Nintendo to launch app-based game in US

Japan-based video game giant Nintendo has announced to launch “Miitomo” — its first ever app that lets users create a cartoon-like character that plays games and socialises with other players — in the US on Thursday.
Currently available in Japan, Miitomo will be available first in the US and then in countries like Canada, Britain, France and Russia, among others, geekwire.com reported on Wednesday.
The smartphone application lets users create avatars called “Miis&rd