"Fans Preserve Nearly Lost Super Smash Bros. DLC Despite Nintendo's Online Shutdown"
TL;DR
After Nintendo shut down online services for the 3DS and Wii U systems, users of Super Smash Bros. for 3DS are facing issues with accessing previously purchased DLC, as the in-game store now requires a connection to the discontinued Nintendo Network. Despite Nintendo's claims that redownloading purchased content is still possible, the in-game stores for DLC have been rendered useless, raising concerns about game preservation and the future of online services for Nintendo's last-gen hardware.
- Big issue arises in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS after online shutdown despite Nintendo's claims EventHubs
- Just before Nintendo shut down the 3DS and Wii U servers, fans rallied together and gathered 23000 data dumps to preserve DLC that was nearly lost forever Gamesradar
- Pretendo saves the day after Wii U and 3DS server shut down — here's how to keep your Nintendo games online Laptop Mag
- Nintendo 3DS fans say goodbye to the beloved handheld Polygon
- Nintendo's online servers for Wii U and 3DS shut down today Engadget
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