
Nintendo’s Online Service and “Expansion Packs”
Nintendo had its last major direct of the year last week with a slew of exciting new titles. Kirby and the Forgotten Land, the Mario movie cast announcement, and the Bayonetta 3 gameplay were among the surprising reveals in the showcase. While the show didn’t leave us without discussion, what I want to focus on is Nintendo’s new take on its online service: “Expansion packs”. While Nintendo Online for the Nintendo Switch has been around for years, it never saw the success of i