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'Detective Pikachu Returns' trailer shows the coffee-drinking Pokémon in action
The Pokémon Company had a bunch of updates to share during its latest Pokémon Presents stream. It revealed a new trailer for 'Detective Pikachu Returns,' updates on 'Pokémon Scarlet' and 'Violet' and news about two classic Pokémon games that are now available on Nintendo Switch Online.
Kris Holt08.08.2023
Nintendo Switch Online gets four classic Genesis games, including Ghouls ’n Ghosts
The Nintendo Switch Online library just got a bit beefier, thanks to the addition of four classic Sega Genesis titles. The subscription-based classic games platform is now host to ‘Ghouls ‘n Ghosts’, ‘The Revenge of Shinobi’, ‘Landstalker’ and ‘Crusader of Centy’, joining around 30 pre-existing Genesis titles and many more NES and SNES games.
Lawrence Bonk06.28.2023
Amazon knocks half off a Nintendo Switch Online and microSD card bundle
Pick up a one-year Nintendo Switch Online Family membership plus a 128GB microSD card for only $35 right now at Amazon.
Valentina Palladino06.07.2022
'Mappy-Land,' 'Dig Dug II' and 'Earthworm Jim 2' come to Nintendo Switch Online
The latest Super NES and NES games for Nintendo Switch are now available, and they may bring up nostalgic feels.
Steve Dent04.01.2022
Nintendo Switch Online adds 'EarthBound' and 'EarthBound Beginnings'
The classic games will be available today.
Jessica Conditt02.09.2022
'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe' is getting 48 courses from older games as paid DLC
The Booster Course Pass costs $25, but it's included with a Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership.
Kris Holt02.09.2022
'The Legend Of Zelda: Majora’s Mask' joins Nintendo Switch Online in February
Since it's an N64 game, you'll need an Expansion Pack subscription to access it on Switch.
Kris Holt01.21.2022
'Banjo-Kazooie' hits Nintendo Switch Online's Expansion Pack on January 20th
The N64 classic returns on a packed day for game releases.
Kris Holt01.19.2022A Nintendo Switch Online and microSD bundle is half off on Amazon
A bundle with a one-year Nintendo Switch Online family membership and a 128GB SanDisk microSD card is on sale for $35 right now.
Valentina Palladino01.11.2022
Nintendo brings five more Sega Genesis games to Switch Online Expansion Pack
The additions include 'Altered Beast' and 'ToeJam & Earl.'
Kris Holt12.17.2021
Nintendo is releasing a six-button Genesis controller for Switch, but only in Japan
Nintendo fans in Japan will be able to buy Genesis controllers for the Switch with six buttons instead of three.
Mariella Moon09.25.2021
Nintendo Switch Online will soon offer over 100 classic games
Nintendo will soon add five more classic games to Switch Online, bringing the total number of titles you can play through the subscription service to 104.
Mariella Moon05.19.2021
'Pac-Man 99' battle royale launches Wednesday on Nintendo Switch
Nintendo and Bandai are launching a battle royale 'Pac-Man' game for the Switch.
Richard Lawler04.06.2021
Nintendo Switch Online is adding 'Donkey Kong Country' this month
Donkey Kong Country, the 1994 Super NES reboot of the Donkey Kong franchise, will be available to play for subscribers starting on July 15th.
Mariella Moon07.08.2020
How to pick the best gaming subscription for you
Here's a detailed comparison of the latest game subscription services to help you choose which one is the best for you.
Mat Smith07.06.2020
The best subscription gifts for new grads
Among the dozens of subscription services and boxes available now, particular ones are quite useful for new grads. Here are the best subscriptions you can gift to new graduates.
Kris Naudus06.01.2020
'Wild Guns' and 'Panel de Pon' are coming to Switch Online next week
Nintendo is adding Rygar, Operation Logic Bomb, Wild Guns and Panel de Pon to the Switch Online library.
Marc DeAngelis05.15.2020
'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' will offer island terraforming
Nintendo just wrapped up its latest Nintendo Direct stream, which touted the features and gameplay of the upcoming Switch game, Animal Crossing: New Horizons. There are plenty of new elements to be excited about, but a few stand out and show that the latest entry in the series will take a big step forward.
Marc DeAngelis02.20.2020
'Tetris 99’ gets a team battle mode
Tetris 99 is one of the best reasons to grab a Nintendo Switch Online membership. The free game pits 99 players against one another in crowded and tense matches. But the game isn't just about endurance; by clearing lines of blocks, players push their competitors' bricks closer and closer to the top line -- and the resulting KO. The title's new Team Battle Mode changes the formula by pitting four groups against each other, but adds some twists.
Marc DeAngelis12.11.2019
Nintendo Switch Online is adding 'Star Fox 2' and Super Punch Out!!'
Nintendo brought the first batch of SNES games to its Switch Online subscribers back in September, and now it's ready to add some more, despite intentionally irregular scheduling. Star Fox 2 is one of the additions, which marks the only time it's ever been playable outside of the Super NES Classic Edition console that was released in 2017.
Richard Lawler12.05.2019