Nintendo Celebrates National Siblings Day with Free My Nintendo Downloads and Play Nintendo Activities
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Published on: April 10, 2018
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Nintendo is marking National Siblings Day with a series of free downloads and interactive activities available through its My Nintendo and Play Nintendo platforms.
National Siblings Day, observed annually in parts of the United States on April 10th, celebrates the special bond between siblings and acknowledges family relationships.
As one of the gaming industry's leaders and creators of legendary sibling duos such as Mario and Luigi, Nintendo has a longstanding tradition of engaging players around the world in unique ways.
To commemorate the occasion, Nintendo has launched a variety of themed activities and digital rewards.
On Play Nintendo, fans can participate in a fresh Siblings Day Poll highlighting favorite Nintendo sibling pairs.
The poll features staple characters such as Mario, Luigi, Cappy, and Tiara, inviting fans to select their favorite sibling-themed duo.
Meanwhile, My Nintendo members are treated to a selection of exclusive, cost-free digital downloads.
Using their My Nintendo Platinum Points, members can redeem a special Luigi Mustache HOME Menu theme for their Nintendo 3DS.
This limited-time reward allows players to personalize their handheld consoles with an iconic visual celebrating Luigi.
Additionally, a Siblings Day-themed wallpaper, featuring artwork of both Mario and Luigi, is available to download for desktops or mobile devices.
In an effort to encourage creativity and family engagement, Nintendo has also made a printable Siblings Day greeting card sheet accessible through My Nintendo.
Members can download and print the sheet, designed to help fans share the holiday spirit with loved ones.
In a statement shared by Nintendo, the company emphasized its ongoing commitment to fostering community through family-friendly entertainment and interactive digital events.
The rollout of these Siblings Day rewards underlines Nintendo's dedication to celebrating relationships, both on-screen and off.
These National Siblings Day activities are currently featured on Nintendo’s official Play Nintendo website and the My Nintendo rewards program.
All digital downloads, including the Luigi Mustache HOME Menu theme and Siblings Day wallpaper, are available for a limited time.
Nintendo encourages fans to visit the Play Nintendo portal and My Nintendo rewards page for full details and instructions on how to participate.
Through initiatives like these, Nintendo continues to strengthen its connection with fans, leveraging anniversaries and holidays to deliver memorable experiences on platforms such as the Nintendo 3DS and through the Nintendo eShop.
For more updates on exclusive events, downloads, and upcoming titles, stay tuned to official Nintendo Direct announcements and the Play Nintendo site.
