Current contest underway in Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition
Calling all retro gaming enthusiasts! The latest installment of the Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition Speedrun Competition is now underway on Nintendo Switch Online, and this time, it's challenge #45. This exciting event invites players to showcase their skills in a variety of timed challenges based on classic NES games.
In this competition, participants will find themselves racing against the clock to complete specific NES games or sets of games as quickly as possible. The Nintendo World Championships series on Nintendo Switch Online is known for allowing players to compete in speedrunning challenges using games from the NES lineup, often in a "deluxe" or updated edition format.
The format generally involves timed runs within the World Championships game interface on Nintendo Switch Online, with players needing to optimize movement, jumps, and game mechanics to achieve the best times. Gameplay strategies include speed optimization and mastering key jumps or boosts, as seen in later competitions' videos.
Unfortunately, sweepstakes or prize details related to this specific competition #45 are scarce in the search results. To find the most accurate and up-to-date information, it's best to check Nintendo's official announcements or the Nintendo Switch Online service directly, as well as community sources specializing in NES speedrunning events.
For those eager to participate, an Nintendo Switch Online membership and Nintendo Account are required for online features. The competition features five challenges: Octorok Onslaught (The Legend of Zelda), Taking Flight (Kirby's Adventure), Goodbye, Guma (Zelda II: The Adventure of Link), Leap to the Peak (Super Mario Bros. 2), and World 1 Wizard (Super Mario Bros. 3).
Local multiplayer mode is available for those who wish to challenge friends, and players can watch replays of the top runs for each challenge to gain insights for improving their personal times. The competition is timed and will end on May 26 at 1:59 a.m. PT. Last week's competition results can be checked within the game, and players can find out their rankings overall and against others in their birth year.
With more than 150 challenging moments from 13 classic NES games, Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition offers a thrilling experience for retro gaming fans. The competition is exclusive to Nintendo Switch Online members, and participants can prove their skills in these specific challenges until the competition ends. Tougher challenges in the game may test players' limits, making this a truly exciting event for all involved. So, grab your Nintendo Switch, log in to Nintendo Switch Online, and join the competition today!
- Retro gaming enthusiasts can showcase their skills in the Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition Speedrun Competition, which is now live on Nintendo Switch Online.
- The competition, challenge #45, features five challenges including Octorok Onslaught from The Legend of Zelda, Taking Flight from Kirby's Adventure, and more.
- To enhance their gaming experience, participants might want to complement their Nintendo Switch with various accessories like controllers or headsets, which are part of the wide range of gadgets available in today's technology market.
- For those who wish to compete locally, the Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition offers a multiplayer mode where friends can challenge each other.
