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The Best Nintendo Switch Online Games (As of October '26)

October 9, 2026

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The IGN Game Scoop crew—Damon Hatheway, Peer Schneider, Nick Limon, and Justin Davis—dedicate this episode to two main topics: recommending the best games on the Nintendo Switch Online (NSO) service for a returning player, and reflecting on the GameCube’s 25th anniversary. The throughline is a celebration of Nintendo’s back catalog, examining why certain games and consoles endure while others were underappreciated in their time. The conversation is framed by listener questions, but the substance is a deep dive into what makes a classic, what was lost, and what is still playable today.

The NSO Treasure Hunt: What to Play First

The episode is prompted by a listener, Alan, an older gamer who recently bought a Switch 2—his first Nintendo console since the NES. He has access to the full NSO libraries (NES through GameCube) and wants to know what to play beyond the obvious Zelda titles. The crew’s recommendations are not just a list; they are a guided tour of Nintendo’s evolution.

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What you'll learn

  • 1 (00:00) **Alienware Ad** - Sponsored segment introducing the episode's theme of versatile gaming.
  • 2 (00:42) **Show Intro & Star Wars Galactic Racer Discussion** - The hosts introduce themselves and dive into a new game.
  • 3 (05:50) **Listener Mail: Best Nintendo Switch Online Games** - A listener asks for game recommendations from the classic libraries.
  • 4 (13:38) **Car Gurus Ad** - Sponsored segment for the Car Gurus app.
  • 5 (16:43) **Mint Mobile Ad** - Sponsored segment for Mint Mobile's $15/month plan.
  • 6 (18:17) **GameCube 25th Anniversary Retrospective** - The crew reflects on the GameCube's legacy and what made it special.
  • 7 (31:43) **Listener Mail: Gaming Genre Dark Ages** - A listener asks about genres that have gone through periods of low quality.

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Guests on this episode

Nick Limon Justin Davis

Show Notes

Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the #1 video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Justin Davis, Peer Schneider, and Nick Limon -- are discussing the best Nintendo Switch Online games, Star Wars Galactic Racer, the Gamecube, Switch 2, retro gaming handhelds, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions.

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