Japan: Miitomo was the most-downloaded social-networking app on iOS devices during launch day
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While Miitomo is in its very early days, the app is doing quite well in Japan thus far. Data collected by market researcher App Annie indicates that Nintendo’s new release took the top spot as the country’s most-downloaded social-networking app on iOS devices yesterday.
LINE is Japan’s most-popular instant messenger, but fell to second place in light of Miitomo’s arrival.
Nintendo spokesman Yasuhiro Minagawa said in a statement:
“We had a good start and have received very positive feedback. Miitomo will continue to evolve.”
Reggie on Miitomo – why it doesn’t have real-time messaging, “long-term opportunity”, mobile goals, more
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Members of the media recently went hands-on with Miitomo, which also included some interview opportunities. TIME is one outlet that has an interview up with Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime. During the discussion, Reggie commented on why Miitomo doesn’t have real-time messaging, “long-term” plans for the app, mobile goals, and more.
Head past the break for some of Reggie’s remarks. You can read the full interview on TIME here.
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More Miitomo footage
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A bunch more videos with footage of Miitomo have come in. You can watch another set of gameplay below.
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Tomodachi Life QR codes are compatible with Miitomo
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Here’s an interesting little tidbit about Miitomo. Tomodachi Life QR codes work with the app, meaning you can easily bring over your character. The Mii’s name, voice, appearance, and personality transfer. Your catchphrase also becomes your greeting. You can use the QR code so long as you’ve sen “allow copying” on.
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Miitomo launch trailer
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Miitomo launched today in Japan for mobile devices – Nintendo’s first smartphone app will make its way to Europe and North America later this month. Nintendo just published a launch trailer for the app on its new Nintendo Mobile Youtube channel:
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Miitomo footage
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Our first proper look at Miitomo is here, thanks to footage taken by “TiLMENDOMiNATiON”. It’s all in English, which makes things even better! Take a look at the video below.
Miitomo now live in Japan
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A few new Miitomo images
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A few new Miitomo images appear to have been unearthed from the app’s website. The full set is from a folder named “tutorial”, indicating that they’ll be used as a means to introduce players to the experience. It also looks like it will be possible to spend My Nintendo points on different clothing and accessories.
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Miitomo releasing on March 17 in Japan
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Miitomo will launch in Japan on March 17, Nintendo has announced. Pre-registration will close at 12:00 Japan time.
A specific start time (in actual hours) has not been determined just yet. Once it’s live, there will be notifications on the Nintendo Twitter account and also to pre-registered email addresses.
Previously, Nintendo confirmed plans to bring out Miitomo in March, but had not provided a specific date until today. It’s unclear when other regions will be receiving the app, though it should be sometime this month.
Miitomo’s supported operating systems
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Miitomo will be coming to both iOS and Android next month. On the FAQ page of the app’s website, Nintendo gives the lowdown on supported operating systems.
Miitomo will work with the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPads that have iOS 7.0 or newer. Meanwhile, Android devices will need to have version 4.0.3 or newer. Nintendo also warns that some Android devices may not be supported.
