Software:Flipnote Studio 3D
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| Developed by | Nintendo |
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Development
Flipnote Studio 3D was originally announced by Shigeru Miyamoto in April 2011 under the name Flipnote Memo.[1] Other than this mention, there was no further news on the eventual release of the application until a Nintendo Direct Mini broadcast in March 2013. In this official announcement, several features were revealed, such as the ability to create 3D Flipnotes using up to 3 layers. This was the first time that the application was referred to as Flipnote Studio 3D. The broadcast also announced a release date of mid-2013.[2]
Flipnote Studio 3D was released in Japan on July 24, 2013.[3] Originally, the application was to be released in Europe on August 1, but on July 30, Nintendo of Europe tweeted that, due to the unexpectedly high use of the online services in Japan, the application's release would be delayed. They also promised to announce a new release date "as soon as possible".[4][5] Nintendo of America's official website for the application originally indicated an "Early August 2013" release date, but on August 7, this release date was changed to "TBD"[6] without any accompanying notice of a delay.
On November 1, 2013, the Flipnote Gallery: Friends service was discontinued in Japan due to the possibility of underage users sending/receiving "inappropriate content" via the service. Simultaneously, Nintendo globally disabled SpotPass features for their messaging app Swapnote/Nintendo Letter Box for similar reasons.[7] After 16 months without any announcement, on November 21, 2014 Nintendo removed all mention about Flipnote Studio and Flipnote Studio 3D in the English translation for a Japanese interview about Pikmin Short Movies in Miiverse.[8]
In 2015, North American members of Club Nintendo, which was due to close later in the year, were able to download Flipnote Studio 3D free between February and June. This version limited sharing of Flipnotes to local wireless, though users were able to download Flipnotes from the DSi version's gallery and transfer creations to an SD card.[9] It was released on February 10.
On March 31, 2016, Flipnote Studio 3D became available again for North America and for the first time in Europe, Australia, as well as Mexico and Brazil, via the My Nintendo loyalty program. It was available from March 31 until April 30, and was free to redeem. Although the PAL version initially featured buttons that supposedly access Flipnote Gallery: Friends/World communities, they were not functional, and this version was restricted to the similar functions as the North American version. The buttons were later removed via an update.
On December 1, 2016, Flipnote Studio 3D became available again for the Americas alongside the release of the My Nintendo website revamp and the introduction of child accounts in all regions. Unlike previous offers, the app was available indefinitely without an expiration date, although it required members to spend 200 Platinum Points to redeem it. With the introduction of child account support, users under 13 years could acquire Flipnote Studio 3D, as this was not previously possible on either Club Nintendo or My Nintendo at launch before the revamp. Flipnote Studio 3D became available again for Europe and Australia as of January 1, 2017.[10]
On April 2, 2018, the remaining online service, Flipnote Gallery: World, ceased operations.
Reception
Flipnote Studio 3D has received mostly positive feedback since its release in Japan. A Nintendo World Report editorial stated that the now-removed Flipnote Gallery: Friends feature was not very well put together. However, it also praised Flipnote Gallery: World and the wealth of other sharing options available. Despite the current lack of SpotPass features, the editorial expressed that Flipnote Studio 3D is still a lot of fun, and Nintendo should still release the then-delayed application in the West.[11] The stripped-down international version of Flipnote Studio 3D was received with mixed reactions.
See also
- Colors! 3D
- Flip book
- Nintendo Network
References
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- ↑ Whitehead, Thomas (2013-07-30). "Flipnote Studio 3D European Release is Delayed". Nintendo Life. https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2013/07/flipnote_studio_3d_european_release_is_delayed.
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ "Timeline Photos". Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/FlipnoteStudio3D/photos/a.507675755936275.1073741829.499697743400743/753545401349308.
- ↑ Whitehead, Thomas (2015-01-20). "Flipnote Studio 3D Free Download Details Point to a Stripped Back and Offline Experience". Nintendo Life. https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/01/flipnote_studio_3d_free_download_details_point_to_a_stripped_back_and_offline_experience.
- ↑ Whitehead, Thomas (2017-01-02). "My Nintendo's New Year Rewards Add Some Fresh Discounts". Nintendo Life. https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2017/01/my_nintendos_new_year_rewards_add_some_fresh_discounts.
- ↑ Koopman, Daan (25 March 2014). "Settling the Score: Why SpotPass in Flipnote Studio 3D Does Not Matter". Nintendo World Report. https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/editorial/36951/settling-the-score-why-spotpass-in-flipnote-studio-3d-does-not-matter/.
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