Cyber Monday Deal: buy Nintendo Switch and get $35 Nintendo eShop credit
Shoppers that missed out on Nintendo’s Black Friday offers this past weekend have another opportunity to enjoy a great deal. To kick off Cyber Monday, Nintendo announced that anyone who purchases a select Nintendo Switch system online on Nov. 26 – and Nov. 26 only! – at participating retailers will also receive a $35 credit* to use in Nintendo eShop. The promotion kicks off at 12:01 a.m. PT on Nov. 26 and ends at 11:59 p.m. PT the same day, while supplies last.
“With the holiday season already in full force, we wanted to offer a deal on Nintendo Switch to help make holiday shopping a little easier for families,” said Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “If you have someone on your list who is hard to shop for, this $35 in Nintendo eShop credit can be used toward their favorite kinds of games.”
The Cyber Monday deal applies to the base** Nintendo Switch system with either Gray Joy-Con controllers or Neon Red and Neon Blue Joy-Con controllers. People looking to take advantage of the deal should check their retailer’s website for availability and details.
Shoppers who want to treat themselves to their own holiday treats can also check out Nintendo eShop Cyber Deals. Active until 8:59 a.m. PT on Nov. 28, the promotion offers up to 50 percent off select digital games in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS.
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 eShop is an excellent way to discover new games and explore a vast catalogue of Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS games,” said Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “The Nintendo eShop Cyber Deals are the perfect opportunity for gamers to expand their gaming library, with a wide selection of digital games available at a great price to purchase and download directly to their systems.”
All games included in the sale will be available for purchase in Nintendo eShop, as well as directly at https://happyholidays.nintendo.com/cyber-deals/. My Nintendo members will also earn Gold Points on all qualifying purchases.
Select games from the Nintendo eShop Cyber Deals promotion will also be discounted at GameStop, Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon and Target beginning Nov. 22 at 12 a.m. PT.
If you’re heading to stores on Black Friday, you can also pick up some additional deals on physical products. Nintendo’s Black Friday deals include a Nintendo Switch system with the hit Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game as a full game download at a suggested price of only $299.99, a set of two Joy-Con Wheel accessories at a suggested retail price of $14.99 and a yellow-and-red Nintendo 2DS system with the Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS game pre-installed at a suggested retail price of only $79.99. In stores, fans can also pick up a bundle that includes the Super Mario Party game and a pair of Neon Green/Neon Yellow Joy-Con controllers at a suggested retail price of $99.99, while supplies last. To check out Nintendo’s interactive holiday gift guide, visit https://happyholidays.nintendo.com/.
Nintendo eShop 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, PayPal or purchasing a Nintendo eShop Card at retailers in-store and online, and entering the code from the card. All funds from one card must be loaded in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch, Wii U or the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, but can be used in any Nintendo eShop if the systems are linked to a single Nintendo Account.
In this free-to-play, third-person, looter-shooter, play solo or with a squad of up to four players to complete objectives, explore the Plains of Eidolon open-world environment, play through Cinematic Quests, and much, much, more!
Story:
After generations in cryostasis, the Tenno wake to find a solar system devastated by war and greed. The Grineer, clones twisted by genetic degeneration, and the Corpus, credit-obsessed scavengers, fight for control of the Origin System.
Your task is to assemble an Arsenal of powerful Warframes, ancient armors equipped with the power of the fallen Orokin Empire. Master the Warframes, and none will be able to stand against you.
Your exciting Pokémon adventure through the Kanto region begins today
Pokémon Trainers of all ages have a very important question to answer today: “Team Pikachu or Team Eevee?” That’s because the Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu!and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! games for the Nintendo Switch system are now available in stores, on Nintendo.com and in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch. No matter which version of the game you choose, you will embark on a fun journey through the vibrant Kanto region, catching and training Pokémon and battling Pokémon Trainers, Gym Leaders and the sinister Team Rocket – all with your partner Pikachu or Eevee by your side.
Feel like a true Pokémon Trainer when playing with the Poké Ball Plus accessory – also available today – which replicates the look and feel of a real-life Poké Ball. Control your entire adventure using just Poké Ball Plus and make a gentle throwing motion to capture Pokémon. You can even put a Pokémon from Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! into the Poké Ball Plus accessory and take it on a stroll in the real world to level it up and receive in-game rewards. In addition, every Poké Ball Plus contains the Mythical Pokémon Mew.
“For newer Pokémon fans, these games offer a great entry point to the Kanto region with a rich story full of memorable characters and RPG gameplay, while longtime fans can revisit the place where it all began to compete in tough new challenges and earn the title of Pokémon Master,” said Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “With the ability to play the games anytime, anywhere on Nintendo Switch, Pikachu and Eevee are the perfect travel companions this holiday season.”
Last night, Nintendo threw an epic midnight launch party at Nintendo NY in Rockefeller Plaza to celebrate the release of these two new Nintendo Switch games. The store was decorated top to bottom with Pokémon décor, transporting visitors to their own mini Kanto region. Fans who came to the event got to meet the stars of the game, Pikachu and Eevee, and snap photos with other notable characters like Professor Oak, Brock and Erika. Pikachu and Eevee even posed for a photo with the first person in line to purchase the game.
In Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!, you take on the role of a female or male Pokémon Trainer as you set off on an adventure with Pikachu or Eevee, depending on which version you play. On your journey to become the best Pokémon Trainer, you will visit multiple areas throughout the Kanto region, meet up with iconic characters and encounter various types of Pokémon – the true-to-size versions of these Pokémon even roam around the world. Seeing some of the larger Pokémon, like Onix, is quite the sight!
You can even share your journey with a friend as you capture Pokémon and battle Pokémon Trainers together on one Nintendo Switch system in TV mode or Tabletop mode using two Joy-Con controllers or two Poké Ball Plus accessories – or one of each! If your friends or family members also own one of the games and a Nintendo Switch system, you can battle and trade Pokémon directly with them via local wireless or online*.
Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu!, Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! and Poké Ball Plus are also compatible with the Pokémon GO app**. By connecting with Pokémon GO, you can transfer Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region into the game, including Alolan and Shiny forms, as well as the newly discovered Mythical Pokémon, Meltan and Melmetal. You can also use the Poké Ball Plus accessory with Pokémon GO to catch Pokémon and gather items from Poké Stops without looking at your smartphone.
Starting today, Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! can each be purchased in a bundle with the Poké Ball Plus accessory at a suggested retail price of $99.99, or separately at a suggested retail price of $59.99 each. For those who don’t yet have a Nintendo Switch, there’s also a special-edition bundle featuring a Nintendo Switch system with themed Joy-Con controllers, a download code for either Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! or Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!, and the Poké Ball Plus accessory, available at a suggested retail price of $399.99. Quantities of this adorable hardware bundle are extremely limited, so make sure you shop early. For more information about Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!, visit https://www.pokemon.com/PokemonLetsGo.
And for more Pokémon excitement, Fathom Events and The Pokémon Company International invite fans to experience “Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us” on the big screen, with U.S. screenings on November 24, 26, 28 and December 1, plus additional events in select territories. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.fathomevents.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 Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online play. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch-online
**Pokémon GO application, compatible smartphone and persistent Internet access required. Data charges may apply.
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 Episode 10, host Chris Slate is joined by Theresa Apolinario from Nintendo Treehouse and Zach Drapala from SwitchForce and GhostRobo on YouTube to discuss five features for longtime Pokémon fans in the Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Evee! games. The group also talks about other recent and upcoming Nintendo Switch games, answers listener questions, takes the Warp Zone quiz and more.
It’s…Clean Out Your Fridge Day?! Gather your courage with these foodie-friendly games.
Darkness has fallen in a frigid land where unspeakable mutants have taken over. Only you, armed with a sponge, can help tame the darkness…
So, is this the latest adventure game for the Nintendo Switch™ system? Nope! It’s the inside of my fridge!
Yes, today is National Clean Out Your Fridge Day. As a tribute to the food related journey that you may or may not take today, here’s a list of foodie-friendly games. Just don’t put off cleaning your fridge too long. Who knows what’s lurking in there…
Nov. update! New games are now available for Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online.
Do you have a Nintendo Switch Online membership? If you do, we hope you’ve been enjoying NES – Nintendo Switch Online: your access to a growing selection of classic NES™ games with newly added online play.
We’ve just updated the list, so let’s check out the new additions:
Metroid™ The first installment of the immensely successful Metroid series introduces us to the hideous title creatures and the slick, cybernetic bounty hunter Samus Aran. As Samus, your mission is to penetrate the space pirates’ home planet, Zebes, and keep them from destroying the galaxy with the dangerous life-forms known as Metroids. Metroid has all the high-tech weaponry, creepy tunnels, and crawly alien creatures that anyone could ask for.
Mighty Bomb Jack The hero of the game, Jack, must make his way through 16 levels of a pyramid in order to defeat the demon Belzebut and rescue the royal Pamera family. Each level is split into two parts: an action zone and a Royal Palace room. Action zones can be split up into several portions and contain power-ups, such as money bags, Mighty Coins, and Mighty Drinks, usually hidden in treasure chests. However, be careful to not get greedy with collecting too many Mighty Coins or Mighty Drinks.
TwinBee A hit sensation back in the day, this vertical-scrolling arcade game made its 1986 release on the Famicom in Japan. Guide the spacecrafts, TwinBee and WinBee, as you dodge and destroy waves of aerial and ground enemies to save the island from a ruthless conqueror. In two-player co-op mode, you can combine forces to launch extremely powerful attacks.
Special Offers: A Nintendo Switch Online membership also gives people access to special offers, such as the exclusive chance to purchase a pair of wireless Nintendo Entertainment System Controllers, which look like the original NES controller. The accessory makes playing NES – Nintendo Switch Online games feel even more authentic. Plus, it docks with and charges on the Nintendo Switch system. NES controllers can be pre-purchased as a set of two for $59.99 (plus shipping and tax) at https://nesc.nintendo.com/nintendo-entertainment-system-controllers by users with an active, paid Nintendo Switch Online membership. Free trial users are not eligible. NES controllers are limited to one set per Nintendo Account holder, and initial orders of the controllers will ship in December.
And for those of you who don’t have a Nintendo Switch Online membership yet, now may be the time to join! In addition to getting access to a selection of NES games, you will also be able to battle online in compatible games, back up your save data to the cloud, use voice chat with other players via the smartphone app, and get access to members-only special offers.
Nintendo Switch Online membership sold separately. Persistent Internet and compatible smartphone required to use app. Data charges may apply. Nintendo Account age 13+ required. Online play, Save Data Cloud backup and Nintendo Switch Online smartphone app features available in compatible games. Not available in all countries. The Nintendo Account User Agreement, including the Purchase and Subscription terms, apply. nintendo.com/switch-online
Save coins on Black Friday with new Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 2DS Bundles
Still deciding what to buy during this year’s Black Friday? Make sure to add some fun Nintendo items to the shopping list! Starting on Black Friday, Nintendo is offering deals on two awesome systems that would be great gifts for any person in your life – whether they are longtime video game fans or just getting started.
The first is a Nintendo Switch system with the hit Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game as a full game download at a suggested retail price of only $299.99. That’s basically like getting a free game (which is a $60 value) with your purchase of Nintendo Switch! And to make driving in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe feel even more realistic, Nintendo is also offering a set of two white Joy-Con Wheel accessories at a suggested retail price of $14.99. Playing with the Joy-Con Wheel is as simple as placing a Joy-Con controller inside and turning the wheel left and right. And since Nintendo Switch comes with two Joy-Con controllers, you and another player can dive right in and start racing against each other right away.
The second bundle is a yellow-and-red Nintendo 2DS system with the Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS game (a $40 value) pre-installed at a suggested retail price of $79.99. In the Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS game, you get to put on your powered-up creator hat as you design your very own dream 2D Super Mario themed courses to share with friends and family. Using a variety of different items, obstacles and enemies from the Super Mario games, you can use intuitive touch controls and interactive tutorials to play and create a near-infinite amount of courses.
“For families still looking to pick up a Nintendo Switch or Nintendo 2DS system, these Black Friday deals offer great values for any holiday budget,” said Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “With each boasting libraries of more than 1,000 games and counting, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 2DS have something for everyone.”
Follow this tutorial step-by-step to create a 3D iPhone model that you can use in video games, graphic design and illustration projects whilst learning Cinema 4D quickly.
Some of the skills you’ll learn in this tutorial include creating basic 3D modelling, importing reference images, adding lighting to the scene and basic rendering techniques.
In this, the first part of the two-part tutorial, I’ll show you how to:
How to Import Reference Images
How to Prepare for Modelling
How to Model the iPhone
1. How to Import Reference Images
Step 1
Use the middle mouse button to click anywhere on the viewport. This will display all four views. From there, use the middle mouse button to select the Right view.
Step 2
In the Attributes tab select Mode > View Settings.
Step 3
In Viewport [Right] select the Back button and click on the button next to Image.
Step 4
Select the reference image from the finder and open it.
Step 5
Once the image is displayed in the background of the viewport, you can change the transparency of the image. This can sometimes make it easier to model from the reference image.
You can also change the position and size of your reference image from here using Offset X, Offset Y, Size X and Size Y.
2. How to Model the Body of the iPhone
Step 1
To start modelling the body of the iPhone, select the Cube object from the top menu bar. This will spawn a cube in the viewport.
Step 2
You can use the reference image of the iPhone in your Front View to help adjust the cube. Use the Scale Tool to make the shape of the cube match up with the shape of the iPhone in the image.
Make sure that you use the other views (front, left, right, perspective etc) to check that your shape looks correct from every angle.
Step 3
With the object still selected, use the mouse to click the Make Editable button. This enables you to adjust the model further, but disables the options for when you first spawn the object.
Step 4
Select the Edge Selection Tool.
Step 5
Use the Edge Selection Tool to select all four corners of the object. The selected edges will be highlighted in orange.
Step 6
Once the edges have been selected, use the mouse to right click on the selected edges. In the menu that appears, find Bevel and select it.
Step 7
In the adjustment window (usually located in the bottom right of the screen), play around with the following:
Bevel Mode: Chamfer
Offset Mode: Fixed Distance
Offset: 31cm
Subdivision: 10
Depth: 100%
Feel free to adjust the sliders and values until you are satisfied with the object’s appearance.
Step 8
In the images below you can see how the edges are effected once the values have been changed.
Step 9
Click on the small black arrow in the bottom right corner of the Bend Tool in the top menu bar. Then select Bevel from the list. This will create a Bevel tool in the list of objects on the right of the screen.
Step 10
Select the Bevel tool and drag it into the Cube object. This will apply the bevel features to the cube.
Step 11
Making sure that the Bevel tool is selected in the object list, use the adjustments window to change the way that the bevel works. For this tutorial, the following will be used:
Use Angle: Tick
Angle Threshold: 68 Degrees
Bevel Mode: Chamfer
Offset Mode: Radial
Offset: 8cm
Subdivision: 6
Feel free to adjust the sliders and values until you are satisfied with the object’s appearance.
Step 12
In the images below you can see how the cube is effected once the values have been changed. This makes the object appear smoother, which correctly matches the appearance of an iPhone 8.
Step 13
For a more stylised and graphical approach we can reduce the Bevel Subdivisions to a value of 1.
Step 14
This will give the iPhone a sharper bevel for a more stylised look.
3. How to Create the iPhone Screen
Step 1
To start modelling the screen of the iPhone, select the Cube object from the top menu bar. This will spawn a cube in the viewport.
Step 2
Use the reference image of the iPhone in your Front View to help adjust the cube. Use the Scale Tool to make the shape of the cube match up with the shape of the iPhone screen in the image.
Make sure that you use the other views (front, left, right, perspective etc) to check that your shape looks correct from every angle.
Step 3
Once the shape and size of the cube has been adjusted correctly, use the Move Tool to move the screen into position.
4. How to Create iPhone Home Button
Step 1
To start modelling the home button of the iPhone, select the Cone object from the top menu bar. This will spawn a cone in the viewport.
Step 2
Use the Rotate Tool to rotate the cone by 90 degrees. Ensure that the pointed tip is pointing towards the iPhone.
You can also reduce the height of the cone and the increase the radius of the tip. This helps make the positioning of the button a little bit easier.
Step 3
Use the reference image and the Scale Tool to adjust the cone so that it roughly fits the size of the iPhone home button.
Step 4
Switch to Perspective View and use the Move Tool to place the cone object in the position where the iPhone home button will be.
5. How to use Boole
Step 1
Click on the small black arrow in the bottom right corner of the Array Tool in the top menu bar. Then select Boole from the list. This will create a Boole tool in the list of objects on the right of the screen.
Step 2
Select the cone and body objects from the list and place them inside the Boole Tool. Ensure that the cone object is positioned below the iPhone body.
Step 3
This will create a cut out in the shape of the cone object. You can then adjust the position of the cone object using the Move Tool until you’re happy with the appearance of the home button.
Step 4
Ensure that the cone object is selected and select Phong in the adjustments window. Change the Phong Angle to 45 Degrees. This will adjust the smoothing groups of the home button so that they appear correctly.
6. How to use Boole to Create the iPhone Details
Step 1
Use the shape object creations tools (cylinder, cone, cube, tube etc) to create the extra details for the iPhone. This will include things like the camera lens and the phone receiver.
Step 2
Select all the new objects (holding shift) and press Alt-G on the keyboard. This will group the objects into a null group. Make sure that the null group is positioned inside the Boole and below the body object.
Step 3
This will create a cut out in the shape of the objects you initially created. You can then adjust the position of the objects using the Move Tool until you are happy with the appearance.
7. How to Create the iPhone Buttons
Step 1
Use the shape object creations tools (cylinder, cone, cube, tube etc) to create the extra buttons for the iPhone. This will include things like the volume and power buttons.
Step 2
Use the Move Tool and the Rotation Tool to place the buttons in the correct position on the iPhone.
Step 3
You can use the different viewports (left, right, front, perspective) to aid you in positioning the buttons in the correct place.
Don’t forget that the reference image can be used to guide you at this stage as well.
8. How to Create the iPhone Camera
Step 1
Use the shape creation tools to create shapes for the iPhone camera. The cylinder shapes will be used to create the holes via the Boolean tool. Remember to use the reference image to help measure the size and placement.
Step 2
Ensure that the viewport is looking at the back of the iPhone model. You can use the Rotate Tool to rotate the camera shapes 180 degrees if needed. Use the Move Tool to place the shapes correctly on the body of the iPhone.
The shapes must be placed within the body of the iPhone in order for the Boolean to work correctly (for the camera holes).
Step 3
Select both of the camera holes (shown as the cone shapes named 01.1 and 02.1 in the image). In the object list, move them so that they are inside the Boole group (created for the previous cutouts in section 5 and 6).
All the cutout objects must be placed underneath the iPhone body object in order to work.
Step 4
Once the shapes have been placed inside the Boole group, the holes should appear correctly inside the iPhone body.
Step 5
Use the same techniques as above to create the other holes on the iPhone.
Create two more cones and place them on top of the rounded camera shape.
Step 6
You’ll need to create a new boole group for the new holes to appear because we are using a new object to cut holes into (instead of the iPhone body).
Step 7
Create a new boole group by placing the objects inside the boole (the cones must be placed below the shape that you want to cut holes out from).
Coming Next…
In the second part of the the tutorial series, I’ll show you how to:
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