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Nintendo wants you to join its next mysterious Switch Online playtest

Nintendo wants you to join its next mysterious Switch Online playtest

Late last year, Nintendo hosted a mysterious Switch Online playtest, and on Thursday, the company announced that it would be doing another test as part of the “Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program” and that it will be opening applications soon. This second round will be a test of the “same service” as before. Last time, Nintendo asked participants not to …

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Nintendo bringing back Switch Online: Playtest Program

Nintendo bringing back Switch Online: Playtest Program

The Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program is getting a second run, it’s been announced. Those with an active membership to the service’s Expansion Pack tier, are at least 18 years old, and reside in certain territories will be eligible to join. Sign-ups start on a first-come, first-served basis on July 21 at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET / …

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Donkey Kong Bananza shows Nintendo has become fully Zelda-brained

Donkey Kong Bananza shows Nintendo has become fully Zelda-brained

Here it is: The first 3D Nintendo platform game conceived and produced after The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild did the unthinkable and outsold that generation’s marquee Mario game, Super Mario Odyssey. The first since Breath of the Wild ensured it was Zelda, not Mario, that defined the Switch. The first since Breath of the Wild upended everyone’s …

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My Nintendo Store Adds A New Donkey Kong Bananza Reward (North America)

My Nintendo Store Adds A New Donkey Kong Bananza Reward (North America)

Image: Nintendo This week marks the return of DK in a brand new 3D outing, and as part of the celebrations, the My Nintendo Store in North America is now offering a new themed reward. It’s a Donkey Kong Bananza Rally Towel and it’s available exclusively from this store for 650 Platinum Points. Here’s the official description, along with a …

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Making space for multiplayer in the Nintendo Switch 2’s world

Making space for multiplayer in the Nintendo Switch 2’s world

We used to play Mario Kart. It was 2003 and the Nintendo GameCube was a full-fledged member of my high school clique. It was at every social gathering, no matter how big or small. I went as far as to buy a carrying case for mine that was big enough to carry a few controllers and all its cords. It …

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When Is The Next Nintendo Direct? It Could Be Coming In July

When Is The Next Nintendo Direct? It Could Be Coming In July

The next Nintendo Direct might be coming up very soon. That’s according to reputable source Nate the Hate, who said during a podcast today, July 14, that the next Direct is slated for this month. “It is the million dollar question. I have been told there is a Direct this month, the month of July, but that Direct will not …

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Nintendo Announces ‘Global Jam’ Demo Event For Switch 2 Online Members

Nintendo Announces ‘Global Jam’ Demo Event For Switch 2 Online Members

Image: Nintendo As we get closer to August, Nintendo has announced it will be hosting a special Drag x Drive ‘Global Jam’ demo event. This demo, which will give players a “sneak peek” at this new title, will be taking place between 9th August – 10th August across multiple sessions. It will be available “exclusively” to Switch 2 owners with …

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