Kotaku: Club Nintendo

Club Nintendo Calendar Invents a New Month

Owen Good — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:30:00 EST

Announced this summer, Club Nintendo's gifts were customarily dumped on, then turned out to be not that bad. For the platinum level, anyway. Elite level members had to settle for a desk calendar. And one containing a new month, between October and December, named "Nobember." More »

Club Nintendo Now Rewards With Games

Brian Crecente — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:00:00 EST

Nintendo of America's rewards program just got a lot more interesting for those of us not into Nintendo-themed fans, notebooks and patches. Starting today, Club Nintendo loyalists can also earn 3DS and Wii games. More »

Zelda Players Get Long Overdue Bling

Brian Ashcraft — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 04:00:00 EST

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Nintendo released a golden Wii Remote for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. Yet, Skyward Sword isn't only played with a Wii Remote. It's played with a Nunchuk. More »

Club Nintendo Coins Will Soon Buy Virtual Console Games

Owen Good — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 13:00:00 EST

Nintendo Coins, the virtual currency Club Nintendo members receive for doing things like registering their game and hardware purchases and answering surveys, will soon be able to buy Virtual Console games, according to an announcement that was briefly live on the Club Nintendo site. More »

On Second Thought, Club Nintendo's Platinum Gift Doesn't Look That Bad

Owen Good — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 17:00:00 EST

Announced back in July, the pin set Club Nintendo is giving free to its platinum members this year was met with the usual round of griping and complaining. One of our readers just received his and, you know, it's actually a pretty decent gift. More »

A History of Nintendo Handhelds On Beautiful Little Posters

Luke Plunkett — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 02:30:00 EDT

Club Nintendo goodies, rewards offered by the company for serious and long-serving fans, aren't usually that great (outside Japan, at least). But these Nintendo handheld cards, celebrating 31 years of portable goodness, they're great. More »

Here Are Three New Ways to Spend Your Hard-Earned Club Nintendo Coins

Mike Fahey — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:40:00 EDT

You've bought Nintendo product, registered it online, and collected Club Nintendo coins for your effort. Nintendo repays you with a Metroid screensaver, Donkey Kong posters, and a giant AR card you could have printed out yourself! More »

This Year's Club Nintendo Rewards Suuuuuuck

Brian Ashcraft — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 06:00:00 EDT

Pins and a calendar. Yep, that's what Nintendo of America is giving Gold and Platinum Club Nintendo members. That's kinda lame. No, that's really lame. More in the link, bitching in the comments section. [Club Nintendo Thanks, GeeQ!] More »

Phishing Threat Closes European Club Nintendo

Owen Good — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 13:00:00 EDT

Nintendo today sent a message to members of its European website saying that a potential phishing threat prompted the company to close down portions of the site, including Club Nintendo More »

In a Post-PSN Hack World, Nintendo Club Asks for Your Privacy

Brian Ashcraft — Fri, 06 May 2011 08:30:00 EDT

Club Nintendo, Nintendo's members with benefits club, is now asking members for permission to collect data. Just don't say no—if you want to be a member, that is. More »

The Origins Of Nintendo's Game & Watch

Luke Plunkett — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 03:30:00 EST

Nintendo may have been around for over 100 years, but the Nintendo we know today does video games. And it first hit the handheld gaming big time with its line of Game & Watch units. Here's how they got their start! More »

Nintendo Revives 30-Year-Old Handheld 'Ball' For Club Nintendo Members

Michael McWhertor — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 21:30:00 EST

Nintendo's most loyal fans in the United States will be able to get their hands on the company's Ball, the Club Nintendo exclusive re-release of the 1980 Game & Watch portable. It's the latest Club Nintendo reward. More »

Kirby's Epic Yarn Gets Patched At Club Nintendo

Michael McWhertor — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:40:00 EST

Nintendo's excessively adorable Wii game Kirby's Epic Yarn provides the latest contribution to America's version of Club Nintendo, two pairs of patches that will embroider their way into your heart. More »

Japan's Club Nintendo Joins Club Stingy

Brian Ashcraft — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 06:00:00 EST

In years past, Club Nintendo gave loyal Japanese members a whole host of awesome prizes. This year, Club Nintendo won't. This year's "Platinum Member" prizes are so lame. More »

These Animal Crossing Cards Are Lovely

Brian Ashcraft — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 12:40:00 EDT

Japan's Club Nintendo members do really get the coolest stuff. Takes these Animal Crossing cards, for example. More »

Club Nintendo Of America Comes Through For Fans

Michael McWhertor — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 19:40:00 EDT

The previously coveted Japanese folding fans—sensu, they call 'em in Japan—offered by Club Nintendo overseas are coming to North America, courtesy of Club Nintendo of America. How much will cost to experience this raw, manual cooling power? More »

Club Nintendo of Japan's Totally Sweet Mario Bros. Totes

Michael McWhertor — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EDT

Another day, another chance to curse our local iteration of Club Nintendo while coveting the goods offered to Nintendo fans in Japan. Take these lovely Mario and Luigi toned totes, which proudly celebrate Super Mario Bros. 25th anniversary. More »

Some New Club Nintendo Prizes For Japan

Brian Ashcraft — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 23:00:00 EDT

Live in Japan? Member of Club Nintendo? Then this post is for you. More »

The 2010 Club Nintendo's Members-Only Rewards Are...

Brian Ashcraft — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:30:00 EDT

Did you remember to register for Gold and Platinum membership status for Club Nintendo? Kotaku had a public service announcement and everything. If you did remember, here's what you get: More »

Club Nintendo (of Japan) Rewards Mario Fans With Mario Tees

Michael McWhertor — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 21:00:00 EDT

Another reason to turn green with envy at Club Nintendo of Japan's member prizes? This new series of customizable Super Mario Bros. tees, only available to the serious (and in good standing) Nintendo super fan. More »

Club Nintendo Members, Time Is Almost Up

Michael McWhertor — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 23:20:00 EDT

Nintendo fans of North America, this a public service announcement! You have two more days to achieve annual Gold or Platinum membership status at Club Nintendo. Register your Nintendo games now before you miss out on members-only swag! More »

One More Reason To Be Jealous of Japan's Club Nintendo

Michael McWhertor — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 19:40:00 EDT

The Japanese version of Club Nintendo is getting a new batch of Things We Want But Can't Have—at least not yet—with a quartet of new Nintendo-themed bamboo fans. Yes, we're now coveting Mario fans. More »

Hands On With Nintendo's Ball

Brian Ashcraft — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 05:00:00 EDT

Japan's Club Nintendo offered members the chance to redeem their points for this. Just look at it! More »

Club Nintendo Updates With New Games, New Goods

Michael McWhertor — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 18:40:00 EDT

Members of the North American version of Club Nintendo can start blowing those coins they've been saving up on new goods, including two new video games exclusive to the program, a new Game & Watch Collection. More »

The Next Club Nintendo Exclusive Is Ultra Handy

Michael McWhertor — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 18:40:00 EDT

North American Club Nintendo members are in for a treat, as long as they have the 80 coins needed to purchase themselves a copy of Grill-Off with Ultra Hand!—emphasis Nintendo's—the latest Nintendo fan reward for WiiWare. More »

New U.S. Club Nintendo Rewards Are In The Cards

Michael McWhertor — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:40:00 EST

Nintendo has updated its list of rewards for U.S. based Club Nintendo members with extra coins in their virtual bank account. Sorry, no Wario-themed GameCube controllers here, but plenty of greeting cards, folders and bookmarks. More »

Club Nintendo Offers Members Actual Game & Watch Prize

Michael McWhertor — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:40:00 EST

The Japanese version of Club Nintendo flexes its clear superiority over its Western cousin with even more retro flavored fun for Platinum members. They're getting a real Game & Watch LCD game of Ball. More »

Nintendo Gives Japan's Club Nintendo Members An Ultrahand

Michael McWhertor — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:40:00 EST

Club Nintendo of Japan is offering a new present to its Nintendo-loving fan base, announcing Wii de Ultrahand for WiiWare. The two-player Wii game is based on the Ultrahand toy released by Nintendo in 1966. More »

Doc Louis' Punch-Out!! Knocked Out To Club Nintendo Members

Michael McWhertor — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:40:05 EDT

Heed Punch-Out!! trainer Doc Louis' sage advice, "Check your e-mail, Mac!" Because if you're a member of Club Nintendo U.S. and opted for a digital copy of Doc Louis' Punch-Out!!, you may already have it. More »

Club Nintendo Is Shippin' Out Your Mario Hats

Michael McWhertor — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:20:55 EDT

Members in good standing at Club Nintendo got a heads up from Nintendo of America today, as "Elite Status" rewards for 2009 will be arriving soon. Specifically, Club Nintendo is "preparing to begin shipping" said rewards. More »

New Poster Set Traces the Evolution of Link

Owen Good — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EDT

Just up in Club Nintendo's rewards catalog is a three-poster set, one of which depicts the twelve iterations of Link, beginning with the original Legend of Zelda in 1987 continuing through the Phantom Hourglass 20 years later. More »

Don't Forget To Redeem Your Club Nintendo Rewards!

Michael McWhertor — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:40:23 EDT

Don't squander your Club Nintendo elite status like I almost did! If you reached Gold or Platinum with Nintendo of America's version of Club Nintendo, today is your last day to score that sweet Mario hat! More »

Doc Louis Will End You

Mike Fahey — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:30:00 EDT

He made you, and he can break you. Here's four new shots of the officially-named Doc Louis's Punch-Out!!!, one of the rewards you can choose for being a Platinum member of Club Nintendo. More »

A One-Two Shot Of Doc Louis's Punch-Out!!

Michael McWhertor — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:40:00 EDT

Club Nintendo of America is giving away a trio of exclusive prizes to members in good standing, the club announced earlier today. One of those is Doc Louis's Punch-Out!!, a WiiWare title based on the Wii game Punch-Out!!. More »

Check Out These Club Nintendo Member Platinum And Gold Member Rewards

Brian Ashcraft — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 06:30:00 EDT

Nintendo of America's Club Nintendo is announcing the "Elite Status" rewards for folks who snagged Gold or Platinum Member status. More »

Club Nintendo Elitists Score Prizes Later This Year

Michael McWhertor — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:40:39 EDT

If you've been diligently registering your Nintendo DS and Wii games with Club Nintendo, enough to receive Gold or Platinum status, you'll be getting a free gift from the company. When? Some time before January 1, 2010. More »

Reminder: About Your Club Nintendo Status

Michael McWhertor — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:40:14 EDT

Hey there Club Nintendo of America members, your status is about to reset! On June 30th, to be specific. If you want to reap the benefits (free stuff!) of elite status in Nintendo of America's customer rewards program, pay attention. More »

Japan Gets Blue Wii Remote, Nunchuk (With A Catch)

Luke Plunkett — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 03:30:00 EDT

While the rest of the world suffers under the tyranny of a single Wii colour, Japan has choices! First a black Wii & Wii Remote, and now a blue Wii Remote & Nunchuk. More »

Help Me Spend 1000 Club Nintendo Coins

Michael McWhertor — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EDT

After a few weeks' worth of registering Nintendo products at the recently launched U.S. version of Club Nintendo, I've amassed a healthy 1000 coins to spend. But what clutter-adding trinkets to spend them on? More »

Club Nintendo Members Get Early Look At Nintendo DSi

Michael McWhertor — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 21:20:44 EDT

Club Nintendo membership has its privileges, as Nintendo is offering members in good, Platinum-level standing a sneak peek at the new Nintendo DSi before the unwashed masses get a chance to smudge it. More »