Nintendo Extra

Nintendo Extra

Nintendo Extra, stylized as Nintendo EXTRA, is a section on Nintendo's European websites. Described as "an online magazine for Nintendo fans of all ages" and as "a great way to learn more about your favourite Nintendo games and series", it published game descriptions, tips, and announcements from 2014 to 2016. 5 issues were published in total. Nintendo Extra required Adobe Flash Player to watch attached videos.

Mario coverage

Issue 5

The magazine, described as being published "for fans of all ages looking for useful gaming tips, exclusive Wii U and Nintendo 3DS game content, and who fancy the odd Nintendo-themed challenge to boot", released 5 issues in total. The following Mario media was covered:

Issue 1

• Yoshi's New Island - Learn about Yoshi and Baby Mario’s adventure!
• Captain Toad comic (Episode 1) - Captain Toad comic: Adventures in Walleye Tumble Temple!
• The Cat Mario Show - Nya nya nya! Visit the islands of Tomodachi Life!
• Mario Kart 8 - Tips for Mario Kart 8 beginners!
• Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS - Smash anyone, anytime, anywhere!

Issue 2

• Power up your gameplay with amiibo
• Captain Toad comic (Episode 2) - Captain Toad comic: Adventures in Mushroom Mesa!

Issue 3

• Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS - A portable clash for the ages!
• Captain Toad comic (Episode 3) - Captain Toad comic: The Beginning
• Captain Toad comic (Episode 4) - Captain Toad comic: Adventures in Shy Guy Heights
• Nikki's Diary - It's amiibo training time! Issue 1

Issue 4

• Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition - Mario meets Puzzle & Dragons
• Captain Toad comic (Episode 5) - Captain Toad comic: Showdown with Wingo
• Mario Kart 8 (add-on content pack 2) - New characters, courses and vehicles!
• Nikki's Diary - It's amiibo training time! Issue 2
• Nikki's Diary - It's amiibo training time! Issue 3

Issue 5

• Yoshi's Woolly World - You've never seen Yoshis like this before!
• You can customize the Nintendo 3DS HOME Menu?!
• Super Mario Maker - A Mario game that never ends!

Posts

Learn about Yoshi and Baby Mario’s adventure!

First section

Learn about Yoshi and Baby Mario’s adventure! is a post that appears in the first issue for Yoshi's New Island. It showcases the story, as well as mechanics that appear in the game, such as transformations and Egg Tricks.

Descriptions

"Yoshi and Baby Mario are going on a magical adventure!"

"In Yoshi’s New Island, it’s up to Yoshi to keep Baby Mario safe as he carries him on his back all the way to the goal! All sorts of secrets and transformations await Yoshi in an exciting adventure!"

Story

"Baby Mario and Baby Luigi are above the clouds, ready to be delivered to their parents. But all of a sudden, they’re attacked by Kamek, and Baby Luigi is kidnapped!

But Baby Mario is left behind, and lands on Egg Island, the Yoshis’ weird and wonderful home! Yoshi agrees to help Baby Mario save his brother and, with Baby Mario snug on Yoshi’s back, they set off on a rescue mission!"

What happens when you throw an egg?!

"Swallow enemies to produce eggs!"

Egg Tricks:

1. Attack enemies!
   "Aim carefully and you can hit faraway enemies by throwing eggs at them!"
2. Activate traps and switches!
   "All sorts of things can be activated by chucking eggs at them..."
3. Open up new routes!
   "If you’re stuck in a dead end, try launching an egg – you might find a way to proceed!"
4. Collect items!
   "Can’t reach an item? Just hurl an egg at it!"

New eggs, new transformations, new power-ups!

"Smash through any obstacles with Mega Eggdozers: massive eggs that don’t stop for anything! By heading through Whirly Gates, Yoshi can transform into a helicopter, a bobsleigh, a jackhammer, and more!"

Issue 1: What’s an NNID?!

Issue 1: What’s an NNID?! is a Nikki's Diary post that appears in the first issue. It explains the functionality of NNID (Nintendo Network ID). The section "Here are some examples of the games and demos on offer!" has an advertisement for a demo version of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.

Nya nya nya! Visit the islands of Tomodachi Life!

Nya nya nya! Visit the islands of Tomodachi Life! is a post, featuring an episode of The Cat Mario Show. Cat Mario and Cat Peach appear in the left and right corners of the post. The post also contains an advertisement for Tomodachi Life, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, and Animal Crossing: New Leaf.

Description

"Nya nya nya! Visit the islands of Tomodachi Life with The Cat Mario Show!"

Tips for Mario Kart 8 beginners!

First section

Tips for Mario Kart 8 beginners! is an interactive post in the first issue for Mario Kart 8. It explains techniques a player can use in the game. Images next to techniques can be clicked to expand them.

Descriptions

Aim to be the fastest driver! Introducing five special techniques!

Techniques:

1. Open up a gap with a Rocket Start!
   "At the start of a race, hold the accelerator button when the countdown reaches “2” to perform a Rocket Start! Get the timing right and you’ll zoom off the start line much faster than usual!"
2. Make good use of Drift!
   "Hold the jump button while turning corners to Drift! When the sparks at your tyres get bigger, release the button for a Mini-Turbo boost!"
3. Perform eye-catching Jump Boosts!
   "Fly off a ramp and press the jump button while soaring through the air to perform a Jump Boost! You’ll enjoy a boost of speed when you hit the ground, which will really help you out!"
4. Slipstream for super-acceleration!
   "Drive behind a rival kart to reduce wind resistance and enjoy a super acceleration boost! Even the last-placed driver can dream of reaching the front if they make good use of slipstreams."
5. New ability: Spin Turbo
   "Bump into a rival in an antigravity zone to spin your kart around and unleash a Spin Turbo boost! Keep bumping into your rivals and aim for the top!"

Bonus! Collect coins

"Every time you collect a coin on a course, you’ll enjoy a slight speed boost! The difference might be tough to spot, but it can make all the difference in tight contests!"

Smash anyone, anytime, anywhere!

First section

Smash anyone, anytime, anywhere! is a post in the first issue for Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. It explains several mechanics in the game, such as character customization, Smash Run, and online play.

Descriptions

Super Smash Bros. hits Nintendo 3DS! Out now!

"Super Smash Bros. has finally made it to Nintendo 3DS! Before the bell rings and your battle begins, let’s brush up on some Super Smash Bros. basics!"

Send your opponent flying off the screen!

"The aim of the game is to give your opponents the old heave-ho and send them flying off the stage! Smash all-comers into the middle of next week!"

"The more damage you inflict, the farther your rivals will fly!"

"Unleash smash attacks and blast away your opponents!"

"Wear them down with mighty moves"

Your own unique character! Create a customised fighter!

"Custom moves for cool combos!"

• Fireball
• Fast Fireball
• Fire Orb

"Boost your abilities with equipment!"

• High-Power Gloves
• Fashionable Dungarees
• Lightweight Shoes

"Do battle the way you want by customising your fighters’ special moves and equipment to boost their attack, defence and speed."

Only on Nintendo 3DS and 2DS! Smash Run

"You have five minutes to race round the game area, picking up all the power-ups you can find. You’ll then face rivals who’ve also been busy boosting their battle stats. Prepare for an epic dust-up!"

"Collect stat boosts"

"Enhance your abilities"

• Speed
• Jump
• Attack
• Special
• Arms
• Defence

"Face opponents in a grand finale!"

Battle rivals online!

"Take the fight online – there’s no end of opponents you can square off against! You can use your own unique customised fighters in battles with friends online or via Local Play."

Power up your gameplay with amiibo!

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Power up your gameplay with amiibo! is a post in the second issue. It showcases amiibo and its functionality, as well as compares amiibos' sizes. The first sections shows that a Mario amiibo is taller than a hamster.

Descriptions

"They may look just like ordinary figures, but these are amiibo! They're special figures which have the ability to enhance your games!"

All you need to know about amiibo:

1. They fit in the palm of your hand!
   "We compared the size of this Mario amiibo to a couple of other things!"
   • Hamster
   • amiibo (Mario)
   • Wii Remote Plus
     amiibo Height Chart (from shortest to tallest):
   • Kirby
   • Pikachu
   • Mario
   • Luigi
   • Captain Falcon
2. They’re detailed!
   "Despite their size, each amiibo is incredibly detailed!"
   • Princess Peach's billowing skirt
   • Fox McCloud's flowing tail
   • Link's finely detailed shield
   • Donkey Kong's fur
3. Lots can happen when you tap!
   "All sorts of things can happen depending on the amiibo and the game you use. Who knows what you’ll experience!"
   • amiibo can help you get items...
   • ...can develop and grow...
   • ...can appear in your games...
   • ...and more!
     "Figures shown not actual size. Designs may vary. Compatibility and functionality of amiibo may vary between games."

News publications

Issue 1

"Meanwhile, for fans of all ages looking for useful gaming tips, exclusive Wii U and Nintendo 3DS game content, and who fancy the odd Nintendo-themed challenge to boot, issue one of a new online magazine, Nintendo Extra, has been unveiled today. From picking up some handy pointers for reigning victorious in Mario Kart 8, to learning from none other than Eiji Aonuma himself about the fundamentals of a The Legend of Zelda game, Nintendo Extra kicks off with a bang, with further issues to be published in the coming months."

Issue 2

"In this issue, meet amiibo, a range of figures that let you interact with your favourite Nintendo characters and games in a brand new way, follow the adventures of the sometimes cowardly, sometimes courageous leader of the Toad Brigade in episode two of the Captain Toad comics, and learn more about powerful Pokémon and their Trainers in a pair of articles about Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire!

If you missed out on issue 1, you can also read back on our archived content, such as an introduction to the Pikmin series, Mario Kart 8 tips and much more! Head over to our Nintendo Extra website to get started, and look out for further issues in the coming months!"

Issue 3

"In this issue, take a look at the newest members of the Nintendo 3DS family, New Nintendo 3DS and New Nintendo 3DS XL, get a sneak peek of PIKMIN Short Movies and prepare yourself for an all-new Wii U game – Splatoon! Elsewhere, you can also follow the continuing adventures of Captain Toad in our comic series, find out some vital information about Pikmin, read the second part of our interview with The Legend of Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma, and even find out more about amiibo and Nintendo Network IDs in a pair of Nikki's Diary features!

If you missed out on previous issues, you can also read back on our archived content to find out more about Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Mario Kart 8, amiibo and much more! Head over to our Nintendo Extra website to get started, and look out for further issues in the coming months!"

Issue 4

"For older fans, Nintendo Extra is fit to burst with a slew of eye-catching, in-depth features all about the latest Nintendo games. Uncover the ink-tastic world of Splatoon, learn how Kirby wound up in a world of clay, and chuckle with Captain Toad’s latest treasure-tracking comic strip adventure. You can also find out about the fishing and zombie action in a pair of new StreetPass Mii Plaza games, and much more!"

Issue 5

"This time, get an introduction to games such as Super Mario Maker, Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer and The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes. In Nikki’s Diary, Nikki encounters a charming rabbit and learns all about Nintendo Badge Arcade, and you can also meet a variety of unique Yoshi patterns that appear in Yoshi’s Woolly World!

If you missed out on previous issues, you can also read back on our archived content, covering titles such as Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, Mario Kart 8, Splatoon and much, much more! Head over to our Nintendo Extra website to join in the fun!"

External links

• Nintendo Extra