Nintendo Switch Online Adds Four Classic Titles From the Game Boy and NES

Nintendo Switch Online subscribers get access to classic games through special apps. Recently, Luigi’s Mansion for the GameCube was added on October 30th. But to play GameCube games, you need a Nintendo Switch console, an active Nintendo Switch Online membership, and the Expansion Pack upgrade, which costs $50 per year. If you have the standard $20-per-year Nintendo Switch Online membership, you can still download apps for NES, SNES, and Game Boy and play the classic games added to those services regularly.

Pokemon GO is About to Add 3 More Paldea Region Pokemon to the Game

Niantic is slowly revealing details about the upcoming ‘Precious Paths’ season in Pokemon GO. One of the biggest additions will be Gigantamax Meowth, and players can also look forward to a Dynamax Hitmonchan event. The game has teased that several new Pokemon from the eighth generation will appear, including Clobbopus and its evolved form, Grapploct. Now, Niantic has announced the details for the first event of the ‘Precious Paths’ season.

Nintendo Adding Four Classic Games To Switch Online

With a Nintendo Switch Online membership, you can play a collection of classic games from older Nintendo systems. There’s a good variety to choose from, including favorites like Donkey Kong and Metroid 2: Return of Samus. While the Expansion Pack gives you Nintendo 64 games like Luigi’s Mansion, the standard Nintendo Switch Online library is also getting new additions. These new games are sure to bring back fond – and maybe a little challenging – memories for many players.

Xbox Reveals What’s Coming in the November 2025 Console Update

As a big Xbox fan, I’ve been following the updates closely, and 2025 has already brought some great improvements! They’ve been working on making online play more reliable, fixing issues with saving my games, and even letting me access games from other stores through the Xbox app on my PC. But the biggest news for me is Gaming Copilot – it’s already awesome on my PC with the Game Bar, and I’m so excited it’s finally coming to mobile devices this November, along with a bunch of other cool features!

One of 2025’s Best Xbox Game Pass Games is Never Getting a Direct Sequel

Launching on both Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus from day one helped Blue Prince reach a large audience, though it likely would have become popular through recommendations alone. It’s become one of the best-reviewed new games of 2025, earning nominations for Best Independent Game and Best Debut Indie at The Game Awards. Despite its success, the developer doesn’t seem interested in making a sequel.

Roguelites With Progression Systems That Actually Respect Your Free Time

Many roguelite games earn player respect and keep them engaged by offering rewards even after a run ends. These rewards might seem small at first, but they add up over time, creating a satisfying sense of progress. Let’s look at some examples of well-designed progression systems that other games can learn from.

Looting Alone in ARC Raiders: The Highs and Lows of Solo Runs

Despite its strengths, playing ARC Raiders alone can be uneven. Sometimes you might complete a mission feeling like a ghost, never engaging in combat, while other times a single player’s actions can unexpectedly end your run. This unpredictability is actually what makes the solo experience so compelling – it’s a game with both exciting highs and frustrating lows, and those two sides are essential to what it offers.