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Is Nintendo Switch Online worth it

Today, we’re going over every single aspect of Nintendo Switch Online as well as the strengths and weaknesses of each one to answer the question of whether the service is worth it.

Believe it or not, Nintendo Switch Online is turning eight years old later this year. And needless to say, it didn’t go over all too well when it first launched all the way back in 2018. Up until then, online play in Nintendo games was free, and players weren’t too keen on turning that basic ability into a permanent subscription. Fast forward to now, though, and NSO offers all sorts of benefits beyond your typical online matches. So the question is, then: is Nintendo Switch Online worth it with a subscription in 2026?

Going along with the launch this week, we’ve have a new trailer for Outbound, the cozy open-world exploration game. Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch owners can pick up the title now.

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LEGO 2K Drive is on its way out with the game set to be delisted and its multiplayer servers going offline.

You only have a few days left to buy the game. According to store listings, purchases are turning off on May 19, 2026.

According to a report from Day Zero Media, Nintendo is finally making a comeback in India.

The company has largely been absent from the country in recent years. Although consoles have been available via the grey market, Nintendo itself hasn’t had an official presence.

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The latest EDGE review scores for issue #424 (July 2026 issue) have now been released. A number of Nintendo-related games are covered, including Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Pragmata, Mixtape, and more.

Here’s the full roundup:

This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

Tumblepop Memories

Play-Asia, Daewon Media Game Lab, and CRT Games today revealed Tumblepop: Memories, which is in development for Nintendo Switch. A release is planned for later in 2026.

Tumblepop: Memories is a reimagining of the 1991 platformer Tumblepop. While preserving the classic experience, it will bring along new stages, modes, and features.

Here’s an official overview:

Tomodachi Life Living the Dream 1.0.2 update

Nintendo just started distribution of a new version 1.0.2 update for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on Switch.

This update is all about bug fixes. With some previous patch notes, Nintendo is cagey about the details. However, this time around, we actually have details about the various issues that have been addressed, and the list is fairly extensive.

The full rundown is as follows:

Super Rare Games, Headup, and Com8com1 Software have announced a physical version of Bloodshed for Nintendo Switch.

3,000 standard copies will be available. Each unit includes the game, a full-color manual, exclusive sticker, and trading cards. At this time, there are no plans for a special edition.

Publisher Polyarc has just announced a beautiful fantasy adventure experience that brings together the stories from its virtual reality titles. Moss: The Forgotten Relic is the company’s newest release for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, launching this summer.

The collection includes both Moss and Moss: Book 2, while also introducing several new features for this version, including enhanced visuals and performance, newly hand-crafted cutscenes, and a “Smart Follow” camera system. Players will also find a new accessibility option called “Skip Combat”.

Here’s some additional information:


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