Hey there Koopa Troopas, interested in pursuing a career in writing? Well, Pure Nintendo is looking for three talented news writers to help contribute to the website. No news experience? No problem. However, some form of blogging or writing experience is recommended.

In case you didn’t know, Pure Nintendo is a volunteer based website. Even though we are not paid for our contributions, we’re still passionate writers and huge fans of Nintendo. As a volunteer for Pure Nintendo, you will be given editorial guidance which can help prepare you for a career in video game writing.

Please keep in mind, the three positions that need to be filled are entry level positions. Though Pure Nintendo is in need of news writers, other opportunists may become available in reviews, previews, and features. Let it be known that these positions are open to anyone interested in writing for Pure Nintendo.com.

How are news articles written at Pure Nintendo?

New posts at Pure Nintendo.com follow AP standards and are written within inverted pyramid style. Not sure what that means? No problem. If your application is excepted, we will teach you.

What is required from the hired applicant?

Those chosen to join the Pure Nintendo news team are required to meet the following objectives M-F:

– Post 2 articles a day. *The News Editor will designate a time slot for your posts*
– Pitch articles and accept news assignments given to you by the News Editor
– If given the green light on a pitch, write a 200 word article and submit a picture (if applicable) to help illustrate the post.

How do I submit an application?

Simply copy and paste the application below and email it to Peter@PureNintendo.com. Please be sure to use the subject title “Pure Nintendo News Applicant.” Be advised, your email will be deleted if the following subject title is not in place.

Thank you for your interest in joining the Pure Nintendo news team! Every application will be viewed and I look forward to meeting you all!

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Do you possess any previous writing experience (blog, freelance, or unpublished work)? If so, submit two links to your best material here (Paste it if it’s unpublished material):

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Do you currently subscribe to the Koopa Kast via iTunes, and would you be willing to contribute to the live show?

Currently a member of the Pure Nintendo community? If so, what’s your username?

Have you ever attended E3, PAX, or CES? If so, when and for which outlet?

Do you want to pursue a career in games writing? If so, which site would you like to write for?

Please submit a 150-200 word news post using the following press release (show us what you got! And don’t worry, we can help you craft your work should you become accepted. Feel free to use our website as a reference if you need to):

REDMOND, Wash., Aug. 31, 2015 – At the GameStop Managers Conference in Las Vegas, Nintendo announced that the New Nintendo 3DS system will launch in the U.S. as part of a special bundle on Sept. 25. The bundle includes the new hand-held system, the upcoming Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer game, two cover plates and one amiibo card at a suggested retail price of $219.99. The more compact New Nintendo 3DS system joins New Nintendo 3DS XL, which has been available since Feb. 13.

In addition, a Hyrule Edition New Nintendo 3DS XL system will launch exclusively in GameStop stores on Oct. 30 at a suggested retail price of $199.99, just in time for the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes (sold separately) on Oct. 23. The system is gold-colored and features an intricate Hylian Crest on the front.

Other news revealed at the GameStop Conference included the debut of three new Wii Remote Plus controllers inspired by classic Mushroom Kingdom characters Bowser, Toad and Yoshi.

“More than 15 million systems in the Nintendo 3DS family have been sold in the U.S. alone,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing. “These new models offer additional fun ways to experience some of the great upcoming Nintendo 3DS games launching in the next few months.”

New Nintendo 3DS incorporates all the same enhanced features as the New Nintendo 3DS XL system, including a wider range of controls, face-tracking 3D and built-in NFC functionality that allows for communication with amiibo figures. The compact system also features interchangeable cover plates that can be easily swapped out to change the look of the device*. Two cover plates inspired by Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer are included in the bundle.

Various amiibo cards launch with the Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designergame on Sept. 25. Tapping compatible amiibo cards while playing Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer is a way to meet favorite Animal Crossing characters with their separate personalities and design requests in the game. People who own the Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL or Nintendo 2DS systems can still use the cards to enjoy Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer by purchasing the Nintendo 3DS NFC Reader/Writer accessory at a suggested retail price of $19.99. The wireless accessory also launches on Sept. 25 and allows players to enjoy amiibo figures and cards on all other systems in the Nintendo 3DS family.

Joining previously released Wii Remote Plus controllers themed after Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach, three new controllers inspired by Bowser, Toad and Yoshi will launch exclusively at GameStop at a suggested retail price of $39.99 each. The Bowser and Toad controllers will launch alongside the Super Mario Maker game for the Wii U console on the 11th of September, while the Yoshi version will hop on the back of the Yoshi’s Woolly World launch on Oct. 16. Wii Remote Plus includes Wii MotionPlus technology, and works with all Wii and Wii U games that are compatible with Wii Remote controllers.

Bowser, the newest member of the Photos with Mario series of Nintendo eShop Cards, is coming this fall – exclusively at GameStop. Customers can add $10 to their Nintendo eShop accounts and get the new Bowser AR card at no additional cost. With the Bowser AR card, players can use their Nintendo 3DS systems to play and pose with Bowser and other Mushroom Kingdom characters in the free Photos with Mario app.