Rumor: List of GBA games tested for Nintendo Switch Online
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GBA, Rumors, Switch | 0 comments
Following today’s leak regarding Nintendo Switch Online, Twitter user Mondo_Mega has come forward with a list of GBA games that have apparently been tested for the service.
A number of heavy hitters are here. You’ve got top releases from Nintendo like Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, Metroid Fusion, Metroid Zero Mission, Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones, Golden Sun, and Wario Land 4. Third-party games such as Astro Boy: Omega Factor, Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, and Mega Man Battle Network 2 were apparently tested as well.
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Game Boy / Game Boy Color, GBA Switch Online emulators seemingly leaked
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GBA, News, Switch | 0 comments
Speculation about Game Boy and Game Boy Color games joining Nintendo Switch Online picked up last August. Fans were taken by surprise then the following month when N64 support was announced for the service instead as part of the new Expansion Pack tier. Months later, talk of Game Boy games on Switch Online is back in the news.
Out of nowhere, four files popped up today on 4chan. According to Twitter user trashbandatcoot, two of these are NSPs with a 7z archive that has loose NCAs. The 7z archive is called Hiyoko, which is a Game Boy emulator apparently made by NERD – Nintendo’s team that has worked on other classic platforms for Switch Online. There’s also a GBA emulator called Sloop.
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Mario Golf Nintendo Switch Online gameplay
Posted on 2 years ago by Nicolas in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Following the recent release of Mario Golf on Nintendo Switch Online, some new gameplay has just shown up for the title. About 26 minutes of footage are available.
Here’s a brief overview of the game:
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Video: Mario Golf Switch vs. Wii U vs. N64 graphics comparison
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Switch, Videos, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Mario Golf debuted on Nintendo Switch Online today, and GameXplain has now put together a graphics comparison that includes Wii U and N64. We first get to see how things stack up between Switch and N64 before moving over to Switch and Wii U.
It’s clear that Mario Golf produces the clearest image on Switch. For one thing, the resolution the highest. The action was also much darker for the Wii U Virtual Console release, which has been fixed this time around.
Nintendo Switch Online turns off auto renewal as default option for new subscriptions
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
After an investigation into auto-renewal practices by the Competition and Markets Authority, Nintendo has made a change to Nintendo Switch Online. Going forward, the service will no longer be sold with automatic renewal set as the default option. Users will now need to turn it on manually after signing up.
Michael Grenfell, executive director of enforcement at the CMA, said in a statement:
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Nintendo Switch Online receives second wave of Splatoon 2 user icons
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The lineup of Splatoon 2 icons has been refreshed, with Nintendo now offering a second wave.
Splatoon 2 designs were offered as of last week. You’ll notice that the icons include characters, stages, and more. If you have an active Nintendo Switch Online membership, you can redeem them for My Nintendo points. Each one costs either 5 or 10 Platinum Points.
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[Let’s Talk] N64 games you’d like to see on Nintendo Switch Online
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch | 0 comments
The Expansion Pass tier for Nintendo Switch Online kicked off a few months ago, and we’ve seen a number of classic N64 games added to the service since then. Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Majora’s Mask, Super Mario 64, Mario Kart 64, and Banjo-Kazooie are among the included titles. Mario Golf is also following next week.
Nintendo should continue adding more N64 titles to Switch Online throughout 2022. With that said, what would you like to see on there? Let us know in the comments below.
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Kirby and the Forgotten Land user icons added to Nintendo Switch Online
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo has just dropped a new set of user icons for Nintendo Switch Online members – this time for Kirby and the Forgotten Land.
There are various designs for Kirby himself, but other characters as well. King Dedede, Waddle Dee, and more are available. That’s on top of icons for different locations and general borders. It seems that new batches will be made available on Thursdays.
Mario Golf joins Nintendo Switch Online next week
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Mario Golf has been confirmed as the next N64 game for Nintendo Switch Online, with the game now announced to be dropping next week. Those with an active membership in the Expansion Pass tier can begin playing on April 15, 2022.
We’ve been seeing that Nintendo has been releasing one new N64 game per month on Nintendo Switch Online. Last month, F-Zero was made available on the service. Other recent additions include The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask, Banjo-Kazooie, and Paper Mario.
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Nintendo Switch Online adds Splatoon 2 user icons
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Now that the first Monday of April is here, Nintendo Switch Online members can spend points they’ve earned through My Nintendo on Splatoon 2 user icons.
The selection of Splatoon 2 designs will be refreshed each week throughout April. The first wave will be up until April 11. They include characters, layout of stages, and a variety of patterns.
