Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers will not be redeemable for Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive games
Posted on 4 days ago by Dawn in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Although no official announcement has been made, it has been revealed that Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers will not be redeemable for Nintendo Switch 2 games when the system launches.
A note has been added to the production description, which reads as follows:
Please note that Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers cannot be redeemed for Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive games.
This news follows the announcement that from March 25, users will no longer be able to earn Gold points. No plans for an alternate incentive scheme has been announced by Nintendo at this stage, although it is possible that plans may be revealed during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct which is scheduled to take place on April 2.
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My Nintendo Gold Points to be discontinued March 25
Posted on 4 days ago by Dawn in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Nintendo have announced that beginning from March 25 this year, users will no longer earn My Nintendo Gold Points.
Gold Points are awarded based on 5% of the amount you pay when purchasing eligible digital content, and can be used to purchase downloadable software and DLC on the eShop. No reason for this discontinuation has been offered, but Nintendo have provided an FAQ, which you can read below:
Turnip Boy Robs a Bank physical release planned for Nintendo Switch
Posted on 4 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Turnip Boy Robs a Bank has been available digitally, but it looks like a physical version is in the cards as well. There’s been no word from the publisher officially but various retailers are now listing a boxed version.
Turnip Boy Robs a Bank will appear just as it did when it previously landed on the Nintendo eShop. No extra bonuses are planned, but this will be the first time it’s being made available in boxed form.
Squaresoft tried to convince Nintendo to use CDs for the N64
Posted on 5 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
As many gamers know, back in the day, Nintendo went with cartridges for the N64 as its media format. In many ways, this ended up doing quite a bit of damage. That was especially so given that PlayStation ended up using CDs.
Why was this a big deal? For one thing, CDs had the ability to hold more data compared to the N64. They were also becoming the more popular medium at the time and were cheaper to produce. Nintendo’s decision also led to some struggles with third-parties including Squaresoft, which ended up moving Final Fantasy to the PlayStation.
Nintendo Music – list of all games included
Posted on 5 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
For those looking for a complete list of all games included and supported in Nintendo Music, that’s where this post comes in.
Nintendo Music only came with a few songs at launch. However, since then, a few more have been added. Nintendo has also indicated that additional music is coming in the future. Currently it seems that we can expect at least one new title to be brought to the service each week.
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Antipaint coming to Nintendo Switch – game about battling famous art [update: out next week]
Posted on 5 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
January 1: Antipaint came to PC a little while back to a strong reception, and a Nintendo Switch version is now confirmed to be int he works. The port is “coming soon”.
Antipaint is a roguelike shooter with plenty of action. The title has players battling famous works of art, and after defeating each one, they’ll join your collection.
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Ultros gameplay
Posted on 5 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Ultros saw a shadowdrop on Nintendo Switch last week, and for those that want to see what the title has to offer, we have gameplay. 25 minutes of footage is available.
Get caught up on everything you need to know in the following overview:
Jump Man targeting Nintendo Switch 2 release
Posted on 5 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Sanuk Games today announced Jump Man, and is targeting the game for Nintendo Switch 2. The company says it will release the title “if and when Nintendo allows.” Given how Sanuk has previous shipped games on Nintendo platforms, this one should come over as well – it just may take some time.
As for what to expect, Jump Man is an endless jumper that supports both single-player and multiplayer.
Here’s a brief overview:
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Action adventure game Lulu’s Temple hitting Nintendo Switch this week
Posted on 5 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Ratalaika Games has announced another indie port and is preparing Lulu’s Temple for Nintendo Switch. The game is due out this week – specifically February 21, 2025.
Lulu’s Temple is an action adventure game about an archeologist venturing deep inside a pyramid. He’ll have just a torch and gun to protect him.
Further details can be found in the following overview:
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The Stone of Madness update announced, patch notes
Posted on 5 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
The Stone of Madness has shared patch notes for a major update that will soon be made available on Nintendo Switch.
The update includes improvements, balances, and fixes. Players can expect improved menu navigation and better performance, quality of life features, and more.
Below is the full rundown:
