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The recentNintendoDirect was packed to the brim with exciting announcements, opening the presentation with a surpriseMario & Luigireveal, ending on a long-awaitedMetroid Prime 4gameplay trailer, and announcing a Zelda-ledLegend of Zeldagame somewhere in between. But a goodNintendoDirect doesn’t just rely on its big-ticket items, and thankfully this one had plenty of smaller-scale announcements to fill in the gaps.
A newMarvel vs. Capcomretro collection was announcedduring the recent Nintendo Direct, and a ‘Mature Collection’ of N64 games has come to the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack. This most recent Nintendo Direct proved it’s a great time to be a retro gaming fan, and another trailer forNintendo World Championships: NES Editiondefinitely helped to solidify that notion. But with a rather frenetic trailer, some fans might be wondering just whatNintendo World Championships: NES Editionactually is.
Nintendo World Championships NES Edition Complete Breakdown
What Are The Nintendo World Championships?
All the way back in 1990, Nintendo hosted an event known as the Nintendo World Championships. Widely considered to be one of the veryfirst Esports events, the 1990 Nintendo World Championships toured 29 American cities and asked players of all ages to compete in a series of Nintendo video game challenges. Contestants were placed in front of an NES with a unique customized cartridge that contained special versions ofSuper Mario Bros.,Tetris, andRad Racer. Players needed to achieve the highest score possible across all three games within a 6-minute 21-second time limit.
Upon its 25th anniversary in May 2015, the Nintendo World Championships briefly returned, with eight Best Buys across America hosting a series of tournaments. Rather than compete for the high score on a customized NES cartridge, this 2015 NWC event saw players attempt to achieve the highest score possible in a custom mode for theWii U gameUltimate NES Remix. The grand finale saw contestants try to beat some exceptionally difficult customSuper Mario Makerlevels. The most recent Nintendo World Championships event was held in 2017, once again at Best Buy locations across America.
For around $30, players can now experience their very own Nintendo World Championships from the comfort of their home, withNintendo World Championships: NES Editionlooking to distill and modernize that iconic 1990s experience. This Nintendo Switch game sees up to eight local players compete in a variety of speedrunning challenges across a total of13 different NES games, all of which are certified Nintendo classics.
Every Game Included in Nintendo World Championships NES Edition
There are a total of 13 individual NES games included inNintendo World Championships: NES Edition, ranging from multipleSuper Mario Bros.entries, to a handful ofZeldagames, toarcade classics likeDonkey Kong,Ice Climber, andBalloon Fight. While long-time Nintendo fans have likely played each of these games countless times before,Nintendo World Championships: NES Editionoffers over 150 unique challenges across all 13 games, each of which should challenge fans to play these timeless titles in new and exciting ways.
Every Mode Included in Nintendo World Championships NES Edition
There are a total of five separate modes currently confirmed forNintendo World Championships: NES Edition. While all of these game modes will have players trying to speedrun their way through aclassic NES game, the objectives along the way and the general structure of gameplay will vary based on the mode. Earning a high score and achieving a high rank will net players some coins that they can then use to unlock more challenges across the 13 games included.
