Forsaken 64 announced for Nintendo Switch Online, Japan getting Magical Vacation
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GBA, News, Switch | 0 comments
Two new Nintendo Switch Online games are on the way, with North America getting Forsaken 64 while Japan is set to receive Magical Vacation.
Forsaken 64 originally launched in 1998. Probe Entertainment was behind the title, which was a first-person shooter.
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Nintendo Switch Online adds Fire Emblem, F-Zero icons
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We’re in September, which means there’s a new set of classic icons available on Nintendo Switch Online – and now it’s time for Fire Emblem and F-Zero to shine. They’ll be up for the whole month.
Both of these have a “play to unlock” requirement. That means you’ll need to boot up F-Zero on the SNES app and Fire Emblem on the GBA app in order for them to be made available. Note that for Fire Emblem, you’ll need to be a part of the Expansion Pack tier on Nintendo Switch Online.
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Best retro Nintendo games to play on Switch 2 and Switch
Posted on 1 month ago by Ethan in Features, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
When you think of Nintendo Switch 2, you’re probably thinking of all the new games confirmed for the system – and that’s completely understandable. Generally speaking, Nintendo releases one new major title per month to spread them out. If you’ve played tons of Nintendo Switch games and finished the latest Switch 2 game, what are you supposed to play in the time between? That’s where Switch Online’s Nintendo Classic range comes in.
Nintendo has added a lot of games to their NES, SNES, Nintendo 64, Game Boy, and Game Boy Advance platforms, and it’s a great idea to try out some older titles while you wait for the next new one. Their lineup of retro games is about to get a whole lot better, too: not only are GameCube games starting to release on the system, but it’s also got a built-in microphone, which theoretically makes Nintendo DS games possible as well. So today, we’re going over some of the best offerings on Nintendo Switch Online plus some new games Nintendo could realistically add over the Switch 2’s (hopefully) long lifespan.
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Monster Hunter Stories 2 is Europe’s next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin will be featured as the next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial in Europe, it’s been announced. Head on over to the official Nintendo eShop page to download it now.
That means if you’re subscribed to the service, the full game can be accessed entirely for free. On top of that, save data carries over if you decide to make a purchase later on.
Below is an overview of the game:
Nintendo Switch Online offering Drag x Drive icons
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
August 6: Drag x Drive is almost here, and to celebrate, new icons are now available on Nintendo Switch Online. Both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch owner can grab them now.
Characters and backgrounds are currently available based on the game. For the former, it’s 10 Platinum Points each on My Nintendo. Backgrounds go for 5 Platinum Points each. You’ll always be able to keep them, even if your Nintendo Switch Online membership ends.
Super Mario Party Jamboree icons added to Switch Online for Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
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July 23: Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV will be out everywhere tomorrow, and to celebrate, new icons have arrived on Switch Online.
Many of you should know the drill by now. All of these icons are available exclusively to Nintendo Switch Online members. It’s 10 Platinum Points per character and 5 Platinum Points each for backgrounds and frames. Once you claim an icon, you keep it forever even if your Nintendo Switch Online subscription ends.
GameCube game Chibi-Robo lands on Nintendo Switch 2 next week
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
The next GameCube game on Nintendo Switch 2 has now been confirmed, as Chibi-Robo is coming to Nintendo Classics in just a few days. The title launches on August 21, 2025.
Chibi-Robo, which first launched in 2005 (2006 in the west), will be available to Nintendo Switch Online members. Note that you’ll need to be subscribed to the Expansion Pack tier.
Here’s an overview of the game:
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Wario Land 3 and 4 icons added to Nintendo Switch Online
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Just a short while ago, Nintendo Switch Online added in new icons for both Wario Land 3 and Wario Land 4.
These are classified as “play to unlock” rewards. That means you need to boot up Wario Land 3 in the Game Boy app and Wario Land 4 in the GBA equivalent before they’re made available. Note that the latter requires a membership to the Expansion Pack tier.
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Nintendo Switch Online SNES app now supports button mapping, CRT filter updated
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A couple of interesting nuggets have come to light following yesterday’s update for the SNES app on Nintendo Switch Online.
First, a big addition is the inclusion of button mapping. If you’re not liking the setup Nintendo has in place for a particular game, you can change things to your heart’s content. And if you mess something up or change your mind, you can always revert to the default mapping.
Below is a look at the feature:
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Mario Paint gets surprise Nintendo Switch Online release, features mouse controls
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
As a surprise out of nowhere, Nintendo has just released Mario Paint on Switch Online.
A big feature is that mouse support is included. You can either use the Joy-Con 2 or a compatible USB mouse. Now that Switch 2 has launched, Nintendo may have felt this was a fitting time to have it ready. A subscription to the Expansion Pack tier is not required, so all Nintendo Switch Online members can access it.
Here’s a brief overview:
