Nintendo to Shut Down Miitomo Soon

Nintendo's first mobile game, Miitomo, will be shutting down soon, according to the game's website. The social networking app will be closing on May 9 at midnight PT, along with the games various features.

Starting today, users can no longer purchase any of the in-game currency. Coins and game tickets can still be acquired throughout the game so that players can still participate in the game's features until the shutdown.

Here is a full list of what will (and will not) work after May 9.

You will no longer be able to see your answers or messages in the app.
You will no longer be able to use items youve obtained in the app, such as clothing items, wallpapers, or posters.
You can transfer your Mii character to your Nintendo Account by linking it to Miitomo. (Its personality and other information will not be carried over.)
Sidekick Mii characters will be deleted. You can keep Sidekick Mii characters by saving them as a QR Code before the end of service on May 9 at 12 a.m. PT. They can then be transferred to Mii Maker on the Nintendo 3DS family of systems or the Wii U console.
You will not be able to view Miifotos, including Miifotos you have shared to your social media channels. If you want to save any Miifotos, you must save them to your smart device before May 9 at 12 a.m. PT.
Miitomo- themed icons and clothing items used in your Nintendo Account or the Super Mario Run game will not display after the service has ended.

While Miitomo was a fun way to connect with friends, it lacked the functionality that made social networks enjoyable. The random arcade style games and customizable miis didn't make up for the lack of direct messages or the ability to post whatever you wanted. I'm sad to see Miitomo go, but I'm not surprised.