Smash Bros on NSO sounds incredible, but when are these classic games actually coming to Nintendo Switch Online? On today’s Nintendo News Daily, we look at the timelines, the patterns Nintendo follows with NSO drops, and what the recent updates tell us about what could be arriving next. We also dig into why certain fan favorites still haven’t shown up, how Switch 2 might change the release schedule, and what to expect as Nintendo expands its classic libraries.Content Creation Gear https://n64josh.com/elgato use code N64JoshFor ad-free episodes, subscribe here. https://anchor.fm/nintendo-power-cast/subscribeConnect with meMy Nintendo Switch Recommendations: http://n64josh.com/amazonDiscord: http://n64josh.com/discord Twitch: https://twitch.com/n64josh Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/n64josh Twitter: https://twitter.com/n64josh
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Metroid Fusion — This Week’s NSO Game of the Week Deep Dive
This week’s NSO Game of the Week is Metroid Fusion, and we’re diving into why this GBA classic still stands out today.In this episode, we cover:• Fusion’s development and the shift toward story-driven design• The tense SA-X encounters and how they influenced modern Metroid• The GameCube–GBA link feature and its connection to Metroid Prime• Why Fusion remains one of the most important 2D entries in the seriesNext week’s NSO pick: Metroid Zero MissionShare your favorite Metroid Fusion memory in the comments.Content Creation Gear https://n64josh.com/elgato use code N64JoshFor ad-free episodes, subscribe here. https://anchor.fm/nintendo-power-cast/subscribeConnect with meMy Nintendo Switch Recommendations: http://n64josh.com/amazonDiscord: http://n64josh.com/discord Twitch: https://twitch.com/n64josh Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/n64josh Twitter: https://twitter.com/n64josh
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Kirby AirRiders Reviews, Nintendo News Daily
Here’s your full roundup of the first Kirby AirRiders reviews. Today, I am breaking down what critics are saying about the controls, performance, new mechanics, and how it compares to the original Kirby Air Ride. We will look at what’s working, what needs more polish, and whether this could become a breakout hit on Switch 2. I will also cover early hands-on impressions, new mode details, and any surprises reviewers pointed out. If you have been waiting to see how AirRiders holds up, this episode gives you the full picture.Let me know your early thoughts on Kirby AirRiders in the comments.Content Creation Gear https://n64josh.com/elgato use code N64JoshFor ad-free episodes, subscribe here. https://anchor.fm/nintendo-power-cast/subscribeConnect with meMy Nintendo Switch Recommendations: http://n64josh.com/amazonDiscord: http://n64josh.com/discord Twitch: https://twitch.com/n64josh Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/n64josh Twitter: https://twitter.com/n64josh
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Tomb Raider Just Stealth Launched on Switch 2, So Who Is Next?
Tomb Raider just quietly launched on the Nintendo Switch 2, and it raises a huge question for the system. If major third party games are already rolling out, who is next to join the lineup?In tonight’s episode of the Nintendo PowerCast we look at what this stealth drop means for third party support on Switch 2, which publishers are most likely to show up, and what games would make the biggest impact. From Capcom and Square Enix to Ubisoft, Sega, and Bandai Namco, we break down the realistic picks and the long shots fans are hoping for.Let me know which third party games you want to see on Switch 2.Content Creation Gear https://n64josh.com/elgato use code N64JoshFor ad-free episodes, subscribe here. https://anchor.fm/nintendo-power-cast/subscribeConnect with meMy Nintendo Switch Recommendations: http://n64josh.com/amazonDiscord: http://n64josh.com/discord Twitch: https://twitch.com/n64josh Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/n64josh Twitter: https://twitter.com/n64josh
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Donkey Kong Bananza Game of the Year, Nintendo News Daily
Donkey Kong Bananza Game of the Year, Nintendo News DailyContent Creation Gear https://n64josh.com/elgato use code N64JoshFor ad-free episodes, subscribe here. https://anchor.fm/nintendo-power-cast/subscribeConnect with meMy Nintendo Switch Recommendations: http://n64josh.com/amazonDiscord: http://n64josh.com/discord Twitch: https://twitch.com/n64josh Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/n64josh Twitter: https://twitter.com/n64josh
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