Yoshi icons added to Nintendo Switch Online
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
As of today, Nintendo Switch Online members have the chance to earn new icons from Yoshi.
Each month, a new classic game gets their own designs on the service. Yoshi is that title for January 2025.
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Nintendo needs to put these DS games on Nintendo Switch Online
Posted on 3 months ago by Ethan in DS, Features, Switch 2 | 0 comments
With the imminent reveal and eventual release of Nintendo’s next hardware, it’s safe to assume that we’ll eventually be seeing more retro platforms become available on Nintendo Switch Online. And with confirmation that the Switch 2 will be backwards compatible with standard Switch software, it’s also safe to assume that its Virtual Console-esque offerings won’t be starting over with the NES. Many would tell you that GameCube is the next platform Nintendo should add to their online services, and that makes sense – but given how large these games are (plus the presence of many remakes and ports on Switch, including Metroid Prime Remastered, both Pikmin games, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, and more), this seems unlikely. That said, the most likely platform to come to Nintendo Switch Online would be Nintendo DS. The Wii U actually had Nintendo DS games available for download on the eShop, so there’s some precedent here. And since Nintendo Switch lacks a microphone needed to play certain DS games, it’d make sense to wait for Switch 2 to release these titles back to the public.
So today, we’re looking at several DS games that Nintendo needs to add to Switch Online if or when the company does decide to add this platform to its lineup. Note that we’re only discussing likely games here – as great as the Pokemon titles on the DS are, it’s highly unlikely that they’ll ever be released this way – especially not when Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are already available and would be backwards compatible.
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Nintendo bringing back 2024 Switch Online icons
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Did you miss out on any Nintendo Switch Online icons made available throughout 2024? If that’s the case, you’ll be happy to hear that they’ll be returning over the next couple of weeks.
Starting on December 25 / December 26 (depending on your region), the promotion kicks off. Nine games that had icons previously throughout 2024 will be up on Nintendo Switch Online once again.
The following games will be making a comeback:
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Tetris Forever announced for Switch, NES Tetris on Switch Online [update: also Tetris DX]
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
August 27: Tetris Forever, a compilation of classic Tetris games and more, was just announced for Switch. The title arrives later in 2024.
Tetris Forever features the original 1988 Famicom version of Tetris, Tetris 2 + Bombliss, Tetris Battle Gaiden, and more. One of the special features is Tetris Time Warp, where you’ll jump between gameplay styles from across the series.
Further details about the title can be found in the following overview:
Cozy Grove is North America’s next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Cozy Grove is being offered as the next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial in North America, it’s been announced.
The game can be played for free between December 11 and December 17 with an active membership. Once it’s over, save data can be used in the full version. Those who give it a shot will earn 100 Platinum Points on My Nintendo.
Donkey Kong Land 3 added to Nintendo Switch Online
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Yet another Donkey Kong game has been added to Nintendo Switch Online, and this time it’s Donkey Kong Land 3.
Donkey Kong Land 3 first released in 1997 on the Game Boy in North America and Europe. It later debuted on the Game Boy Color in 2000, but only in Japan. The version on Nintendo Switch Online depends on which app you use – Japan has the Game Boy Color version while the west has the Game Boy original.
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Wargroove 2 is Europe’s next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Wargroove 2 is the latest game getting the Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial treatment – at least in Europe.
If you have access to the service, you’ll be able to play the entire game for free. The offer will be available for a week – between December 5 and December 12. After that, those looking to buy the game will be able to use their save data in the full version.
Nintendo Switch Online adds Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins icons
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
For a limited time, Nintendo Switch Online members can claim new icons based on Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins.
This is the classic game of the month for December. Subscribers can redeem icons featuring characters from the game. Only five are up for grabs, and each one costs 10 Platinum Points each on My Nintendo.
Nintendo Switch Online Holiday 2024 icons now available
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Just in time for the holidays, a special wave of user icons are now available on Nintendo Switch Online. They can be claimed until December 25.
Members can obtain designs for different characters, backgrounds, and frames. Contrary to what we typically see, a number of different series are featured. Franchises like Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda are represented here.
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Mario & Luigi: Brothership icons added to Nintendo Switch Online
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
November 6: Nintendo has made it a point to celebrate game releases with new icons on Switch Online, and now members can obtain new ones based on Mario & Luigi: Brothership.
Different icons will rotate out over the next few weeks. Icons can be claimed featuring characters, backgrounds, and frames. The characters cost 10 Platinum Points each. For backgrounds and frames, each one is 5 Platinum Points.
