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News Nintendo Accounts To "Help Ease" Next-Gen Transition, According To Doug Bowser
But he "won't comment" on Switch successor rumours
Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser has reiterated in the same interview with Inverse how Nintendo Accounts would carry over to a new generation of hardware. While he "can't comment" and "won't comment" on rumours about a "Switch successor", Bowser did essentially reconfirm Nintendo Accounts...
News Switch Online Exclusive F-Zero 99 Adds King League And Three More Tracks
Nintendo: "This update contains the final new tracks"
Update #2 [Thu 19th Oct, 2023 01:45 BST]: This is your reminder that the latest track and cup update is now playable in F-Zero 99. Keep in mind this update contains "the final new tracks" although "additional updates" will be released in the future. Update #1: An update via Nintendo of...
News F-Zero 99 Updated To Version 1.0.2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Get racing
The new battle royale hit F-Zero 99 has received an update, bumping the software up to Version 1.0.2. This latest patch appears to contain some fixes related to 'Ranks'. Several other issues have also been resolved to improve the overall experience. Here are the patch notes, courtesy of Nintendo's support page: F-ZERO 99: Ver. 1.0.2...
Reminder Pac-Man 99's Online Service Has Now Officially Ended
Bandai Namco thanks fans for their support
Update [Tue 10th Oct, 2023 00:30 BST]: In case you missed our reminder last week, the PAC-MAN 99 online service has now officially ended. If you attempt to play a match online, from here on out you'll be greeted with the following Error Code: "This online service has ended. Thank you for your interest."...
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy Advance Library
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror returns
Update [Fri 29th Sep, 2023 02:15 BST]: Nintendo's latest Switch Online update for the GBA library is now officially live. This will bump the application up to Version 1.4.0 and adds Kirby & The Amazing Mirror to the collection. Japan has received the same game. Original article [Fri 22nd Sep, 2023 03:05...
News Switch Online Exclusive F-Zero 99 Adds Queen League & Five Additional Tracks
You got boost power!
Update [Fri 29th Sep, 2023 01:30 BST]: Following yesterday's news, Nintendo has now officially added Queen League and five additional tracks to F-Zero 99. These tracks include Mute City II, Port Town I, Red Canyon I, White Land II and Death Wind II. Original article [Thu 28th Sep, 2023 03:00 BST]: Nintendo's new battle...
News Nintendo's Next Switch Online Game Trial Is Now Live (North America)
Try out Eastward today
Nintendo's latest Switch Online trial is now officially live in North America and this time it's for the creative Zelda-like Eastward. This trial is exclusive to online subscribers and is available to download and play between now and October 4th. Although it's a trial period, the whole game is on offer with progress carrying...
News Nintendo Launches 2D Mario Switch Online Missions Next Week (Australia)
The first one begins 25th September
Super Mario Bros. Wonder arrives on the Switch next month, and in the lead-up, Nintendo is planning on offering some exclusive missions to Switch Online members located in Australia and New Zealand. As highlighted by Vooks.net, these missions focus on Mario's classic 2D adventures - with the first mission...
News F-Zero 99 Update Adding More Tracks, Datamine Uncovers New Modes
The Switch Online exclusive launched last week
If you're wondering what the future holds for the new Switch Online racer F-Zero 99, Nintendo has revealed it will be updating the game in "late September" and "mid-October" with more tracks. According to Nintendo's Japanese website, the first update will be focused on Queen League tracks, and then in...
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy Color, SNES & NES Library With Four More Games
Three "Japan-only" titles and a Warner Bros. licensed game
Nintendo has added four more games to the Switch Online library today but it's not the sort of lineup you might be expecting. Three of these games are "Japan only" and were never translated into English. Starting off with the NES lineup, there's the 1993 release Joy Mech Fight. This is a...
News Nintendo Expands Its Switch Online N64 Library With Excitebike 64
Update: Expansion Pack subscribers can now play this game
Update [Wed 30th Aug, 2023 02:05 BST]: Nintendo's latest Switch Online N64 title Excitebike 64 is now live! To access this title you'll need to have a subscription to the 'Expansion Pack' tier. And once again, Japan has also received the same game. <products id="18790,18792,22996">...
News Switch Online's GBC Library Might Be Getting The Pokémon Trading Card Game Very Soon
Pokémon Presents is almost here
We're so close to the Pokémon Presents August 2023 showcase now and it seems there might have been another accidental reveal ahead of schedule. In the same newsletter that seemingly confirms MewTwo is on the way to a Tera Raid Battle Event in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
News Quick, Grab A Purah Icon With New Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom NSO 'Mission & Rewards'
Ganondorf also coming later
The latest wave of Nintendo Switch Online Missions & Rewards Icons have been added, and it's a second batch of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom pictures to create a new profile picture for your Switch account. There are five waves this time around featuring a host of characters — new and old — that pop...
News Switch Online's 'Missions & Rewards' Adds Pikmin 4 Icons
Update: Wave 3 available now
Update #2 [Fri 4th Aug, 2023 03:05 BST]: The third wave of Pikmin 4 icons is now available. You have until 10th August to get them. Nintendo has also released the final wave of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom icons also receiving a new wave of icons. You have until 10th August to get your hands on theses ones...
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy Color Library With Two Zelda Classics
Oracle of Ages & Seasons return
In a new Switch Online update today Nintendo has added the Game Boy Color classics The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages and The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons. Both of these titles were originally released on the handheld system in 2001. These games can be played individually, in any order but you'll get even more...
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's GBA Library With Fire Emblem
The Blazing Blade returns
Update [Fri 23rd Jun, 2023 02:05 BST]: It's been an incredibly exciting week in the world of Nintendo with all sorts of new game announcements at the latest Direct presentation, and now to top it off, we've got the release of Fire Emblem on the Switch Online service. To access this one, you'll need to have subscribed to...
News Switch Online's 'Missions & Rewards' Adds Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Icons
Update: Wave 4 available now
Update #3 [Sun 18th Jun, 2023 11:00 BST]: The fourth wave is now also up for grabs. This round features chibi-style icons of various characters from Xenoblade Chronicles 3. They'll be available until 22nd June 2023 and will be followed by a fifth and final wave on the same date. Here's a look (via Noisy Pixel):...
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy Color, SNES & NES Library With Four More Titles
Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble, Harvest Moon and more!
Nintendo has announced a new batch of games to the Switch Online service. The latest additions are part of the standard tier - adding two Game Boy Color titles, a SNES title (previously Japan-exclusive on NSO), and an original NES game. The games include the action title Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble (2001),...
News My Nintendo Celebrates Super Mario GBA Coming To Switch Online
Grab these wallpapers while you can
Following last week's release of three Super Mario games for the Switch Online GBA service, Nintendo has now released some brand new wallpapers for desktop and mobile devices. This item is available on My Nintendo in the US and will set you back 50 Platinum Points. As you can see, it's got a picture of the...
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's GBA Library With Three Super Mario Games
Update: Available now!
Update [Fri 26th May, 2023 03:05 BST]: Switch Online's GBA app has now been updated - meaning Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers can now access Super Mario Advance, Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 and
News Switch Online's 'Missions & Rewards' Adds Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Icons
Update: Wave 2 is available now
Update [Sun 21st May, 2023 02:15 BST]: Here's your reminder that Wave 2 of the special Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom-themed Switch Online icons are now available. You have until 25th May to grab them! Original [Fri 12th May, 2023 04:00 BST]: As part of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom celebrations...
News Nintendo Switch Online Release Pac-Man 99 Shutting Down This October
Offline mode will still be accessible
Nintendo has announced Bandai Namco's Switch Online title PAC-MAN 99 will be shutting down on 8th October 2023. While you will no longer be able to play online against other players, you'll still be able to enjoy the game in offline mode - including any additional paid content you purchased. Here's a rough...
News Nintendo's Latest Switch Online Game Trial Celebrates Zelda
Join Cadence & Link on a rhythmic action adventure
Update [Tue 2nd May, 2023 01:45 BST]: Here's your reminder that this trial is now live! It's available in both North America and Europe. Enjoy! Original article [Fri 28th Apr, 2023 01:25 BST]: We're nearly at the start of a new month and that means Nintendo has a new Switch Online game trial...
News Switch Online's 'Missions & Rewards' Revives Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Icons
Here's your second chance to collect them all
Ahead of the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom next month, Nintendo is giving Switch Online members a second chance to collect the Zelda: Breath of the Wild Switch Online icons. The first wave is available now and will be offered until 3rd May and the second wave will be available...
News Switch Online's 'Missions & Rewards' Adds Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Icons
Update: Wave 3 available now!
Update #2 [Fri 21st Apr, 2023 05:30 BST]: The third wave of Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury icons have arrived. They'll be available until 27th April - so get them while you can. Here's a look: Update [Fri 14th Apr, 2023 02:30 BST]: Wave 2 of the Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury icons are now officially...
News Nintendo's Next Switch Online Game Trial Is Now Live (North America)
Delta Squad are back
Update [Fri 21st Apr, 2023 00:55 BST]: Here's your reminder you can now download this Switch Online trial for Star Wars: Republic Commando, provided you're located in this region. A trial for Fast RMX will go live in Europe on 26th April. Original story [Tue 18th Apr, 2023 00:45 BST]: Star Wars Day is happening next month,...
News Nintendo Expands Its Switch Online N64 Library With Another Game Next Week
Pokémon Stadium returns
Nintendo has announced it will be adding the original Pokémon Stadium to the Switch N64 service next week on 12th April. This arena battle title was first released in 2000 and features "the original 151 Pokémon" from the Pokémon Red Version, Pokémon Blue Version and
News Switch Online N64 Wireless Controller Back In Stock In Europe
Update: Live now, so get in there quick!
Update #2 [Fri 24th Mar, 2023 09:49 GMT]: The UK and EU My Nintendo Stores have the NSO Nintendo 64 pads in stock at the time of writing. Purchases are limited to four per person. If you've been waiting for these hard-to-get controllers to come back in stock, now's the time to jump on them. <products...
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online Game Boy, SNES & NES Service With Four More Titles
Out now!
Nintendo has announced a new batch of games for the Switch Online service. The latest additions are part of the standard tier - adding two Game Boy titles, a SNES title, and an original NES game. This includes the 1995 Game Boy release Kirby's Dream Land 2, Data East's 1991 Game Boy game BurgerTime Deluxe, the 1993 Data East game Side...
News Nintendo Highlights Classic Super Mario Games In New Switch Online Graphic
Celebrating MAR10 Day
MAR10 Day has been packed with all sorts of surprises this year from movie trailers to LEGO announcements, and if that's still not enough, you can always turn your attention to Mario's video game history. With this in mind, Nintendo has taken to social media to promote some of Mario's retro experiences - from the original
News Nintendo Uploads New Switch Online Overview Trailer, Game Boy Now Included
The service has levelled up
Nintendo's recent Direct broadcast was arguably one of its best - with news like a release date for Pikmin 4, a shadow drop of Metroid Prime and another look at Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. One other exciting announcement was the reveal of Game Boy and Game Boy Advance titles for the Switch Online library. Now, following...
Video MVG Investigates Switch Online's "Impressive" Game Boy & GBA Emulation
"Nintendo has knocked this out of the park"
Nintendo last week surprised fans with a shadow drop of the Game Boy and Game Boy Advance libraries for Switch Online. If you're wondering how Nintendo's official emulations hold up, game developer and YouTuber Modern Vintage Gamer has now taken a look at the new libraries. The verdict is these emulators...
News Switch's Game Boy Library Doesn't Have A Set Schedule, According To Nintendo
"But each collection will continue to grow"
Nintendo has pumped out classic games for its Switch Online service on a consistent basis. There's kind of a pattern, but that doesn't necessarily mean fans should expect the same thing when it comes to the newly released retro libraries. Axios Gaming co-author Stephen Totilo reached out to Nintendo...
News Nintendo Expands Its Switch Online N64 Service With GoldenEye 007
Rare's legendary FPS returns
Well, it's officially here - you can now play GoldenEye 007 on your Nintendo Switch! Provided you have access to the Expansion Pack service, your mission begins now. Rare's famous licensed FPS first arrived on the N64 in 1997. In this new and slightly updated version, players can now participate in online multiplayer...
News Switch Online's 'Missions & Rewards' Adds Nintendo Switch Sports Icons
Grab 'em while you can
It's a new year and Nintendo has officially announced its latest batch of Switch Online icons. This first lot for 2023 is focused on Nintendo Switch Sports. Wave 1 is all about golf, although there are also some Sportsmates icons, too. The first Wave will be available until 16th of January and will be followed by a new Wave...
News Switch Online's Missions And Rewards Scheme Brings Back Previous Icons
"Rotating daily"
If you keep up with Nintendo Switch Online's icon rewards scheme, you'll know it normally offers up new ones on a regular basis. Today is a little bit different though... The latest round features returning icons, so if you missed out on certain icons the first time around, now is your chance to secure them as they're rotating...
News Nintendo Switch Online's Missions And Rewards Scheme Adds Splatoon 3 Icons
Fresh!
It's December folks, and you know what that means: yes, it's time to start each morning with a cheap little chunk of chocolate from our advent calendars. Not only that though, but Nintendo has added a bunch of fresh icons to its 'Missions and Rewards' scheme for Nintendo Switch Online. This time, they're Splatoon 3 themed and will be...
News Switch Online's 'Missions & Rewards' Adds Even More Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Icons
Wave two out now
After releasing an initial set of Nintendo Switch Online icons to mark the release of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet last week, Nintendo has now moved onto wave two, adding a whole new range of display images from Paldea (thanks, Serebii.net). This time around, the collection contains Armarogue, Ceruledge, an adorable Pawmi and Smoliv...
News Switch Online's 'Missions & Rewards' Adds Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Icons
In celebration of Gen IX's launch
To celebrate the launch of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Nintendo has launched a line-up of fresh icons based on the new games over on its "Missions & Rewards" initiative on Nintendo Switch Online. The icons will be broken up into five waves, starting now and lasting until December 25th. Standout icons include...
What would you like to see next?
Earlier this week, Nintendo's latest financial report revealed Switch Online subscriptions had now "exceeded" 36 million paid memberships - with an increase of around four million subs compared to the previous year. Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa was also asked about the future of the service - explaining how...
Memberships have grown alongside Switch purchases
As part of Nintendo's latest financial report, the Japanese company has provided an update on Switch Online memberships. In the latest development (as of 30th September 2022), the service has now "exceeded" 36 million paid memberships. This is around an increase of four million subs compared to the...
News Switch Online Title Pac-Man 99 Reaches 9 Million Downloads, DLC Sale To Celebrate
Join the Pac
There have been a number of battle royale games released on the Nintendo Switch, but one of the more surprising releases was Pac-Man 99 last April. This game had players trying to outlast their online competitors to be the last player standing. If you've downloaded it on the Switch, you're definitely not alone, with Bandai Namco...
News Nintendo Expands Its Switch Online N64 Library With Two More Games
Mario Party 1 & 2 have arrived!
Nintendo's latest N64 games for the Switch Online + Expansion Pack service are now officially available. Yes, that's right - Mario Party and Mario Party 2 have arrived! As previously noted, the first game arrived here in the west in 1998/99 and the second title followed up on the same platform in 1999 in Japan, and...
News My Nintendo Japan Adds Themed N64 Merch - Shirts, Mugs & More
An Expansion Pack subscriber exclusive
Alongside the Switch Online Expansion Pack update - revealing Mario Party and Mario Party 2 would be added to the N64 library next month, Nintendo has also announced a bunch of themed merchandise for Japan. Switch Online Expansion Pack members located in this region will be able to get their hands on a themed...
News Nintendo Expands Its Switch Online N64 Service With Two More Titles
Get ready to party in Mario Party 1 & 2
Nintendo has announced it will be adding the original Mario Party game and Mario Party 2 to the Nintendo Switch N64 service on November 2nd. Mario Party first made its debut here in 1998/99 and the sequel followed in 1999 in Japan and the year 2000 here in the west. These Switch versions of the game will both...
News Nintendo's Latest N64 Game For Switch Online + Expansion Pack Is Out Now
Take to the skies in Pilotwings 64
Last week, Nintendo announced it would be adding a new addition to its Switch Online + Expansion Pack N64 library. Now, Pilotwings 64 has officially gone live on the service. This friendly flight sim originally made its debut on the N64 in 1996/97 - giving players a chance to fly all sorts of aircraft. You can...
News Pilotwings 64 For Switch Online Appears To Be Targeting A Higher Frame Rate
Silky smooth
Update: Emulation expert and Nintendo Life user LuigiBlood has chimed in with some extra details: "Just know that Nintendo doesn't willingly put a higher rate on purpose: The N64 emulator is so inaccurate and disregards pretty much all technical timings that the games just run at their max engine capped framerate." "...Pilotwings...
Random The Narration On The New Pilotwings 64 Trailer Really Is Something Else
A voice like butter
We now know that Pilot Wings 64 will be the next game to fly onto the Switch Online + Expansion Pack N64 library on October 13th. As if this wasn't exciting enough, Nintendo has released a new trailer for the game with a voice over that, well, take a listen for yourself above. If you had originally watched the trailer on mute,...
News Nintendo Expands Its Switch Online Library With Pilotwings 64
Take to the skies next week
Following on from the release of Wave Race 64 in August, Nintendo has now announced Pilotwings 64 will be making its way to the Switch Online + Expansion Pack N64 library next week on October 13th. This more relaxed take on the flight simulator genre was first released on the Nintendo 64 in 96/97, and requires players to...
Reminder Custom Robo And Its Sequel Are Out Now For Switch Online (Japan)
The west gets Pokémon Puzzle League
Update [Fri 15th Jul, 2022 05:00 BST]: Custom Robo and Custom Robo V2 are now available for the Switch Online Expansion Pack service in Japan. See below to find out how to access these games. Original article [Fri 8th Jul, 2022 02:45 BST]: When the N64 library was originally announced for the Switch Online...
