Nintendo Adds Expansive Games

Nintendo has just announced a fantastic lineup of four new titles coming to the Nintendo Switch Online library this September 2024. Read on to learn more about the games that will be added to the service.

Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Adds Four Classic GamesBattletoads and Double Dragon, Big Run, and More!

Get ready for a blast from the past! Nintendo has announced a quartet SNES titles from the early '90s that will be joining the Nintendo Switch Online library. These exciting additions bring beat-em-up action, high-octain racing, mind-bending puzzles, and a dodgeball competition to the ever-expanding library of classic games available to subscribers.

First up, we have the legendary beat-em-up duo, Battletoads and Double Dragon. This team-up game sees the brawling Battletoads and the martial arts masters, the Double Dragon brothers, joining forces to take down the evil Dark Queen and the Shadow Warriors. The game features a roster of five playable characters, including the martial arts duo Billy and Jimmy Lee from Double Dragon and the amphibian trio Zitz, Pimple, and Rash from Battletoads.

Battletoads/Double Dragon was originally released for the NES in June of 1993 before being ported to the Super NES in December of the same year. Its appearance in the Nintendo Switch Online library will be its first re-release after decades.

Kunio-kun no Dodgeball da yo Zen’in Shūgō!, also known as Super Dodgeball in North America and Europe, is a dodgeball game featuring Kunio-kun from the River City series. Here, you will have to dominate the dodgeball arena as you compete agianst rival teams from around the globe. The game features various courts, including indoor stadiums and outdoor beaches, each with its own hidden gimmicks to overcome.

The game was originally released for the Super Famicom on August 1993.

For those who enjoy puzzles, Cosmo Gang the Puzzle will challenge your superb strategic thinking. Similar to Tetris and Puyo Puyo, you'll aim to clear lines of containers and Cosmos to rack up points. The game offers three modes:

⚫︎ 1P Mode, where you'll compete against yourself to achieve the highest score.
⚫︎ VS Mode, where you'll battle against friends in head-to-head matches.
⚫︎ 100 Stage Mode, where you'll tackle increasingly difficult puzzles to test your skills.

To clear lines, line up the containers horizontally. Moreover, watch for the blue orbs that descend from the top; you'll need them to remove Cosmos.

Originally released for arcades in 1992, Cosmo Gang the Puzzle made its way to the Super Famicom a year later. The game has since been re-released on various platforms, including the Wii and Wii U Virtual Console, and most recently, the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 through the Arcade Archive series.

Buckle up for Big Run! Race across the unforgiving African expanse, from the cosmopolitan metropolis of Tripoli to the swampy regions of West Africa. In nine grueling stages, you'll race against the clock and your rivals, pushing your vehicle to its utmost. But the journey is more than just speed; it's about strategy and survival. Choose your sponsor prudently, assemble your dream team, and manage your resources diligently. Every blown tire and damaged engine is a gamble against time.

Big Run was initially released for the Super Famicom in '91.

With this exciting lineup of titles, the Nintendo Switch Online continues to grow. Whether you're a fan of beat-em-ups, racing games, puzzles, and wacky dodgeballs, there's something for everyone in this upcoming September update!