Nintendo Download: Adventures and New Beginnings (Jan. 12, 2023)

This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:

Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch

Digital Spotlight:
- These Games Have “Hat” It! – It’s National Hat Day this week, so why not make like Mario and tip your lid with these behatted Nintendo friends! Mario and Luigi likely come to mind first when considering favorite capped characters, and you can join them on several adventures on the Nintendo Switch system, including Super Mario Odyssey, Luigi’s Mansion 3, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mario Party Superstars and Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury. Of course, Hyrule wouldn’t be the same without its green-hatted hero Link – even if he starts off in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild … hatless! Don’t worry, though, it won’t be long before you have an opportunity to gather up some gear to accompany his pointed ears. Then, cap things off with Kirby as he dons a variety of Copy Abilities – complete with fashionable headwear! – in Kirby and the Forgotten Land. Super Mario Odyssey, Luigi’s Mansion 3, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mario Party Superstars, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Kirby and the Forgotten Land are all available now in Nintendo eShop.

Activities:

Double Gold Point Promotion for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass Members – Until Jan. 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT, active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members can get double My Nintendo Gold Points* on the purchase of eligible digital games and DLC** in Nintendo eShop and My Nintendo Store. That means members can earn 10% in Gold Points, which can then be used toward their next eligible purchase. For more information, please visit https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/.

Nintendo eShop sales:

Ring in 2023 With the Nintendo New Year Sale – Happy New Year! If you’re looking to pick up some games after the holidays, you’re in luck: The Nintendo New Year Sale has arrived! Until Jan. 15 at 11:59 p.m. PT, save on select digital games like The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, Paper Mario: The Origami King and Persona 5 Royal, among many others, so don’t delay! Shop on Nintendo.com or your Nintendo Switch system to purchase and download games so you can start playing them right away. Plus, you can earn My Nintendo Gold Points***, awarded based on 5% of the amount you pay (excluding tax and any points or discounts used). Then, you can redeem your My Nintendo Gold Points towards the purchase of other eligible digital games, DLC, Nintendo Switch Online memberships and more. For more information, please visit https://www.nintendo.com/store/sales-and-deals.

Also new this week in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch:

Alphadia Neo
Arcade Archives GALAGA
Back To Brother
Backpack Twins
Bazzle
Boat Simulator
Breakers Collection
Burrow of the Fallen Bear: A Gay Furry Visual Novel
Chasing Static
Clutter 12: It’s About Time – Collector’s Edition
Collab Ball
Crime Secrets: Crimson Lily
Drago Noka
Dragon Fury – Available Jan. 13
DRAW AND COLOR: KAWAII Special Edition
DUSK ’82 – Available Jan. 13
Fight of Steel: Infinity Warrior
Go Rally – Available Jan. 13
I’ll be your ideal lover! – My Dream Lover –
Japanese Escape Games The Abandoned Schoolhouse
Kids Party Checkers
Little Kong Jungle Fun Extended Edition
Lone Ruin
Magic Card Tricks
Memorrha – Available Jan. 13
Mrs.Cat Between Worlds – Available Jan. 17
NEScape! – Available Jan. 13
Puzzle Vacations: Ireland
Rafa’s World
Roof Jump Stunt Driver
Rooten
Shieldmaiden: Remix Edition
Suhoshin
Terror of Hemasaurus
The House of Da Vinci 3
Think Logic! Sudoku – Binary – Suguru
Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider
Warp 7
Wings of Bluestar – Available Jan. 18

* Offer valid 11/1/22 – 1/31/23. Paid Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership required by Jan. 31, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. PT to be eligible for promotional My Nintendo Gold Points. Promotional My Nintendo Gold Points will be distributed in February 2023.

** Full version of game required to use DLC for that game. Sold separately.

*** Gold Points are awarded based on the amount you pay (excluding tax and any points or discounts used) and have no cash value. A Nintendo Account is required to receive and redeem My Nintendo points. Terms apply. https://accounts.nintendo.com/term_point.

Nathan Stevens

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