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Classic Rare games have been added to Nintendo Switch Online

Announced during a Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase on Wednesday, the games are RC Pro-AM (NES), Snake Rattle ‘n’ Roll (NES), Killer Instinct (SNES), Battletoads in Battlemaniacs (SNES), and Blast Corps (N64).

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OtterX65d ago

I would have liked the original NES Battletoads too, but at least there's hope that it will come! This is nice that Rare has opened up more of their classics to NSO, so there's hope of Diddy Kong Racing and Conker's Bad Fur day in the future now too!

NotoriousWhiz65d ago

Since I already have rare replay, I'm more interested in seeing Diddy Kong Racing and Donkey Kong 64.

OtterX64d ago

Holy crap, I was just reading up on the history of RC Pro Am, and I had no idea that Rare had been working on an RC Pro Am 64...... which actually became Diddy Kong Racing during development! Very interesting....

https://www.timeextension.c...

Neonridr65d ago

this is awesome, Blast Corps is an underrated gem and I can't wait to play it again.

OtterX65d ago (Edited 65d ago )

These additions were definitely the highlight of the Direct for me! I know, "you can play these on Roms, blah blah blah..", but I like to have these within my Nintendo ecosytem (I buy most Retro things there too) I like the official Retro controllers, and I also have a really amazing quality Joy-con alternative by Nyxi, like this: https://img-va.myshopline.c...

darthv7265d ago (Edited 65d ago )

I have their gamecube style one... its awesome to play metroid prime remastered with.
https://i.imgur.com/XAQZM8t...

OtterX65d ago

@darthv72 awesome! I want to get one of those, they look really nice! I learned about Nyxi from the YouTube channel SwitchUp (one of my favorite Switch reviewers), and he said it was his most recommended controller. I bought it last Fall.

purple10165d ago

protect this man, he has gamed, a lot

darthv7265d ago

RC Pro AM... that was my jam. Curious as to why the SNES version of KI though and not the N64 Gold edition. Ehh... it will prob come later.

OtterX65d ago

Yea I played the N64 one bc I bought the N64 at launch, and that was one of my first game purchases. I'm sure it will come to NSO.

Hereandthere65d ago

RC PRO AM ONLINE! I don't have a switch, but i want one now

OtterX65d ago (Edited 65d ago )

You know, I loved that game when I was a kid, but didn't remember it being a Rareware title. That's cool! I've been playing this afternoon and loving the nostalgic fix.

It's also worth picking up Blizzard's Retro collection too for Rock'n'Roll Racing, which seemed very inspired by RC Pro Am. That collection is neat bc they give you the option to play the real classic rock music recordings or go full retro in the settings.

Shane Kim65d ago

Where they rightfully belong.

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Two N64 games added for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members in April 2024

Extreme G and Iggy’s Reckin’ Balls added to the Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Switch Online classic game library.

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OtterX2d ago

What's great about this is that these titles were never previously discussed, they just sort of came out of left field. I loved the Extreme G series back in the day. They were just beneath Wipeout and FZero, but still really good.

purple1012d ago

If I remember the courses were good, but the gameplay just slightly beneath wipeout. Farro had the most speed but simple handling mechanics of double tap to dash slide / barge and boosters on track occasionally with the recharge health sections, but wipes out had full weapons, lock on missiles or rockets
Then with your cancel weapon pick up / trading a shield for a missile if you’re behind someone or trade the missile for the shield if you were in First, compared to extreme g which was more basic. I could be wrong tho. It was an awful long time ago.

On a similar note, I always wished starters pod racer had weapons. It would’ve been one of the best.

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Switch Retro Spotlight: Kid Chameleon

“There are many iconic platformers yet Kid Chameleon is rarely discussed so allow me to shine the spotlight on this retro treasure.” - A.J. Maciejewski from Video Chums.

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Nintendo Switch Online April 2024 SNES Lineup Offers Cutesy Chaos

Nintendo has announced the SNES and Super Famicom games gracing the Nintendo Switch Online library this month, and there are some gems to enjoy.

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OtterX13d ago

Strange headline, as I thought the star of the show was Super RType. I almost bought RType Dimensions EX this last month and was just thinking, man I wish we had the SNES one somewhere on Switch. That's where I got my start w the series and I was beyond excited to see it drop this week!