Nintendo Holiday Gift Guide 2021

I was invited to attend a preview of the Holiday Gift Guide
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With the holidays almost here, I wanted to share the new releases coming to Nintendo Switch plus some old games but favorite of ours so you can start shopping and get ready to give your Nintendo fan the gift they really want.

For sure one of the most anticipated releases of the year is going to be the new Nintendo console that features a vibrant 7-inch OLED screen. But we also have a good list of new games that will be releasing just in time for the holidays.

Nintendo Switch – OLED Model

Meet the newest member of the Nintendo Switch family! The new system features a vibrant 7-inch OLED screen, a wide adjustable stand, a dock with a wired LAN port, 64 GB of internal storage, and enhanced audio. Just like Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch – OLED Model allows players to play on the TV and share the detachable Joy-Con controllers for right-out-of-the box multiplayer fun. And just like both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite, with Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, the system can be taken on the go to enjoy its play-anywhere versatility. Available in the white set and neon red/neon blue set.
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Nintendo Switch

​Can’t wait to get home to play your favorite Nintendo games? Well, no need to wait! With the Nintendo Switch system, you can play the hottest games at home on your TV, or play in handheld mode while you’re on the go. Nintendo Switch lets you enjoy a wide library of games anytime, anywhere. This includes fun multiplayer games the whole family can enjoy and play together, in addition to titles that are great for relaxation and unwinding. With Nintendo’s vast library of games, it’s perfect for families, friends and players of all ages. Nintendo Switch is designed to fit your life, transforming from home console to portable system in a snap.
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Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda System

Play three series-defining games It’s dangerous to go alone—take this! Revisit some of the most iconic Legend of Zelda games with retro-inspired hardware, perfect for players and collectors alike. There’s also a version of the Game & Watch classic, Vermin, starring Link, and a playable clock and timer. (Available November 12, 2021)

Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain

Put Your Wits to Work After picking up this easy-to-learn, tough-to-master game, you’ll go brainto-brain with others in a series of fun, family-friendly activities that are sure to test your wits and reflexes. And with the ability for each player to set their own difficulty level, people of all ages and skill levels can play against each other in challenges that will test their memory, analysis, identification skills and more. In addition to fun multiplayer modes, Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain also includes single-player options in Solo mode, perfect for daily exercises to help finesse and improve your Big Brain Brawn score. These activities are an enjoyable way to start the day or wind down at night. And with the portable power of Nintendo Switch, you can challenge yourself anytime and anywhere!
​(Available December 3)
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​Just Dance® 2022 

Keep the Party Going for Hours With Songs for the Whole Family to Enjoy! Get ready to get down in the latest Just Dance game! Just Dance 2022 is the ultimate dance game for the whole family, with 40 hot new tracks from chart-topping hits like “Level up” by Ciara, Believer by Imagine Dragons, “Run the world (Girls)” by Beyoncé and more! Play with friends and share the fun with co-op mode or dance the way you like by creating your own personalized custom playlists.
(Available November 4, 2021)
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Mario Party Superstars 

Join the party and prove you’re the board game superstar! Roll your dice and race to get the most stars (and sabotage your opponents) on 5 game boards. Each board is filled with treats and tricks—plant flowers (and Piranha Plants) on the delectable Peach’s Birthday Cake board or go intergalactic on the Space Land board. With minigames, star-stealing ghosts, and the troublemaking Bowser, you can turn the tables on your friends and family in an instant. Want to play with far-off friends and family? All modes can be played online*! So bring the party anytime, anywhere with same-system**, local wireless**, or online* play. Use stickers to praise or pester fellow players as you race across the board collecting stars. All modes support online multiplayer, so you can hop in with friends for a few minigames or a marathon 30-turn match. Victory is just as sweet (and stealing stars is just as satisfying) from anywhere across the globe.
(Available October 29,2021) 
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​Metroid Dread

Join intergalactic bounty hunter Samus Aran in her first new 2D Metroid™ story in 19 years! Acquire new and familiar abilities as you traverse the many environments of this dangerous world. Parkour over obstacles, slide through tight spaces, counter enemies, and battle your way through the planet. Return to areas and use your new abilities to find upgrades, alternate paths, and a way forward. Explore the sprawling map, evade and destroy E.M.M.I. robots, and overcome the dread plaguing planet ZDR. 
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​Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl

The Adventure Through the Sinnoh Region Has Been Reborn! Experience the nostalgic story from the Pokémon Diamond Version and Pokémon Pearl Version games in an adventure reborn on the Nintendo Switch system. Rich in nature and with Mount Coronet towering at its heart, the Sinnoh region is a land of many myths passed down through the ages. You’ll visit many different locations and take on countless battles on your journey to become the Champion of the Pokémon League! Along the way, you will encounter various friends, rivals and unique Pokémon, including the Legendary Pokémon Dialga in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, or Palkia in Pokémon Shining Pearl. In these remakes, you’ll also be able to explore the revamped Grand Underground, put on a Super Contest Show, walk with your Pokémon, change up your style, and customize your Poké Balls! A double pack containing the Pokémon™ Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon™ Shining Pearl games will be available for purchase as a packaged version or as a digital downloadable version.
(Available November 19, 2021) 
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