Current Event: Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition's Round 4 is Underway
The Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition is currently underway on Nintendo Switch Online, offering players a thrilling opportunity to test their speedrunning skills against competitors from around the world. This exciting competition, which runs until August 12, 2023, at 1:59 a.m. PT, features five challenges in both World Championships and Survival modes, drawn from five classic NES games: Super Mario Bros. 2, Kid Icarus, Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, Metroid, and Super Mario Bros.
Each challenge is a short, focused segment designed for quick completion, with the main measures of success being speed and time. The challenges vary in difficulty, from easy to master, and test players' speedrunning and precision skills. As players progress, they can unlock additional challenges using coins earned from completing runs.
The competition is exclusive to Nintendo Switch Online members, and internet access is required for online features. Participants can strive to improve their personal bests, watch replays of the top runs for each challenge, and check their overall placement and birth year ranking in the competition.
For those who prefer a local multiplayer experience, the competition can also be played with friends. However, additional accessories may be required for multiplayer mode (sold separately).
This setup caters to both NES veterans and newcomers who want to experience classic titles in concise bursts, emphasising speedrunning ability and quick reflexes across iconic NES game moments. With more than 150 challenging moments from 13 NES games available, the Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition promises an exhilarating and rewarding experience for all participants.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to showcase your speedrunning skills and join the ranks of the best players in the world. Start your journey today by subscribing to Nintendo Switch Online (sold separately) and creating a Nintendo Account if you haven't already. Get ready to compete, improve, and enjoy the classic NES games like never before!
[1] Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition Official Website
[2] Nintendo Switch Online Service Information
- To participate in the Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition, which runs until August 12, 2023, on Nintendo Switch Online, you'll need to be a subscriber to Nintendo Switch Online (sold separately).
- The competition offers players a chance to test their speedrunning skills against competitors worldwide, featuring challenges from classic NES games like Super Mario Bros., Metroid, and Kid Icarus.
- In the multiplayer mode, additional accessories (sold separately) may be required for an optimal experience.
- As you progress through the competition, you can unlock additional challenges using coins earned from completed runs, and check your position and birth year ranking.
