NSO Daily Dose
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The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Soulcaliber 2, and F-Zero GX will be launching on Nintendo Gamecube - Nintendo Classics for Nintendo Switch 2 when it launches June 5th!
April 2, 2025 at 1:45 PM
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Soulcaliber 2, and F-Zero GX will be launching on Nintendo Gamecube - Nintendo Classics for Nintendo Switch 2 when it launches June 5th!
NSO Daily Dose #15: Donkey Kong 64
Go bananas for bananas (and so many other collectibles) in this expansive Rare classic! Play as Donkey, Diddy, Tiny, Lanky and Chunky, utilizing all of their unique abilities to explore DK island and take down K. Rool! Available now for N64 NSO!
Go bananas for bananas (and so many other collectibles) in this expansive Rare classic! Play as Donkey, Diddy, Tiny, Lanky and Chunky, utilizing all of their unique abilities to explore DK island and take down K. Rool! Available now for N64 NSO!
April 1, 2025 at 3:27 PM
NSO Daily Dose #15: Donkey Kong 64
Go bananas for bananas (and so many other collectibles) in this expansive Rare classic! Play as Donkey, Diddy, Tiny, Lanky and Chunky, utilizing all of their unique abilities to explore DK island and take down K. Rool! Available now for N64 NSO!
Go bananas for bananas (and so many other collectibles) in this expansive Rare classic! Play as Donkey, Diddy, Tiny, Lanky and Chunky, utilizing all of their unique abilities to explore DK island and take down K. Rool! Available now for N64 NSO!
NSO Daily Dose #14: Donkey Kong Jr. (NES)
Mario may not be as nice as he seems, because he's captured Donkey Kong for presumably nefarious purposes! As the titular Jr., it's up to you to rescue your dad over 4 looping levels! Climb vines, jump on springs, evade electricity, and unlock DK's cage!
Mario may not be as nice as he seems, because he's captured Donkey Kong for presumably nefarious purposes! As the titular Jr., it's up to you to rescue your dad over 4 looping levels! Climb vines, jump on springs, evade electricity, and unlock DK's cage!
March 31, 2025 at 11:22 PM
NSO Daily Dose #14: Donkey Kong Jr. (NES)
Mario may not be as nice as he seems, because he's captured Donkey Kong for presumably nefarious purposes! As the titular Jr., it's up to you to rescue your dad over 4 looping levels! Climb vines, jump on springs, evade electricity, and unlock DK's cage!
Mario may not be as nice as he seems, because he's captured Donkey Kong for presumably nefarious purposes! As the titular Jr., it's up to you to rescue your dad over 4 looping levels! Climb vines, jump on springs, evade electricity, and unlock DK's cage!
NSO Daily Dose #13: Custom Robo V2 (N64)
In this sequel to cult classic Custom Robo, it's your turn to shine when you win the illustrious Ray Mk-II in a contest! Just because you have the fanciest tech doesn't mean you know how to use it—train up in the campaign and triumph over your opponents!
In this sequel to cult classic Custom Robo, it's your turn to shine when you win the illustrious Ray Mk-II in a contest! Just because you have the fanciest tech doesn't mean you know how to use it—train up in the campaign and triumph over your opponents!
March 31, 2025 at 2:17 AM
NSO Daily Dose #13: Custom Robo V2 (N64)
In this sequel to cult classic Custom Robo, it's your turn to shine when you win the illustrious Ray Mk-II in a contest! Just because you have the fanciest tech doesn't mean you know how to use it—train up in the campaign and triumph over your opponents!
In this sequel to cult classic Custom Robo, it's your turn to shine when you win the illustrious Ray Mk-II in a contest! Just because you have the fanciest tech doesn't mean you know how to use it—train up in the campaign and triumph over your opponents!
NSO Daily Dose #12: Super Earth Defense Force (SNES)
In this port of an arcade classic shoot-em-up, equip yourself with one of eight weapons and fight the Azyma Empire! If you manage to dodge your enemies' shots with just 3 hits before you explode, you'll be sure to make it through all 6 stages!
In this port of an arcade classic shoot-em-up, equip yourself with one of eight weapons and fight the Azyma Empire! If you manage to dodge your enemies' shots with just 3 hits before you explode, you'll be sure to make it through all 6 stages!
March 29, 2025 at 10:51 PM
NSO Daily Dose #12: Super Earth Defense Force (SNES)
In this port of an arcade classic shoot-em-up, equip yourself with one of eight weapons and fight the Azyma Empire! If you manage to dodge your enemies' shots with just 3 hits before you explode, you'll be sure to make it through all 6 stages!
In this port of an arcade classic shoot-em-up, equip yourself with one of eight weapons and fight the Azyma Empire! If you manage to dodge your enemies' shots with just 3 hits before you explode, you'll be sure to make it through all 6 stages!
NSO Daily Dose #11: Super Punch-Out!!
FIGHT!!
This follow-up to Punch-Out!! on NES features new characters with huge personalities! Land repeated blows to charge up your meter, then make your comeback with strong special moves. Do you have what it takes to become the WVBA Champion?
KNOCK-OUT!!
FIGHT!!
This follow-up to Punch-Out!! on NES features new characters with huge personalities! Land repeated blows to charge up your meter, then make your comeback with strong special moves. Do you have what it takes to become the WVBA Champion?
KNOCK-OUT!!
March 28, 2025 at 9:56 PM
NSO Daily Dose #11: Super Punch-Out!!
FIGHT!!
This follow-up to Punch-Out!! on NES features new characters with huge personalities! Land repeated blows to charge up your meter, then make your comeback with strong special moves. Do you have what it takes to become the WVBA Champion?
KNOCK-OUT!!
FIGHT!!
This follow-up to Punch-Out!! on NES features new characters with huge personalities! Land repeated blows to charge up your meter, then make your comeback with strong special moves. Do you have what it takes to become the WVBA Champion?
KNOCK-OUT!!
The four Koei Tecmo strategy games are now available, and Super Soccer has left NSO. Note that Super Soccer will be removed if your system is connected to the internet when you launch SNES NSO regardless of whether you download the update.
New additions are coming to Nintendo Switch Online! 4 cult classic strategy RPGs are being added to SNES NSO: Nobunaga’s Ambition, Nobunaga’s Ambition: Lord of Darkness, Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV, and Uncharted Waters: New Horizons will be available on March 28th!
March 28, 2025 at 2:31 AM
The four Koei Tecmo strategy games are now available, and Super Soccer has left NSO. Note that Super Soccer will be removed if your system is connected to the internet when you launch SNES NSO regardless of whether you download the update.
NSO Daily Dose #10: Super Soccer (SNES)
Make your last goals now, because Super Soccer leaves Nintendo Switch online...today! Human Entertainment's attempt at a realistic soccer simulator will have you passing and shooting your way to success—give it a go before it's gone!
Make your last goals now, because Super Soccer leaves Nintendo Switch online...today! Human Entertainment's attempt at a realistic soccer simulator will have you passing and shooting your way to success—give it a go before it's gone!
March 28, 2025 at 12:24 AM
NSO Daily Dose #10: Super Soccer (SNES)
Make your last goals now, because Super Soccer leaves Nintendo Switch online...today! Human Entertainment's attempt at a realistic soccer simulator will have you passing and shooting your way to success—give it a go before it's gone!
Make your last goals now, because Super Soccer leaves Nintendo Switch online...today! Human Entertainment's attempt at a realistic soccer simulator will have you passing and shooting your way to success—give it a go before it's gone!
NSO Daily Dose #9: Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade (GBA)
This entry reinvented the FE series to skew a bit younger with a simpler narrative and energetic character Roy. Because of his appearance in Super Smash Bros. Melee and the success of Advance Wars, the series came west with the next title!
This entry reinvented the FE series to skew a bit younger with a simpler narrative and energetic character Roy. Because of his appearance in Super Smash Bros. Melee and the success of Advance Wars, the series came west with the next title!
March 26, 2025 at 11:34 PM
NSO Daily Dose #9: Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade (GBA)
This entry reinvented the FE series to skew a bit younger with a simpler narrative and energetic character Roy. Because of his appearance in Super Smash Bros. Melee and the success of Advance Wars, the series came west with the next title!
This entry reinvented the FE series to skew a bit younger with a simpler narrative and energetic character Roy. Because of his appearance in Super Smash Bros. Melee and the success of Advance Wars, the series came west with the next title!
Nintendo has announced a Nintendo Direct for tomorrow, March 27th 2025 focused on Nintendo Switch!
Do you think they will have any NSO announcements in store? What are you hoping for?
Do you think they will have any NSO announcements in store? What are you hoping for?
March 26, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Nintendo has announced a Nintendo Direct for tomorrow, March 27th 2025 focused on Nintendo Switch!
Do you think they will have any NSO announcements in store? What are you hoping for?
Do you think they will have any NSO announcements in store? What are you hoping for?
NSO Daily Dose #8: Extreme-G (N64)
No rules apply in this no-holds-barred, post-apocalyptic racer with high speeds and deadly weapons. Unlock tracks and bikes in Extreme Contest mode, then bring them to battle in single-player and multiplayer races and arenas!
No rules apply in this no-holds-barred, post-apocalyptic racer with high speeds and deadly weapons. Unlock tracks and bikes in Extreme Contest mode, then bring them to battle in single-player and multiplayer races and arenas!
March 25, 2025 at 10:52 PM
NSO Daily Dose #8: Extreme-G (N64)
No rules apply in this no-holds-barred, post-apocalyptic racer with high speeds and deadly weapons. Unlock tracks and bikes in Extreme Contest mode, then bring them to battle in single-player and multiplayer races and arenas!
No rules apply in this no-holds-barred, post-apocalyptic racer with high speeds and deadly weapons. Unlock tracks and bikes in Extreme Contest mode, then bring them to battle in single-player and multiplayer races and arenas!
NSO Daily Dose #7: Mega Man: Dr. Wily's Revenge (GB)
In this hard-as-rock re-imagining of Mega Man 1 and Mega Man 2, fight a selection of Robot Masters from both games as Dr. Wily plots your downfall with a new "Mega Man Killer." Jump and shoot your way through bite-sized levels to save the day!
In this hard-as-rock re-imagining of Mega Man 1 and Mega Man 2, fight a selection of Robot Masters from both games as Dr. Wily plots your downfall with a new "Mega Man Killer." Jump and shoot your way through bite-sized levels to save the day!
March 25, 2025 at 12:29 AM
NSO Daily Dose #7: Mega Man: Dr. Wily's Revenge (GB)
In this hard-as-rock re-imagining of Mega Man 1 and Mega Man 2, fight a selection of Robot Masters from both games as Dr. Wily plots your downfall with a new "Mega Man Killer." Jump and shoot your way through bite-sized levels to save the day!
In this hard-as-rock re-imagining of Mega Man 1 and Mega Man 2, fight a selection of Robot Masters from both games as Dr. Wily plots your downfall with a new "Mega Man Killer." Jump and shoot your way through bite-sized levels to save the day!
NSO Daily Dose #6: Donkey Kong Country (SNES)
In this SNES platformer with revolutionary graphics, Rare took the beloved Donkey Kong, redesigned him for a new generation with prerendered sprites, and threw him into a new world filled with traps and secrets - not to mention new buddy Diddy Kong!
In this SNES platformer with revolutionary graphics, Rare took the beloved Donkey Kong, redesigned him for a new generation with prerendered sprites, and threw him into a new world filled with traps and secrets - not to mention new buddy Diddy Kong!
March 24, 2025 at 12:27 AM
NSO Daily Dose #6: Donkey Kong Country (SNES)
In this SNES platformer with revolutionary graphics, Rare took the beloved Donkey Kong, redesigned him for a new generation with prerendered sprites, and threw him into a new world filled with traps and secrets - not to mention new buddy Diddy Kong!
In this SNES platformer with revolutionary graphics, Rare took the beloved Donkey Kong, redesigned him for a new generation with prerendered sprites, and threw him into a new world filled with traps and secrets - not to mention new buddy Diddy Kong!
NSO Daily Dose #5: Donkey Kong Jr. Math (NES)
In one of the earliest attempts at making an educational console game, control Donkey Kong Jr. as he does his homework and solves various math problems. Solve math problems yourself in +−×÷ Exercise, or compete against a friend in Calculate mode!
In one of the earliest attempts at making an educational console game, control Donkey Kong Jr. as he does his homework and solves various math problems. Solve math problems yourself in +−×÷ Exercise, or compete against a friend in Calculate mode!
March 23, 2025 at 12:17 AM
NSO Daily Dose #5: Donkey Kong Jr. Math (NES)
In one of the earliest attempts at making an educational console game, control Donkey Kong Jr. as he does his homework and solves various math problems. Solve math problems yourself in +−×÷ Exercise, or compete against a friend in Calculate mode!
In one of the earliest attempts at making an educational console game, control Donkey Kong Jr. as he does his homework and solves various math problems. Solve math problems yourself in +−×÷ Exercise, or compete against a friend in Calculate mode!
NSO Daily Dose #4: The Revenge of Shinobi (Genesis)
After the first Shinobi's frenetic arcade pace, this release gets a bit more methodical with an eye for the home market. That doesn't mean it's easy—you'll be jumping, throwing, and slicing for your life in this tough-as-nails hack and slash!
After the first Shinobi's frenetic arcade pace, this release gets a bit more methodical with an eye for the home market. That doesn't mean it's easy—you'll be jumping, throwing, and slicing for your life in this tough-as-nails hack and slash!
March 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM
NSO Daily Dose #4: The Revenge of Shinobi (Genesis)
After the first Shinobi's frenetic arcade pace, this release gets a bit more methodical with an eye for the home market. That doesn't mean it's easy—you'll be jumping, throwing, and slicing for your life in this tough-as-nails hack and slash!
After the first Shinobi's frenetic arcade pace, this release gets a bit more methodical with an eye for the home market. That doesn't mean it's easy—you'll be jumping, throwing, and slicing for your life in this tough-as-nails hack and slash!
New additions are coming to Nintendo Switch Online! 4 cult classic strategy RPGs are being added to SNES NSO: Nobunaga’s Ambition, Nobunaga’s Ambition: Lord of Darkness, Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV, and Uncharted Waters: New Horizons will be available on March 28th!
March 21, 2025 at 1:31 AM
New additions are coming to Nintendo Switch Online! 4 cult classic strategy RPGs are being added to SNES NSO: Nobunaga’s Ambition, Nobunaga’s Ambition: Lord of Darkness, Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV, and Uncharted Waters: New Horizons will be available on March 28th!
NSO Daily Dose #3: Double Dragon (NES)
In this port of the arcade beat 'em up pioneer, control twins Billy and Jimmy as they fight back against the gang that kidnapped Marian. While the NES port might not be as advanced as the arcade game, it adds new areas and a versus match mode!
In this port of the arcade beat 'em up pioneer, control twins Billy and Jimmy as they fight back against the gang that kidnapped Marian. While the NES port might not be as advanced as the arcade game, it adds new areas and a versus match mode!
March 21, 2025 at 12:11 AM
NSO Daily Dose #3: Double Dragon (NES)
In this port of the arcade beat 'em up pioneer, control twins Billy and Jimmy as they fight back against the gang that kidnapped Marian. While the NES port might not be as advanced as the arcade game, it adds new areas and a versus match mode!
In this port of the arcade beat 'em up pioneer, control twins Billy and Jimmy as they fight back against the gang that kidnapped Marian. While the NES port might not be as advanced as the arcade game, it adds new areas and a versus match mode!
NSO Daily Dose #2: Densetsu no Stafy 3 (GBA)
In Starfy's (still Japanese-exclusive) third outing on the GBA, you'll be "marine-platforming" through 10 watery stages to defeat Ogura once more, now with the help of Starfy's sister, Starly! Who knows who you'll meet along the way?
In Starfy's (still Japanese-exclusive) third outing on the GBA, you'll be "marine-platforming" through 10 watery stages to defeat Ogura once more, now with the help of Starfy's sister, Starly! Who knows who you'll meet along the way?
March 20, 2025 at 12:13 AM
NSO Daily Dose #2: Densetsu no Stafy 3 (GBA)
In Starfy's (still Japanese-exclusive) third outing on the GBA, you'll be "marine-platforming" through 10 watery stages to defeat Ogura once more, now with the help of Starfy's sister, Starly! Who knows who you'll meet along the way?
In Starfy's (still Japanese-exclusive) third outing on the GBA, you'll be "marine-platforming" through 10 watery stages to defeat Ogura once more, now with the help of Starfy's sister, Starly! Who knows who you'll meet along the way?
NSO Daily Dose #1: TwinBee (NES)
TwinBee was originally released as an arcade game by Konami in 1985, but has been rereleased on multiple occasions. This top-down shooter was seen as a bit more cutesy than others upon its release, which gave it a unique visual identity - keeping it relevant today!
TwinBee was originally released as an arcade game by Konami in 1985, but has been rereleased on multiple occasions. This top-down shooter was seen as a bit more cutesy than others upon its release, which gave it a unique visual identity - keeping it relevant today!
March 18, 2025 at 11:49 PM
NSO Daily Dose #1: TwinBee (NES)
TwinBee was originally released as an arcade game by Konami in 1985, but has been rereleased on multiple occasions. This top-down shooter was seen as a bit more cutesy than others upon its release, which gave it a unique visual identity - keeping it relevant today!
TwinBee was originally released as an arcade game by Konami in 1985, but has been rereleased on multiple occasions. This top-down shooter was seen as a bit more cutesy than others upon its release, which gave it a unique visual identity - keeping it relevant today!