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  • Nintendo officially denies Switch exchange program

    Nintendo officially denies Switch exchange program

    Multiple reports surfaced last week suggesting that Nintendo is letting users exchange their Switch units for the upgraded model for free. According to various reports, customers in the U.S. and Canada can exchange their current Switch for a new one, if purchased after July 17.

    However, a new report by The Verge notes that there’s no official exchange program for Switch. In a statement, a spokesperson for Nintendo stated that the company ‘do not have a Nintendo Switch exchange program.’

    With that said, it appears Nintendo Switch owners can still swap their Switch units for the improved model, which now offers a better battery life of up to nine hours. Key sources indicate that Nintendo is still welcoming exchange requests.

    First reported via a user on Reddit, eligible customers will need to contact Nintendo customer care and will have to pay for shipping the shipping costs. Even Polygon reported that they got in touch with a Nintendo representative and confirmed that the trade-in offer was indeed eligible.

    Get in touch with Nintendo customer care

    Besides, even Nintendo’s spokesperson’s statement seems to suggest that you can trade-in your current Switch for a new one. “We always want players to enjoy their Nintendo Switch systems, and if anything ever gets in the way of that, we encourage them to visit http://support.nintendo.com for support, or to contact our consumer support team.”

    The new model has a superior battery life, nearly twice the original Switch. Besides, Nintendo claims that games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild can be played for five-and-a-half hours compared to the original model’s three. Nintendo will also be releasing the Switch Lite later this fall, which can be used in conjunction with a TV.

  • Nintendo adds three new cult classics to Switch Online service

    Nintendo adds three new cult classics to Switch Online service

    Some good news for Nintendo Switch owners, as the company has announced three more popular titles to its NES online game roster. These include the cult classic side scrolling action game Ninja Gaiden, Tetris-inspired puzzle game Wario’s Woods, and HAL’s The Adventures of Lolo.

    Our favorite among the three is none other than the original Ninja Gaiden, where players don the role of the legendary Ryu Haybusa who travels to America to seek revenge for his father’s death.

    “Fight your way through six challenging side-scrolling chapters/14 stages (not including boss battles) while defeating gangs of street thugs, battling evil ninjas and fighting barbarian bosses by using the deadly Dragon Sword, ninja skills and ninja magic,’ reads the official game description.

    Up next, we have Tetris-style puzzler Wario’s Woods featuring Wario and Toad. It was apparently the last game release for NES before it was ‘retired’, and is bound to entertain players of all ages.

    Finally, there’s HAL’s Adventures of Lolo, another puzzle game that’ll be fun for all age groups. Besides, it’ll surely evoke a sense of nostalgia for players who remember the original game.

    If you haven’t subscribed to Nintendo Switch Online service yet, it’s a worthy investment for just $3.99 a month or $9.99 a year. All three new games will be available starting December 12. Besides, Nintendo also asserts that more titles will be added to its NES online service in January. If you’re into old school games, grab your Switch Online subscription now.

    Elsewhere, Nintendo also promised it’ll start shipping its NES-styled controller for Switch next week for those who pre-ordered them back in September. These controllers are only offered to Swtich online subscribers and can be purchased via Nintendo’s official website.

  • Abzu will be available on the Nintedo Switch starting November 29

    Abzu will be available on the Nintedo Switch starting November 29

    The much-applauded undrewater adventure game from Giant Squid, Abzu, is finally arriving on the Nintendo Switch. The scuba diving game will be available on the Switch starting November 29 at a price of $19.99. Besides, buyers can avail a discount of 10 percent on pre-orderding the game.

    Abuz is the brainchild of Matt Nava, the developer who gave us likes of games such as Journey and Flower 2. Abzu is about exploring the in-game’s enormous and intriguing underwater landscape. Players don the role of a young woman decked in a scuba diving gear. Their task is to solve puzzles and soak-in the wealth of breaktaking sights in the game’s underwater universe. As you descend into the heart of the ocean, players come across breathtaking sights of ruins and remains of ancient civilizations, along with a huge variety of fishes.

    The game’s debut trailer which can be seen above, highlights the game ‘s mesemrizing underater world. 505 games has also confirmed that Abzu for the Switch will offer the same great experience as it does on other platforms. All in all, it’ll be an underwater trip worth diving into.

    “Dive into a majestic underwater adventure! From the artistic mind behind Journey and Flower, Abzu is a beautiful underwater adventure that evokes the dream of diving. Immerse yourself in a vibrant ocean world full of mystery and bursting with color and life. Perform fluid acrobatics as the Diver, using graceful swimming controls. Discover hundreds of unique species based on real creatures and form a powerful connection with the abundant sea life. Interact with schools of thousands of fish that procedurally respond to you, each other, and predators. Linger in epic seascapes and explore aquatic ecosystems modeled with unprecedented detail. Descend into the heart of the ocean where ancient secrets lie forgotten. But beware, dangers lurk in the depths,’ explains the game’s official page.

    To recall, Abzu was originally released for the PS4 and Windows back in early 2016, followed by its release on Xbox later that year. Now, the game will finally arrive on the Nintendo Switch console starting November 29.