Nintendo has just rolled out their latest innovation, Nintendo Today, a clever new app for smartphones that acts like your personal Nintendo planner.
This handy app will keep you in the loop daily with fresh updates. You’ll find the newest news articles, videos, and even comics featuring beloved Nintendo games and characters from a variety of franchises.
Following the much-anticipated Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 presentation scheduled for Wednesday, April 2nd, you can catch all the exciting updates on the next-gen console straight from the app.
Reflecting on the journey since 2011, Shigeru Miyamoto shares, "Nintendo Direct has been our way to bring you news right from the source. It’s grown into a major event that many look forward to, and for that, we thank you. While we’ll keep our Nintendo Direct shows going, we’re excited to enhance the experience with Nintendo Today! This app is a fresh way to deliver content, functioning like a daily calendar."
Miyamoto goes on to explain that starting with the Nintendo Direct focused on the Nintendo Switch 2 on April 2nd, the app will deliver updates about the new console every day right to its users.
So, what are the highlights of this app? Let’s dive into its main features:
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Daily Updates: Stay informed on all things Nintendo, from news on the Nintendo Switch 2 and games to tidbits about your favorite characters, plus videos and comic strips—tailored daily enjoyment at your fingertips.
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Animated Calendar: Keep track of the days with a fun animated calendar. You can choose themes from classics like Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Animal Crossing, and others.
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Event Schedule: Get a jump on planning for Nintendo Direct broadcasts, game launches, in-game happenings, and more. Filter events by categories or games, which is perfect for keeping tabs on what you’re playing.
- Customize Your Home Screen: Add a widget to view all this right from your home screen, and let your personality shine by customizing it with artwork from your favorite Nintendo game series using select franchise themes.
The app is available for free from both the App Store and Google Play. All you need is a Nintendo Account to dive into this immersive Nintendo experience.