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- 1) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection Removed From Nintendo Switch eShop in Japan
- 2) Metroid A Finalist For Video Game Hall Of Fame 2024
- 3) Monster Hunter Stories 1 Is Coming To Nintendo Switch
- 4) Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door Release Date Revealed (May 23)
- 5) Luigi's Mansion 2 HD Release Date Revealed (June 27)
- 5) LEGO Mario Sets Coming 2025
- Nintendo Switch Game Updates
- 6) Crypt of the Necromancer New Downloadable Content Now Available
- 7) Fashion Dreamer Free Update Now Available
- 8) Venba Cookbook Downloadable Content Now Available For Free
- 9) Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 Now Available To Play
- 10) Minecraft Marketplace Pass Now Available
- 11) Monster Hunter Celebrates 20th Series Anniversary
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1) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection Removed From Nintendo Switch eShop in Japan
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection, developer Konami’s collection of classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle games, is being removed and delisted from the Nintendo Switch eShop digital store in Japan.
The game will also be removed from all other digital gaming stores in Japan, from Xbox and PlayStation to Steam PC.
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection, however, will remain on the Nintendo Switch eShop (and other digital gaming stores) in all other regions (including North America and Europe).
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SOURCE: Konami’s Official Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection Site
2) Metroid A Finalist For Video Game Hall Of Fame 2024
Nintendo’s original Metroid game for the Nintendo Entertainment System has been nominated for the Video Game Hall of Fame. Additionally, it has made it to the top 12!
Fans have until March 12 to vote for Metroid or (one of the other finalists) Guitar Hero, Asteroids, SimCity, and Resident Evil.
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SOURCE: Associated Press Article
3) Monster Hunter Stories 1 Is Coming To Nintendo Switch
The original Monster Hunter Stories (originally released on the Nintendo 3DS) is coming to the Nintendo Switch system on June 2024.
This remastered, high definition version of Monster Hunter Stories will be available digitally and physically.
The physical version is called Monster Hunter Stories Collection and includes both Monster Hunter Stories 1 and 2.
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SOURCE: Monster Hunter Stories Official Website
4) Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door Release Date Revealed (May 23)
Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door, Nintendo’s popular Nintendo GameCube role playing remaster, has a release date: May 23rd, 2024.
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SOURCE: Nintendo News
5) Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD Release Date Revealed (June 27)
Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD, a high definition version of Nintendo’s Nintendo 3DS game, has a release date: June 27th, 2024.
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5) LEGO Mario Sets Coming 2025
LEGO and Nintendo has teamed up to celebrate March 10th (also known as Mar10 day, get it?) and has released a video going over LEGO Mario products coming in 2025.
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SOURCE: Nintendo News
Nintendo Switch Game Updates
The following games have been updated on Nintendo Switch.
Updates include new downloadable paid content, downloadable free content, new seasons to play, and more.
6) Crypt of the Necromancer New Downloadable Content Now Available
Official Nintendo Switch Video Description:
Crypt of the NecroDancer: SYNCHRONY DLC is available now on Nintendo Switch.
This massive DLC expansion takes the roguelike rhythm game to a whole new level, bringing 3 new characters, thrilling online cross-platform multiplayer, extensive mod support, and more to Crypt of the NecroDancer.
SOURCE: Nintendo YouTube Channel
7) Fashion Dreamer Free Update Now Available
Official Nintendo Switch Video Description:
This fourth update brings the “Wonderland Fair,” a new Limited Time Fair full of whimsical wearables that are sure to suit every wardrobe. The Wonderland Fair features 20 specialty items, including consumable patterns, showroom furniture, and photo options! Along with useful items like Creative Keys, this update will help players further their fairy tale fashion dreams! In addition to the 64 new Fashion Dreamer patterns, makeup, and hair styles, more than 1,900 new photo stamps and brand logos are included in this update!
SOURCE: Nintendo YouTube Channel
8) Venba Cookbook Downloadable Content Now Available For Free
Official Nintendo Switch Video Description:
Make Venba’s dishes your own with an in-game recipe book with all the real-life South Indian recipes for the dishes from the game. Jam to Tamil tunes with your own in-game radio that plays Venba’s original soundtrack, including 4 new, never-heard-before tracks!
SOURCE: Nintendo YouTube Channel
9) Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 Now Available To Play
Official Nintendo Switch Video Description:
Pandora’s Box has been opened on the Fortnite Battle Royale Island, bringing Olympus to the battlefield. Olympian legends — including Hades and the thunder god Zeus — now rule the Island in otherworldly rage. To make matters worse, they’ve brought their powers and weapons with them. Use their mythological means against them in Chapter 5 Season 2: Myths & Mortals!
SOURCE: Nintendo YouTube Channel
10) Minecraft Marketplace Pass Now Available
Official Nintendo Switch Video Description:
Make each gaming session an adventure with Marketplace Pass! From magical quests to lavish retreats and iconic outfits, explore 150+ pieces of creator-made content including worlds, skin packs, and more – refreshed monthly. Plus, you can claim a Character Creator item set each month. Start your free trial today!
SOURCE: Nintendo YouTube Channel
11) Monster Hunter Celebrates 20th Series Anniversary
Capcom (developers of Monster Hunter, Mega Man, Resident Evil, etc.) celebrated Monster Hunter’s 20th Anniversary by doing a live stream.
The Monster Hunter 20th Anniversary Live Stream included behind-the-scenes commentary from series Producer and Directors as well as a discussion between Monster Hunter social creators.
The live stream also included results of the fan-voted Hunter Choice: Top Monster which ranked the series’ 229 monsters.
You can watch the Monster Hunter 20th Anniversary Live Stream on Capcom’s Official Monster Hunter YouTube Channel by clicking here.
SOURCE: Capcom
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