Itās the end of the week and that means itās time to welcome a host of new games to the Nintendo Switch eShop. This weekās highlight is Suikoden I&II Remaster, along with some MAR10 celebrations, of course. Letās dig in.
This weekās major release is the remastered Suikoden I&II. This classic Konami RPG was first released in 1995 on various consoles, though it skipped any Nintendo device. That situation has thankfully been remedied with the release of the original outing and its 1998 sequel on the Nintendo Switch. Suikoden I&II Remaster brings HD graphics and new support features to the hybrid console, making it the perfect time to try the game for first-time players.
It would be remiss of us not to mention the fact that Mario Day is coming up. Thatās right, March 10 ā or MAR10, get it? ā is a day to celebrate all things Mario. Nintendo is helping the celebration with some hefty discounts on Mario-themed games like Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Super Mario RPG. These and other titles are 30% off, which is about as discounted as first-party titles get. If youāre missing anything from Marioās adventures in your collection ā or even Toad or Luigiās ā now might be the perfect time to purchase. And donāt forget youāll still earn My Nintendo Points until the end of the month.
If youāve been keeping up with Nintendo Music, youāll know that this weekās addition is none other than The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. The soundtrack to this SNES classic has been added to Nintendoās music-streaming app, so be sure to check it out. Weāll also mention it on our next episode of the Pure Nintendo Podcast.
Thereās a long list of new titles to consider, too, so check out the full list below. Which games will you be playing this weekend?
Nintendo Switch
- Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification WarsĀ ā The legendary RPG series has returned, with newly remastered versions ofĀ Suikoden IĀ andĀ Suikoden II! Meet and befriend up to 108 allies, build your home base, expand your sphere of influence and unite your allies to fight for justice. Employ intuitive turn-based fighting mechanics and make use of new support features like one-button automation and sped-up battles in this collection.Ā Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification WarsĀ is available today.
Digital Spotlight
- Wa-hoo!Ā ā Itās almost March 10 ā which means itās almost MAR10 Day! Celebrate our mustachioed hero in red with an assortment of games featuring Mario and friends. Leaf through a colorful storybook world on a quest to collect the Crystal Stars before the X-Nauts do inĀ Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. You can also jump into the unexpected withĀ Super Mario Bros. Wonder and platform through the different worlds of the Flower Kingdom with up to three friends, locally or online! Aiming to party with a bigger group? Liven things up with Super Mario Party Jamboree, with a smorgasbord of modes to play with friends, including Koopathalon mode where up to 20 online players can compete to rack up the highest minigame scores. Plus, donāt forget that you can play many classic titles featuring Mario and friends ā includingĀ Super Mario 64,Ā Mario Kart 64,Ā Super Mario Bros. 3,Ā Super Mario World,Ā Mario GolfĀ and more ā with aĀ Nintendo Switch OnlineĀ orĀ Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion PackĀ membership!
Pre-orders
- Tony Hawkās Pro Skater 3 + 4 ā Alert the neighborhood watch and grab your skate buddies because the shredās not dead ā itās back and better than ever. Get hyped for the legendary franchise to return, revamped with more skaters, new parks, gnarlier tricks, eardrum-shattering music, plus a whole lot more! Reunite the crew in new and returning game modes with cross-platform online multiplayer for up to eight skaters. Drop in to new parks or tear it up across classic parks from both Tony Hawkās Pro Skater 3 and Tony Hawkās Pro Skater 4, authentically remade in jaw-dropping HD resolution. Tony Hawkās Pro Skater 3 + 4 shreds onto the Nintendo Switch system July 11. Pre-order is now available on Nintendo eShop.
Nintendo Music
- Tones Across Time ā May the way of the hero lead to the Triforce! The soundtrack from The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is available now on Nintendo Music, the smart-device app for Nintendo soundtracks. Enjoy the tracks that accompany Linkās journey across the Light and Dark Worlds to obtain the Master Sword and save the day, from Hyrule Castle all the way to Ganonās Tower. Nintendo Music is exclusively for Nintendo Switch Online members. For more info, visit: https://www.nintendo.com/us/switch/online/nintendo-switch-online/nintendo-music/.
Activities
- My Nintendo Universal Epic Universe SUPER NINTENDO WORLD Sweepstakes ā Enter for a chance to win a trip for four to Orlando, Florida to experience all four theme parks of Universal Orlando Resort, including the immersive worlds of the all-new Universal Epic Universe, featuring SUPER NINTENDO WORLD Experience your favorite video game characters like never before. From steering through iconic Mario Kar courses, to riding a mine cart through Donkey Kong CountryĀ to hitting ? Blocks and collecting digital coins as you explore, itās interactive fun for everyone. For more information and to enter, visitĀ https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/16f5d5df11e8ee69.
- My Nintendo Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Community Challenge ā Join the My Nintendo Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Community Challenge for an opportunity to receive 310 My Nintendo Platinum Points! Between March 7 and March 17, players across the globe will join forces to try and finish one million combined laps in the Mario Kart 8 DeluxeĀ game. Even if you participate for just one lap, you will be eligible to receive the Platinum Points if players worldwide combine to meet the goal. Enter the tournament code 1152-2501-4827 to get started. A Nintendo Switch Online membership is needed to join the race and if you donāt have one, you can claim a code for aĀ 14-day free trial membership. Visit My NintendoĀ to learn more.
- Celebrate MAR10 Day with My Nintendo RewardsĀ ā Head over toĀ My.Nintendo.comĀ and redeem your Platinum Points for fun Mario themed rewards from My Nintendo, like aĀ Super MarioĀ Stadium Tote Bag, aĀ Mario Kart 8 DeluxeĀ License Holder with Lanyard and more (while supplies last)! For more information, check outĀ https://my.nintendo.com/news/cc555990f4e9b1b1#rewards.
Nintendo eShop sales
- MAR10 Day SaleĀ ā Share the fun this MAR10 Day with savings on select games featuring Mario and friends! Shop on Nintendo.com or your Nintendo Switch system to purchase and download games so you can start playing them right away. You can jump on these deals starting on March 6 at 9 a.m. PT until March 16 at 11:59 p.m. PT. For more information and to view the full list of games, visitĀ https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/sales-and-deals/mar10-day.
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