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News Xbox Acknowledges "The Journey" It's Been On To Revive GoldenEye 007
It's been a long one
No, you're not dreaming - Rare's legendary N64 shooter GoldenEye 007 is actually coming to the Nintendo Switch this week. After ongoing requests, it's finally making a comeback on the Switch Online Expansion Pack service this Friday. Although we'll never truly know just how difficult it has been to revive this classic...
News GoldenEye 007 Shoots Its Way Onto Nintendo Switch Online This Week
We've been expecting you
It has been a long old wait since the N64 classic GoldenEye 007 was announced for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers, but we now finally have a release date! Mr Bond will be making his way into the N64 game library on 27th January — that's only two days away!! The game will come to the Switch just as it...
News Fantastic Co-op Puzzler 'Snipperclips' Is The Next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial (Europe)
Free clips
Following on from UNO, Nintendo has announced that the next free game trial for Nintendo Switch Online Subscribers in Europe is Snipperclips. From 27th January, NSO users will be able to give this lovely little puzzle game, which was a launch title on the Switch, a whirl. Boasting co-operative gameplay with up to four people, or you can...
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...
Soapbox Why Can't Nintendo Offer Both Virtual Console And Switch Online?
Says the writer that will need to redownload a lot of VC purchases on Wii U and 3DS
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Thomas discusses the unnecessary 'choice' by Nintendo between Virtual Console and Nintendo Switch Online...
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 N64 Classic Yoshi's Story Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary Today
What's your favourite memory of it?
The Nintendo 64 era was loaded with plenty of exciting first-party releases, but one that you might not always consider when reflecting on this generation is Yoshi's Story. This delightful side-scrolling platfomer was first released in Japan in 1997 and today marks a special milestone. Yes, believe it or not, but...
News Four Sega Genesis / Mega Drive Games Have Been Added To Switch Online's Expansion Pack
Virtua Fighter 2 and more!
Nintendo has just added four more games to the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive app for the Switch Online Expansion Pack service. The latest editions include Golden Axe II, Alien Storm, Columns and Virtua Fighter 2! Japan has received the same four titles. To play these games on your Swi
Poll What’s Your Favourite New Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC Track In Wave 3?
Let us know
Nintendo's Booster Course Wave 3 DLC for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is finally available, and now that a lot of racers have had a chance to try it out, we're curious to know what your favourite track is in the new update. While you may have been excited for a particular track in the lead up, perhaps you're now a fan of another track. Have you...
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...
Review Mario Party 2 - Party Like It's 1999 With One Of The Best In The Series
Yes, we know most places got it in 2000
This review originally went live in 2016, and we're updating and republishing it to mark the game's arrival in Switch's N64 library via the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack. Since 1998, the Mario Party series has entertained gamers by mixing the play of traditional board games with frantic minigame...
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 Nintendo's Next Switch Game Trial Is Now Available To Online Subscribers
Just in time for Halloween
If you happen to be a Switch Online subscriber and are eager to play something else outside of Mario Kart and all the usual offerings, why not try out the latest trial? Nintendo has announced OBAKEIDORO! as its next free trial for Switch Online subscribers. It's available in North America and Europe from now until...
Poll Is The Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Good Enough Value Yet?
One year on, how have things improved?
It's been a year since Nintendo launched its higher-tier Expansion Pack service for Nintendo Switch Online, which brought a select library of Sega Mega Drive / Genesis games and Nintendo 64 titles to Switch alongside access to otherwise-paid DLC such as Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Happy Home Paradise...
News Pilotwings 64's 'Birdman' Stage Is Significantly More Stressful On Switch
Issues with improved frame rate
When Pilotwings 64 flew onto the Switch's N64 library earlier this month, we were ready for an overall relaxing time. The improved frame rate and tighter Switch controls would be able to take this game that we were big fans of back on the N64 and only improve our playing experience further, right? Wrong! While, for...
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...
Review Pilotwings 64 - A Real Gem, Sparkling In The Shadow Of Mario 64
Top flight
This review originally went live in 2013, and we're updating and republishing it to mark the game's arrival in Switch's N64 library via the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack. Releasing alongside Super Mario 64 when the Nintendo 64 launched back in 1996 (1997 if you're European), it was somewhat inevitable that Pilotwings 64 was...
News Switch Online's N64 Update Is Live (Version 2.7.0), Here's What's Included
Find out what's changed behind-the-scenes
The Switch Online N64 library was updated earlier today with the classic title Pilotwings 64. It's also bumped the app up to Version 2.7.0. So what's changed? Nintendo as you might recall doesn't release any official patch notes for these kinds of updates, but fortunately, well-known dataminer OatmealDome...
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...
News Star Fox 2 Made Its Debut On The SNES Classic Console Five Years Ago
You can now play it on the Switch Online service
The Star Fox series has been a staple of Nintendo systems since the Super Nintendo era, but there was one game in the series that went missing during this generation - Star Fox 2. While the game was mostly ready to go by 1995, by then PlayStation had entered the market and the N64 was just around the...
News Switch Online N64 Controllers Were Restocked Today, Did You Get One? (US)
And they sold out in record time again
One of the best ways to enhance the Switch Online + Expansion Pack service is to pick up some of Nintendo's retro controllers. Earlier today, it seems there was another surprise restock of Nintendo 64 controllers in the US for Switch Online members. Unfortunately, they were sold out in record time once again...
News You Can Now Add Splatoon 3 Widgets To Android And iOS Home Screens
Stay fresh with this cool new feature
Nintendo has added a cool new feature to the Switch Online mobile application - allowing users to add Splatoon 3 widgets to their phone's main menus. To access these new features, you'll need to have the app downloaded on your device of choice and be logged in with your Nintendo Network ID. Be sure to also...
News Rare On GoldenEye 007's Return: "We Just Kept Talking Until We Made It Happen"
"There were lots of conversations"
Planets aligned a few weeks ago - with Nintendo announcing the N64 classic GoldenEye 007 would be getting a re-release on modern platforms. It's kind of a miracle, considering how long the game has been stuck in licensing hell. Rare's boss Craig Duncan has now shed some light on the situation behind the scenes...
News Switch Online Users Can Soon Try Out A Trial Version Of Jackbox Party Pack 3
No-quibble Quiplash!
Nintendo has announced that Nintendo Switch Online users in Europe will be able to try out the hilarious Jackbox Party Pack 3 at no extra cost between September 28th and October 4th. You'll be able to play the entirety of the game during this time period, but we'd highly recommend getting some friends or family members round to...
News Three Sega Genesis / Mega Drive Games Have Been Added To Switch Online's Expansion Pack
Earthworm Jim and more!
Nintendo has just added three more games to the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive app for the Switch Online Expansion Pack service. The latest editions include Alisia Dragoon, Beyond Oasis (The Story of Thor) and Earthworm Jim! Japan has also received the same three titles.
News Switch Online N64 Controllers Are Back In Stock Now (UK)
Update: And they’re gone again
Update: And they’re all gone again. We hope you got one if you wanted one — we’ll keep an eye out for future restocks. Update [Thu 15th Sep, 2022 18:50 BST]: It's been a while, but My Nintendo Store UK has restocked the wireless Nintendo 64 controller for Nintendo Switch Online. (Thanks for the tip, Joel!)...
Poll What Switch Online N64 Game Are You Most Excited About?
A new batch of titles are on the way
Nintendo's Direct presentation earlier this week was loaded with all sorts of announcements, and one of the highlights was the segment announcing a new batch of N64 games for the Switch Online's Expansion Pack service. While GoldenEye 007 is arguably the highlight for many Switch owners out there, we're still...
News Switch Online's N64 Library In Japan Is Getting One Extra Game
Harvest Moon 64 returns in 2023
Nintendo's latest Direct was packed out with farming simulators, but somehow we've missed out on one here in the west. During the announcement of more N64 games for the Switch Online service, Japan's segment revealed one extra title. Instead of 9 games between now and 2023 (GoldenEye 007 included), it'll be receiving...
News Switch Online Versions Of Pokémon Stadium 1 & 2 Won't Support Transfers
Read the fine print
At the latest Nintendo Direct broadcast, the next batch of games coming to the Switch Online N64 service were revealed. Apart from titles like Mario Party, and the long-rumoured return of GoldenEye 007, Nintendo also confirmed Pokémon Stadium and its sequel Pokémon Stadium 2 would be
News More N64 Games Are Coming To The Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack
Yes, including THAT one
Nintendo has announced that a new batch of Nintendo 64 games will be coming to the Expansion Pack tier of its Nintendo Switch Online subscription service. As detailed in the latest Nintendo Direct for September 2022, the following eight titles — as well as the long-rumoured return of GoldenEye 007
News GoldenEye 007 Is Returning To Nintendo Switch
James Bond returns, finally
Nintendo has announced that GoldenEye 007 is finally coming back. During its September 2022 Nintendo Direct, the company confirmed that Rare's seminal N64 first-person shooter — which has never been officially released on any other console — is "coming soon". The Direct announcement was light on specifics, with no...
Review Wave Race 64 - A Thrilling Racer That's Still Deeply Impressive
Splash wave
This review originally went live in 2016, and we're updating and republishing it to mark the game's arrival on Switch as part of the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack. Wave Race was not a well-known series prior to its arrival on the Nintendo 64. Actually, it wasn't a series at all, but rather a single release: a top-down racer on...
News Switch Online's N64 Update Is Live (Version 2.6.0), Here's What's Included
Find out what's changed behind-the-scenes
Switch Online's N64 library received an update earlier on adding the Nintendo classic Wave Race 64, and also bumping the application all the way up to Version 2.6.0. Nintendo doesn't release patch notes for these particular updates, but fortunately Nintendo dataminer OatmealDome is here once again to reveal...
News Nintendo's Next Free Game Trials Are Now Available For Switch Online Members
Play until next week
If you're looking for something new to play and happen to be a Switch Online subscriber, you should now be able to download the next free game trial. The game on offer will depend on your region. In North America, it's the Bandai Namco fighter Pokkén Tournament DX and over in Europe, it's Ys VIII: Lamrimosa of Dana. Both...
News Nintendo's Latest N64 Game For Switch Online + Expansion Pack Is Out Now
Wave Race 64 makes a splash
Update [Fri 19th Aug, 2022 02:05 BST]: This is your reminder that Wave Race 64 is now available on Nintendo's Switch Online + Expansion service. Enjoy! Original article [Tue 16th Aug, 2022 02:30 BST]: Nintendo hasn't outlined the future of Switch Online + Expansion Pack, so what's next? Nintendo has today broken its...
Gallery Here's A Look At Wave Race 64 For The Switch Online Expansion Pack
See for yourself
Nintendo has confirmed its next Switch Online + Expansion N64 release will be Wave Race 64. This jet ski racer was originally released in 1996/97 and is returning later this week on August 19th. Again, this version will include the Kawasaki banners (like the Wii U release), and in Japan, the game will also feature Rumble Pak...
Video Nintendo Explains How To Download Paid DLC In New Switch Online + Expansion Pack Guide
Thanks, Nintendo
Nintendo has been slowly but surely fleshing out its Switch Online + Expansion Pack service with new DLC content for games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and also by bolstering its retro libraries with plenty of classic titles. Knowing this could be a tad overwhelming for some players at this point, it's now uploaded a guide on how...
PSA Switch Online Splatoon 2 Gear Distribution To Be Discontinued August 31st (Japan)
Players will have until December to redeem codes
As Inklings and Octolings around the globe look forward to the release of Splatoon 3, it seems Nintendo is just as busy winding down the services and goodies that shipped alongside Splatoon 2, when it was originally released. This includes the exclusive Switch Online Splatoon 2 gear. As you might...
Poll What’s Your Favourite New Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC Track In Wave 2?
Let us know
Nintendo's Booster Course Wave 2 DLC for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe finally got released yesterday, and now that everyone has had a chance to try it out, we're eager to know what your favourite track is in the game. While you might have been excited for a certain track in the lead up, perhaps your mind has now changed. Have you enjoyed...
News Nintendo Has Updated Its Switch Online App To Version 2.2.0, See What's Included
New friend request options, new iOS requirements
Nintendo has released a new update for the Switch Online mobile application, designed for use with Android and iOS devices. There's no mention of stability improvements or anything like that, but there have been some noticeable improvements to friend request features. Users can now send friend quests...
News Nintendo Expands Its Switch Online SNES And NES Service With Three More Titles
Available now!
Nintendo has added three more games to Switch Online retro libraries today. There are two SNES games and one NES title. These games include Fighter's History (1994, Data East Corporation), Kirby's Avalanche (1995, HAL, Banpresto, Compile) and Daiva Story 6: Imperial of Nirsartia (1986, Toshiba Emi) Here's a look: Japan's Switch...
