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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
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.
Baby Shark: Sing & Swim Party
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Suitable for ages 3+
Swim across the wide waters with the Shark Family to enjoy the Fin-tastic Festival where you can watch performers sing, dance, and rock! Baby Shark: Sing & Swim Party. Sing and swim to fin-omenal songs from original videos including Baby Shark Dance and more. Journey through iconic ocean locations, like Tropical Bay, Ocean City, and more.
Choose from five customizable playable characters! Play your way with either runner or rhythmic modes and get rewarded with tons of musical cards that can be added to your album. Are you ready to journey across the amazing sea? Jaw-some, let’s go!
- HELP THE SHARK FAMILY – Swim through iconic ocean locations and get them to the greatest festival.
- COLLECT STARS – Dodge obstacles or tap to the rhythm of the music to earn points.
- FAMILY PLAY– Play with your family and friends with a local 4-player co-op.
- SWIM AND SING – Sing and dance along to jaw-some songs like Baby Shark, Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo.
Bluey: The Videogame
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Suitable for ages 3+
Become immersed in the world of Bluey in this interactive sandbox adventure as players navigate faithfully recreated and iconic locations including Bluey’s home – fully explorable for the first time. Engage in story-driven episodic gameplay with activities inspired by fan-favourite moments from the show as well as a brand-new four-part storyline created in partnership with Artax Games, BBC Studios and the show’s producers at Ludo Studio.
- Play as Bluey, her sister Bingo, Mum, and Dad with up to 4-player couch co-op
- Play mini-games as seen in the Bluey TV show, including ‘Keepy Uppy’ and ‘Magic Xylophone’
- Explore iconic locations such as the Heeler House, Playgrounds & Creek while unlocking new dress-up items such as Mum’s beach hat and discovering fan favourite collectables such as Grey Dancer, and Mr Monkeyjocks.
Gigantosaurus: Dino Kart
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Suitable for ages 3+
Be your favourite dino and speed around Cretacia in a kart championship for up to 4 players. Race on 15 tracks full of thrilling obstacles – including the great Gigantosaurus himself! Pick up awesome power-ups that give you a shortcut, or a jetpack-powered boost… or a way to knock out your rivals.
There’s a play style for all ages, including steering help for younger players. So, get the whole family together for a fast and fun party that’s almost as big as Gigantosaurus’s appetite!
- Choose your Dino: Play as Bill, Mazu, Rocky, Tiny and more Gigantosaurus friends.
- Multiplayer Racing: Up to 4 players can compete in split-screen play.
- Lots to Explore: Race on 15 tracks in the Savannah, Jungle, and Mount Oblivion Cups.
- Fun for Everyone: Dinos of all ages can win with auto-steer and Mazu’s reading help.
Peppa Pig: World Adventures
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Suitable for ages 3+
Play in the bigger, wider world of Peppa Pig, and bring your whole family into the story! New York City is calling – and so are Paris, London, and a world tour of fun places. You and Peppa can make pizza in Italy, walk on Hollywood Boulevard, and much more.
Create a home in Peppa Pig’s neighbourhood for you, your brothers and sisters, and your grownups. Be a family of cats, kangaroos, goats, or whatever you choose, and make your house dazzling by displaying the souvenirs and items you collect!
It’s time to make a big splash with Peppa – don’t forget your wellies!
- JOIN PEPPA’S WORLD – Create characters for you and your whole family
- BE A WORLD EXPLORER – Visit New York, Paris, London and beyond
- MEET NEW CHARACTERS – Chat and play with all your favourite Peppa Pig characters
- BUILD YOUR HOUSE – Arrange your home and collectables however you like
- GO ON BIG ADVENTURES – Visit a skyscraper, sail a ship, hunt for treasure and more!
PAW Patrol World
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Suitable for ages 4+
Explore the world of PAW Patrol like never before, in a free-roaming 3D adventure where anything is PAWsible! Play as all your favourite pups, drive their vehicles and put a stop to Mayor Humdinger’s superblimp mayhem. Enjoy a brand-new story and TV show-inspired missions, which take you all over Adventure Bay, Jake’s Mountain, the Jungle and Barkingburg.
Customize your game with countless collectables including emotes, pup costumes, vehicle stickers, postcard stamps and artworks for the Chickaletta Exhibition. It’s the ultimate PAW Patrol playtime for one or two players!
- WORLD-SIZED FUN – Save the day all over Adventure Bay, Jake’s Mountain, the Jungle, and Barkingburg
- SNIFF OUT COLLECTIBLES – Use your pup treats to unlock new pup outfits, postcard stamps, emotes, vehicle stickers and more
- PLAY, RESCUE, EXPLORE – Experience a new PAW Patrol story, TV show flashback, plus bonus missions you’ll find as you explore
- ALL PAWS ON DECK – One or two players can control every PAW Patrol pup including Chase, Skye, Marshall and Everest, each with unique skills
DC Justice League: Cosmic Chaos
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Suitable for ages 6+
DC’s Justice League: Cosmic Chaos gives you the freedom to play your way in action-packed missions, gruelling fights and daring challenges! Fly around Happy Harbor as Superman or propel yourself through the sky as Wonder Woman, the choice is yours! Use each Super Hero to help solve puzzles, defeat enemies, and unlock cool outfits and special upgrades.
Play with friends or family in a 2-player couch co-op Instant Action Mode and have the freedom to explore Happy Harbor, the home of the Justice League. Can you stop Mr. Mxyzptlk’s chaos and bring peace to Happy Harbor?
- Become Happy Harbor’s hero – with unlockable Elemental Attacks plus iconic moves and armor, including Superman’s Heat Vision, Wonder Woman’s Truth’s Pull and Batman’s exploding Batarangs.
- Embark on heroic side missions – and search Happy Harbor for clues that lead you to villains, bounties, and secret locations
- Collect and upgrade – with custom outfits and the Artifacts of Justice, 30 powerful attack and defence items including Green Arrow’s Bow and Raven’s Cloak.
Jumanji: Wild Adventures
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Suitable for ages 6+
Drop into the dangerous game world of Jumanji and start a thrilling adventure, as you search for the stolen jewel, The Jaguar’s Eye, and a way home!
Smolder, Ruby, Mouse, and Shelly are ready to explore uncharted territories home to fierce predators, warring factions, and devious traps that can sweep you off your feet. Survive the jungle to reach new zones including forgotten villages, icy mountains, and fetid swamps. Upgrade your heroes with the loot and secret treasures you uncover. And always be ready for new threats, because the Jumanji drums could strike at any moment!
- ADVENTURE BEYOND – Tackle fiendish puzzles and face deadly foes in a hostile, uncharted world.
- UNCOVER SECRETS – Find hidden rooms, lost treasures, and Jumanji collectables.
- UPGRADE YOUR SKILLS – Unlock incredible new abilities and exchange loot for power-ups and special items.
- PARTY UP – Quest alone or in local multiplayer for up to four explorers.
Rainbow High: Runway Rush
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Suitable for ages 6+
Stepping into the colourful and esteemed Rainbow High creative arts school, fans can play as one of the six original Rainbow High characters, as they take on the first creative assignment of the semester. Explore over 21 different locations from the TV series and go outside the main story mode to unlock outfits and play personalised mini-games tailored to the characters’ art subjects.
Play as your favourite Rainbow High character, Ruby, Poppy, Sunny, Jade, Skyler and Violet. Use their unique talents and work together to present your best work to date. The team with the best idea will be awarded the chance to plan a major school project. It’s time to transform creative struggles into creative brilliance.
- CHOOSE YOUR BFF: Play as Ruby, Poppy, Sunny, Jade, Skyler, and Violet
- EXPLORE THE SCHOOL: Discover the classrooms, the student’s bedrooms, Rainbow Union, and more
- SOLVE THE PUZZLES: Find clues, collect rainbow diamonds, and unlock the coolest outfits
- HELP YOUR FRIENDS: Share your unique talents with them and complete your assignments
The Grinch: Christmas Adventures
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Suitable for ages 6+
Have a great Grinchy time trying to stop Christmas in this festive platformer – and help the Grinch’s heart grow three sizes along the way! You’ll have to be sneaky to steal all the presents in Who-ville! Thankfully, the Grinch has some wonderful, awful ideas – like a stealthy Santa costume, a Candy Cane Lasso, and speedy snowboard to take on Christmas-themed obstacles in snowy locations.
With visuals inspired by Dr. Seuss’s illustrations, and two-player fun with the Grinch and Max, The Grinch: Christmas Adventures is a fun new way to enjoy this Christmas classic.
- HAVE AWFULLY GOOD FUN – Sneak and steal presents as the Grinch and his dog Max
- UNLOCK GRINCHY GADGETS – Solve puzzles to gain abilities! Throw snowballs, disguise as Santa, use a Candy Cane Lasso or a Jumping Jetpack, and more!
- GET IN THE SPIRIT – The Grinch wants to stop Christmas, but you can help his heart grow three sizes!
- EXPERIENCE A CLASSIC – With visuals inspired by Dr. Seuss’s book and controls for young players.
Transformers: Earth Spark – Expedition
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Suitable for ages 6+
Bumblebee is facing his greatest mission – reclaim the ancient Cybertronian technology scattered across the globe, before Mandroid and his henchbots can use them to destroy Earth’s cities. With Optimus Prime’s guidance and you at the controls, Bumblebee will grow strong enough to take on an army of robotic enemies in bare-metal combat, speed into boss battles with some of Transformers’ greatest villains, and unlock devastating new attack combos and abilities along the way!
- Join the Autobots – Save Earth in an open world adventure.
- Battle evil Mandroid – Unlock new attacks and abilities.
- Supercharge Bumblebee – Switch between Bumblebee’s bot and vehicle forms.
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