Nintendo talks Switch Online, will “continue to evolve the service”
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Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser touched on the Switch Online service during an interview with Polygon.
The site brought up how we’ve seen exclusive titles like Tetris 99 and Super Mario Bros. 35. Bowser responded with the following if this is an active strategy to get people to subscribe:
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Japan’s Nintendo Switch Online lineup for December 2020
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Nintendo announced new SNES / NES games for the Switch Online service a few minutes ago. Just like we’ve seen before, the lineup is a bit different in Japan compared to the west.
All regions are getting Donkey Kong Country 3 and The Ignition Factor. However, Japan will have Kunio-kun no Dodgeball da yo Zen’in Shugo, Sugoi Hebereke, and Smash Ping Pong. Meanwhile, the west gets Super Valis IV, Tuff E Nuff, and Nightshade.
Here’s a trailer for the Japanese update:
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Nintendo Switch Online reveals new SNES / NES games for December 2020 update – Donkey Kong Country 3 and more
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Nintendo has revealed the next batch of classic games for Nintendo Switch Online. There will be four new SNES titles – including Donkey Kong Country 3 – as well as another NES release.
Here’s the full rundown, along with a trailer:
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Nintendo Switch Online mobile app update out now (version 1.10.0)
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The newest update for the Nintendo Switch Online mobile app is out now (version 1.10.0) on iOS and Android devices. This ~50MB update seemingly fixes a few bugs that were reported, but the bugs are not specified.
The official patch notes are below:
Version 1.10.0 – December 7, 2020
Bug fixes implemented.
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ NookLink app updated with catalog features
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons players should be aware that the NookLink app has been updated. To access it, you’ll need to download Nintendo Switch Online for iOS or Android.
The main feature of the update involves new catalog features. It’s now possible to more easily keep track of your character’s catalog of furniture, clothing, and more. There are options for searching by name, searching by criteria, viewing your favorited items, and seeing the newest items catalogued.
Here’s some additional information:
Japanese Switch Online offer will let members play Overcooked 2 free for a week
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Nintendo has revealed that Overcooked 2 will soon be temporarily free in Japan as part of a temporary Switch Online offer. Members can play the game at no extra charge between December 7 and December 13. Additionally, progress can be transferred to the paid version.
Thus far, this offer has not been announced for the west. However, as long as you’re a Switch Online subscriber, you should be able to participate. You’ll just need to create a Japanese Nintendo Account (if you haven’t done so already), register it with your Switch system, and access the Japanese eShop.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Vault Shopper Set 2 released for Nintendo Switch Online members
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
If you’re a Nintendo Switch Online subscriber, you can get your hands on a new bonus for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Nintendo is now offering Vault Shopper Set 2.
It includes the following content:
Overwatch game trial also confirmed for North American and European Nintendo Switch Online members
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Update: Unsurprisingly, the same offer has been confirmed for Europe, so this is a worldwide promotion. The same dates apply: October 13 to October 20.
Last night, Nintendo announced that Overwatch will be entirely free for a week in Japan, assuming you’re a Switch Online subscriber. The same offer has now been confirmed for North America as well. Between October 13 and October 20, you can access the full version of Overwatch if you’re a member of Switch online.
You’ll be able to transfer any progress made to the full version. There’s no word yet on a sale on the full game like Japan, but it’s definitely possible that a discount will go live next week.
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Overwatch to be made temporarily free for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers in Japan
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Nintendo has announced that Overwatch will be made free for Switch Online subscribers in Japan for a limited time. The offer will be held between October 13 and October 20. Similar to previous events of this nature, progress will be transferred to full version.
Overwatch will also be getting a 25 percent discount on the Japanese Switch eShop. That offer will be available between October 13 and October 27.
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Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online update out now (version 4.7.0)
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The Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online app has been updated to version 4.7.0. Starting today, subscribers of the service can access S.C.A.T.: Special Cybernetic Attack Team.
Here’s an overview of the game:
