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Nintendo News: Three NES Games Drive, Spike and Jump-Kick Their Way to Nintendo Switch Online in June

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The library of classic NES games available to Nintendo
Switch Online
members continues to grow this month, with the
addition of Double Dragon II: The Revenge, Volleyball and City
Connection
. The three games will hit the paid online service for the Nintendo
Switch
system on June 12.

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In Double Dragon II: The Revenge, Billy and Jimmy Lee, the Double Dragons, are back to avenge the lo ...

In Double Dragon II: The Revenge, Billy and Jimmy Lee, the Double Dragons, are back to avenge the loss of Marian. In their quest to defeat the evil Shadow Warriors, Billy and Jimmy must complete nine missions, facing deadly street gangs, ninjas and huge mutant fighters. (Graphic: Business Wire)

  • Double Dragon II: The Revenge – Billy and Jimmy Lee, the
    Double Dragons, are back to avenge the loss of Marian. In their quest
    to defeat the evil Shadow Warriors, Billy and Jimmy must complete nine
    missions, facing deadly street gangs, ninjas and huge mutant fighters.
    Can Billy and Jimmy contend with the enemies placed before them and
    ultimately save the world?
  • Volleyball – Enjoy a game of volleyball as you spike for
    a point, slam a perfect serve and make a save that wins the game for
    your team. As captain, you’ll lead your team through a fast-paced
    warm-up round, and then quickly move into the heat of real volleyball
    competition. The first team to 15 points wins the set, and the first
    team to win three sets takes the match.
  • City Connection – After breaking into an exclusive paint
    store in New York City, you’re on the run from the cops! Carrying
    leaky 10-gallon cans of paint, drive over every mile of New York City
    highways before catching a boat to England. From there, you will go on
    a tour of the world, avoiding the police and leaking paint everywhere
    you go.

All games that are part of the Nintendo
Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online
collection, which also
includes classics like The Legend of Zelda, Super
Mario Bros.
3 and Donkey Kong,
have been enhanced with online features and can be played anytime and
anywhere.

Other features of the Nintendo Switch Online service include online play
and Save Data Cloud backup in compatible games, plus a smartphone app
that enhances features of supported games, such as Super
Smash Bros. Ultimate
. Nintendo Switch Online members also gain
access to an online mode in the Tetris®
99
digital game as a special offer. The game includes online
events, and recently, the Tetris 99 Big Block paid DLC added two
new modes to the game, both of which can be played offline.

For $99.99, fans with a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership can
purchase a set of two Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers from Nintendo eShop
to redeem for the digital versions of two eligible games at a savings of
up to $19.99. For more information about this limited-time special
offer, visit https://www.nintendo.com/switch/online-service/special-offers/.

To make playing NES games feel more authentic, Nintendo Switch Online
members with a paid membership can purchase Nintendo Entertainment
System controllers* that are compatible with Nintendo Switch by visiting https://nesc.nintendo.com/nintendo-entertainment-system-controllers.

For more information about Nintendo Switch Online, to view membership
options and to learn about a free seven-day trial for new users, visit https://www.nintendo.com/switch/online-service/.

Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account
required. Persistent Internet, compatible smartphone and Nintendo
Account age 13+ required to use app. Data charges may apply. Online
play, Save Data Cloud and Nintendo Switch Online smartphone app features
available in compatible games. Not available in all countries. The
Nintendo Account User Agreement, including the Purchase and Subscription
terms, apply. nintendo.com/switch-online

*Limit one purchase per Nintendo Account with paid Nintendo Switch
Online individual or family membership. Offer not available for trial
membership. These controllers are optional and not required to play the
Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online collection of
games.

City Connection © CITY CONNECTION CO., LTD.
Donkey Kong ©1981
Nintendo.
DOUBLE DRAGON II: THE REVENGE © ARC SYSTEM WORKS
The
Legend of Zelda ©1986 Nintendo.
Super Mario Bros. 3 ©1988 Nintendo.
Tetris
® & © 1985~2019 Tetris Holding.
Volleyball ©1987 Nintendo.

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