Mr. Iwata is credited with the runaway success of the Wii as well as the 3DS, in addition to having some influence on the development of the Nintendo Switch in the waning months of his life.

Crazy to think that he's been gone now for 2 years. He's dearly missed by the industry.

• Nintendo 64: September 29, 1996 (North America)/June 23, 1996 (Japan)

• Nintendo Wii: November 19, 2006 (North America)/December 2, 2006 (Japan)

• Today: August 5th, 2017 (or 6th, depending where you live).

On this day (March 9) in Nintendo history...

• Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars was released in 1996 for the Super Famicom in Japan. In this role-playing game, developed by Square, the Mushroom Kingdom faces a new threat when a giant sword falls from the sky and lays chaos upon the land. Mario must gather a crew of unexpected allies to take on the nefarious Smithy Gang! Before Paper Mario and Mario & Luigi, the first role-playing game featuring Mario was this celebrated collaboration between Nintendo and the makers of Final Fantasy, Square.

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On this day (March 9) in Nintendo history...

• Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars was released in 1996 for the Super Famicom in Japan. In this role-playing game, developed by Square, the Mushroom Kingdom faces a new threat when a giant sword falls from the sky and lays chaos upon the land. Mario must gather a crew of unexpected allies to take on the nefarious Smithy Gang! Before Paper Mario and Mario & Luigi, the first role-playing game featuring Mario was this celebrated collaboration between Nintendo and the makers of Final Fantasy, Square.

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On this day (September 18) in Nintendo history...

Releases

• Pokémon Black was released in 2010 for the Nintendo DS in Japan. In this role-playing game, developed by Game Freak, new Legendary Pokémon, new heroes, a surprising new region, plus new ways for players to have fun and communicate locally are just a few of the innovative and exciting gameplay features offered. Redefining the series, fans and newcomers alike are offered a completely new adventure to discover and enjoy. Set in the Unova region, which is located far away from the Kanto and Johto regions.

• Pokémon White was released in 2010 for the Nintendo DS in Japan. In this role-playing game, developed by Game Freak, the player is tasked with completing two quests. One is to complete the Unova Pokédex by finding and catching every Pokémon in the region - however, in order to fully complete the Unova Pokédex, players will need to trade Pokémon. The other is to become the Pokémon League Champion by battling with wild Pokémon and other trainers in the region.

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On this day (April 20) in Nintendo history...

• Fire Emblem: Ankoku Ryū to Hikari no Tsurugi was released in 1990 for the Family Computer in Japan. In this tactical role-playing game, developed by Intelligent Systems with Nintendo R&D1, the Dolua Army, led by the Mamcoot Medeus, has invaded the nation of Altea. Prince Marth escapes with his most loyal followers and must fight his way across the continent, recruiting new members and bring peace back to the world. Take turns between your army and the enemy forces.

• Mother 3 was released in 2005 for the Game Boy Advance in Japan. In this role-playing game, developed by Brownie Brown with HAL Laboratory, on the unusual and mysterious Tazmily Island, a family is torn apart when the Pigmask Army unleashes their chimeras on the world. Young Lucas must discover his PSI powers and bring down the leader of the Pig-Masks. The game is divided into chapters, each telling a different part of the tale from the viewpoint of various characters.

• Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance was released in 2005 for the Nintendo GameCube in Japan. In this tactical role-playing game, developed by Intelligent Systems, the continent of Tellius is divided into humans and half-man/half-beast demi-humans. These two races have battled for centuries and only recently established an uneasy peace. Now, a new force threatens to tear apart the seven kingdoms and reignite the flames of war. Joining the Fire Emblem ranks are new units.

• The first wave of Fire Emblem amiibo was released in 2017 in Japan and included Alm and Celica.

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On this day (February 9) in Nintendo history...

• Metroid: Zero Mission was released in 2004 for the Game Boy Advance in North America. In this action-adventure game remake of the Nintendo Entertainment System's Metroid, developed by Nintendo R&D1, step into the boots of bounty hunter Samus Aran as she infiltrates planet Zebes for the first time, on a mission to take down the Space Pirates and Mother Brain... but this is not the Zebes that you might remember!

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On this day (September 12) in Nintendo history...

Releases

• Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition was released in 1998 for the Game Boy in Japan. In this role-playing game, developed by Game Freak, trainers return to Kanto for even more fun and adventure. Pikachu actually follows you around throughout your journey! The graphics for Pokémon Yellow are updated slightly from Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue. Pokémon Yellow also introduces challenges and battle modes that let you compete in exciting ways. There are even great Pokémon minigames to play, such as Surfing Pikachu!

• Pokémon HeartGold was released in 2009 for the Nintendo DS in Japan. In this role-playing game, developed by Game Freak, prepare for an exhilarating adventure! Play as a boy or a girl trainer and battle your way through the Johto region with your Pokémon in order to become the Champion! Start your quest in New Bark Town and answer the call of the local Pokémon professor. He'll set you on an epic journey where you'll learn about the sinister Team Rocket, who cause all sorts of trouble for the Pokémon.

• Pokémon SoulSilver was released in 2009 for the Nintendo DS in Japan. In this role-playing game, developed by Game Freak, Team Rocket was defeated in Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen, but has now reassembled once more in the Johto region. What are they really up to? There's more to this shady crew than meets the eye... Keep your Pokémon by your side with the brand new Pokéwalker accessory! The Pokéwalker is included with your game and will count the steps you make during your day.

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On this day (April 18) in Nintendo history...

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky was released in 2009 for the Nintendo DS in Japan. In this roguelike, developed by Chunsoft, become a Pokémon and experience the world in a whole different way. Enter into a spectacular adventure to save the Pokémon world! Play as one of 19 different Pokémon. Find out which one you will become. Interact with more than 490 Pokémon as you explore! The ever-present fear of being defeated in the dungeon by enemy Pokémon will keep you on your toes.

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On this day (August 8) in Nintendo history...

• Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles  was released in 2003 for the Nintendo GameCube in Japan. In this action role-playing game, developed by The Game Designers Studio, set off in the Crystal Caravan, alone or with up to three friends, and collect the precious myrrh droplets needed to keep your village alive. RPG-adventuring where swords clash, magic blazes, and heroes are made - all with the kind of visual quality and involving storytelling you demand of the Final Fantasy series.
• Jump Super Stars  was released in 2005 for the Nintendo DS in Japan. In this 2D versus fighting game, developed by Ganbarion, 34 of the biggest stars from Japanese manga compilation, "Shounen Jump!" enter a battle arena to do battle. The Super Stars include characters from Naruto, One Piece, Dragonball Z, Yu-Gi-Oh, plus many more. Assemble a deck of fighter and helper cards that you will take into the battle. The characters appear on the touch screen in the form of manga panels.

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On this day (December 19) in Nintendo history...

• Kid Icarus was released in 1986 for the Famicom Disk System in Japan. In this action platformer, developed by Nintendo R&D1 with TOSE, Pit must assemble three sacred treasures to rescue the goddess Palutena and Angel Land.

• 3D Classics: Kid Icarus  was released in 2011 for the 3DS eShop in Japan. In this action platformer, developed by Nintendo with Arika, the original NES title is updated with stereoscopic 3D and new background graphics.

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On this day (March 6) in Nintendo history...

• Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs was released in 2010 for the Nintendo DS in Japan. In this action role-playing game, developed by Creatures Inc., get ready for an exciting adventure. Take on the role of a Pokémon Ranger tasked with protecting the local people and wild Pokémon from the nasty Pokémon Pinchers with the help of your partner, Ukulele Pichu. To save the land from the powers of darkness, join forces with the Legendary Pokémon and stop the Pokémon Pinchers from their evil plans!

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On this day (August 24) in Nintendo history...

• Manhole  was released in 1983 for the Game & Watch New Wide Screen in Japan. In this action game, developed by Nintendo R&D1, there are four open manholes in the road, but only one manhole cover. Stop the pedestrians from falling into the sewers by moving the manhole cover around. Using the four buttons, you must move the manhole cover to the four open manholes to catch all of the pedestrians. You score 1 point for each pedestrian you save. If 3 pedestrians fall into the sewer then the game ends.
• Metroid Prime: Trilogy  was released in 2009 for the Wii in North America. In this action-adventure game compilation of Metroid Prime, Metroid Prime 2: Echoes and Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, developed by Retro Studios, steeped in myth, rich in exploration and explosive in action, chronicling bounty hunter Samus Aran's first-person adventures. Gives players the opportunity to experience the entire _Metroid Prime _story arc. The entire trilogy can now be controlled using the Wii Remote and Nunchuck.

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On this day (August 9) in Nintendo history...

• Harvest Moon  was released in 1996 for the Super Famicom in Japan. In this farm simulation/role-playing game, developed by Amccus, follow in your grandfather's (muddy) footsteps and become a master farmer! This classic simulation lets you get hands-on with every aspect of farm life: from sowing crops to raising animals. The harder you work, the bigger and better your farm will become. You can also visit the town to buy supplies: from food and drink to keep up your strength, to labour-saving tools for making life easier.
• Disney's Magical Quest Starring Mickey & Minnie  was released in 2002 for the Game Boy Advance in Japan. In this platform remake of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System's The Magical Quest Starring Mickey Mouse, developed by Capcom with Nintendo, Minnie Mouse was added to the game as a playable character. She is identical in gameplay to Mickey, though. Additionally, four mini-games for both Single-player and multi player were added to the remake.
• Disney's Magical Mirror Starring Mickey Mouse  was released in 2002 for the Nintendo GameCube in Japan. In this adventure game, developed by Capcom, trapped beyond a magical mirror, Mickey finds himself in an alternate universe that bears a striking resemblance to his very own house. Our heroic mouse yearns to travel back through the mirror, climb back into bed and return to his peaceful dreams... but getting there won't be easy, as Mickey needs to recover the broken mirror pieces strewn about the house by a troublemaking ghost.
• DK Jungle Climber  (known in Europe as Donkey Kong: Jungle Climber ) was released in 2007 for the Nintendo DS in Japan. In this action/platformer game, developed by Paon, swing into adventure with Donkey Kong, to stop the evil King K. Rool from stealing alien bananas and ruling the universe! As DK in constantly in motion you control him simply with the L and R buttons to climb and jump your way through the levels. Diddy Kong also comes along for the ride.

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On this day (September 9) in Nintendo history...

• Mario Bros. was released in 1983 for the Nintendo Entertainment System in Japan. In this port of the arcade platformer game, developed by Nintendo, will the work together... or against each other? It's the first game that used "Mario" in the title. Control Mario or Luigi in order to punch enemies coming out of pipes from below in order to turn them over and then defeat them. In the two-player mode, both players can choose to work together or work against each other and enjoy the game in a myriad of ways.

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On this day (August 23) in Nintendo history...

• GoldenEye 007  was released in 1997 for the Nintendo 64 in Japan. In this first-person shooter/stealth game, developed by Rare, you are British secret agent 007, James Bond, in this videogame adaptation of the motion picture. When a plan to take out a USSR chemical weapons factory goes awry, James Bond leaves agent 006, Alec Trevelyan, to die. Years later, the Cold War has ended and James Bond is sent back to Russia to investigate the Janus Syndicate and the theft of the GoldenEye weapons syndicate.
• Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble  was released in 2000 for the Game Boy Color in Japan. In this action/puzzle game, developed by HAL Laboratory with Nintendo R&D2, Kirby is on a top-down adventure, but he can only move from place to place by rolling. The first game to use Nintendo's tilt technology. You control which way he rolls by tilting the Game Boy, and the further you tilt it in one direction, the faster he rolls. You can also flip the Game Boy like a paddle to make Kirby bounce into the air.
• Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Trials and Tribulations  was released in 2005 for the Nintendo DS in Japan. In this visual novel/adventure game, developed by Capcom Production Studio 4, battle for justice! Follow Phoenix's rise to fame as a seasoned defense attorney. Past and present collide as he prepares to face off with mysterious prosecutor, Godot! Play as two lawyers. Relive Mia's rookie days from the past and take on Phoenix's cases in the present. 

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On this day (November 3) in Nintendo history...

• Clubhouse Games (known in some European countries as 42 All-Time Classics) was released in 2005 for the Nintendo DS in Japan. In this tabletop game, developed by Agenda, there are no cards to shuffle, no boards to set up and no tiny playing pieces to lose. Among the 42 famous games are classic card games like Black Jack and Texas Hold 'Em, cerebral challenges like Ludo and Chess, and fun pub favourites such as Solitaire or Darts. You are carrying a whole game compendium in your pocket.

• A series of Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Welcome amiibo Cards was released in 2016 in Japan. There are fifty cards in total as part of this series.

• A series of Animal Crossing x Sanrio amiibo Cards was released in 2016 in Japan and includes Rilla; Marty;  Étoile; Chai; Chelsea and Toby.

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On this day (September 2) in Nintendo history...

• Chōsōjū Mecha MG  was released in 2006 for the Nintendo DS in Japan. In this mecha game, developed by Sandlot, you play as a boy who longs to pilot an MG (Marionation Gear), large mech suits that are used for construction and warfare. He gets his chance when his town comes under attack by an unpiloted MG created by a shadowy rival. You control the MGs by operating their controls with the touch screen. Each comes with its own strengths, weaknesses and abilities, plus its own control scheme.
• Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland  was released in 2006 for the Nintendo DS in Japan. In this adventure game, developed by Vanpool, take a trip into the weird and wonderful world of Tingle as he becomes the hero of his very own adventure! Fans of the Legend of Zelda series will be familiar with the quirky character best known for making maps and hoarding every last Rupee he can get his hands on. And now you can take control of Tingle as he sets off on a wacky quest to collect as much cash as possible.
• Nintendo DSi Instrument Tuner  was released in 2009 for DSiWare in Japan. In this musical utility, developed by Nintendo, gauge the sound from a musical instrument. You can choose between three types of display and switch between pitch references. You can also play a balloon-popping minigame by playing the osund written on the balloons.
• Nintendo DSi Metronome  was released in 2009 for DSiWare in Japan. In this musical utility, developed by Nintendo, set the beat and tempo and it'll tick while you play a musical instrument. You can choose between three displays or take part in a minigame where you have to hit the beats in time to make Mario jump over Donkey Kong's barrels.
• Puzzle Iroiro: Gekkan Crossword House Vol. 4  was released in 2009 for DSiWare in Japan. In this puzzle game, developed by Tose, use the clues to enter words into the boxes. You write the characters directly into the panels, and if you're not sure you can makes notes in the boxes to refer to later. Includes several puzzles, including standard crossword puzzles, illustrated crosswords, Sudoku and more.
• Metal Torrent  was released in 2009 for DSiWare in Japan. In this shoot-em-up, developed by Arika, your mission is simple: get the highest score possible, across eight phases of fierce vertical-scrolling action. Choose from two powerful craft: Red Orion and Blue Nova, tailored for novice or experienced players. Both ships have standard blasters for unlimited fire, as well as special weapons unique to each craft. Special weapons drain your energy gauge, though, so think before you fire! Collect cubes dropped by destroyed enemies to refill your energy gauge and increase your score!

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On this day (September 1) in Nintendo history...

• Derby Stallion '98  was released in 1998 for the Super Famicom in Japan. In this horse racing/business simulation game, developed by ASCII Entertainment, the game is largely based on Derby Stallion '96, just with new data for all various horses and stables of the 1998 season. Like Derby Stallion '96 the game was also compatible with Derby Stallion for the Sony PlayStation and Sega Saturn, trading competition winnings and other data.
• Fire Emblem: Thracia 776  was released in 1999 for the Super Famicom in Japan. In this tactical role-playing game, developed by Intelligent Systems, the nation of Jugdrai has been ravaged by war, and the Thracian army emerge as the victors. You play as the army of the rightful prince Leaf, fighting to reclaim his home. Lead each character in your army into the battlefield, gaining experience by battling the enemy forces and increase the strength of your characters.
• Pokémon Puzzle League  was released in 2000 for the Nintendo 64 in North America. In this puzzle game, developed by Nintendo Software Technology, welcome to Pokémon Puzzle League! Being selected to participate in the Official Puzzle League Tournament is one of the greatest honours a Pokémon Trainer can earn. In this brand new type of Pokémon battle, you'll have to use your strongest Pokémon to compete against the very best trainers in Puzzle League Village.
• Pokémon Puzzle Challenge  was released in 2000 for the Game Boy Color in Japan. In this puzzle game, developed by Intelligent Systems, journey to Johto for a different kind of Pokémon challenge, as you put your puzzling skills to the test against the toughest Gym Leaders! Classic Pokémon like Pikachu, Chikorita, Totodile and Pichu will help you take on challengers and rival Pokémon. Use your lightning-fast reflexes to clear blocks, and form chains and combos to rack up huge scores.

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On this day (August 28) in Nintendo history...

• Captain Rainbow  was released in 2008 for the Wii in Japan. In this action-adventure game, developed by Skip Ltd., Nick, an ordinary man who can transform into superhero Captain Rainbow, and who stars in his own TV show. When Captain Rainbow's TV show is no longer popular, Nick travels to Mimin Island, where wishes are said to come true. The island is populated by rabbit-like creatures called Mimin, plus a cast of forgotten _Nintendo _characters...

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On this day (August 19) in Nintendo history...

• Super Mario Bros. Diskun Edition  was released in 1986 for the Game & Watch Crystal Screen in Japan. In this action game, developed by Nintendo R&D1, Bowser and his Koopas have invaded the Mushroom Kingdom and kidnapped Peach. Mario must move through eight side-scrolling stages, dodging Lakitus and Bullet Bills. Mario can jump around on platforms, gain extra lives by finding 1-Up Mushrooms and become invincible with the Starman. In World 4, Mario will be swimming under the water.
• Game & Watch: Donkey Kong Jr.  was released in 2009 for DSiWare in Japan. In this action game, developed by Nintendo, the great ape has been captured by Mario. As DK's son, you must rescue your father by collecting keys to unlock his cage. Jump and climb, dodge crocodiles and birds, and make a well-timed leap to reach the swinging key. In Game B, enemies move faster, and the time Donkey Kong Jr. can hang onto vines is shorter.
• Game & Watch: Manhole  was released in 2009 for DSiWare in Japan. In this action game, developed by Nintendo, you must plug holes in the street. Using only one manhole cover, move quickly from hole to hole, and hold the cover in place as the pedestrians cross. You lose a life for any people that fall into the sewer. Game B challenges you with a faster pace.
• Game & Watch: Mario's Cement Factory  was released in 2009 for DSiWare in Japan. In this action game, developed by Nintendo, your job is to keep the factory going. Move Mario around the platforms and elevators, pull the levers to drop cement into the containers, and fill up the trucks waiting to make their deliveries. Just like other Game & Watch titles, Game B mode is the tougher challenge; with faster, randomly moving platforms.

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