Switch’s Nintendo Switch Online app gets visual overhaul in time for Switch 2
Posted on 3 months ago by Cris-(chito) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Following the Nintendo Switch 20.1.0 system update, the Nintendo Switch Online application on Switch has been massively updated as well. The changes to the user interface were not detailed in the patch notes for the system update, but match the previously reported images of the Switch 2’s online app.
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Nintendo Switch Online adds Survival Kids, Kirby’s Star Stacker, Gradius: The Interstellar Assault, The Sword of Hope
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Four more classic games have just popped up on Nintendo Switch Online, with members having access to Survival Kids, Gradius: The Interstellar Assault, Kirby’s Star Stacker, and The Sword of Hope.
Survival Kids is the one lone Game Boy Boy title here. Everything else represents the original Game Boy.
Here’s some information about the different games:
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Metroid Fusion is still one of the best Metroidvanias ever, and here’s why
Posted on 3 months ago by Ethan in Features, Switch | 0 comments
At the time of writing, we still have a few weeks to go until the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2. It’s also been a pretty quiet year for Nintendo in terms of first-party releases so far, with only Donkey Kong Country Returns HD and Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition. That means it’s a perfect time to delve into some of the company’s older games, and I recently played and 100 percent completed Metroid Fusion for the first time. In recent years, the Metroid series has seen something of a resurgence – between Metroid Dread, Metroid Prime Remastered, and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, you can definitely tell that Nintendo is pushing to bring this franchise back into the spotlight.
My first Metroid game was actually Metroid Dread, and even though I originally wasn’t a big fan of Metroidvanias, I loved it – you’re left completely to your own devices to figure out the right path, and the story really ramps up in the latter half of the game. This is completely obvious to those who have beaten Metroid Fusion before, but I didn’t realize how similar the game was to Metroid Dread. Not just in terms of the genre – the story shares many similar elements. So many, in fact, that Metroid Dread is essentially a direct sequel!
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Killer Instinct Gold has just joined Nintendo Switch Online
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Another N64 classic has just appeared on Nintendo Switch Online with Killer Instinct Gold being made available. Note that you need to be subscribed to the service’s Expansion Pack tier in order to access the game.
Rare originally made Killer Instinct Gold way back in 1996. The fighter is based on the arcade game Killer Instinct 2.
For more information, read the following overview:
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PlateUp is Europe’s next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo has announced that over in Europe, PlateUp will be made available as the latest Game Trial on Switch Online. This will kick off tomorrow, May 15, lasting until May 21.
Those with an active Nintendo Switch Online membership will be able to play the entire game for free. Additionally, save data works with the full version when purchased. Fans should also be on the lookout for a discount on the Nintendo eShop.
Nintendo Switch Online adds F-Zero 99 icons
Posted on 3 months ago by Cris-(chito) in News, Switch | 0 comments
April 23: Nintendo has recently released its 1.6.0 update for F-Zero 99, but it seems the company has added another bonus in tandem with the patch. User icons based on the game are now redeemable for Nintendo Switch Online members.
It is not required to play F-Zero 99 in order to claim these rewards. 12 character icons are up for grabs, as well as 12 backgrounds. Each character icon is redeemable with 10 Platinum Points on My Nintendo, and each background for 5.
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Nintendo Switch Online confirms GameCube games for Switch 2, first games revealed [update: controller pre-orders]
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GameCube, News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
April 2: Nintendo Switch Online made a major announcement today with GameCube games now confirmed for the platform. It will be available alongside launch.
This is the first time that Nintendo will be offering these titles as part of its classics service. During the Virtual Console days, support stopped with the N64. GameCube games have only been sold as individual releases, sometimes as updated remasters.
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Nintendo president on future direction for Nintendo Switch Online
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Subscription services and all the rage these days, and for Nintendo, that means it needs to encourage as many people to sign up for Switch Online.
Nintendo has gradually added more to the service over the past several years. It started out with elements such as online play and access to classic games, but more recently, we’ve seen Nintendo Music and the upcoming inclusion of GameChat on Switch 2.
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Nintendo Switch Online adds Donkey Kong Country 3, Yoshi’s Story icons
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Not one, but two classic games now have icons on Nintendo Switch Online with Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong’s Double Trouble and Yoshi’s Story.
Both of these are “play to unlock” promotions. That means you’ll need to start up each title on Nintendo Switch Online in order for them to be made available. Even if you play for just a second, that counts. Note that Yoshi’s Story requires an Expansion Pack tier subscription.
Star Wars: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles, Star Wars: Bounty Hunter are the next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial in North America
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Star Wars: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles and Star Wars: Bounty Hunter have both been confirmed as the next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial in North America.
The promotion begins on April 30 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET, lasting until May 6 at 11:59 PM PT / May 7 at 2:59 AM ET. If you have have a Nintendo Switch Online membership, you can play both titles at no extra cost. Additionally, save data works with the full versions of the games. Those that participate in the Game Trial will be provided with 100 Platinum Points on My Nintendo.
