Nintendo News: Mario and Kirby Classics Join NES – Nintendo Switch Online on Feb. 13

REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The next additions to the Nintendo
Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online game
collection star some of Nintendo’s most beloved characters, including
Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Toad and Kirby! On Feb. 13, the Kirby’s
Adventure and Super Mario Bros. 2
games will be available to play anytime, anywhere as part of the Nintendo
Switch Online service.

Kirby’s Adventure – Using 20 unique tricks and Kirby’s
ability to steal enemies’ powers by swallowing them, you’ll have to
make your way through a horrific land filled with all kinds of
nightmares. Recover the broken pieces of the Star Rod, and everyone in
Dream Land will sleep peacefully once again. If you fail, the citizens
of Dream Land will be subjected to a lifetime of terrible nightmares.

Super Mario Bros. 2 – Mario, Luigi, Princess Toadstool
and Toad embark on a quest together to save the day against the
villainous Wart. Pick up items and throw them at your adversaries to
clear levels in seven fantastical worlds. Even enemies can be picked
up and tossed across the screen. This unique installment in the Super
Mario Bros. series will keep you coming back for more.

These titles join the growing library of NES games with
newly added online play on the Nintendo
Switch system, which also includes more than 30 classics
like Super Mario Bros. 3, Metroid
and Zelda II: The Adventure of Link that are
available exclusively to Nintendo Switch Online members.
Also, over the next month, Nintendo is hosting a series of online
qualifier events for the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate North
America Open 2019 and Splatoon 2 North America Inkling Open
2019 tournaments for Nintendo Switch Online users. The winners of the
final qualifying events have the chance to compete in a final tournament
at this year’s PAX East conference in Boston. More details about how to
enter the online tournaments can be found at https://www.nintendo.com/switch/events/.
Nintendo Switch Online members also gain access to online play and Save
Data Cloud backup in compatible games, plus a smartphone app that
enhances features of supported games. To make playing NES games feel
more authentic, Nintendo Switch Online members with a paid membership
can purchase Nintendo Entertainment System controllers* that are
compatible with Nintendo Switch by visiting https://nesc.nintendo.com/nintendo-entertainment-system-controllers.
For more information about Nintendo Switch Online, to view membership
options and to learn about a free seven-day trial for new users, visit https://www.nintendo.com/switch/online-service/.
Nintendo Switch Online membership sold separately. Persistent Internet
and compatible smartphone required to use app. Data charges may apply.
Nintendo Account age 13+ required. Online play, Save Data Cloud backup
and Nintendo Switch Online smartphone app features available in
compatible games. Not available in all countries. The Nintendo Account
User Agreement, including the Purchase and Subscription terms, apply.
nintendo.com/switch-online
*Limit one purchase per Nintendo Account with paid Nintendo Switch
Online individual or family membership. Offer not available for trial
membership. These controllers are optional and not required to play the
Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online collection of
games.
SPLATOON 2 NORTH AMERICA INKLING OPEN 2019: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open
to legal residents of the US, Canada, and Mexico who are age 13+ (18+
for Mexico) and have access to a Nintendo Switch system, Splatoon 2
game, reliable high-speed internet connection and Nintendo Switch Online
membership. Registration Period from 1/22/19 to 2/10/19 at 9:00AM PT.
Qualifier/Ink Pools Period begins 2/10/19 at 11:00AM PT. To participate,
register at battlefy.com/splatoon2. Qualifier Finals begins 3/2/19 at
9:00AM PT. Each member of the top 4 Teams in Qualifier Finals will win a
prize consisting of a slot to compete in the Final Event, scheduled to
take place on 3/30/19 at 11:00AM PT at the PAX Arena in Boston, MA,
daily PAX badges, 3 nights lodging, and round-trip airfare (ARV $2,311
each). For a Team to get the prize, at least 4 players on the Team must
agree to participate in the Final Event. Each member of the first place
winning Team of the Final Event will get a collectible item (ARV $500
each). Skill of participating players determines the winner(s). See
Official Rules for details and restrictions. https://www.nintendo.com/switch/events/splatoon2-naio-2019-official-rules/.
Sponsor: Nintendo of America Inc., 4600 150th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052.
SUPER SMASH BROS. ULTIMATE NORTH AMERICA 2019: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.
Open to legal residents of the US, Canada, and Mexico who are age 13+
(18+ for Mexico) and have access to a Nintendo Switch system, Super
Smash Brothers Ultimate game, reliable high-speed internet connection,
and a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Registration Period begins
1/22/19 and ends 3/9/19 at 9:00AM PT. Online Event qualifiers held on
2/2/19, 2/16/19, and 3/9/19. Online Event finals held on 2/9/19, 3/2/19,
and 3/16/19. Start times for the Online Event qualifiers and finals are
between 9:00AM PT and 2:00PM PT. To participate, register at
battlefy.com/supersmashbros2019. Each of the 12 winners will receive a
prize consisting of a slot to compete in the Final Event to be held
3/30/19 at the PAX Arena in Boston, MA, daily PAX badges, 3 nights
lodging, and round-trip airfare (ARV $2,311 each). To receive the prize,
winner must agree to participate in the Final Event. Final Event will be
a team competition; each member of the first place team of the Final
Event will get a collectible item (ARV $500 each). Skill of
participating players determines the winner(s). See Official Rules for
details and restrictions. https://www.nintendo.com/switch/events/ssbu-nao-2019-official-rules/
Sponsor: Nintendo of America Inc., 4600 150th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052.
Kirby’s Adventure ©1993 HAL Laboratory, Inc./Nintendo
Metroid ©1986
Nintendo.
Splatoon 2 © 2017 Nintendo.
Super Mario Bros. 2
©1988 Nintendo.
Super Mario Bros. 3 ©1988 Nintendo.
Super
Smash Bros. Ultimate © 2018 Nintendo Original Game: © Nintendo / HAL
Laboratory, Inc.
Zelda II – The Adventure of Link ©1987 Nintendo.
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