package, including a Nintendo Labo kit, a special jacket and a signed framed certificate. Learn more about the contest and upload your submissions here: https://labo.nintendo.com/share/#!/contest/.**

The first two Nintendo Labo kits (available now) are the Variety Kit and the Robot Kit.

The Nintendo Labo Variety Kit ($69.99MSRP*** USD) includes all the necessary materials and software to create five different Toy-Con projects:

• RC Car: The RC Car is powered by vibrations in the Joy-Con controllers and can follow a path of reflective tape by using the IR Motion Camera in the right Joy-Con controller – it even works in the dark! Materials to build two RC Cars are included, so two players can race or battle each other!****
• Fishing Rod: Build a working rod and reel, and then go fishing on the screen of your Nintendo Switch console to catch a variety of exotic fish. You can also enter Aquarium mode – accessed via Toy-Con Piano – to view all the fish you’ve caught or even design your own colorful fish.
• House: Insert different blocks into your newly constructed House to interact with the adorable creature inside. Combining multiple blocks can unlock special features and mini-games, including an exhilarating mine cart ride!
• Motorbike: Rev the throttle of your Motorbike by twisting the right handle, just like the real thing! You can even create and race on tracks you design.
• Piano: Compose and record music using different octaves, reverb and sound effects – even cat noises!

With Nintendo Labo Robot Kit ($79.99 MSRP*** USD), you can build a wearable robot suit, including a backpack and visor, which allows you to assume control of a huge on-screen robot. Smash buildings and UFOs in Robot Mode, make sound effects using your Toy-Con Robot in Robo Studio or customize your in-game robot in the Hangar. With an additional Nintendo Labo Robot Kit and set of Joy-Con, you can even battle against a friend in multiplayer mode using just one Nintendo Switch system!

A Customization Set ($9.99 MSRP*** USD) is also available, which includes colorful tape, stencils and Nintendo themed stickers to decorate your Toy-Con creations. When it comes to decorating your Toy-Con projects, almost anything will work! Try some of your favorite arts-and-crafts supplies, like markers or paint.

For more information about Nintendo Labo, visit https://labo.nintendo.com/.

Remember that Nintendo Switch features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about other features, visit https://www.nintendo.com/switch/.

*Nintendo Switch system required; sold separately.

**Void where prohibited. Open to legal residents of the U.S. and Canada, ages 13+. Nintendo Switch system and Nintendo Labo kit required. Contest begins 11AM PT on 4/20/18 and ends at 10:59AM PT on 5/11/18 for the Best Decorated Toy-Con Contest Category, 10:59AM PT on 5/25/18 for the Best Toy-Con Mod Using Toy-Con Garage Contest Category, and 10:59AM PT on 6/15/18 for the Best Original Invention Using Toy-Con Garage Contest Category. To enter, upload your photo or video of your Toy-Con creation or invention as detailed in the Official Rules. 9 winners will each receive One (1) Nintendo Labo Variety Kit (ARV: $ $69.99 USD) or Nintendo Labo Robot Kit (ARV: $79.99 USD), one (1) Nintendo Labo Creators Jacket (ARV: $ 70.00 USD), and one (1) award certificate (ARV: $ 70.00 USD). ARV of each prize package: $209.99-$219.99 USD. Total ARV of all prizes: $1,889.91-$1,979.91 USD. Chances of winning a prize depend on eligibility and quality of entries received, and how well each meets the judging criteria. Details and restrictions apply. For Official Rules, visit https://labo.nintendo.com/share/#!/contest-rules. Sponsor: Nintendo of America Inc.

***Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. The actual price may vary.

****Requires an extra pair of Joy-Con controllers, which are sold separately.

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Play nice! Nintendo celebrates National Siblings Day

A sibling can be many things. Sometimes they’ve got your back in times of trouble or sometimes they take over the TV at the most crucial, inconvenient moment. And sometimes they have really impressive mustaches.

No matter the case, we’re celebrating brothers and sisters in honor of National Siblings Day. Check out the fun ways you (and your siblings) can celebrate with Nintendo!

Play Nintendo
Mario and Luigi are two of the most famous siblings in video game history. Which set of video-game siblings do you think would be fun? Take a very special Siblings Day poll on Play Nintendo to choose between Mario and Luigi, Cappy and Tiara, and more!

My Nintendo
My Nintendo is offering rewards that put a spotlight on brotherly love. You can redeem your My Nintendo Platinum points for a free Luigi Mustache HOME Menu theme for the Nintendo 3DS™ family of systems. Plus, you can redeem points for a free Siblings Day wallpaper featuring Mario and Luigi!

Let your siblings know how much you care with a cheerful “Happy Siblings Day” card sheet to download and print. Redeem your My Nintendo reward points, then say “I love you, bro!” or “You’re the best, sis!”

Nintendo Switch News
Do you and your siblings play well together? Challenge them to a day of fun with co-op games for the Nintendo Switch™ system! Just remember to play nice…because that’s what siblings do, right?

In Super Mario Odyssey™, Player 1 controls Mario while Player 2 controls Cappy! If your sibling is significantly younger than you, the new Smart Steering feature in Mario Kart™ 8 Deluxe helps rookie racers stay on track.

Here are a few more co-op games to help strengthen your sibling-y bond:
ARMS™
Bayonetta™ 2
Fire Emblem Warriors
Kirby™ Star Allies
Snipperclips™ – Cut it out, together!
Splatoon™ 2

Additional games, systems, and accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Games, systems, and some accessories sold separately.

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Free special demo version of the Detective Pikachu game!

You’ve never seen a Pikachu like this one!

You can team up with a witty, tough-talking Pikachu to uncover clues, solve mysteries, and encounter familiar faces from the Pokémon world in Detective Pikachu, a new detective adventure game for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.

Want to try out the game? You can play the FREE special demo version of Detective Pikachu, available now for download on Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. In the demo, players can enjoy the beginning of the game and transfer their save data to the full version of Detective Pikachu (once purchased).

Detective Pikachu is available now for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. For more information about the game, you can visit the official site.

For a limited time, players who purchase the Detective Pikachu™ game will receive a bonus download code for a Detective Pikachu theme for the HOME Menu on the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, including Nintendo 2DS and New Nintendo 2DS XL. Starting 3/23 purchase the digital or packaged version of the game on Nintendo eShop, Nintendo.com, or select retailers to get your bonus code, and enjoy this cool yet cute Detective Pikachu theme! Offer ends April 22, 2018. Internet connection required. Code expires 12/31/2018. For more information on how to download the theme, visit http://support.nintendo.com/redeem-a-theme.

Fans can play Detective Pikachu on a New Nintendo 2DS XL system that features Pikachu’s iconic face, now available in stores at a suggested retail price of $159.99. The New Nintendo 2DS XL Pikachu Edition system is just as electric as the Pokémon itself, with an eye-catching yellow design featuring a stylized close-up of Pikachu’s face. As with all Nintendo 2DS systems, the New Nintendo 2DS XL Pikachu Edition system plays Nintendo 3DS games in 2D. (Note: The Detective Pikachu game and the New Nintendo 2DS XL Pikachu Edition system are sold separately.)

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Comic Mischief
Mild Cartoon Violence

Nintendo Power Podcast episode 4 available now!

Nintendo Power Podcast is the official podcast of Nintendo of America, in which guests such as Nintendo employees and developers discuss the world of Nintendo each month.

In the March 2018 episode, host Chris Slate (previously editor-in-chief of the Nintendo Power™ magazine) digs deep into two killer games coming to the Nintendo Switch system. First, Chris talks to Suda51 from Grasshopper Manufacture about Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes, then he’s joined by Corey Rollins from Klei Entertainment to discuss Mark of the Ninja Remastered. Plus, Bill Trinen from Nintendo Treehouse stops by to chat about two tournaments happening during the same time as E3 2018: Super Smash Bros. Invitational 2018 and Splatoon 2 World Championships.

Nintendo Power Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, SoundCloud and Google Play Music.

We hope you enjoy the show!

–Your friends at Nintendo

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. US and CA residents only; 13+; access to Nintendo Switch system, Splatoon 2, and high-speed internet required. To participate, register by 4/21/18 at 9:00AM PT; visit battlefy.com/splatoon2, provide requested information and agree to Official Rules. Team captain must also register team. Qualifiers (single elimination, Turf War) will be held on 4/21/18 at 11 a.m. PT; top 8 teams (verified by Nintendo) will be eligible to advance to finals (double elimination, Ranked Battle) on 4/28/18 at 8:00AM PT. Each member of the first, second and third place teams will receive a prize. 1st Place Prize (to receive prize, at least 4 team members must agree to participate in Splatoon 2 World Championship 2018): Trip to participate in Splatoon 2 World Championship 2018 and attend E3, plus one (1) download code for Splatoon 2 DLC Octo Expansion (full game required to use DLC; sold separately) and (1) Pearl & Marina amiibo 2-pack (ARV $2,069). 2nd Place Prize: one (1) download code for Splatoon 2 DLC Octo Expansion (full game required to use DLC; sold separately) and Pearl & Marina amiibo 2-pack (ARV $45); 3rd Place Prize: one (1) Pearl & Marina amiibo 2-pack (ARV $25). Skill of participating players determines the winner(s). Details and restrictions apply; visit https://e3.nintendo.com/splatoon-2-inkling-open/rules for full rules. Sponsor: Nintendo of America Inc.

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Hasbro and Nintendo join forces to add Mario Kart twist to Monopoly game

Today, the MONOPOLY brand from Hasbro (NASAQ: HAS) and Nintendo announced the launch of the MONOPOLY GAMER: MARIO KART Edition game. This new MONOPOLY game introduces the fun and competition of Mario Kart through iconic characters and unique gameplay.

The MONOPOLY GAMER: MARIO KART Edition game provides fans of all ages with exciting new ways to engage with the Nintendo brand. Throughout the game, players will pass – and potentially purchase – iconic Mario Kart themed properties such as Rainbow Road and Bowser’s Castle, while simultaneously encountering familiar challenges like dodging Banana Peels, tossing Shells and scooping up Super Star spaces to win the game.

To introduce another layer of competition and strategy, landing on or passing “Go” triggers a Mario Kart race where players compete for the coveted Grand Prix card. In addition, each character token will have its own unique Power-Up ability activated by landing on a Super Star board space.

“In 2017, our fans were excited to see Mario and Mr. Monopoly join forces, so it’s only fitting we continue this collaboration with another franchise favorite – Mario Kart,” said Jonathan Berkowitz, Senior Vice President of Global Marketing for Hasbro Gaming. “The game will integrate iconic elements of Mario Kart into the Monopoly game, offering a one-of-a-kind experience for gamers across the globe.”

“Mario Kart is a franchise cherished by fans of all ages,” said Tom Prata, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives. “Expanding our partnership with Hasbro to build upon the fun of Monopoly Gamer offers families even more surprising and engaging ways to interact with Nintendo characters.”

Starting today, the MONOPOLY GAMER: MARIO KART Edition game is available at select GameStop stores in the United States.

The MONOPOLY GAMER: MARIO KART edition game, designed for fans ages 8 and up, will be available at mass market U.S. retailers for a suggested retail price of $24.99 in June. Additionally, fans will be able to purchase MONOPOLY GAMER: MARIO KART POWER PACKS (each sold separately), which include additional Mario Kart character tokens such as Bowser, Rosalina, Shy Guy, Metal Mario, Donkey Kong and Yoshi. The POWER PACKS will also be available in the U.S. this June at a suggested retail price of $2.99 each. Both offerings will be available globally in August.

MONOPOLY is the world’s favorite family game brand and is enjoyed by more than 1 billion players in 114 countries across the globe. Fans can engage with the MONOPOLY brand across many platforms and formats, including live events, fashion licensing, digital gaming, casino gambling and more. Stay updated on the latest MONOPOLY brand news at Monopoly.com, Facebook.com/Monopoly, @HasbroNews on Twitter and @Hasbro on Instagram. For more information on MONOPOLY GAMER, visit HasbroGaming.com.

The third DLC Pack for Fire Emblem Warriors

New playable characters, History Maps, costumes, and more have come to the Fire Emblem Warriors game! Here’s what’s in the Fire Emblem Awakening DLC Pack:

3 new characters

• Owain
• Tharja
• Olivia

New History Maps

• “Scion of Legend” (feat. Owain)
• “Emmeryn” (feat. Tharja)
• “Caravan Dancer” (feat. Olivia)

New costumes

• Chrom: Exalt
• Lissa: Sage
• Cordelia: Dark Flier

New armor break models

• Chrom
• Robin
• Lissa
• Frederick
• Cordelia
• Lucina
• Owain
• Tharja
• Olivia

New weapons

• Robin: Thoron
• Lissa: Lissa’s Axe
• Frederick: Frederick’s Axe
• Cordelia: Cordelia’s Lance
• Owain: Missiletainn
• Tharja: Tharja’s Hex
• Olivia: Olivia’s Blade

The Fire Emblem Awakening DLC Pack can be purchased at https://fireemblemwarriors.nintendo.com/dlc/ . If you already purchased the Season Pass, this DLC Pack is available to you at no additional cost.

Note: new costumes, character-exclusive weapons, and weapon attributes must be unlocked as rewards from playing through the new History Maps.

Full version of game required to use DLC.

Game Rated:

Suggestive Themes
Violence

Wii Shop Channel Service Change

As of March 26, 2018, it is no longer possible to add points to the Wii Shop Channel using either a credit card or Nintendo Points Card. Any points added before that date can be used to purchase content on the Wii Shop Channel until January 30, 2019. For more information on the closure of the Wii Shop Channel, please visit http://support.nintendo.com/wii/shopnews.

Thanks for your support,

Your Friends at Nintendo

Pikachu is on the case!

You can try to crack the case in this new detective adventure game by interacting with a unique, fully voiced Pikachu! As Tim Goodman, you’ll partner with Pikachu to solve strange occurrences all over Ryme City. Together you can investigate, take notes, and meet up with other Pokémon to unravel the city’s greatest mysteries. It’s all in a day’s work for detective Pikachu!

Features:

• You can investigate crime scenes, gather testimonies, uncover information, and interact with Pokémon to solve cases.
• You can experience over 150 fun-filled animated cutscenes starring this unique Pikachu, providing helpful hints or talking up a storm.
• You can also tap the extra-large Detective Pikachu amiibo figure to access all cutscenes up until the current chapter played.

For a limited time, players who purchase the Detective Pikachu™ game will receive a bonus download code for a Detective Pikachu theme for the HOME Menu on the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, including Nintendo 2DS and New Nintendo 2DS XL. Starting 3/8 at 9:00am PST, pre-purchase the digital version of the Detective Pikachu game on Nintendo eShop or Nintendo.com, or starting 3/23 purchase the digital or packaged version of the game on Nintendo eShop, Nintendo.com, or select retailers to get your bonus code, and enjoy this cool yet cute Detective Pikachu theme!* Offer ends April 22, 2018.

Want to learn more about Detective Pikachu and the twists of fate that led him to the tale told in the Detective Pikachu video game? Download “Detective Pikachu: Episode Zero—Eevee’s Case,” a colorful short story written by the great Detective Pikachu himself that describes the events just prior to the start of the game. In this fun featurette, Eevee asks Pikachu to find the culprit who messed up the yard at his home. Pikachu must chat with many other Pokémon as he explores Ryme City to solve the mystery!

“Detective Pikachu: Episode Zero—Eevee’s Case” is available on Amazon’s Kindle Store and on Apple’s iBooks Store now. Download the story and start the tale of Detective Pikachu!

**Internet connection required. Code expires 12/31/2018. For more information on how to download the theme, visit http://support.nintendo.com/redeem-a-theme.

For more information about the Detective Pikachu game, visit Pokemon.com/DetectivePikachu.

For more information about the Detective Pikachu amiibo figure, visit https://www.nintendo.com/amiibo/detail/detective-pikachu-amiibo.

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Comic Mischief
Mild Cartoon Violence

My Nintendo presents Nindie Game Gold Points Rewards Vol.4

Got Gold Points? Get select games!

Looking for some great games to get with your Gold Points before they expire? My Nintendo users can now redeem Gold Points for some select fun indie games on Nintendo platforms. For a limited time, you can redeem points to download select Nintendo 3DS and Wii U titles from our talented independent developers. Users will receive a download code that is redeemable in Nintendo eShop.

Star Wars Pinball (Nintendo 3DS) 50 Gold Points
Feel the power of the Force in Star Wars Pinball! Set in a galaxy far, far away, each of the tables in this 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!

Use Parental Controls to restrict 3D mode for children 6 and under.

FAST Racing NEO (Wii U) 110 Gold Points
Race through a futuristic sci-fi world at incredible speeds in FAST Racing NEO. Jump into the driver’s seat of your anti-gravity vehicle and put your skills to the test in high octane competitions. Play locally with four of your friends in splitscreen or online against 8 players from all around the world.

Additional accessories required for multiplayer mode. Sold separately.

Might Switch Force! 2 (Nintendo 3DS) 50 Gold Points
It’s a Code Red from the Galactic Fire Brigade! Planet Land is combusting and everything is ablaze! Return to HQ immediately and pick up your Infinity Dousing Apparatus; your Siren Helmet is still authorized and up to code! The mission: to fight the inferno and extricate the reformed Hooligan sisters! Now, suit up and start soaking some scenery!

Use Parental Controls to restrict 3D mode for children 6 and under.

Woah Dave! (Nintendo 3DS) 40 Gold Points
In Woah Dave!, players gun for digital glory by slaughtering aliens, stealing their loose change, and racking up the highest score possible. Easier said than done, however, as everything on the map–including your own ammo–is trying to kill you. No one ever said being a Dave was easy.

Use Parental Controls to restrict 3D mode for children 6 and under.

You can find even more Nindie games at the Game Store on Nintendo.com and earn more Gold Points when you buy games digitally.