Super Mario Party Jamboree icons added to Nintendo Switch Online
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October 16: As Nintendo’s next big release, Super Mario Party Jamboree has just been added as the next Nintendo Switch Online game with user icons.
You can spend My Nintendo Platinum Points on characters, backgrounds, and frames. As usual, characters cost 10 Platinum Points each. Everything else will you set you back 5 Platinum Points. Remember that these icons will be yours to keep forever – even if your Nintendo Switch Online subscription expires.
Shadow Man and Turok 2: Seeds of Evil now available on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack
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Shadow Man and Turok 2: Seeds of Evil are now available as part of the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service, it’s just been announced.
These two titles are exclusively playable on the Mature 17+ version of Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Switch Online, which can be downloaded separately from Nintendo eShop.
We have a trailer for the two new games below; the titles in question feature mature content, so the video requires sign-in. The direct link to the trailer can be found here.
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How save states make Nintendo Switch Online games accessible
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Speaking as broadly as possible, it’s probably safe to say that video games are slightly easier now than they were 30 years ago. Of course, that’s not the case for every video game – plenty of modern ones ramp up the difficulty on purpose. But when it comes to some of Nintendo’s greats – specifically in the Zelda and Metroid franchises – the older entries are absolutely more punishing, in most cases. Many of these older entries are currently available on Nintendo Switch Online (or its Expansion Pack), which allow save states and in some cases, rewinding time to correct mistakes you make in the game.
Today, we’re talking about which Nintendo Switch Online games benefit most from save states and rewinding for classic Nintendo platforms. Do you like using save states and rewind for a more casual play experience, or do you prefer playing these classic games as they were intended?
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Minecraft Dungeons, A Little to the Left, Cursed to Golf featured in Europe’s next Switch Online Game Trial [update: Vampire Survivors in US]
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Original: Minecraft Dungeons, A Little to the Left, and Cursed to Golf are all planned to be included in the next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial. The event typically features one game, but this time around, subscribers will have access to three.
The new trial begins this Wednesday, October 23 and lasts for a week. During the event, each game can be fully accessed for free. Save data also works in the full versions.
Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program details leaked
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The official website for Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program was updated today, revealing details about the whole thing is actually about.
There’s been plenty of speculation as to what Nintendo has been planning. Various theories have been floating around, including GameCube support on Switch Online, a potential Miiverse return, and more. However, it turns out that Nintendo is testing out a new kind of game.
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Banjo-Tooie joins Nintendo Switch Online next week
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Banjo-Tooie is set to appear on the Nintendo Switch Online service, it’s just been announced. Those at the Expansion Pack tier can get it starting on October 25, 2024.
Banjo-Tooie is the follow-up to Banjo-Kazooie, which is already available on Switch. Just like the original, Rare developed the 3D platformer.
Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom icons added to Nintendo Switch Online
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September 25: A new game release means new Nintendo Switch Online icons, and the service is now starting to offer ones for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.
Over the next month, members can get their hands on designs based on the title. Characters, backgrounds, and frames are available. Characters cost 10 Platinum Points on My Nintendo each. For the others, you’ll only need to fork over 5 Platinum Points.
Nintendo requests Switch Online: Playtest Program users to not share content from the event
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
In an official notice tied to the Switch Online: Playtest Program, Nintendo is requesting that users do not share content from the event.
The trial was announced yesterday with sign-ups happening earlier today. However, fans were quick to discover a notice that states: “We request that you do not discuss or disclose content from either the Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program test software or website with others.”
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Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program announced
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program has just been announced, which is intended to test a new feature for the service.
Aside from being a member of the Expansion Pack tier, in order to participate, you need live in Japan, The United States of America, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, or Spain. Additionally, only those that are at least 18 years old are eligible.
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F-Zero Climax and F-Zero: GP Legend joining Nintendo Switch Online
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Two more games are coming to Nintendo Switch Online, with the service soon adding F-Zero Climax and F-Zero: GP Legend. Both are slated for October 11, 2024. If you’re a subscriber to the Expansion Pack tier of Switch Online, you’ll be able to access them when they’re made available next week.
F-Zero Climax is particularly notable as the GBA game never left Japan. F-Zero: GP Legend launched in North America and Europe in 2004 after it debuted in Japan the year prior. These titles were made by Suzak, a studio that closed down in 2012.