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Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards Comes To Nintendo Switch Online Next Week

Posted By: Adam Alvernazon: May 13, 2022In: Gaming, News, SwitchNo Comments

Nintendo has become accustomed to the monthly game subscription pipeline. While other platforms like Xbox Game Pass release a multitude of new games at once, Nintendo takes a different approach. Releasing a few classic and obscure games a few months apart, Nintendo Switch Online has significant content gaps. Yet the releases, albeit few and far […] Read more

Switch Online Expansion Pack Announces Majora’s Mask Release Date

Posted By: Adam Alvernazon: February 18, 2022In: Gaming, News, Nintendo, Switch

The Nintendo Switch Online service has garnered much criticism from the classic game preservation crowd. Citing the laggy response times and limited selection, many claim the experience to be very restricting. Despite offering some features not present in other re-releases, many feel Nintendo has been negligent to release its backlog of digital-only titles. With the […] Read more

Banjo-Kazooie Coming to Nintendo Switch Online in January

Posted By: James Bellon: December 10, 2021In: Gaming, News, Nintendo, Switch

Nintendo has officially confirmed via Twitter that Banjo-Kazooie will be added to the Nintendo Switch Online library in January of 2022. While an exact date was not given, it is likely that more information will be given as we go into January. Banjo’s on a mission to rescue his sister from the envious wicked witch […] Read more

Nintendo Switch Online Free Trial Announced For the Hoildays

Posted By: Javier Navarreteon: December 09, 2021In: Gaming, News, Nintendo, Retro Games, Switch

Nintendo Switch Online will be running a free 7-day trial through this year’s holidays. Comicbook news is reporting that even if you already got the free trial from last month on the Nintendo eShop, you can still take advantage of this offer. If you were on the fence about buying one, this might be the […] Read more

Nintendo Switch Online Expansion: All N64, Genesis, SNES, and NES Games

Posted By: Sidharta F. Rasidion: October 15, 2021In: Features, Gaming, Nintendo, Switch

Nintendo Switch Online gives subscribers the ability to play NES and SNES games on their console. With Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription update coming on October 25, 2021, the subscription will also add a selection of N64 and SEGA Genesis games. Just like the NES and SNES classics on Switch Online, the N64 […] Read more

Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Will Cost You $50

Posted By: Sidharta F. Rasidion: October 15, 2021In: Gaming, News, Nintendo, Switch

Nintendo has finally revealed the details regarding its new Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription update. Launching on October 25, 2021, the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack will add several classic Nintendo 64 and SEGA Genesis libraries in addition to the base features, priced at $49.99 and $79.99 for the family plan (for 12-month). […] Read more

Crash Team Racing is Free on Switch For a Limited Time

Posted By: Kaito Jesaiahon: December 30, 2020In: Gaming, News, Nintendo, SwitchNo Comments

Join Crash Bandicoot, Coco, Aku Aku, and even Dr. Neo Cortex as they race their way to Nintendo Switch Online. The whole gang is speeding for free this week as a free game trial. Starting December 30, 2020 (today!), the Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled is free on Nintendo Switch and runs until January 5. Announced […] Read more

Mario Tennis Aces Available as a Free Trial

Posted By: Brandon Stephensonon: August 01, 2019In: Gaming, News, Nintendo, SwitchNo Comments

Have you ever been interested in trying out Mario Tennis Aces on the Nintendo Switch? Well, good news for some of you as the hit Nintendo title is free to try out for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. First announced through the Nintendo UK announced on Twitter the trial runs from August 7th until August 20th. […] Read more

My Nintendo Gold Points Can Pay for Online

Posted By: Anthony DeVetison: September 17, 2018In: Coming Soon, Gaming, News, Nintendo, Streaming, SwitchNo Comments

Last week Nintendo, at long last, gave the public their first official breakdown of the Nintendo Switch Online system and how we’ll start shelling over our hard-earned cash. Since then, Nintendo has confirmed on their official FAQ for the online service that, “Gold points can be used when purchasing a membership in the Nintendo eShop. […] Read more