Once more the rumours ring true for the previously teased Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition, has now become a reality. Announced today and due to release on July 18, 2024, Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition is said to “kick off its worldwide — or just living room-bound — competition on the Nintendo Switch family of systems.” The official announcement and associated assests can be found below:
Nintendo Brings Home White Knuckle Speedrun Competition with Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition!
How quickly could you collect a roomful of coins in Super Mario Bros.? Or snag the sword at the start of The Legend of Zelda? Or clear the entire first course in Super Mario Bros. 3? Could you do it faster than your friends? OK — can you do it faster than the rest of the world? Well, it’s time to find out!
On July 18, the Nintendo World Championships: NES Editiongame kicks off its worldwide — or just living room-bound — competition on the Nintendo Switch family of systems! And for those whose NES roots run deep, prepare for the nostalgia-plosion that is the Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition–Deluxe Set. This special-edition bundle includes a physical version of the game, a set of 5 collectible pins, 13 art cards commemorating each of the featured NES classics, and a replica of the fabled gold-colored NES Game Pak (for display only, stand included) to commemorate the original 1990 Nintendo World Championships event. Perfect for collectors, and for raising above your head in victory!
To get a taste of what the game has in store – and to rev up those nostalgic feelings – take a quick crash course in all things Nintendo World Championships: https://youtu.be/ELmBYBga5SY
Paying tribute to the unforgettable in-person Nintendo World Championships held in 1990, 2015 and 2017, Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition challenges players to battle through bite-sized bits of classic blockbusters. Both old-school and new-school players can enjoy the rush of over 150 speedrun challenges taken from 13 classic NES games. Warm up by setting and beating your own best times in the single-player Speedrun Mode – unlocking new challenges and unique in-game pins along the way – then up to 8 players* can compete locally in Party Mode. Nintendo Switch Online members** can also enter World Championships Mode to submit their best times in five challenges that rotate each week and compete for a spot on the global leaderboard.
Test your mettle against speedrun challenges taken from these NES titles:
Balloon Fight
Donkey Kong
Excitebike
Ice Climber
Kid Icarus
Kirby’s Adventure
Metroid
Super Mario Bros.
Super Mario Bros. 2
Super Mario Bros. 3
Super Mario Bros. The Lost Levels
The Legend of Zelda
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
It’s time to etch your own name into gaming history. Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition – Deluxe Set ($59.99 MSRP) and the digital version of the game ($29.99 MSRP) are available for pre-order at Best Buy, GameStop, Target and other select retailers. Also, those seeking the most authentic NES feel can snag a pair of optional Nintendo Entertainment System controllers*** ($59.99 MSRP), available to paid Nintendo Switch Online members.
Thanks to today’s annoucement, at least we now know of three upcoming releases for the Nintendo Switch with a couple more on the way, which should be revealed during June 2024’s Nintendo Direct.
Nintendo’s Complete Release Schedule for 2024:
2024 Games Line-up for the Nintendo Switch:
Another Code: Recollection |Release Date: January 19, 2024
Mario vs. Donkey Kong |Release Date: February 16, 2024
Princess Peach: Showtime! |Release Date: March 22, 2024
Endless Ocean Luminous |Release Date: May 2, 2024
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door | Release Date: May 23, 2024
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition | Release Date: June 27, 2024
2024 DLC Line-up for the Nintendo Switch:
Pokémon Scarlet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero – Epilogue |Release Date: January 11, 2024
Pokémon Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero – Epilogue |Release Date: January 11, 2024
Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass – Side Order | Release Date: February 22, 2024
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