It’s time to check out Nintendo’s most recent releases. Even if the Switch 2 was hinted at a few months ago, the complete unveiling is still a few months away, so the Switch will continue to operate for some time to come. And going back to Donkey Kong Country is the ideal way to start the year.
That’s correct, DK has returned! This week, Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong, his best friend, made their Switch debut in the HD remaster of Donkey Kong Country Returns. As the two cooperate to reclaim their stolen banana horde from the Tiki Tak Tribe, this gorgeous platformer is jam-packed with obstacles and collectibles.
Through the My Nintendo website, you may get a special prize to commemorate the release of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD. A colorful cube of sticky notes with Donkey Kong on it serves as the tangible incentive. To finish the appearance, each cube is arranged neatly on top of a crate. Go online to use your points before they expire because the entire thing will cost you 600.
This week will also see the release of a remastered edition of Tales of Grace grace, which will be the first time the Wii-era RPG classic is available on the Switch. A new auto-save feature and enhanced graphics are expected to aid your unearthly journey.
During the week, Nintendo Music also got a nice update that included The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. There are 133 tracks spread throughout 3 hours and 40 minutes on this beautiful soundtrack. Have fun!
Tell us what you’re playing this weekend and take a look at the whole list of new releases below.
Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch
- Prepare to go crazy with DK and Diddy Kong in Donkey Kong Country Returns HD! In this barrel-blasting adventure, assist the dynamic team in reclaiming their valuable banana hoard from the evil Tiki Tak Tribe. Discover secrets and unlock extras as you stomp, blast, and roll through the colorful, obstacle-filled stages of Donkey Kong Island. To find those bananas and defeat the Tiki Tak Tribe, you may even play two-player local cooperative games with a teammate. You may now play Donkey Kong Country Returns HD.
- Remastered: Tales of Graces f You will return to the planet Ephinea as Asbel Lhant, embarking on a quest to halt a growing conflict between three kingdoms fighting for dominance. This RPG classic, which was first launched on the Wii system, is back with enhanced graphics and an auto-save feature that will please both new and seasoned fans.On January 17, Tales of Graces f Remastered will be available on the Nintendo Switch platform! You may place pre-orders on the Nintendo eShop right now.
- Blade Chimera: You take on the role of Shin, a demon hunter who has lost all recollection of his past. You start a quest to find out what happened to you and your loved ones after forming an odd alliance with Lux, a demon who can change into a sword and control time. In addition to eliminating enemies, this blade has the ability to alter time, repairing damaged bridges, stairs, and platforms to access previously unreachable locations. Can you control the powers of the Lumina Sword?Blade Chimera is now accessible.
Nintendo Music
- Get your wind waker and get ready to sail with these maritime tunes. The music from the video game Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker has taken over Nintendo Music, the app for Nintendo soundtracks for smartphones! Experience the several music that play throughout Link’s nautical voyage as you dive into the sounds of the Great Sea. Nintendo Switch Online members are the only ones with access to Nintendo Music. Go to: https://www.nintendo.com/us/switch/online/nintendo-switch-online/nintendo-music/ for additional information.
Activities
- Go Bananas with My Nintendo Rewards: Use My Nintendo rewards to commemorate the release of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD! This Donkey Kong Country Returns HD can help you keep on course:Adhesive Notes Cube as a tangible reward. Bananas and a DK barrel are vibrantly printed on all four sides of the cube, and each page features Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong. A wooden pallet has each cube fastened to it. Get one now by using 600 of my Nintendo Platinum Points!