The Nintendo World Championships are back… in your living room! Get ready to take on over 150 speed challenges from NES games in World Championships: NES Edition, available 7/18 on Nintendo Switch.
The Nintendo World Championships (NWC) is a series of video game competitions organized by Nintendo. They began in 1990 with the first tournament held in the United States. This first tournament was inspired by the movie “The Wizard”, in which a similar fictional tournament is held.
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The first Nintendo World Championships was a major event where players from all over the United States could participate. It featured a series of challenges on different Nintendo games, including Super Mario Bros., Rad Racer and Tetris. Players were tested on their skills, speed and accuracy.
The first tournament was a great success and was followed by several other similar events over the years, although the frequency of tournaments varied. The Nintendo World Championships were reintroduced in 2015, after a nearly 25-year hiatus since the last tournament. The 2015 one was held on the sidelines of E3 in Los Angeles and featured a mix of new Nintendo games, including Splatoon and Super Mario Maker.
This year, it's for everyone, on all consoles.
Take on over 150 speed challenges in Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition on Nintendo Switch. Each of these challenges takes you back to memorable moments from 13 NES games, including classics like Super Mario Bros. 3, The Legend of Zelda, Donkey Kong, or even Metroid. Find out, for example, how long it takes you to complete the first stage of Super Mario Bros., or suck up an enemy in Kirby's Adventure. Perfect your game and show that you have what it takes to break all records!
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Compete against the rest of the world online
Dive into the World Championships online and compare your best times with opponents of all profiles. No need to master the games from start to finish, everyone can aim for first place by taking on targeted challenges! Record your best times in the five challenges organized each week and try to finish at the top of the podium!
Challenge your loved ones locally
Bring together up to seven of your loved ones and compete in both individual challenges and series of themed challenges. An automatic feedback function is also there to help you correct your mistakes and allow everyone to give their best. And of course, you can also play with Nintendo Entertainment System controllers for Nintendo Switch for the ultimate authentic experience!
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition – Deluxe Bundle is also available exclusively on the My Nintendo Store. This version includes the game in physical version, 13 illustrated cards, 5 pins and a golden Game Pak reproduction.
A Japanese version will also be available: