Post by: NWR_Neal on July 14, 2009, 06:09:56 AM
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=19018
Two weeks after the inaugural year of Club Nintendo ended, Nintendo has unveiled what rewards the Platinum and Gold members will receive. In order to reach either status, members had to accrue point plateaus by registering their Nintendo games and systems. Platinum members get to choose between a Mario hat and a Punch-Out!! WiiWare game while Gold members get a 2010 calendar. Members have until August 11 to register for their reward, but it might not be delivered until November 1 at the latest.
The first Platinum choice for a reward is a Mario hat, which was also offered as a reward to Japanese Club Nintendo members. The hat is a "true-to-life replica of the iconic red hat worn by Mario" and contains an elastic strap to enable it to fit the most people.
The other item is a WiiWare game called Doc Louis's Punch-Out!! This game, based off of the recent Wii release, features a one-on-one bout between Little Mac and his longtime trainer, Doc Louis. This game will only be available as a Club Nintendo reward in the USA and Canada.
Gold members will receive a Club Nintendo Original Calendar for 2010. This desk calendar will feature different Nintendo game artwork for each month.
Post by: KDR_11k on July 14, 2009, 02:34:30 PM
Post by: vudu on July 14, 2009, 02:39:03 PM
I'll probably go with the game because I have no use for the hat, but it would be nice to know if they game was any good.
Post by: NWR_Neal on July 14, 2009, 02:42:40 PM
I would assume that the calendar would be sent out later with the WiiWare game being made available on the sooner side.
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on July 14, 2009, 04:04:39 PM
Post by: broodwars on July 14, 2009, 04:15:52 PM
Post by: NWR_pap64 on July 14, 2009, 07:08:05 PM
Post by: AV on July 14, 2009, 07:36:00 PM
Since I was under the impression that the Punch Out game was a flash game that you played at the site I went with the Mario Hat instead and it also told me that it would be shipped in November 1. Very weird that they would wait THAT long to send an order.
my thoughts exactly.
My guess is they need time to make a big order .
Post by: jrlibrarian on July 14, 2009, 08:11:50 PM
If I get hired by NWR, that will change. Maybe I can make the gold/platinum next year. Getting a Wii will also help if they are still giving away coins for registering that.
Post by: Mop it up on July 14, 2009, 08:29:41 PM
Post by: MegaByte on July 14, 2009, 08:44:29 PM
Post by: Stele on July 15, 2009, 03:58:03 PM
I like how the website is completely down.
It was down for days when they switched over to Club Nintendo.
I never did bother going back to make sure my conversion from MyNintendo went through and if I had enough points for anything, or haven't bothered to register my last few games. Ah well, guess I should check... but probably "better luck next year" for me...
Post by: MegaByte on July 15, 2009, 04:49:57 PM
Post by: Deguello on July 15, 2009, 05:46:29 PM
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Nintendo used to be good at the internet in the 90s. I wonder what happened.
You mean their ridiculously lightweight website barely anybody visited or needed to? Or their AOL Keyword days? Internet demand has increased by leaps and bounds since then.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on July 15, 2009, 06:23:07 PM
Post by: ShyGuy on July 15, 2009, 07:44:09 PM
I'm guessing the Punchout doesn't require the full game?
Post by: Mop it up on July 15, 2009, 07:45:53 PM
I'm guessing the Punchout doesn't require the full game?You are correct. The offer states that the retail release is not required.
Post by: MegaByte on July 15, 2009, 08:30:23 PM
Back when Nintendo Power ran it before Nintendo Power itself went downhill. It used to have downloadable videos and all sorts of interactive components.QuoteNintendo used to be good at the internet in the 90s. I wonder what happened.
You mean their ridiculously lightweight website barely anybody visited or needed to? Or their AOL Keyword days? Internet demand has increased by leaps and bounds since then.
Also, Nintendo Co. Ltd.'s website has been solid since that time, and they don't randomly delete all of their previous content with every redesign.
Post by: Halbred on July 15, 2009, 09:05:25 PM
