Categories for Nintendo Switch Online

Like past Tetris99 events, a brand new Grand Prix (Maximus Cup in North America) is coming this month! This time, it’s a collaboration with the Fire Emblem: Three Houses game. Earn points based on how well you place and you’ll earn a special theme! This event has only been confirmed for Europe at this time but will… View Article

Nintendo have recently uploaded a video to their YouTube Channel featuring the next two games coming to the NES -Nintendo Switch Online service. The August offerings are Kung-Fu Heroes and Vice: Project Do m. If you have yet to see the announcement trailer, you can check it out below.

A new ingame event for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has been announced by Nintendo. This event, “Heros vs Villains” will act similar to Splatoons splatfests where you choose a side and win matches with respective characters representing either Hero or Villain. It will use the brand new Online Tournament mode that was added in the… View Article

A new offer for Nintendo Switch Online members is now available for download on the eshop! This special pack “Spirit Board Challenge Pack #1” is a special offering that gives Smash Ultimate players items to help them conquer spirit battles. The full contents are as follows: 1. 1500 SP 2. Shuffle All x 10 3. All Primaries… View Article

Scientist note that nostalgia is quite a powerful and useful emotion that enhances your sense of belonging, helps deal with stress and depression, and improves your overall outlook on life. In today’s post, we will talk about retrogaming, the reasons why retrogaming is making a rapid comeback, most popular classic games, and how an ordinary… View Article

The 5th Maximus Cup event for Tetris 99 is now happening! Earn 100 points via participation to unlock a unique Splatoon 2 theme. The theme offers 3 Splatoon music tracks as well depending on how far you place. Stay fresh this weekend with the #Tetris99 5th MAXIMUS CUP Splatfest Edition, happening now! Participate in @Tetris_official matches and… View Article

Nintendo have released a new trailer showcasing July’s offerings to the Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online service. This month will see Donkey Kong 3 and Wrecking Crew added to the ever growing list of NES games. That’s not all though, a rewind feature is also being added to all games available. This will… View Article

With a new update on Pokémon Sword & Pokémon Shield today, we’ve been given a look at what we can expect for version exclusive content! First off, some Pokémon species will be exclusive between the two games. Gym Leaders will also be different. There are several differences between Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, and one… View Article

The Pokémon Company has given us some brand new information on Pokémon Sword & Pokemon Shield today! Today we get introduced to brand new Pokémon, new gym leaders, the Galar Pokemon League, and Gigantamaxing! GIGANTAMAXING CHANGES A POKÉMON’S SIZE AND APPEARANCE! The strange phenomenon known as Dynamaxing can only occur in specific areas of the… View Article

Nintendo America have announced the next Maximus Cup event for TETRIS 99. It will be Splatoon 2 themed in commemoration of the final Splatfest this weekend and for those that get 100 event points, they can get a Splatoon 2 theme for TETRIS 99. The event will run from July 12th from 11:59pm PT, up… View Article

Dutch the 79th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders at Nintendo Japan earlier today, a question arose as to when software from consoles like the Nintendo 64 and GameCube would be resurfacing. Nintendo stated that they are looking to extend the Nintendo Switch Online service. We have a translation of the statement below, courtesy of BlackKite… View Article

Super Mario Maker 2 had a big spotlight in the Nintendo Treehouse Live | E3 2019, and three different sessions with the game were held. Wanna learn more about Story mode, Course making, or Multiplayer? Checkout the videos below from the event! Make it Your Way, Play it Your Way. Mario fans of the world, unite! Now you… View Article

The next spirit event has been announced for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate! The event will see two brand new spirits from The Legend Of Zelda: Links Awakening! At this current moment in time, the two new spirits are exclusive to the event and consist of the Owl & Link in his chibi form. Increased experience can… View Article

As we wrote about earlier in this article, The Splatocalypse looms over the world of Splatoon 2! Will you side with Pearl and embrace Team Chaos, or join Marina and enforce Team Order in July? Splatoon 2s Final Splatfest “Chaos vs Order” has been announced. We now have an official upload of the announcement in… View Article

Earlier today, the Splatoon 2 World Championships took place in LA. Nintendo has now uploaded the tournaments finals to their YouTube channel. Catch all the intense action below:

Earlier today, the Super Mario Maker 2 Invitational took place in LA. Nintendo has now uploaded the tournaments finals to their YouTube channel. Catch all the intense action below:

Coming from the Nintendo Splatoon 2 World Championships Squid Research Lab has a special announcement for fans! The final Splatfest has been revealed, will you fight for Team Order or Team Chaos? On July 18th, this 72 hour splatfest celebration will kick off! Special gear will become available, & ALL past Shifty Station maps will… View Article

With details of the release date and the latest direct revealing new Pokémon for Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield.  We’re going to be playing “Who’s That Pokémon?” as a means to introduce these new Pokémon! Let’s get introduced to the Sheep Pokémon Wooloo! Pokémon: Wooloo Type: Normal-type Classification: Sheep Pokémon Height: 2’00” Weight: 13.2lbs Ability: Fluffy/Run Away   Description: The… View Article

Nintendo have released a video with the latest offering of games for the NES – Nintendo Switch Online. For June, there are Three games coming to the online service in the form of City Connection, Double Dragon II, & Volley Ball. Both the official overview and video trailer can be seen below: Double Dragon II: The… View Article

A new update is here for Smash Ultimate, and with it comes Nintendo Labo VR kit support! This new trailer , titled “Nintendo Labo: VR Kit + Super Smash Bros. Ultimate” gives us a brief look at VR support in the game. You can check out the trailer below: