Current Event: Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition tournament is underway
Get ready, gamers! The Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition Speedrun Competition #39 is now underway on Nintendo Switch Online, and it's packed with challenges from 13 classic NES games.
This exciting event features five challenges: Run for Your Money (Super Mario Bros.TM), Octorok Onslaught (The Legend of ZeldaTM), Meta-Knights Strike (Kirby's AdventureTM), Cliff Jumping (Zelda II: The Adventure of LinkTM), and Curtain Call: Roy (Super Mario Bros. 3TM). These challenges are available in both World Championships and Survival modes, allowing you to test your skills against players worldwide.
While the game does not provide specific details about the rules or scoring system for the competition, general knowledge suggests that it will involve completing a curated set of NES games or challenges as quickly as possible. The competition will run until 4/14 at 1:59 a.m. PT, giving you plenty of time to hone your skills and climb the leaderboard.
To participate, you'll need a Nintendo Switch Online membership, which you can purchase separately along with a Nintendo Account. Internet access is required for online features, and additional accessories may be necessary for multiplayer mode (sold separately).
Local multiplayer mode is also available, so you can challenge your friends to beat your times. Replays of the top runs for each challenge are available for viewing, providing valuable insights for improving your own times. And once the competition is over, you can check your overall placement and rank against other players in your birth year.
So gear up, and get ready to put your speedrunning skills to the test! For precise and up-to-date details on this particular Speedrun Competition #39, we recommend checking official Nintendo Switch Online sources, Nintendo’s social media, or dedicated speedrunning community platforms such as Speedrun.com or Nintendo's official announcements. These platforms are the most reliable sources for current competition rules, scoring methods, and participation guidelines.
Please note that the game is not available in all countries, and membership auto-renews after the initial term unless canceled. Happy gaming!
- To participate in the Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition Speedrun Competition #39, you'll need a Nintendo Switch Online membership, which can be purchased along with a Nintendo Account.
- With a Nintendo Switch, you can compete in the Speedrun Competition, featuring challenges from 13 classic NES games like Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda.
- Accessories may be required for multiplayer mode, which allows you to challenge your friends locally, and replays of top runs are available for viewing to help improve your times.
- Don't forget, the competition ends on 4/14 at 1:59 a.m. PT, so make sure to hone your skills and climb the leaderboard before then.
