Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition Introduces New Challenges for Players Worldwide

Nintendo continues to celebrate its rich heritage by refreshing its competitive offering, Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition, with a new batch of challenges available now on Nintendo Switch.

Designed for both nostalgic fans and speedrunning enthusiasts, the NES Edition draws on over a dozen classic titles to deliver fast-paced, skill-testing moments. Featured challenges in the latest rotation include "Morph Ball" from Metroid, "Cool It" inspired by Excitebike, "Hit the Bricks" and "1-1 of a Kind" from Super Mario Bros.

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These new challenges are live through April 21 at 1:59 a.m.

PT, giving players a limited window to demonstrate their prowess on the global stage. Players who participated in the previous week’s competition are encouraged to log back in to discover how they ranked, both overall and among others who share their birth year.

Furthermore, Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition’s replay system provides valuable insight, giving users the ability to watch the top performances for each challenge.

These replays can be a useful resource for refining technique, learning time-saving strategies, or simply appreciating the skills on display from the game’s elite competitors. Released on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition offers more than 150 micro-level challenges drawn from 13 iconic NES titles.

Whether competing online for a spot on the global leaderboard, racing friends in local multiplayer, or aiming to surpass personal records, the game stands as a comprehensive tribute to the legacy of Nintendo’s earliest console classics.

Online functionality is accessible to Nintendo Switch Online members and requires both a Nintendo Account and a compatible internet connection.

Additional accessories may be necessary for certain local multiplayer modes and are sold separately.

It should be noted that the compilation features specific challenge segments from NES classics rather than full versions of those games. Since its launch, Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition has invigorated the speedrunning and retro gaming communities, creating new avenues for competition while fostering appreciation for Nintendo’s formative game design.

As weekly challenges continue to cycle in, the community can look forward to more opportunities for friendly rivalry and record-setting runs. For additional details on upcoming challenges or to review official leaderboard standings, players can visit the Nintendo eShop or the official Nintendo website.

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