Nintendo Switch Online Adds Classic Rare Games

Fans of classic video games and Nintendo history can rejoice as several titles from the renowned British developer Rare have been added to Nintendo Switch Online. The update brings back fan favorites to newer generations and expands the library of nostalgic titles for subscribers. Included in the latest additions are "Snake Rattle 'n' Roll" and "RC Pro-AM" for the NES, "Killer Instinct" and "Battletoads in Battlemaniacs" for the SNES, and "Blast Corps" for the Nintendo 64.

While most of the newly added games can be accessed through respective apps available on the Nintendo Switch for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, "Blast Corps" requires an Expansion Pack membership due to its Nintendo 64 origins. This distinction signifies the company’s effort to preserve their extensive gaming history across various console generations within their online service.

Rare, now a subsidiary of Microsoft, created a slew of iconic games for Nintendo platforms during the NES, SNES, and Nintendo 64 eras. These latest additions join other popular Rare titles such as "Banjo-Kazooie," "Jet Force Gemini," and the "Donkey Kong Country" trilogy, further solidifying Nintendo Switch Online as a key destination for classic gaming enthusiasts.

As of the latest update, Nintendo Switch Online includes Rare titles such as "Snake Rattle 'n' Roll," "RC Pro-AM," "Killer Instinct," "Battletoads in Battlemaniacs," "Blast Corps," "Banjo-Kazooie," "Jet Force Gemini," and the "Donkey Kong Country" trilogy.

Rare, also known as Rareware, is recognized for its significant contributions to video game history, having developed some of the most beloved games of the 80s and 90s. The studio was founded in 1985 by the Stamper brothers and reached acclaim with titles such as "GoldenEye 007" and "Perfect Dark." Their partnership with Nintendo throughout the late 20th century resulted in a variety of hits that have forged lasting legacies within the gaming community. The inclusion of these classics in the Nintendo Switch Online service underscores Rare's enduring impact on the industry and the ongoing demand for retro gaming experiences.