Nintendo Has the Perfect Gift for Every Gamer on Your List

 

Did  you start your holiday shopping ? I did and I have some awesome gift ideas that Nintendo fans will love which include their latest game releases!

From Mushroom Kingdom fans and cozy gamers to high score chasers and the next hero of Hyrule, Nintendo has the perfect gift for everyone on your list.

I recently attended the Holiday Showcase where I got to see an interactive 50-minute virtual experience spotlighting the latest games, toys and accessories from Nintendo and its partners including the following games.  Click on each title to see game play demos and detailed information on each one.  

You are gonna love these new releases and so will your gift recipients!

Super Mario Party Jamboree for Nintendo Switch

Join the latest Mario Party, a jamboree of seven boards and over 110 minigames

From running through merry-go-rounds to motion-control minigolf, this jamboree is jam-packed with more minigames than any Mario Party™ game to date. With seven boards in all, you can go with the flow in Goomba Lagoon, search the mall for stars in Rainbow Galleria, or revisit the classics of Western Land and Mario’s Rainbow Castle.

The Super Mario Party™ Jamboree game is coming to the Nintendo Switch™ system on October 17!

Check out all kinds of additional modes, like the 20-player online* Koopathlon

Race across the party board in Koopathlon, a series-first 20-player online*competition to see who can rack up the highest scores in minigames like the fast-paced Lane Change. The higher your score in each round, the faster you’ll get to the goal.

Koopathlon is just one of a slew of additional modes—there’s something for every kind of Mario Party enjoyer!

Join a jamboree of over 110 minigames—the most of any Mario Party™ game to date.

Seven boards to play on, including five new ones like Goomba Lagoon and Rainbow Galleria.

Two classic boards are back: Western Land and Mario’s Rainbow Castle.

A slew of additional modes, including several motion-control ones.

Race through fast-paced minigames among up to 20 players online* in Koopathlon.

*Any Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Membership auto-renews after initial term at the then-current price unless canceled. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch-online.

**Joy-Con controller required for motion-control minigames. Motion-control minigames not compatible with online mode or Nintendo Switch Lite.

The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom for Nintendo Switch

Save the kingdom of Hyrule—this time with the wisdom of Princess Zelda!

The people of Hyrule are being stolen away by strange rifts that have appeared—and with a certain swordsman among the missing, it’s up to Princess Zelda to save her kingdom in a brand-new The Legend of Zelda™ story!

Team up with the mysterious fairy, Tri, and use the Tri Rod to create “echoes,” which are imitations of things you find in the environment—then recreate those echoes whenever you like to solve puzzles and defeat enemies. Create echoes like water blocks to reach new heights, make bridges out of old beds, throw rocks at foes—or find your own creative combination of echoes to do things your way. You can even create echoes of monsters to fight at your side in combat!

Mario & Luigi Brothership  (Nov. 7)

All hands on deck for an island-hopping adventure starring Mario and Luigi!

Make adorable friends and discover creative adventures across retro re-releases of two lovable games in MySims™: Cozy Bundle. Use your imagination to rebuild a town in MySims™ and help a cute magical land become an even better place in MySims™ Kingdom. There are stories to uncover, locations to explore, and lots of characters with big personalities to meet. Rediscover the charm of two classic MySims™ games, now on Nintendo Switch. Fan-favorite characters are waiting to meet you, and a lot of them need your help! There is just one key element missing from these games – your creative touch! It’s time to craft the cutest worlds you can imagine.

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All hands on deck for an island-hopping adventure starring Mario and Luigi!

The brothers return for a brand new adventure on the high seas! Set sail with Mario and Luigi on Shipshape Island (part ship, part island) and journey through the vast world of Concordia. Launch out of Shipshape’s cannon to visit, explore, and quest your way through islands that range from tropical rainforests to bustling cities.

Meet new friends along the way, like Connie and Snoutlet (who's definitely not a pig), and encounter familiar faces from the Mushroom Kingdom like Peach and Bowser, who may help you on your journey!

You’ll have to rely on Mario and Luigi’s brotherly bond to succeed. Use Bros. Moves to get past obstacles while you explore, and powerful Bros. Attacks in a dynamic twist on turn-based combat. You’ll need every edge this 'brothership' will give you to save the day!

MySims: Cozy Bundle

Make adorable friends and discover creative adventures across retro re-releases of two lovable games in MySims™: Cozy Bundle. Use your imagination to rebuild a town in MySims™ and help a cute magical land become an even better place in MySims™ Kingdom. There are stories to uncover, locations to explore, and lots of characters with big personalities to meet. Rediscover the charm of two classic MySims™ games, now on Nintendo Switch. Fan-favorite characters are waiting to meet you, and a lot of them need your help! There is just one key element missing from these games – your creative touch! It’s time to craft the cutest worlds you can imagine.

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Customize Cute Sims & Decorate Their Worlds - Create adorable Sims and customize the worlds around them! Unlock clothes and build options as you complete different tasks; there are so many options to discover and two unique worlds to develop.

Play Two Charming Stories - Relax with charming tales of creativity and discovery. Explore two worlds full of puzzles to solve, locations to unlock, and quirky townies in need of help.

Befriend Cute Characters - Some loveable characters will be with you from the beginning, and you’ll meet even more as you play. You’re not only building houses, you’re building communities of memorable, adorable townies!

LEGO Horizon Adventures

 

Journey to a distant future, where the land is made of LEGO bricks and lush nature has reclaimed the Earth. Meet the Nora tribe who live in the settlement of Mother’s Heart, and catch your first glimpse of the incredible dinosaur-like machines that roam the forests, mountains, and deserts that stretch beyond the village walls...

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Explore the much-loved world of Horizon and come face-to-face with the game’s awe-inspiring machines – all faithfully recreated in LEGO bricks.

Experience thrilling online and couch co-op action with friends and family (Online play may require a paid online subscription).

Enjoy an exciting mix of action, exploration, customization, and laugh-out-loud LEGO humour.
Engage in explosive combat with spectacular weapons, power-ups, and gadgets.

Soak up stunning cinematic visuals, built with life-like LEGO bricks.

SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS (Oct. 25)

Shadow the Hedgehog is back with Classic and Modern Sonic in SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS, an all-new collection featuring two unique experiences!

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Past meets present in SONIC GENERATIONS! Modern and Classic Sonic team up to defeat Dr. Eggman and the Time Eater to restore their timeline to normal!

Spin dash through a greatest-hits collection of 3D and 2D versions of iconic stages from past Sonic games, now with updated visuals and reworked cinematics
In this new standalone campaign, Black Doom has reemerged and threatens to take over the world. 

Shadow must journey into his past, confront his memories, and unlock new dark powers to save the world.

Harness Shadow's new Doom Powers to battle hordes of enemies and tackle platforming challenges like never before. Surf on water, fly over obstacles, and stop time with the return of Chaos Control!

Rescue Chao hiding in every level, rack up the highest pinball score in the Casino Nights zone, and check out the museum for behind-the-scenes art, music, and more!

Plus much more!