{
  "id": 14447435,
  "title": "Nintendo Switch Online Additions Include Perfectly Timed GBA Classics",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/nintendo-switch-online-additions-include-perfectly-timed-gba-classics",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-14T12:23:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Polygon",
    "slug": "polygon",
    "url": "https://www.polygon.com/nintendo-switch-online-game-boy-advance-october-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nintendo Switch Online subscribers now have three new games to explore, all added on October 14. These are Monster Rancher Advance, Metal Slug Advance, and Kururin Paradise, all Game Boy Advance classics from the early 2000s. The Game Boy Advance Online app is only available to those with the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack.\n\nMonster Rancher Advance lets players raise, train, and prepare over 400 monsters for battle. Each monster has unique skills and weaknesses, requiring strategic planning to win. It's been out since 2001 and is perfect for those who enjoy a longer gaming experience.\n\nMetal Slug Advance offers fast-paced side-scrolling action. As part of the Mega Slug Ultimate Collection, it's short enough to replay frequently, making it an ideal choice for players with limited time.\n\nKururin Paradise, a puzzle game, is making its first U.S. appearance. A sequel to Kuru Kuru Kururin, it was initially shown at E3 2002 but never released. Now, thanks to the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack, puzzle game enthusiasts can enjoy this addition.",
  "summary": "Nintendo released three classic games for Switch Online's Expansion Pack October update, right before highly anticipated releases.",
  "key_points": [
    "Games are Game Boy Advance classics from the early 2000s",
    "Expansion Pack required for access to new games"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}