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The Nintendo Switch is a multi-generation portable console that can be enjoyed separately or bring you all together to enjoy completing gaming tasks or competing against each other.
The excitement of Christmas is busting through the air. The faint hint of bells and Christmas music is humming through your ears and all of the festive treats have been bought. It is a wonderful time of the year filled with family and friends. But one thing that can leave everyone puzzled is what to buy as a gift for certain people? Some people are just easy to buy for, whereas others are a little difficult. However, many will have some form of games console, and one of the popular ones is the Nintendo Switch.
- Nintendo Switch games to gift this Christmas
- Barbie Project Friendship
- Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
- Mario & Luigi Brothership
- Matchbox™ Driving Adventures
- Monster High™: Skulltimate Secrets™
- Nick Jr. Party Adventure
- Princess Peach: Showtime!
- SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game
- Super Mario Party Jamboree
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed
- TRANSFORMERS: Galactic Trials
Nintendo Switch games to gift this Christmas
The Nintendo Switch was launched back in 2017 and ever since it has been a firm favourite with children and adults alike. “And if your little one is not up to the age of gaming yet, make sure you treat him or her with some nutritional goodies.” The flexibility of being a console you can link with the TV as well as being a handheld device makes it a great choice for gaming. However, finding the right games can often present you with a bit of challenge. If you have someone to buy for that owns a Nintendo Switch then a new game is a perfect choice. I have found an excellent selection for you.
Barbie Project Friendship
Get ready for the ultimate Barbie™ gaming adventure as Barbie and Barbie work together to save a beloved Malibu landmark, the Malibu Waves Community Center! Join them and their friends on a fun adventure to transform six spaces into fabulous spots like the Pet Salon, Campsite, Tech Lab, and more. Dreaming of becoming a pet groomer, technical taskmaster or working with an ocean view?
In the World of Barbie, there are so many activities to try out. Complete fun quests, unlock exciting minigames, and earn valuable community points to give outfits and spaces a stylish upgrade.
Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Save the kingdom of Hyrule – this time with the wisdom of Princess Zelda – in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom for Nintendo Switch. The people of Hyrule are being stolen away by strange rifts that have appeared, and with a certain swordsman among those missing, it’s up to Princess Zelda to save her kingdom.
Team up with the mysterious fairy, Tri, and use the power of the Tri Rod to learn how to create echoes, imitations of things found in the environment. You can then recreate those echoes whenever you like to solve puzzles and defeat enemies.
Create echoes like water blocks to reach new heights, make bridges out of old beds, throw rocks at foes, or find your own creative combination of echoes to do things your way. You can even create echoes of monsters to fight at your side in combat!
Mario & Luigi Brothership
All hands on deck for an island-hopping adventure starring Mario and Luigi!
The brothers return for a brand new adventure on the high seas! Set sail with Mario and Luigi on Shipshape Island (part ship, part island) and journey through the vast world of Concordia. Launch out of Shipshape’s cannon to visit, explore, and quest your way through islands that range from tropical rainforests to bustling cities.
Meet new friends along the way, like Connie and Snoutlet (who’s definitely not a pig), and encounter familiar faces from the Mushroom Kingdom like Peach and Bowser, who may help you on your journey!
You’ll have to rely on Mario and Luigi’s brotherly bond to succeed. Use Bros. Moves to get past obstacles while you explore, and powerful Bros. Attacks in a dynamic twist on turn-based combat. You’ll need every edge this ‘brothership’ will give you to save the day!
Matchbox™ Driving Adventures
- Available to buy from Amazon
- PlayStation 4 and 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC
In Matchbox™ Driving Adventures, get ready for the thrill of a lifetime! Gear up and join the Chief of the Matchbox Adventure Squad, jump into an authentic Matchbox™ vehicle and drive through six dynamic locations. Players can race against the clock, chase runaway cars, and tackle exciting rescue missions. Cruise in Adventure Mode or choose from 14 tracks in Competition Mode for a spot on the leaderboard playing solo or in local co-op.
Complete quests to earn medals as you unlock and customise special vehicles to add to your growing collection, all displayed in the Garage. With over ten cars and trucks, you can pick the best vehicle for the job.
It’s time to get behind the wheel of iconic Matchbox™ cars and trucks, celebrate your accomplishments, and Drive Your Adventure.
Monster High™: Skulltimate Secrets™
- Available to buy from Amazon
- Playstation 4 and 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Series X/S, and PC
Strange things are happening at Monster High™… stranger than usual! It’s your first day at Monster High, where all monsters are welcome, and it’s up to you to uncover the mystery of the doors and ancient keys that have appeared. Can you bring the school back to its authentic, spooky self? Play and discover its skulltimate secrets.
Start by creating your own unique character, with a whole vault of different monster kinds, special skills, and scary-chic outfits and make-up to choose from. Make friends with the Boo Crew including Clawdeen Wolf™, Draculaura™, and Frankie Stein™, and start investigating the strange new hidden rooms and ancient keys that have appeared at Monster High. With simple controls, you’ll soon find creeper-ific clues and items that lead you to the true power of the hidden rooms.
Unlock fangtastic new skills as you explore the school, from the Coffin Bean™ café to the catacombs, and meet familiar faces from Monster High. As the newest member of the Boo Crew, you’re in for one hex-citing adventure!
Nick Jr. Party Adventure
- Available to buy from Amazon
- Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC
Join fan-favourite Nick Jr. characters Dora, Blue, Molly, Blaze and Santiago on an epic quest to gather party supplies and prepare for the ultimate bash of the year: the Friendship Fiesta! With dazzling customisation options, players can deck out their characters in fabulous outfits and accessories as they journey through vibrant and exciting worlds, such as Dora’s Rainforest, the Monster Dome and Isla Encanto, to solve puzzles and unlock collectables along the way, including Boot’s iconic red boots, Santiago’s swashbuckling pirate hat, an adorable paw print necklace, and many more themed accessories. With solo mode or up to two-player local co-op, friends and families can prepare for the festive party together.
- Join characters from iconic Nick Jr. preschool shows PAW Patrol™, DORA, Blue’s Clues & You!, Bubble Guppies, Blaze and the Monster Machines, and Santiago of the Seas
- Experience a vibrant, puzzle-solving adventure while exploring 72 levels across six show-themed worlds
- Dress-up a customisable avatar to bounce, boost and teleport through interactive challenges
- Watch out for playful trouble-making Nick Jr. characters, including Swiper, Crusher and Bonnie Bones, as players discover unique collectibles to bring the Friendship Fiesta celebration to life
Princess Peach: Showtime!
A mysterious, masked villain has taken over Sparkle Theatre and it’s up to Princess Peach to save the play – and the day! Take centre stage with a wardrobe of showstopping transformations in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Fend off the Sour Bunch with sensational swordplay as a swordfighter…en garde! In another role, Peach puts on her detective hat to find out whodunnit in a museum mystery. From kung fu master to pastry chef, Peach’s roles give you distinctly powerful ways to save the play! What other transformations are just behind the curtain?
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game
- Available to buy from Amazon
- PlayStation 4®, PlayStation 5®, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam
Patrick fans, your time has come – and Bikini Bottom is your open-world playground! You can skydive with just a parasol (or nothing at all), search for buried treasure in the Dump, or release the rage in Mrs. Puff’s Rage Room. Use almost any item you find, – from the reef blower to a paint can, – to make the world more Patrick. And take on challenges only Patrick would attempt, set by up SpongeBob, Sandy Cheeks, Mr. Krabs, and more. So become the Star of the show, put your silliest ideas into action, and enjoy the physics-based chaos that unfolds all around you!
- Explore and cause chaos across Bikini Bottom’s most iconic locations like The Krusty Krab and Glove World as the titular starfish
- Take on missions set by all of Patrick’s friends, including SpongeBob, Squidward, Mr. Krabs, Sandy and Plankton
- Experience the voices of the SpongeBob SquarePants actors, including Bill Fagerbakke as Patrick and Tom Kenny as SpongeBob
- Discover hilarious Easter Eggs and unlock costumes from the show
Super Mario Party Jamboree
Get ready for the biggest party yet in Super Mario Party Jamboree for Nintendo Switch. From running through merry-go-rounds to motion-control minigolf, this jamboree is jam-packed with over 110 minigames – the most of any Mario Party game to date!
With seven boards in all, you can go with the flow in Goomba Lagoon, search for stars in Rainbow Galleria, revisit the classics of Western Land and Mario’s Rainbow Castle from past titles and more.
Race across the party board in Koopathlon, a series-first 20-player online competition to see who can rack up the highest scores in minigames like the fast-paced Lane Change. The higher your score in each round, the faster you’ll get to the goal. Koopathlon is just one of a slew of additional modes – there’s something for every kind of Mario Party player to enjoy!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed
Welcome to the streets of New York City, where the best pizza and human-mutant chaos reigns. It’s up to the Turtle brothers to restore the peace in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed! New mutants (or as the Turtles coined them, Mewbies) have been doing well to be accepted by the citizens. But that all changed when some mutants began wreaking havoc.
From the sewer to the skyscrapers, no corner is safe from the mess oozing through the city. It’s got TCRI corporation written all over it. Now, it is up to the fearless four to unleash their unique ninja skills and stop the madness before the human-mutant relationship they worked for goes down the drain.
TRANSFORMERS: Galactic Trials
This unique racing action game with roguelite elements, features a thrilling hybrid gameplay experience, transforming from traditional arcade racing to action-packed robot combat.
With five playable AUTOBOTS including Optimus Prime and Bumblebee and six playable DECEPTICONS, including Megatron and Nemesis Prime, fans will unlock new weapons and skills as they progress round the tracks and collect the 70 available Prime Relics to give them an advantage on the tracks. To play at a different pace, fans can also shift gears into Arcade Mode and race against a friend in up to 2-player local multiplayer.
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