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Nintendo Expands Switch Online Library with Classic Rare Games

In a significant update, Nintendo Switch Online adds five classic Rare titles, sparking nostalgia and discussions about missing fan favorites.

  • Nintendo Switch Online enriches its library with five classic games from Rare, including titles for the NES, SNES, and N64.
  • The update includes popular games like 'Killer Instinct' and 'Blast Corps,' previously available on Xbox through Rare Replay.
  • Fans express disappointment over the absence of notable N64 classics such as 'Donkey Kong 64,' 'Diddy Kong Racing,' and 'Banjo-Tooie.'
  • The collaboration between Nintendo and Xbox brings Rare games to the Switch, hinting at a changing relationship and potential future releases.
  • This move is part of a broader trend of making classic games accessible on modern platforms, contributing to the preservation of gaming history.
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