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Nintendo Switch Online

Earlier today, it was announced that Minecraft Dungeons would be featured as the next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial in Europe. We now have confirmation that the same offer will be extended to North America as well.

Minecraft Dungeons can be played for free with an active subscription starting on August 18 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET. Any progress made can be transferred to the full version. The trial will end on August 24 at 11:59 PM PT / August 25 at 2:59 AM ET.

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Minecraft Dungeons

Nintendo EU and Nintendo UK have announced that Minecraft Dungeons will be the next Nintendo Switch Online game trial in that region. Subscribers can try the game out for free starting on August 18.

Here’s the announcement:

Nintendo Switch Online

The Nintendo Switch Online app has been updated once again. On both iOS and Android, version 1.12.0 is available.

Below are the full patch notes:

It’s been announced that Minecraft Dungeons will be offered as the next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial in Japan. Between August 9 and August 15, it can be played for free with an active subscription. Save data carries over to the full version.

Unlike other Game Trials, there’s currently no word on any upcoming sale planned for Minecraft Dungeons.

Note that the demo can only be accessed with a Japanese Nintendo Switch Online subscription. If the Game Trial is extended to North America or Europe, we’ll be sure to let you know.

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Super Mario Bros. 3

As part of today’s Nintendo Switch Online update, no new NES games were added. However, Nintendo did update the app with a new SP version.

Players can now try out a version of Super Mario Bros. 3 that sets the action at World 8. Eight different power-ups have also been included.

Here’s the full rundown:

The Super Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online app has received its latest update. Version 2.4.0 includes Claymates, Jelly Boy, and Bombuzal.

We have the following overview for each game:

Two Point Hospital

Over in Europe, it’s been announced that Two Point Hospital will be the latest Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial. Subscribers can play the game for free starting on July 28.

Here’s a short promo:

We just heard that Nintendo is adding the SNES titles Claymates, Jelly Boy, and Bombuzal to Switch Online next week. As is usually the case, the selection is different in Japan.

Japan will still be getting Bombuzal just like the west. However, instead of Claymates and Jelly Boy, the region is receiving Shin Megami Tensei If… and Dead Dance (Tuff E Nuff). Tuff E Nuff previously appeared in the west last December.

Here’s a trailer:

Three new SNES games are joining the Nintendo Switch Online library next week, Nintendo has announced. Claymates, Jelly Boy, and Bombuzal are all appearing on the service.

Typically we see at least one new NES addition. However, that won’t be happening this time around.

Here’s an overview of the latest SNES games plus a trailer:

Nintendo Switch Online

Nintendo Switch Online has been going for three years strong. We’ve seen the introduction of classic games on the console, new titles like Tetris 99, and opportunities to try out certain titles through Game Trials.

The SNES library started up on Switch Online in 2019. Since then though, the lineup of classics has been a bit static. Some have hoped that Nintendo could expand the offerings with N64 or Game Boy games.


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