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Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program

The Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program has just been announced, which is intended to test a new feature for the service.

Aside from being a member of the Expansion Pack tier, in order to participate, you need live in Japan, The United States of America, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, or Spain. Additionally, only those that are at least 18 years old are eligible.

F-Zero Climax GP Legend Nintendo Switch Online

Two more games are coming to Nintendo Switch Online, with the service soon adding F-Zero Climax and F-Zero: GP Legend. Both are slated for October 11, 2024. If you’re a subscriber to the Expansion Pack tier of Switch Online, you’ll be able to access them when they’re made available next week.

F-Zero Climax is particularly notable as the GBA game never left Japan. F-Zero: GP Legend launched in North America and Europe in 2004 after it debuted in Japan the year prior. These titles were made by Suzak, a studio that closed down in 2012.

Nintendo Switch Online Kirby Super Star

Starting today, if you’re a Nintendo Switch Online member, you can claim new icons based on Kirby Super Star. This is one of the monthly classic games that we’ve been seeing on the service as of late.

In order to claim the icons, you’ll first need to boot up Kirby Super Star on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online app. You can then get each design for 10 Platinum Points each on My Nintendo. There are a total of ten icons up for grabs at the moment.

SNES Mouse Switch Online

Based on a recent datamine, it’s possible that Nintendo Switch Online could add support for the Super NES Mouse in the future.

Dataminer LuigiBlood has been poking through the latest Nintendo Switch Online update for the SNES app that went live last night. Four more games were added, which you can read about here.

Switch Online Battletoads Double Dragon, Big Run, Cosmo Gang the Puzzle, Kunio-kun no Dodgeball da yo Zen'in Shūgō

Four more games just dropped on Nintendo Switch Online for September 2024 – specifically Battletoads Double Dragon, Big Run, Cosmo Gang the Puzzle, and Kunio-kun no Dodgeball da yo Zen’in Shugo.

All of these titles represent the SNES era. However, outside of Battletoads Double Dragon, the others were originally made for the Super Famicom.

We have details about all of the games in the following rundown:

Wildfrost Switch Online Game Trial

Another Game Trial has been announced for Nintendo Switch Online in Europe, and this time around, Wildfrost is taking the spotlight.

During the event, the entire experience can be accessed at no extra cost. All progress can be transferred to the full version if you choose to purchase it.

Zelda Link's Awakening icons Switch Online

Starting today, if you’re a Nintendo Switch Online member, you can redeem new icons based on The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening.

There are a total of five icons available. Each one is a character and costs 10 Platinum Points on My Nintendo in order to redeem.

Minecraft Dungeons Switch Online Game Trial

If you’re a Nintendo Switch Online subscriber in North America, you can now play Minecraft Dungeons as part of the latest Game Trial. This is the second time that’s happened, though the first trial was in 2021.

Fans can experience the game in its entirety with an active membership. Additionally, as progress made in the title can be carried over to the full version. Also, by simply participating, you can earn 100 Platinum Points on My Nintendo.

Nintendo of Europe have started a new Mega Game Trials promotion for Nintendo Switch Online, with four games being available from August 19 until August 25. Tetris Effect: Connected, Cassette Beasts, Power Wash Simulator, and Enter the Gungeon are the games on offer.

Get an overview of each below:

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team Switch Online

August 1: Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team has been announced as the latest addition to Nintendo Switch Online. The game will be available starting August 9, 2024.

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team was originally made for the Game Boy Advance. If you’re a member of the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack tier, you’ll be able to gain access next week.

Here’s some information about the game:


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