Nintendo Switch Online Adds Three Game Boy Classics
WHO:
My Nintendo News - Nintendo added three Game Boy games to its Nintendo Switch Online library.
Nintendo Life - The games are *Avenging Spirit*, developed by Jaleco; *Mole Mania*, developed by Nintendo EAD and PAX Softnica; and *Pinball: Revenge of the ‘Gator*, developed by HAL Laboratory.
My Nintendo News - *Mole Mania* was produced by Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of the *Super Mario* and *The Legend of Zelda* series.
Nintendo Life - In *Avenging Spirit*, the protagonist is killed by a syndicate seeking ghost energy and returns as a ghost to rescue his girlfriend, whose father is a scientist.
Nintendo Life - In *Mole Mania*, Muddy Mole tries to defeat farmer Jinbe and reunite with his wife and children.
WHAT:
Nintendo Life - In *Avenging Spirit*, the syndicate plans to ransom the protagonist’s girlfriend to force her scientist father to help harness ghost energy.
Nintendo Life - In *Mole Mania*’s two-player VS Mode, players each take a round as Muddy and Jinbe; the winner is determined by the number of cabbages dropped.
Nintendo Life - *Revenge of the ‘Gator* includes a top-five high-score list in Gator 1Player mode; a ball falling to the Gator Stage ends the turn.
My Nintendo News - The three games named are *Pinball: Revenge of the ‘Gator*, *Avenging Spirit*, and *Mole Mania*.
Nintendo Life - Nintendo announced an update adding the three games to the Game Boy library on its Switch Online subscription service.
Nintendo Life - *Avenging Spirit* has six stages and lets players possess and control other characters.
Nintendo Life - *Mole Mania* features puzzles involving pushing, pulling, or throwing black balls, tunneling through soil, boss fights, and a two-player VS mode with two rounds.
Nintendo Life - *Revenge of the ‘Gator* is a pinball game with four main and three bonus stages; players start with three balls and can play solo, in two-player mode, or Match Play.
Nintendo Life - Nintendo also updated the Nintendo Music app with the *ARMS* soundtrack.
WHERE:
My Nintendo News - The games are accessible on Switch and Switch 2 through the “Game Boy – Nintendo Classics” app, downloadable from the Nintendo eShop.
Nintendo Life - Japan is also set to receive the same three games.
WHEN:
Nintendo Life - The games are scheduled to be added on 27th October 2026.
WHY:
Nintendo Life - The protagonist of *Avenging Spirit* seeks to rescue his kidnapped girlfriend and avenge his killing.
Nintendo Life - Muddy Mole’s goal in *Mole Mania* is to defeat Jinbe and reunite with his family.
HOW:
Nintendo Life - The *Mole Mania* puzzles include blasting strategic exits and digging through soft soil to reach underground paths.
My Nintendo News - Original Game Boy games are available to anyone with a standard Nintendo Switch Online subscription; the Game Boy Advance titles added in the prior update were exclusive to Expansion Pack members.
Nintendo Life - Access to the games requires an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription.
Nintendo Life - In *Revenge of the ‘Gator*, players hit a falling ball with flippers, aiming at targets and through lanes; losing all balls ends the game.
(UPDATED October 23, 2026 11:07 UTC)
Nintendo is adding three Game Boy classics to the Nintendo Switch Online library: *Avenging Spirit*, *Mole Mania*, and *Pinball: Revenge of the ‘Gator*. The games are scheduled to arrive on 27th October 2026 and will be available in Japan as well. Subscribers can play them on Switch and Switch 2 through the Game Boy – Nintendo Classics app, available from the Nintendo eShop. In *Avenging Spirit*, players control a ghost seeking to rescue his kidnapped girlfriend and avenge his killing, with the ability to possess other characters across six stages. *Mole Mania*, produced by Shigeru Miyamoto, follows Muddy Mole as he solves underground puzzles and tries to reunite with his family. It also includes a two-player mode. *Revenge of the ‘Gator* is a pinball game with solo and multiplayer options. Nintendo also added the *ARMS* soundtrack to its Nintendo Music app.
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(UPDATED October 23, 2026 10:08 UTC)
Nintendo is expanding the Game Boy library on its Nintendo Switch Online service with three classic titles, scheduled to arrive on 27th October 2026. The games are *Avenging Spirit*, *Mole Mania*, and *Pinball: Revenge of the ‘Gator*, and Japan is set to receive them as well. Players can access the games on Switch and Switch 2 through the Game Boy – Nintendo Classics app, with an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription. In *Avenging Spirit*, players take control of a ghost who can possess other characters while trying to rescue his girlfriend and avenge his death. *Mole Mania*, produced by Shigeru Miyamoto, follows Muddy Mole as he tackles puzzles and battles farmer Jinbe to reunite with his family. *Revenge of the ‘Gator* is a pinball game featuring four main stages and three bonus stages. Separately, Nintendo has added the *ARMS* soundtrack to its Nintendo Music app.