After Cementing 26 Years of Legacy, Nintendo Gives the Iconic N64 Title a Place in the Switch Consoles

Published 10/17/2022, 7:50 AM EDT

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Aren’t relics the most treasured substances on the planet? With passing eras and generations, they become special, like the popular saying “Old is Gold.” Well, this is exactly what Nintendo did with one of their generation-defining video games.

Nintendo is a lovable video gaming company in the community. For the simple reason, that they have brought forward numerous titles to entertain generations of gamers. Mario, GoldenEye007, and Splatoon 3 are some of the best titles to be ever presented on gaming screens. Surprisingly, a title that ages more than 25 years has come back on Nintendo Switch Online.

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Nintendo brings back a game for the present world to enjoy its legacy

In September’s Nintendo Direct, it was announced by the company that Pilotwings 64 will be getting a place on their Switch console. Above all, the new generation console carries the versatility to become a platform for many games. Recently, the Japanese video gaming company giants cut the ribbon on the much-celebrated Nintendo 64 game.

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Pilotwings 64 has finally arrived on the prestigious Switch consoles. Moreover, subscribers to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack will have the liberty to get their hands on the game. Surprisingly, this video game comes after the prevailing Nintendo 64 consoles when it got released in 1996.

The video game displays a fun yet engrossing gameplay experience. The player has to maneuver “a Hang Glider, Rocket Belt, and Gyrocopter in a journey to become an ace pilot.” All in all, one has to master the art of flying to reach checkpoints and prove oneself as an expert in flying.

To be precise, Nintendo explained the game by saying, “Choose from six pilots with this lofty ambition, welcoming challenges that test your flying skills (or in the case of Skydiving…falling skills). Do you have what it takes to soar the skies of the world?” Will you be testing your piloting skills on the skies of Pilotwings 64?

What upcoming games can the fans expect to get released next year?

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Surprisingly, Pilotwings 64 wasn’t the only game that Nintendo showcased in their Direct presentation. Surprisingly, the legendary GoldenEye 007 will also be unleashing itself on the Switch console. Tweaking the detective trait of gamers, Nintendo is expected to unleash the game in 2023.

To put the cherry on the game-releases cake, the much-coveted sequel title of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will also be paving its path to the gaming screens. Thus, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will unfold itself for gamers all around the world on 12 May 2023.

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Astitava Kaushik

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Astitava Kaushik is an eSports writer at EssentiallySports. He holds a Master's degree in Media and Communication studies. Throughout the years, he has developed a knack for writing and deems to explore the skill in the eSports field, with games like Valorant, FIFA, and Call of Duty holding a very special place in his heart.
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Jito Tenson