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Nintendo Switch Online game removed Super Soccer

February 27: Nintendo Switch Online hasn’t removed a game from the service before, but that’s now happening with Super Soccer.

On social media, it was announced that the title is being pulled on March 28. Once that date passes, the game will no longer be accessible. Nintendo did not provide a reason for the removal – it could be rights related or something else entirely.

EA Sports FC 25 Game Trial

Original: The latest Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial has been announced for Europe, and Nintendo is partnering with EA to offer EA Sports FC 25.

If you’re a member, the entire game can be played for free starting on February 24 (running until March 2). All progress can also be transferred to the full version.

Missing Nintendo Switch Online games

Previously, we’ve gone over new retro catalogs that Nintendo should add to their Nintendo Switch Online service –  including games from Nintendo DS as a hypothetical new addition. Today, however, we’re going over the platforms Nintendo Switch Online already has. It has quite a few, with NES, SNES, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, and Nintendo 64 all being included for some time now. That said, each platform is missing at least one notable game, and some are missing several. We’ll be looking at all five Nintendo Switch Online platforms (minus SEGA Genesis, which doesn’t receive much in terms of updates anyhow) and which important titles are missing in action.

Wario Land 4 Nintendo Switch Online

Wario Land 4 is set to appear on the Nintendo Switch Online service, it’s just been announced. The game will be available as part of the Expansion Pack tier on February 14, 2025.

Wario Land 4 originally released in 2001. When the game comes to Nintendo Switch Online, you can boot up the system’s GBA app to play it.

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD icons

January 15: Going along with the launch of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, new icons based on the game have just been added to Nintendo Switch Online. Different waves will be going up over the next few weeks.

As usual, members can obtain icons for characters, backgrounds, and frames. Characters cost 10 Platinum Points each on My Nintendo. You’ll need to fork over 5 Platinum Points for backgrounds and frames.

Super Mario Kart Nintendo Switch Online icons

Nintendo Switch Online is kicking off the month with some new icons based on Super Mario Kart.

Outside of having an active subscription, in order to redeem the icons, you’ll need to boot up the classic game on the SNES app. They’ll then be unlocked. Note that there are seven character designs available and each one costs 10 Platinum Points on My Nintendo. Note that by simply booting up Super Mario Kart, you’ll be given 50 Platinum Points – so you can essentially get five of them for free.

Ridge Racer 64 Nintendo Switch Online

Nintendo Switch Online has updated with another classic game, as Ridge Racer 64 was just made available on the service. It’s accessible with a membership to the Expansion Pack tier.

Namco was typically known for the Ridge Racer franchise. However, it was actually Nintendo Software Technology that developed this one back in the day.

Here’s an overview of the game:

Nintendo Switch Online price increase

A price increase has been announced for Nintendo Switch Online, though only for some regions throughout Latin America. The change will be taking place this March.

Nintendo started emailing customers today about the change in price. Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina will be impacted. While no changes have been announced for other regions, this is setting an interesting precedent for the future.

Here’s a look at the updated prices for the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pass Family Plan in affected regions (individual memberships are also impacted):

Moving Out 2, Dead Cells Switch Online Game Trial

It’s a double-dose of titles with the next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial as Moving Out 2 and Dead Cells 2 will both be offered for free. This will run between January 30 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET and February 5 at 11:59 PM PT / February 6 at 2:59 AM ET.

If you’re a member, both of these can be played in their entirety at no extra cost. Those that pick up the full games down the road can carry over their progress. Also, by participating, you can earn 100 Platinum Points on My Nintendo.

Three new offerings are now available on the Nintendo Switch Online’s Super Nintendo app:

  • Fatal Fury 2, a 1992 release is a follow-up to SNK’s Fatal Fury: Kings of Power – a 2-Plane sidescrolling fighting game.
  • Super Ninja Boy, a 1991 ction role-playing game released for the Super NES. It features random encounters with side-scrolling battles.
  • Sutte Hakkun, a 1997 action puzzle game featuring a character of the same name that never made it overseas – it did, however, have its original release over the Satellaview broadcast system.


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