Miitomo Releasing Tomorrow

Nintendo have announced that Miitomo, their first smartphone release is going to be available to players around the world tomorrow on March 31st.

The app launched in Japan a few weeks ago and has already passed 1 million downloads along with reaching the top spot on both the Apple and Android app stores. Miitomo is a free to start app that lets you connect with your friends in ways you might never have considered.

To start players will just need to create their Mii or import one from their Nintendo Network account. Once their Mii is ready, users can add friends who already have the app in person, or by linking the app with their existing Facebook or Twitter accounts. After that step is complete, it’s time to answer some questions! Miitomo creates conversations and turns discussions into a form of play by prompting users to answer all kinds of fun questions. How would you define your fashion style? What’s the strangest thing you’ve ever eaten? If you were given ten grand to spend in one day, what would you do? The answers get shared among friends, sparking interesting conversations – part of the fun is discovering unexpected facts about your friends. When users hear how their friends respond to questions, they can give answers, a “heart” or a written or picture comment.

Anyone who wants to be able to get the app as its released can still pre-register, which will let you know when you can get it, but doing so also allows you to create your new Nintendo Account, which in turn will allow you to use the new My Nintendo rewards system.

My Nintendo is much more than a rewards programme: it’s a comprehensive service that also rewards users for interacting with Nintendo products and services in a variety of ways. Miitomo users who link the app to their Nintendo Account will be able to take advantage of My Nintendo to enhance their experience. Platinum Points can be earned by interacting with Nintendo apps and services, including Miitomo. Gold Points are earned when purchasing digital versions of games from the official Nintendo website or Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. Both Platinum and Gold Points can be redeemed for rewards like digital content and discount coupons.

If you do all of this, before March 31 ends, you can score a free copy of Flipnote Studio 3D for your Nintendo 3DS.