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Donkey Kong icons Switch Online

Nintendo is changing up its lineup of classic icons on Switch Online, and now designs based on Donkey Kong are up for grabs. These will be available until July 1 at 4:59 PM PT / 7:59 PM ET.

This is the latest in a series of icons that require you to play the game. But when we say that, you simply need to boot up Donkey Kong on the NES Switch Online app – even just for a couple of seconds works.

May 1: A new wave of Nintendo Switch Online user icons have just been added to the service.

Players will be able to trade Platinum coins for icons based on Endless Ocean Luminous, which releases this week. 4 total waves of icons will be releasing for the game.

Three new Game Boy games have just been made available to Nintendo Switch Online users, these being Alleyway, Baseball, and the classic Super Mario Land.

These games are releasing to celebrate the Game Boy’s 35th anniversary, as they all released the same year as the system back in 1989.

You can find an overview for all three of the games below.

A new update has been made available for the Nintendo Switch Online app, bringing it to version 2.10.0.

This update’s main feature is adding landscape support for Android users. Otherwise, users can expect the a small amount of bug fixes and minor changes, as per usual.

Here are the patch notes for the Nintendo Switch Online app version 2.10.0 update:

Zelda A Link to the Past icons Nintendo Switch Online

For a limited time, Nintendo Switch Online members can obtain icons based on The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.

Right now five designs are up for grabs, with each one based on a character. These include Link, Zelda, and more.

Original: With May the 4th tomorrow, Nintendo have revealed that Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is the next game to get the Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial treatment.

Those that are currently a part of the service can play the full game entirely at no extra cost. The trial period will be held between May 3 and May 9.

Like other similar offers of this nature, any progress you make can be used in the full version if you choose to purchase the game later on. Additionally, you can earn Platinum Points on My Nintendo simply for participating.

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic launched on Switch via the eShop in November 2021. Read more about it below.

Switch Online Extreme-G, Iggy's Reckin' Balls

Two more N64 games are joining the Nintendo Switch Online service with Extreme-G and Iggy’s Reckin’ Balls. Both are now immediately available.

Both of these titles are being made available as part of the Expansion Pack tier of Nintendo Switch Online. That membership also includes access to SEGA Genesis games.

Here’s some information about both titles:

NBA 2K24 Switch Online Game Trial

NBA 2K24 has been announced as the latest Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial in North America.

During the trial period, members can try out the full game for free. If you decide to pick up the full experience, save data transfers over.

Switch Online Wrecking Crew '98, Amazing Hebereke, Super R-Type

Three new games just dropped on Nintendo Switch Online – specifically Wrecking Crew ’98, Amazing Hebereke, and Super R-Type.

As Super Famicom games, Wrecking Crew ’98 and Amazing Hebereke previously came to Japan. Super R-Type represents the SNES.

Here’s an overview of all three games:

March 21: To accompany Princess Peach: Showtime‘s release, new icons for the game are being added to Nintendo Switch Online.

4 waves of icons will be releasing for the game. Subscribers can spend My Nintendo Platinum Points on several different designs. A bunch of character icons can be picked up for 10 Platinum Points each, while backgrounds and frames go for 5 Platinum Points apiece.


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