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News Switch Online's 'Missions & Rewards' Adds Pokémon Scarlet & Violet DLC Icons
Update: The final wave is out now
Update #4 [Fri 12th Jan, 2024 02:00 GMT]: Alongside today's release of the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet epilogue, Nintendo has also made its final batch of themed icons for these games available. Here's a look: <related ids="160610"> Update #3 [Sat 6th Jan, 2024 05:30 GMT]: The fifth wave of P
News Switch Online's 'Missions & Rewards' Adds Super Mario Bros. Wonder Icons
Update: The final wave has arrived
Update #2 [Thu 28th Dec, 2023 01:00 GMT]: The final set of Super Mario Bros. Wonder icons are now available to Switch Online members. This latest batch is available from now until 9th January 2024, so get them while you can. These new icons feature Luigi, Toadette, the singing Piranha Plants, and more. Here's a...
News Switch Online's 'Missions And Rewards' Brings Back Previous 2023 Icons
Get them while you can
Nintendo has offered Switch Online subscribers all sorts of new and exciting icon designs this year and to finish the year it's bringing back "icon parts" you might have missed throughout 2023. This will allow users to redeem icon parts with daily special rewards from now until 10th January 2023. This icon run includes ones...
Review Harvest Moon 64 - Rose-Tinted Specs Recommended For This Beloved Farm Sim
Aged like a fine bottle of milk
To paraphrase a bunch of anti-Nazi singing nuns: How do you solve a problem like reviewing a game that's almost 25 years old? The nuns never came up with an answer, but we have to, because this is a review, not a convent, and it's the issue at the heart of this review, after all. Harvest Moon 64 came out in 1999 —...
News F-Zero 99 New Update Now Live, Adds "Limited-Time" Frozen Knight League
Watch the snow fall across each course
One of the highlights of 2023 has been the surprise release of F-Zero 99 - a new battle royale racer exclusive to Switch Online members. While Nintendo said no more new tracks would be added to the game, it's not completely done with content updates. In a new update today, it's added the "limited-time" Frozen...
Reminder Tetris 99's Super Mario Bros. Wonder Event Is Now Live
Unlock a Wonderful new theme
2023 has been quite the year for Mario, huh? Nintendo's prize plumber has had his own movie, a brand-new 2D platformer and an RPG-make thrown in for good measure. Just to put the icing on the cake, he's now appearing in a handful of Tetris 99 crossover Grands Prix too, with the Super Mario Bros. Wonder event now...
News Nintendo Announces The Final Tetris 99 Maximus Cups For 2023
Update: Here's a first look at the Mario Wonder one
Update [Tue 12th Dec, 2023 01:30 GMT]: With the WarioWare: Move It! Tetris 99 event wrapped up, Nintendo has now turned its focus to the Super Mario Bros. Wonder event, taking place later this week. It's shared a first look at this theme via its YouTube channel. To participate in this event when...
Review 1080° Snowboarding - Effortlessly Cool Shredding That Demands Perfection
Shreddin’ the gnar
This review originally went live in 2016, and we're updating and republishing it to celebrate the game's arrival in Switch's N64 library via the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack. Originally released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998, 1080° Snowboarding was Nintendo's attempt to bring the snowboarding experience to its home...
Review Jet Force Gemini - Another Rare N64 Gem, Flawed But Fun
Start wins
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. The Nintendo 64 and Rare go together like Banjo and Kazooie. The developer was behind several of the stellar titles found on the system, many of which were...
News Nintendo Expands Its Switch Online N64 Library With Three More Titles
Available today!
Nintendo has dropped a trio of classic games today, announcing Harvest Moon 64, 1080 Snowboarding and Jet Force Gemini are now available on the Switch Online + Expansion Pack service. All of these games have been made available in Japan, too. Here's the rundown about each one, courtesy of Nintendo's official PR: Harvest Moon 64...
News Suika Game Is The Next Free Trial For Nintendo Switch Online Users (Europe)
Lining up later this week
Nintendo has announced its next free game trial for NSO subscribers in Europe, confirming that Suika Game will be lining up for some payment-less playtime from 7th-11th December. Of the many, many games that have made a big splash in 2023, Suika Game is right up there. Complexity takes a back seat in this fruit-based...
News Jet Force Gemini's Widescreen Mode Reportedly "Broken" On Switch
"Widescreen mode doesn't scale correctly"
Jet Force Gemini made its debut on the new Japanese Switch Online service 18+ app earlier this week, and the widescreen mode is reportedly "broken". Nintendo World Report explains how the original N64 release supported a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio,
News Switch Online's 'Missions & Rewards' Adds Super Mario RPG Icons
The final wave is now live
Update #2 [Fri 1st Dec, 2023 05:46 GMT]: Today marks the release of the final wave of Switch Online icons for Super Mario RPG. You'll have until 7th December to redeem this latest batch. Here's what's on offer: Update [Fri 24th Nov, 2023 02:00 GMT]: Wave 2 of the Super Mario RPG icons have now gone live, these ones...
News Switch Online Expands The N64 Library With Another Game (Japan)
Rare's Jet Force Gemini is back
Nintendo has now added the N64 classic Jet Force Gemini to the Switch Online + Expansion Pack service. The catch is, it appears to only be available in Japan right now. If there's an update, we'll let you know, but right now it's locked in for a "December" release here in the west. Jet Force Gemini is a third-person...
News Switch Online's 'Missions & Rewards' Gets Festive With A New Batch Of Icons
Happy holidays!
As we get closer to the holiday season, Nintendo has launched a new batch of Switch Online icons, and this time they're festive-themed. These icons include a range of different characters from Mario to Link and even Pikmin. As usual, to unlock these icons you'll need to have Switch Online members and enough points. Each icon is...
News Nintendo Updates Switch Online's N64 Release Schedule
Multiple titles are still scheduled for 2023
Earlier this week, Nintendo announced Jet Force Gemini would be coming to the Switch Online + Expansion Pack service this December. In Japan, Star Twins (Jet Force Gemini) will be released alongside GoldenEye 007 on 29th November. If it's got you wondering what's next for the Expansion Pack's N64...
News Nintendo Is Launching An 18+ N64 Switch Online App In Japan
GoldenEye and Jet Force Gemini will debut on the new app
Earlier today, we learnt that Rare's Jet Force Gemini would be headed to the N64 Nintendo Switch Online service next month. While Western audiences will be able to play the game via the normal app, Nintendo has revealed that things will be slightly different in Japan, as the region will soon...
News Nintendo Offering Limited Time Gold Point Bonus With Switch Online Memberships (North America)
Valid for purchases and renewals
Nintendo is currently running a special Switch Online promotion in the US and Canada, where if you purchase or renew a 12-month subscription, you can earn some gold points. From now until 6th December 2023, if you buy or renew a 12-month Switch Online / Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership via the Nintendo...
News Switch Online Is Expanding The N64 Library With Rare's Jet Force Gemini
Coming this December
Update: Nintendo of America has now confirmed the game will be coming to the Switch Online service locally this December. Original: Well, here's some surprising news! Nintendo has revealed the Switch Online + Expansion Service will be adding the Nintendo 64 title Jet Force Gemini. Unfortunately, there's no mention of a...
News Nintendo Switch Online's Next Free Game Trial Lays Down Roots Tomorrow (Europe)
Find Fae Farm for free
Nintendo has revealed its next free game trial for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers in Europe: Fae Farm. It will be ripe and ready for picking tomorrow from 22nd-28th November. We had a great time with this one when it bloomed onto consoles earlier this year, finding particular enjoyment in the gorgeous visuals, lengthy...
News Switch Online Nintendo 64 Controllers Restocked In North America
Update: Back in stock
Update [Tue 14th Nov, 2023 04:00 GMT]: Nintendo recently restocked the Nintendo 64 Switch Online controller in the US and Canada. Have you had any luck securing one? Tell us in the comments. Original [Wed 27th Sep, 2023 05:45 BST]: If you're looking to enhance your Switch Online experience, you might be interested in an...
Poll What’s Your Favourite New Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC Track In Wave 6?
Let us know
Nintendo's Booster Course Wave 6 DLC for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe arrived yesterday and now that everyone has had some time to check it out, it's got us wondering what your favourite track is in this new update. You might have been excited about a particular track in the lead-up, and now that you've played them all you've changed your mind...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Has Been Updated To Version 3.0.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The final wave of DLC is now available
Today marks the arrival of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe 'Wave 6' Booster Course Pass DLC for Nintendo Switch. This is the final wave of additional content and brings the total amount of DLC courses to 48. All up though there is now 96 courses from across the series to speed through. This new update comes with the...
News Nintendo's 330M+ User Accounts Will Be Foundation Of "Lasting Relationship With Consumers"
It's all about "supporting long-term relationships"
Nintendo has previously mentioned how it's planning to use the same account system to make the transition to the next generation easier, and now it's reiterated this in its latest financial update while revealing there are now "over" 330 million Nintendo accounts worldwide. This figure covers 164...
News Tetris 99 Scores A Super Mario RPG Event, Unlock A Free Special Theme
A limited-time event starting later this week
Following on from a special Xenoblade Chronicles 3 event, Nintendo has now announced it's hosting a Super Mario RPG Maximus Cup in its Switch Online battle royale, Tetris 99. This event will start later this week on 9th November and will run until 13th November. Super Mario RPG will then arrive later on...
Review Devil World - A North American Debut For Nintendo's Curious Pac-Man 'Clone'
Heaven a good time
This review was originally published in November 2014. We're updating and republishing it to mark the game's arrival in the Nintendo Switch Online NES library — and its official debut in North America nearly 40 years after its Japanese launch on Famicom. As far as obscure releases within the NES library go, Devil World is...
Review Castlevania Legends - A 'Vania So Poor It Got Booted From Canon
Tainted bloodline
This review was originally published in October 2012. We're updating and republishing it to mark the game's arrival in the Nintendo Switch Online Game Boy library. The odds were stacked against Castlevania Legends almost from the start. When it was released towards the end of the '90s, it had the near-impossible task of following
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's NES & Game Boy Library With Three More Classics
Revisit Castlevania Legends & some other special titles
Nintendo has announced a new batch of games to the Switch Online service. The latest additions are part of the standard tier - adding two NES titles, and a Game Boy title. The titles added in the latest update include The Mysterious Murasame Castle (1986), Devil World (1984) and Castlevania...
News New Switch OLED Bundle Reportedly Launching Next Month
It's expected to include Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
As we get closer to the holiday season, new reports are emerging about the Switch bundle Nintendo will be offering. Although it's another Mario Kart 8 Deluxe deal, this year it will supposedly replace the original system with an OLED model. This information comes from Dealabs, with additional details...
News Nintendo Expands Its Switch Online N64 Library With Another Mario Game
Mario Party 3 has arrived!
Update [Fri 27th Oct, 2023 02:30 BST]: Following an announcement earlier this week, Nintendo has now officially made Mario Party 3 available to Switch Online + Expansion Pack members. Original story [Wed 25th Oct, 2023 02:05 BST]: Nintendo has announced it will be adding the Mario Party 3 to the Switch N64 service...
News Nintendo's Next Switch Online Game Trial Is Now Live (North America)
Just in time for Halloween
Nintendo's latest Switch Online trial has gone live in North America and this time it's for the indie hit Cult of the Lamb. As usual, this trial is exclusive to online subscribers and will be available to download between 25th October and 31st October (just in time for Halloween). This trial will give players full access...
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."...
Review Kirby & The Amazing Mirror - Messy With Metroid Influences, Better With Buddies
Oh, Kirby, you blowhard...
This review, penned by Philip J Reed — our much-missed friend and Nintendo Life contributor — was originally published in January 2012. We're updating and republishing it to mark the game's arrival in the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack GBA library. We have to hand this much to
Earn Platinum Points to unlock new icons
Nintendo first added 'Missions' and 'Rewards' to its Nintendo Switch Online subscription service in April 2022. These elements can be accessed by navigating to the NSO icon on your Switch home screen, then selecting the 'Missions & Rewards' section. Here, you'll find a list of available missions, which are...
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...
Poll Have You Come First In F-Zero 99 Yet?
Chasing cars
When Nintendo surprised its community with the release of F-Zero 99 on Nintendo Switch Online, we honestly weren't quite expecting it to be as good as it is. And yet, demonstrating a clever twist on the classic SNES title, it wound up being what we'd argue is the best of the '99' range on Switch, calling it a "brilliant take" in our...
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...
Guide F-ZERO 99: Tips & Tricks - How To Win Races, Everything You Need To Know
F-Hero
Nintendo's latest entry in its Nintendo Switch Online-exclusive Battle-Royale-style series — which includes Tetris 99, the dearly departed Super Mario Bros. 35, and the soon-to-be dearly departed PAC-MAN 99 — returns a fan-favourite racer to a Nintendo console for the first entry since 2004's Japan-only F-Zero Climax.
News Takaya Imamura Expresses His Love For F-Zero 99, Awaits 'Revival Of The IP'
As do we!
Nintendo surprised fans this week with the reveal of F-Zero 99, a new twist on the orignal SNES classic that throws 99 players into a single race to determine who will be the last machine standing. It's a neat throwback to the original that follows in the footsteps of Tetris 99 and PAC-MAN 99, and fans so far seem to be quite enamoured...
News Nintendo Adds Multiple New Games To Its Switch Voucher Program (North America)
"Save on two digital games"
There were a lot of first-party games featured during the latest Direct and if you're wondering how you're going to be able to afford them all, you could perhaps consider making use of the Switch Online voucher program. In North America and certain other parts of the world, Nintendo has now added some more titles to the...
News F-ZERO 99 Turns The Classic Racer Into A 99-Player Battle Royale, On NSO Today
Off the start line
Nintendo has today announced that F-Zero will be heading back to the Switch in the form of a 99-player battle royale as F-Zero 99 speeds onto the Nintendo Switch Online library today. This will only be available for owners of an active NSO membership, but it seems like a pretty good reason to get involved if you have yet to...
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...
Feature Harvest Moon 64’s Relationship With Alcohol, The "Magic Liquid" Of Flowerbud Village
Surviving the censors
Alcohol takes on an almost spiritual quality in Harvest Moon 64 Update: Of course, three months after this article went live, Nintendo expanded its roster of N64 games on Nintendo Switch Online to include this one. Cheers! Nintendo games are usually all-ages affairs, but every once in a while a game breaks the...
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">...
