Tag: Online
News Ubisoft Shuts Down Online Functionality For A Bunch Of Older Games
Are you still playing any of these?
Publisher Ubisoft has announced that it has shut down online multiplayer functionality for a bunch of its older games, many of which can be found on the Wii and Wii U. You can view Ubisoft's full announcement here. Naturally, this means that you'll no longer be able to play online, however the move also extends...
Soapbox Parallel Play Is The New Couch Co-Op, And Minecraft Is Perfect For It
My couch isn't that nice anyway
I haven't seen some of my friends in months. Others, I haven't seen in years. It's partly the pandemic, and partly because I moved country four years ago, and also partly because I have a flawed grasp of object permanence, so if I can't see someone's face on a regular basis, I might forget that they exist. But with...
News Free Super Mario Party Update Gives Massive Boost To Online Play
A star effort
Super Mario Party has been quite a hit on Nintendo Switch, even if we may not think of it in those terms. Nintendo's most recent figures put it at 7th in the system's best-selling games having shifted nearly 14 million copies, showing the appetite for multiplayer fun on the little system. It's a strong entry in the series, though...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Online Multiplayer Games
The best online games available for Switch right now
Nintendo Switch is the perfect console for local multiplayer — simply crack off those Joy-Con and start having fun with whoever happens to be in the room with you. However, the console has built up a solid portfolio of online multiplayer games since launch, too, and we've picked out a handful...
Reminder Get A One-Year Nintendo Switch Online Sub With Your Twitch Prime Membership
Update: 60-day wait is now up, so early birds can claim the remaining months
Update: We have now passed the 60-day period that Twitch Prime members needed to wait to redeem the further nine months of free subscription to Nintendo Switch Online. Assuming you jumped on the offer close to launch and snapped up the initial three months, you should be...
News Nintendo Adds Three More Games To The Switch Online NES Library Next Week
Surprise, surprise
Following on from last week's website reveal, Nintendo has now officially confirmed Donkey Kong Jr., Clu Clu Land and VS. Excitebike will arrive on the Switch Online NES service on 15th May. Thanks to the official PR, we now have a bit more information about each of these classic games:
A surprise reveal
Nintendo's American website has seemingly revealed the next batch of games coming to the Switch Online NES service later this month. These "upcoming titles" include Donkey Kong Jr., VS. Excitebike and Clu Clu Land. More information about each of these games is expected to be shared when Nintendo makes an official announcement. For...
Playing together
During Nintendo's latest financial results briefing, President of Nintendo Shuntaro Furukawa revealed more than 9.8 million players have signed up to the Switch Online service. This figure excludes free trial memberships and includes family memberships. In addition to this, he briefly touched on the battle royale game Tetris 99. As...
News Switch Controllers Are Getting Google Chrome Support
Google takes Nintendo's cons for a Joy-Ride
Next week, Google intends to reveal plans for its foray into the gaming industry at GDC – and while little is known about their intentions at the moment, delicious new details seem to be emerging daily. According to a recent Chromium commit spotted in the wild by coder Owen Williams, Google is...
News Kid Icarus And StarTropics Join The Switch Online NES Library This Month
Japan gets Fire Emblem
Nintendo will add Kid Icarus and StarTropics to the Switch Online NES library on 13th March. Below are the descriptions of each game, courtesy of the Nintendo YouTube channel: Kid Icarus – The evil goddess Medusa has stolen the Three Sacred Treasures and imprisoned the goddess of light, Palutena, in her evil plot to...
News Kirby's Adventure And Super Mario Bros. 2 Join The Switch Online NES Library This Month
Platforming greatness
Nintendo has revealed the next two games being added to the Switch Online NES service on 13th February. They include Kirby's Adventure from 1993 and Super Mario Bros. 2 from 1988. Below are the descriptions of each one, direct from the official PR: Kirby’s Adventure – Using 20 unique tricks and Kirby’s ability to steal...
News Nintendo Seeking Experienced Manager To Help Grow Switch Online Service
Apply today
Nintendo of America has posted a job listing on its careers page seeking an "experienced manager" who can help grow and develop Nintendo's online subscription service on the Switch. The position is based in Redmond, Washington at the company's American headquarters. Below is a description of the role as well as the required duties:...
Rumour Dataminer Uncovers SNES Games For Nintendo Switch Online Service
22 in total
The Nintendo Switch Online service has been chugging along at a steady pace since it officially launched in September last year. When it did arrive, a digital library of NES titles was made available as part of the subscription package, with more classics added to the service each month. Although Nintendo's focus is currently on NES...
News Blaster Master And Zelda II Arrive On The Switch Online NES Service This Month
Two classic adventures
The library of NES games on the Switch Online service continues to grow, with Nintendo revealing Blaster Master and Zelda II: The Adventure of Link are making their way to the digital platform next week on 16th January. Here's some information about each game from the Nintendo PR: Blaster Master – It’s panic or perish...
News The Wireless NES Controller For Switch Has A Few Surprises But Still Lacks Compatibility
Retro restrictions
When Nintendo first revealed the wireless NES controller for Switch, details were limited. Now that the first shipment has arrived, new information about the retro-themed pads is beginning to surface. Kotaku's Chris Kohler explains how the L and R buttons on the wireless controller function: "The L button will serve as your...
News Nintendo Adds Three More Games To The Switch Online NES Library On 12th December
More games will be added in 2019
By the end of this year, there'll be 29 playable NES games on the Nintendo Switch Online service. Next week, on 12th December, the final three games for 2018 will be added to this digital library. Below is a brief description of each one from the official PR: Adventures of Lolo – After the love of his life, Lala,...
News Nintendo Adds Trio Of Games To Switch Online NES Library Next Week
Membership required
Anyone with a Nintendo Switch Online membership can look forward to playing three more classics on the NES service next week. As previously confirmed, Metroid, Mighty Bomb Jack and TwinBee will be added to the library. The arrival of these games on 14th November will increase the total number to 26. Alongside the launch date...
Video Here's A Look At The Latest NES Releases Now Playable On Switch
A blast from the past
If you're not sure what games have been added to the Switch Online NES library recently, Nintendo's YouTube channel has released a clip showing off each one in action. For the month of October, the releases include Solomon’s Key, Super Dodge Ball and NES O
News Nintendo Adding Three More Games To Switch Online NES Library Next Week
Membership required to play
In the month of September, we found out three classic games would be added each month to the Nintendo Switch Online NES library until the end of 2018. Nintendo's website even went to the extent of revealing the titles players could expect to see appear on the recently launched service. In case you missed it, the month of...
News Nintendo Switch Online Companion App Reaches Five Million Downloads
25 percent of Switch install base
As it's now been a week since the launch of Nintendo Switch Online, Sensor Tower has taken a look at the figures for the service's smartphone companion app. Since the arrival of paid subscriptions, Nintendo's app has been installed by more than five million iOS and Android users around the globe. This roughly...
News Nintendo Keeps Switch Online Cloud Saves For 180 Days After Membership Expiry
Good news, everyone
If you've been concerned about what would happen to your Nintendo Switch cloud saves when your subscription to the online service expired - worry no more. Nintendo has provided a statement to IGN explaining what exactly happens in this scenario. It turns out you'll have plenty of time to recover your cloud saves. Provided you...
News Hackers Are Already Uploading Additional Games To The Switch NES Library
Here we go again
The NES library associated with Nintendo Switch Online has just been released and already hackers have found a way to upload additional titles to the service. According to reports from Kotaku, the NES emulators on the Switch and the NES Classic function in a similar way - making it possible for hackers with modified systems to...
Reminder Try Out Nintendo Switch Online With A Free Seven-Day Trial
Available from the eShop
If you've been hesitant to sign up to Nintendo's new online service, there's currently a free seven-day trial offer available from the eShop. This will not only allow you play your Switch games online, but it will also provide you access to the NES game library and cloud features. If you do decide to sign up, you'll need to...
Reminder Wireless NES Controllers For Switch Are Now Available To Pre-Purchase In North America
Get them while you can
The Nintendo Switch Online service is now live, meaning the recently announced wireless NES controllers can now be purchased from the official website, at least in North America. You must have a subscription to the Switch online service and the deal is limited to one pack per Nintendo account. The pack will set you back...
News Nintendo Switch Now Supports Digital Game Sharing, But There's A Catch
The future is kind of here?
The new update for the Nintendo Switch is live. It sees the launch of the paid online service including a growing library of classic NES games. In addition to this, the hybrid device now also supports digital game sharing across multiple systems. It's not exactly what you might expect when you hear the words "game...
News NES Game Library On Nintendo Switch Is A Single Software Download
The more you know
There's not long at all until Nintendo Switch Online arrives and still, we're finding out more about how exactly certain aspects of the service will function. If you were expecting to see individual tiles for each NES game clogging up your Switch HOME Menu, it's worth pointing out all of these classics will be contained within a...
News Nintendo Offering Exclusive Splatoon 2 Gear For 12-Month Switch Online Subscribers
Stay fresh
Nintendo is offering exclusive Splatoon 2 gear if you sign up to the Switch online service for 12-months. Here's what you'll get: Online Jersey Online Squidkid V Shoes The information again comes from Nintendo's official websites. The deal is available to both individual and family subscribers. Download codes for the items will be...
News Switch NES Games Will Enhance Retro Experience With HD Resolution, Filters And Save States
Cursor clapping hand also included
More details about the NES games to be made available alongside the launch of the Nintendo Switch Online service have been revealed. Apart from the ability to play against others online, it's now been discovered the games will include a variety of features to make the experience more enjoyable for modern audiences...
News Wireless NES Controllers Won't Work With Other Games On Nintendo Switch
Compatibility not included
Since the initial Direct reveal, more information about the $59.99 wireless NES controller pack for the Switch has been discovered. Once again, the news is sourced from fine print located on Nintendo's official website. If you haven't already spotted it yourself, you might be interested to know the two controllers will be...
News Nintendo Confirms Free-To-Play Games Can Be Played Without Switch Online Membership
Sustaining communities
Last month, there was a rumour circulating that multiplayer free-to-play titles on the Switch would not be impacted by Nintendo's online service. This followed with the third-party developer Tencent confirming this with its very own game release, Arena of Val
News NES Games On Switch Playable For Up To Seven Days Without Internet Connection
Hop online or lose access
Nintendo's coverage of the Switch online service during the latest Direct broadcast briefly summarised what was in store for subscribers. For most parts, it was more of the same. Fortunately, a more detailed FAQ posted on Nintendo's website has shed some light on what exactly users can expect from certain aspects of the...
Video Five Features Included With The Nintendo Switch Online Membership
Are you sold?
During the latest Direct presentation, Nintendo showed an overview trailer for the Switch Online service launching later this month. The video briefly covered five features including online play, a catalog of NES games, cloud backup for save data, additional online features available through the official smartphone app and the chance...
News Nintendo Reveals Upcoming NES Game Releases For Switch Online Service
Three games per month
Nintendo's website for the Switch Online service is now listing the entire NES game launch line-up as well as every release up until the end of 2018. Below are the 20 games users of the service will have access to on launch: From this point onwards, three NES classics will be released each month: Solomon’s Key,
News Nintendo's Japan Twitter Account Clarifies When Switch Online Service Will Begin
"Second half of September"
For some time now, there's been much confusion about when the Switch online service will be launched. Nintendo originally said it would arrive in September and then narrowed it down to the second half of the month. With September now here, Nintendo's Japanese Twitter account has had to issue a tweet to clarify the service...
News Nintendo Switch Online Cloud Services Explained By Diablo III Associate Producer
Third-party word
As the launch of the Nintendo Switch Online service draws closer, we still know very little about the finer details. Fortunately, third-party developers aren't being as tight-lipped as Nintendo. Following the Arena of Valor developer Tencent confirming free-to-play games would remain accessible after online services launched on...
News Tencent Confirms Free-To-Play Titles Won't Be Impacted By Nintendo Switch Online
Good news, everyone
Following on from the rumour at the start of the month about free-to-play games not requiring a Nintendo Switch Online subscription, Tencent - the developer behind the upcoming MOBA, Arena of Valor - has confirmed this is in fact true. Speaking to Variety, it revealed its own
News Nintendo Confirms Switch Online Service Will Launch In Second Half Of September
Will also feature a “growing library” of NES games
Nintendo Switch Online launches next month and there’s still only a minimal amount of information available about it. As we have already explained, the subscription-based service will arrive with a library of NES games - with more to be added over time. We also found out the service...
Rumour Free-To-Play Switch Games Won't Be Impacted By Paid Online Service
Fingers crossed
When Nintendo Switch Online goes live in September, games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Splatoon 2 and eventually Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will essentially be behind a paywall. How this will impact each respective community remains unknown at this point in time. Beyond the big-name Nintendo IP, there hasn’t been much discussion...
News Pre-Orders For Nintendo Switch Online Subscriptions Go Live On Amazon
Service begins September
As scarce as the details still are about Nintendo Switch Online, Amazon's website is now listing two subscriptions for the service. One is a 12-month subscription for $19.99 / £19.99 and the other is a 3-month subscription for $7.99 / £7.99. Both are available to pre-order right now, with Amazon contacting...
News Nintendo Wants To Help External Publishers Incorporate Cross-Play
"We are inclined to do what we can"
Cross-play has been a rather heavily-discussed topic just recently; Sony's reluctance to allow cross-platform play with other systems in Fortnite caused quite the stir, and this even led to Nintendo and Microsoft teaming up for a Minecraft trailer which seemingly
News Nintendo Still Has More To Share On Switch Online Before Launch
What could it be?
Nintendo’s upcoming paid online service has been a much talked about topic for the last year, as fans have speculated over what kind of value it will offer and whether Nintendo will finally get online ‘right’ this time. The company has revealed most of the features that will be included, with cloud saves, online play, and a...
News New Nintendo Switch Bundle Includes 90 Day Free Trial Of Switch Online Service
Will all future Switch bundles be the same?
Nintendo has revealed that the Splatoon 2 Nintendo Switch console bundle, which usually comes with the neon pink and green coloured Joy-Con and a copy of the game, is returning to Japan in a couple of weeks' time. This time around, though, it will also include a free 90 day trial of Nintendo Switch...
News Reggie Says Nintendo Switch Online Will Connect You To Legacy Content "In A Meaningful Way"
"We know that Nintendo has a deep and rich library"
The Nintendo Switch Online service launches this September, but beyond a few basic details, we know very little about it. Keen for answers, Waypoint spoke with Reggie Fils-Aime recently and quizzed him on the finer points of the service. For example, what benefit will Switch owners see when...
News The Switch's Capture Button Can Record Voice Chat, Even From Other Consoles Via Cross-Play
You learn something new every day
Fortnite's recent arrival has shown us that voice chat can be sweet and simple on Switch; for the first time since the console's launch, a developer has strolled in and plonked down a fantastically smooth option to talk to your friends with no hassle (or ridiculous cable spaghetti nightmares - thanks Ninten
News Splatoon 2 Producer Discusses The Potential Impact Of Paid Nintendo Switch Online Service
Wanting to keep an "even playing field"
With Nintendo's paid online service set to go live in just a few months' time, one game that could be heavily affected by the need for an online subscription is Splatoon 2. With its large focus on online multiplayer, and an online community that spans a huge variety of players of different ages - and...
News Nintendo Switch Online Membership Appears On Amazon, Said To Release 30th September
Costs more than RRP, though
Little has been said about the Nintendo Switch Online service since the revealing announcements last month, but if this new listing is anything to go by it looks like we may have a confirmed start date. Amazon UK has listed a 12 month download co
News You Can Start Building Your Nintendo Account Family Group Ahead Of The Switch Online Launch
We are family
When Nintendo revealed its plans for the Nintendo Switch Online service a short time ago, it mentioned that Family Accounts would be a thing; using this system, up to eight Nintendo Accounts (including Child accounts) can be linked in a group. The Nintendo Account website has recently been updated so you can start building your group...
News The Virtual Console Isn't Coming To Switch, Nintendo Confirms
RIP
Nintendo thrilled Switch owners today with hard details about its new Switch Online service, which includes NES games that can be played for free and feature modern elements, such as online play and voice chat. We've known that retro games would form some part of the mooted online package for a while, but many were hopeful that the Virtual...
News Nintendo Hints That Not All Switch Games Will Support Cloud Saves
Nintendo giveth, Nintendo taketh away
The news that Nintendo's new online service for Switch will include cloud save support has been met with plenty of praise, as with the current system, all game data is tied with the console on a hardware level. If you lose or damage your Switch, you lose your save data, too. It's great that Nintendo is finally...
News You'll Be Able To Use Your Nintendo Account On Multiple Nintendo Switch Consoles
Nintendo finally joins the modern world
Nintendo recently revealed more details regarding the Switch's online service, which kicks off in September. As well as confirming that cloud saves and NES games are on the way, Nintendo also issued a short FAQ covering various common questions relating to the service. One of these questions is quite...
