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[Mockingbird]

YOU GET TWO THINGS!!! Club Nintendo Picross Plus!!!!! + A Free Calendar!!!

Downloadable for the Nintendo 3DS. More than 100+ brand new picross puzzles. This is only available to Platinum Members.

http://club.nintendo.jp/rank2014/platinum.html

http://club.nintendo.jp/rank2014/picross/

If you're Gold you get the calendar only (platinum gets both):

 

[linko9]

Damn, I want some picross. Hope it becomes available on the NA club nintendo, requires almost no localization.

 

[HUELEN10]

Lucky Bastards...

 

[Drago]

Is this like a sequel to the original Club Nintendo Picross, or an expansion pack or what?

 

[Elija2]

Wait, did North America actually get better Platinum rewards this year? I'm shocked.

 

[JazzmanZ]

Not bad, but not to great either

 

[LumpOfCole]

アメリカのように、私は塩だらけです。(╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻

I think I messed up the Google Translate

 

[Coffee Dog]

.....I kind of want the calendar.

 

[Chatin]

What I wouldn't give for Picross.

 

[Koppai]

.....I kind of want the calendar.

I want the calendar period!

 

[Josephl64]

calendar is all I got, shame no picross

 

[bobawesome]

I think the calendar is a better reward. Good thing Platinum members don't have to choose.

 

[jblank83]

I want that Picross.

 

[Hours Left]

NoA is so awful.

Why are they so awful? WHY? T_T

 

[watershed]

Is this a new Picross made specifically for Club Nintendo? Not bad if so but I still prefer physical rewards. I remember choosing that Doc's Punchout game one year. It was cool but I regretted it.

 

[Mockingbird]

Is this a new Picross made specifically for Club Nintendo? Not bad if so but I still prefer physical rewards. I remember choosing that Doc's Punchout game one year. It was cool but I regretted it.

Yes. 100 brand new puzzles created just for Club Nintendo Platinum 2014 Members in Japan. And you get a physical calendar too.

 

[kiri]

As far as I can tell, this might be the last year for Club Nintendo going off the email I just received.

クラブニンテンドー会員の皆様

クラブニンテンドーをご利用いただきありがとうございます。
クラブニンテンドーの新しい会員年度（2014年10月～）より、サービスルールを2点変更させていただくことになりましたので会員の皆様にご案内いたします。

◆会員ランクサービスの終了
クラブニンテンドーでは、1年間に一定以上のポイントを登録された会員様にプラチナ／ゴールド会員特典をお贈りしてまいりましたが、クラブニンテンドー2014年度（2013年10月～2014年9月）をもちまして、この会員ランクサービスを最後の実施とさせていただくことになりました。

会員ランクのサービス終了に伴い2014年9月25日付けで会員規約を改定いたしました。
↓クラブニンテンドー会員規約
http://club.nintendo.jp/member/exec/entranceNaviAgreement

2014年度会員ランク特典は本日9月25日に公開しました。
↓クラブニンテンドー2014年度　プラチナ／ゴールド会員特典
http://club.nintendo.jp/rank2014/platinum.html
http://club.nintendo.jp/rank2014/gold.html

※ＵＲＬにはパソコン・スマートフォンでアクセスをお願いします。
※特典対象となる会員様にはあらためて10月上旬にメールでご案内いたします。

◆ゲームソフト以外の新商品はポイント対象外に
2014年10月以降に新発売となるゲームソフト以外の商品（ゲーム機本体・周辺機器・amiiboなど）はクラブニンテンドー対象外商品となります。2014年10月11日発売「Newニンテンドー3DS」「Newニンテンドー3DS LL」から適用となります。

会員の皆様におかれましては、何卒ご理解賜りますようよろしくお願い申し上げます。
今後ともクラブニンテンドーをよろしくお願いいたします。

 

[watershed]

Yes. 100 brand new puzzles created just for Club Nintendo Platinum 2014 Members in Japan. And you get a physical calendar too.

That's pretty cool then.

 

[Hasemo]

As far as I can tell, this might be the last year for Club Nintendo going off the email I just received.

Yes. Everyone got so excited about Picross/Calendar, that no one mentioned that Nintendo is dropping the Gold/Platinum system completely. I wonder if they'll introduce something new.

 

[Sora_N]

Wow I want that calendar.

 

[Zolbrod]

As far as I can tell, this might be the last year for Club Nintendo going off the email I just received.

Yep, they're dropping the system, and apparently you won't get points for new hardware anymore either, just games from now on.

Things not going so well, it seems.

 

[perorist]

Ugh I'm 75 points short of platinum status this year. If only the new3DS came out this month instead of next (；´Д`)

 

[kiri]

So that'll be the Club Nintendo AND the Digital Download Promotions finishing this year....damn :/

 

[Alchemy]

Nintendo not giving a shit anymore.

 

[Hero of Legend]

As far as I can tell, this might be the last year for Club Nintendo going off the email I just received.

Is this just in Japan or are they doing this worldwide?

 

[Elija2]

As far as I can tell, this might be the last year for Club Nintendo going off the email I just received.

Shit. I hope it's not the last year for North America too. Although Japan did get the best (and most expensive) rewards so maybe they're fine with giving NA cheap digital rewards.

 

[Mariolee]

As far as I can tell, this might be the last year for Club Nintendo going off the email I just received.

Whoa what? You would think incentives for customers to purchase their games would be ideal at a time where customers aren't really enticed to buy their games.

Hmm, perhaps it's not worth the investment anymore? This is just as shocking as when NSider shut down.

 

[watershed]

Yep, they're dropping the system, and apparently you won't get points for new hardware anymore either, just games from now on.

Things not going so well, it seems.

That sounds awful but it could also be a part of a total revamp. Iwata talked about some kind of new loyalty scheme at their previous investor meeting so this might be related to that.

 

[Gianni Merryman]

Mario wearing a kimono and Peach dressed like a geisha are awesome!

 

[zoobzone]

I got both Picross+ and the calendar.

Maybe they will introduce some kind of loyalty discount programme instead of these goods?

 

[Anth0ny]

Yep, they're dropping the system, and apparently you won't get points for new hardware anymore either, just games from now on.

Things not going so well, it seems.

What

WHAT

 

[kiri]

Other news, Club Nintendo site is down for maintenance and after the 30th of September, Galapagos phones will not be able to access the site.

Seems as though they are revamping before the launch of the new3DS; I better not lose the points I have been saving up!!

 

[jambo]

As far as I can tell, this might be the last year for Club Nintendo going off the email I just received.

Bing Translation

Club Nintendo members

Using Club Nintendo thank you.
New membership year for Club Nintendo （ 10/2014-）, made the changes, two-point service rules that will guide our members.

◆ Member rank service termination
In Club Nintendo year certain and give the Platinum or gold membership benefits to members who registered more than points has been a Club Nintendo year 2014 （ 10/2013-9/2014 ） ended now that this membership ranks to be implemented last.

Service termination of membership ranks, we have revised the terms and conditions at 9/25/2014.
↓ Club Nintendo terms and conditions
http://Club.Nintendo.JP/member/exec/...eNaviAgreement

2014 members rank award was published on 9/25 today.
↓ Club Nintendo year 2014 Platinum or Gold member benefits
http://Club.Nintendo.jp/rank2014/Platinum.html
http://Club.Nintendo.jp/rank2014/gold.html

* The URL with PC Smartphone access please.
* To members who become eligible again in early October in the mail please.

◆ new product video games other than point out
Non-game software 10/2014 that launches new products, such as game consoles, peripherals, amiibo and Club Nintendo excluded items. 10/2014 11, released from the New Nintendo 3ds and New Nintendo 3 DS LL will be applied.

Thank you to all of our members, we need your help.
In the future the Club Nintendo will be appreciated.

 

[VOOK]

I don't think its the whole service shutting down, just the member rank Gold / Platinum levels stuff. I could be wrong though.

 

[EulaCapra]

As far as I can tell, this might be the last year for Club Nintendo going off the email I just received.

Yikes. The signs are there for North America. No new physical rewards in ages and many rewards haven't been restocked.

If they're planning to drop it, I hope there's something better in its place. Otherwise, I will absolutely go

 

[SparksterMeta0]

That calender looks pretty cool.

And a coincidence celebrating Nintendo's 125.

 

[StreetsAhead]

I don't think its the whole service shutting down, just the member rank Gold / Platinum levels stuff. I could be wrong though.

You're right. Just the ranking system is going down.

 

[atr0cious]

You're right. Just the ranking system is going down.

Nintendo finally acknowledging its role as an enabler.

 

[zroid]

damn. then it's probably the last year for Elite rewards in NA too...

hope you guys who complained about the Platinum rewards year after year are happy =\

 

[marimorimo]

アメリカのように、私は塩だらけです。(╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻

I think I messed up the Google Translate

You just said you had salt sprinkled all over you >_>;

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I got the email from Club Nintendo and what really gets me is that starting from October, accessories AND game systems no longer qualify for CN points. Amiibos are not included either. Only software and the NEW 3DS qualify.

I have a ton of accessories and a 3DS LL I haven't registered yet so I need to beat the deadline quick.

 

[VOOK]

Obviously the program is getting a revamp. The New 3DS being eligible means they're probably changing over the Club to something new.

 

[lupinko]

Hey should I get the animal crossing cards? I still have unused japanese club nintendo.

 

[Garou]

TRANSLATION:
They are just doing away with the ranks, so from now on it will be direct exchange of points->goods only without the extra-bonus once per year.
Also, starting with the new 3DS hardware won't give points anymore, only software.

 

[Garou]

You just said you had salt sprinkled all over you >_>;

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I got the email from Club Nintendo and what really gets me is that starting from October, accessories AND game systems no longer qualify for CN points. Amiibos are not included either. Only software and the NEW 3DS qualify.

I have a ton of accessories and a 3DS LL I haven't registered yet so I need to beat the deadline quick.

They talk about new released hardware only, if your hardware came with the little point card, you will be fine for the foreseeable future.

 

[Crimsonclaw111]

I guess this means an all digital reward store? I'd be down for it if they didn't limit it to like 5-6 things a month for 3-4 systems.

 

[Bullza2o]

Interesting. Hopefully this also translates to NoA's Club Nintendo plans for 2015 --some new program that is at least better than the mess we have right now.

 

[bigkrev]

Man

Is there any chance that Picross game gets a US release in some form? I'd totally be willing to import a system to play it (Picross is my favorite Nintendo franchise), but the fact that it's a CN exclusive means i'll need to buy someones used 3DS, which isn't easy.

 

[npa189]

Give me the picross. The plat reward for NOA was crap this year, thanks for the free NES remix while I help keep the ship from sinking!

 

[Puaru1]

Man, Daisy is lookin pretty fly.

 

[RagingAvatar]

Any news as to when we get the Picross download?