The Name Nintendo is synonymous with video games. In fact, back in the NES days, video games in general were referred to as Nintendo by most parents. Nintendo took a risk by launching a game console in America just after the industry’s crash in 1983. This decision single-handedly brought gaming back from the grave. Throughout history, Nintendo has introduced countless IPs that have left a lasting mark on the industry. They continue to sell a high volume of top-quality hardware and software, regardless of the day they release a product. One day of the year, November 21st, stands out. On this day, Nintendo has released more major hardware and software than on any other day.
Nintendo Day is celebrated by Nintendo enthusiasts. It saw the release of some of the greatest games and systems in their library. From Mike Tyson’s Punch Out!! in 1987, all the way to Paper Mario: The Origami King in 2020, Nintendo has given fans all over the world more and more reasons to celebrate gaming. Some of the most notable releases for Nintendo Day are:
According to Nintendo Fandom, some of the more notable releases are:
1987: Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out‼ was released in Japan for the Famicom.
1990: Super Famicom was launched in Japan.
1991: Zelda no Densetsu: Kamigami no Triforce was released in Japan for the Super Famicom.
1994: Donkey Kong Country was released in North America for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System.
2014: Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire was released worldwide for the Nintendo 3DS.
1995: Super Donkey Kong 2: Dixie & Diddy was released in Japan for the Super Famicom.
1997: Diddy Kong Racing was released in Japan and Europe for the Nintendo 64.
1998: Zelda no Densetsu: Toki no Okarina was released in Japan for the Nintendo 64.
1999: Pocket Monsters Gold and Silver was released in Japan for the Game Boy Color.
2000: Tsumi to Batsu: Hoshi no Keishousha was released in Japan for the Nintendo 64.
2001: Dairantō Smash Brothers DX was released in Japan for the GameCube.
2002: Pocket Monsters Ruby and Sapphire were released in Japan for the Game Boy Advance.
2003: Mario & Luigi RPG was released in Europe and Japan for the Game Boy Advance.
2004: Nintendo DS was launched in North America.
2009: Nintendo DSi LL was launched in Japan.
2014: New Nintendo 3DS was launched in Australia.
2014: The first wave of Super Smash Bros. amiibos were released in North America.
2014: Super Smash Bros. for Wii U was released in North America for the Wii U.
2015: Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash was released in North America and Europe for the Wii U.
2017 Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp was released worldwide on mobile.
Source: Nintendo Fandom
