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Nintendo Switch 2 ended its first full year in the U.S. with 5.9 million units sold, the second-fastest pace for any video game system since 1995, behind only the Game Boy Advance; May was the top month and it leads hardware sales for 2026 year-to-date, with three Nintendo titles in the last month’s top ten, including Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream at #5.
Nintendo adds three Mario titles to Switch Online for MAR10 Day: Mario's Tennis and Mario Clash (Virtual Boy) and Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Game Boy Advance), available via the Virtual Boy and GBA 'Nintendo Classics' apps for Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers.
Nintendo Switch Online's March Classics update centers on Mario, adding two Virtual Boy titles (Mario's Tennis and Mario Clash) and a surprising return of the original GBA classic Mario vs. Donkey Kong, dropping on MAR10 Day (March 10) as part of the service's retro lineup.
An unfinished and nearly complete build of the canceled Animaniacs game 'Hollywood Hypnotics' for GBA has been discovered and preserved by Hidden Palace, revealing a point-and-click adventure with platforming elements based on the popular animated series, featuring the Warner siblings thwarting Pinky and Brain's plans.
Nintendo Switch Online is adding F-Zero: Maximum Velocity, a Game Boy Advance classic, to its library this week, accessible to subscribers of the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. Developed by NDcube, the game offers sci-fi racing gameplay with 20 courses across four difficulty levels. With this addition, the service will have a total of 15 GBA games, showcasing the platform's strength. Fans can also enjoy the free multiplayer game F-Zero 99 and fan-made recreations of lost F-Zero titles, making it a great time for F-Zero enthusiasts.
F-Zero: Maximum Velocity, a high-speed racer originally released for the Game Boy Advance, will be available to Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack subscribers on March 29th. Additionally, F-Zero 99 will receive an update introducing a new Mirror Grand Prix and a 'Steer Assist' feature, with further updates planned. The hope for the GameCube game F-Zero GX to make its way to the Switch remains.
Nintendo is expanding its Switch Online + Expansion service with the addition of F-Zero Maximum Velocity, a Game Boy Advance racing title, on March 29th, offering players the chance to unlock vehicles and tracks across 20 different courses. This addition is part of the premium expansion tier, which comes at a higher cost than the base tier.
A modder known as TheZZAZZGlitch has discovered a way to re-create Game Boy Advance ROM data using the sounds from a crashing system, allowing for the potential recreation of games. By recording the crash sounds and developing a Python script to read the audio, the modder achieved 100 percent parity with the original ROM after refining the sound recording process. While this method is technically considered "cheating," it demonstrates a unique approach to accessing and interpreting ROM data from a crashed system.
Nintendo Switch quietly releases the classic handheld RPG Golden Sun and its sequel, The Lost Age, on Nintendo Switch Online, allowing fans old and new to experience the best of Game Boy Advance RPGs on a modern console. With its expertly crafted combat, engaging characters, and enthralling narrative, Golden Sun stands out as a shining example of the handheld RPG genre, making it a perfect choice for RPG enthusiasts looking for a game to immerse themselves in.
Nintendo is expanding its Switch Online's GBA library with the addition of classic RPG games Golden Sun and Golden Sun: The Lost Age, available to subscribers of the Expansion Pack. Developed by Camelot Software Planning, these games offer engaging storytelling, turn-based combat, and co-op gameplay, and will support data transfer and online battles via the Switch Online service. Scheduled for release on January 17th, 2024, these titles are set to captivate both new and nostalgic players.
Nintendo Switch Online's Game Boy Advance range is expanding with RPGs Golden Sun and Golden Sun: The Lost Age, but there are still many more GBA games fans would love to see added to the service, including Mario Golf: Advance Tour, Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow, Rhythm Tengoku, Pokémon Emerald, and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2. These classic titles, along with others, would be welcome additions to the Nintendo Switch Online subscription.
Golden Sun and its sequel, Golden Sun: The Lost Age, are set to join the Game Boy Advance collection on Nintendo Switch Online's Expansion Pack tier, offering players the chance to experience or revisit these beloved early-2000s RPGs with deep systems and beautiful visuals. Developed by Camelot Software Planning, the games tell a compelling story about a struggle between magically attuned Adepts to protect the world from the power of Alchemy, with the second game offering a unique perspective. The GBA collection, which includes other classics, has been a standout addition to Nintendo's subscriber-only retro catalog.
Nintendo has announced the release of the Golden Sun and Golden Sun: The Lost Age Game Boy Advance role-playing games on the Nintendo Switch on January 16, available for the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership as part of the Game Boy Advance – Nintendo Switch Online library. The games follow the adventures of young heroes on a quest to prevent the ancient power of Alchemy from being unleashed on their home world of Weyard, and the sequel follows a dramatic shift in the story as it focuses on a young Adept's mission to prove that Alchemy could save Weyard.
Golden Sun and its sequel, Golden Sun: The Lost Age, will be added to the Game Boy Advance library on Nintendo Switch Online on January 17th, requiring the Expansion Pack subscription. Developed by Camelot, these RPGs feature top-down visuals and turn-based battles, with a beloved Djinn summon system. The sequel, The Lost Age, follows the antagonists of the first game, and the release on Switch will emulate the password system used between the two games. These additions join the growing list of GBA games available on the Switch, offering retro RPG experiences for fans.
The classic Game Boy Advance RPGs Golden Sun and Golden Sun: The Lost Age are set to arrive on Nintendo Switch Online as part of the Expansion Pack subscription, with the exact release date being either January 16th or 17th. The games follow the adventures of magic-wielding heroes on a quest to prevent the ancient power of Alchemy from being unleashed on their home world of Weyard, and the sequel presents a dramatic shift in the story. The releases are expected to support the games' multiplayer battle mode and allow for data transfer between the two titles.