The highlight of today’s news concerns pricing. You’ll need to fork over $20 a year, $4 a month, or $8 for three months. The service will now be free until 2018.

Switch players who subscribe will be able to participate in online multiplayer gaming and use a dedicated smartphone app for online play sessions. Classics with added online play are reconfirmed, including Super Mario Bros. 3, Balloon Fight, and Dr. Mario. eShop discounts will be offered, too.

Get the full lowdown on Nintendo Switch Online below.

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Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn out this fall, NBA Playgrounds players on Switch can get it for free

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Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn finally has a release window, with Saber Interactive announcing today that the game is launching this fall. Better yet, Switch owners have an opportunity to pick up a free copy if they purchase NBA Playgrounds.

Saber Interactive is putting the newly-announced offer in place as a way of showing its appreciation to the community. Anyone who buys NBA Playgrounds on Switch before the game’s online patch drops will be entitled to Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn at no extra cost. This promotion will only be available on Nintendo’s platform.

Saber CEO Matthew Karch said in a statement:

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Battle Chasers: Nightwar launches for Switch on October 3

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THQ Nordic announced release dates for a trio of titles today, including the Switch-bound Battle Chasers: Nightwar. The game will be hitting Nintendo’s console on October 3.

Battle Chasers: Nightwar is an RPG inspired by console classics and based on the Battle Chasers comic book series. Expect “deep dungeon diving, turn-based combat presented in a classic JRPG format, and a rich story driven by exploration of the world.”

Source: THQ Nordic PR

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Creator of Super Meat Boy and The Binding of Isaac confirms new game for Switch

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Edmund McMillen, the creator of Super Meat Boy and The Binding of Isaac, is gearing up to reveal his next game. Whatever it is, we can say that it will be on Switch. McMillen confirmed the news while speaking with a fan on Twitter today.

View a teaser for McMillen’s upcoming project below (warning: some strong language). A proper reveal is planned for next week.

Just a little tease from the trailer for secret game coming next week! Get ready!!! pic.twitter.com/wnNB2bxvRO
— Edmund McMillen (@edmundmcmillen) June 1, 2017

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— Edmund McMillen (@edmundmcmillen) June 1, 2017

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Tons of new ARMS footage – Grand Prix, online, more

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A whole bunch of footage has emerged from ARMS’ final build. Take a look at various videos below showing off different modes and features such as Grand Prix, online, and more.

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Nintendo Download (6/1/17, North America) – Last Resort, Fire Emblem Echoes DLC, more

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This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

Switch Download

ACA NeoGeo Last Resort – $7.99

Wii U Download

Coqui the Game – $5.99
Sphere Slice – $1.49
Swap Blocks – ?

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New round of Fire Emblem Warriors details

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More Fire Emblem Warriors details are in from the latest issue of Famitsu. Serenes Forest went to the trouble of translating the extra information, which primarily covers the new characters and story plus some additional tidbits.

Here’s a summary:

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Runbow Pocket launches on June 20, 13AM Games working on new IP for Switch

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It’s been a long time coming, but Runbow Pocket has a release date – and it’s due out very soon. The game is heading to 3DS on June 20. In North America, Runbow Pocket will be sold at retail and digitally while in Europe it will be an eShop-only title.

Here’s a trailer:

As for why Runbow Pocket took so long, 13AM Games’ Alex Rushdy explained:

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Scans roundup – Fire Emblem Warriors, Lost Sphear, Monster Hunter XX Switch

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This week’s Famitsu scans are now available. Highlights include Fire Emblem Warriors, Lost Sphear, and Monster Hunter XX on Switch. Scans of all games are below.

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LEGO Dimensions adds Teen Titans Go!, The Powerpuff Girls, Beetlejuice packs in September

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Several new packs are coming to LEGO Dimensions. Warner Bros. announced today that new content based on Teen Titans Go!, The Powerpuff Girls, and Beetlejuice arrive in September. Those who purchase either Teen Titans Go! expansion pack will receive access to “an exclusive, original animated episode to discover how the vibrant team of teenage Super Heroes stumbled upon the LEGO Dimensions multiverse and embarked on hilarious, heroic adventures with new friends.”

We have the full rundown of each of the new LEGO Dimensions packs below. First screenshots are also included in the gallery.