Join The Game Awards Festivities by Saving on Select Digital Titles for Nintendo Switch

The Game Awards have arrived! The annual ceremony rewarding innovation and excellence in the video game industry takes place today, and to help everyone celebrate yet another incredible year of games, Nintendo is offering promotions on several critically acclaimed titles and fan favorites. From now until Dec. 18 at 11:59 p.m. PT, players can save up to 50% off select Nintendo Switch digital games, including titles that have received top honors throughout the history of The Game Awards.

Fans can visit Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch or https://www.nintendo.com/tga now for promotions on the digital versions of select games nominated for awards at tonight's ceremony, including Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring The Legend of Zelda, which is nominated for "Best Score/Music," and GRIS, which is nominated in several categories, including "Games for Impact." Other games featured in the sale include Octopath Traveler, which was nominated for "Best Role-Playing Game" at The Game Awards 2018; Super Mario Odyssey, which won "Best Family Game" at The Game Awards 2017; Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, which won "Best Action Game" at The Game Awards 2017; and DOOM, which won "Best Music/Sound Design" at The Game Awards 2016.

"Nintendo is proud to join The Game Awards today in highlighting the artistry and boundless creativity of the video game industry," said Nick Chavez, Nintendo of America's Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "By offering a wide selection of distinguished games at a great value, we invite players to discover experiences on Nintendo Switch that continue to delight and inspire fans around the world."

The games that are part of the sale include the following:

All games included in the sale will be available for purchase in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch, and directly at https://www.nintendo.com/tga. My Nintendo members will also earn Gold Points on qualifying purchases.*

Visit https://thegameawards.com/watch to tune into The Game Awards, which streams live tonight beginning at 5:30 p.m. PT. A large selection of games on Nintendo Switch are nominated for awards at tonight's show, including Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which is nominated for "Game of the Year."

Nintendo eShop features a wide variety of content, including new and classic games, applications and demos. Players can add money to their account balances by using a credit card, PayPal or purchasing a Nintendo eShop Card at retailers in-store and online, and entering the code from the card.

Remember that Nintendo Switch features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about other features, visit https://www.nintendo.com/switch/.

*A Nintendo Account is required to receive and redeem My Nintendo points. Terms apply. https://accounts.nintendo.com/term_point

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