US: Nintendo Download for 21st October 2021

This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following content:

Nintendo eShop on Nintendo SwitchMarvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Cloud Version – Launch Star-Lord’s jet boots for a mad dash across the cosmos in this third-person action-adventure game, a new take on Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. With the Unpredictable Guardians by your side, fight your way from one explosive situation to another, with quirky and iconic Marvel characters caught up in a fight for the fate of the universe. You got that. Probably. Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Cloud Version will be available on October 26.Skul: the hero slayer – Experience a fast-paced rogue-lite where losing your mind is encouraged. With 100 playable characters, each with their own unique abilities, and a ton of items that can create insane synergies, the battles here are as electrifying as they are difficult.Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Switch onlineThe Nintendo 64 console was first released 25 years ago, giving many gamers their first 3D gaming experiences. The system also featured intense four-player multiplayer action in several of its games. And now with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription, you can access a selection of classic Nintendo 64 games on your Nintendo Switch console, with more coming soon! The launch lineup includes Super Mario 64, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Mario Kart 64, Star Fox 64, Sin & Punishment, Dr. Mario 64, Mario Tennis, WinBack, and Yoshi’s Story. Take part in a Mario Kart 64 race with friends online, share your screen and bring someone with you for your Star Fox 64 ride and pause your game anytime during The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Nintendo 64 Library – Nintendo Switch Online will be available on October 25.SEGA Genesis – Nintendo Switch OnlineA Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership also grants access to a wealth of curated SEGA Genesis games. The launch lineup includes the following games, with more to come: Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Streets of Rage 2, Ecco the Dolphin, Castlevania: Bloodlines, Contra: Hard Corps, Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine, Golden Ax, Gunstar Heroes, MUSHA, Phantasy Star IV, Ristar, Shining Force, Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master and Strider. You can play these classic games with added features, such as rewinding to collect rings in Sonic the Hedgehog 2, or creating a save state before the final boss in Golden Ax! The SEGA Genesis – Nintendo Switch Online library will be available on October 25.

Activities

Games with Spooky Updates – It’s the season of merry lairs and gruesome treats. Check out these games with Halloween themed updates and events:Fortnite – Your fortune predicts a lot in this year’s Fortnitemares… in fact, things are in the cards for you until November 2nd. Engage in Halloween themed cards, games and experiments. These are presented in the “Fortnitemares” section of the playlist menu. Throughout October, maps reveal legendary monsters making their way to the Fortnite Item Shop, as well as classic Fortnite characters receiving new Halloween twists.Monitoring – It’s time for another year of fear – Overwatch Halloween Terror is here! Celebrate this horrific holiday with weekly rewards and the return of Junkenstein’s Revenge, where you’ll team up with three other players to take on a host of haunting horrors. Play games in Quick Play, Competitive Play, or Arcade mode to earn Overwatch Halloween Terror loot boxes and unlock spellbinding cosmetics to send your enemies to their graves.Rocket league – Batman returns to Rocket League for Haunted Hallows! Batman and his enemies take over Rumble mode, transforming it into Gotham City Rumble and rushing in with the new Arena variant: Beckwith Park (Gotham Night). Additionally, all three versions of the Dark Knight’s high-tech vehicle are rushing into the Item Shop: the Batmobile (1989), the Dark Knight’s Tumbler, and the Batmobile (2016).Apex Legends– Until November 2, join the Apex Legends Monsters Within event. Fight to conquer the Encore Arenas map, the place where Seer made his name as a man to be reckoned with. Special event-limited cosmetic sets highlight the spooky side of some of the fearsome legends including Revenant, Bloodhound, Caustic, and Seer.Crafty Creepy Furry Fun – Get your furry family members ready for Halloween – and the Mario Party Superstars game – with adorable printable pet masks from My Nintendo featuring Thwomp, Monty Mole, Boo and Bowser Jr.! To see the selection and learn more about how to redeem your Platinum Points for these fun and spooky rewards, visit https://my.nintendo.com/news/761425aeec9b1912. You can also sneak up to Play Nintendo for family Halloween activities, including a spooky pumpkin diorama, a witchcraft survey, and other assorted tips and treats!

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Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS and Wii U

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Source: Nintendo of America