Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition Introduces New Weekly Challenges from Classic Games

Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition, the latest competitive release from Nintendo, is adding fresh weekly challenges inspired by beloved classic NES games.

Available exclusively on the Nintendo Switch, this fast-paced title invites players to test and improve their speedrunning skills while competing both locally and online.

This week, the new challenges include 'Lookie, Tanooki!' from Super Mario Bros.

3, 'Fairy Finder' from Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, 'Harp on It' from Kid Icarus, 'Take Heart' from The Legend of Zelda, and 'Eye in the Sky' from Kirby's Adventure.

These time-limited events will run until March 31 at 1:59 a.m.

PT, giving competitors a narrow window to showcase their skills and climb the leaderboards. Nintendo encourages all participants to check their final placements from the previous week within the game.

Players can review how they ranked globally, as well as see how they fared against others sharing their birth year.

Additionally, replays of the top performances in each challenge are available, providing valuable insight into strategies and techniques to shave seconds off personal bests. Released for the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition delivers over 150 unique challenges pulled from 13 iconic NES games, offering solo and multiplayer modes.

Players can compete against friends on the couch or race against the world through online play with a Nintendo Switch Online membership.

The game draws on a rich history, acknowledging over 30 years of classic Nintendo gameplay moments, and offers an accessible yet demanding platform for aspiring champions and nostalgic fans alike. It is important to note that NES games are not included in their entirety.

For online competition, an active Nintendo Switch Online membership and a Nintendo Account are required.

Some features may not be available in all regions, and additional accessories may be necessary for local multiplayer, sold separately.

For the full terms and latest updates, Nintendo directs players to the official website: nintendo.com/switch/online. As the competition heats up, Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition continues to attract a dedicated community of speedrunners and classic game enthusiasts.

With a regular release of new challenges and robust leaderboard features, the title ensures ongoing opportunities for players to push their limits and claim bragging rights in the Nintendo community.

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