It is common for video games to disappear from stores for various reasons, such as rights issues or simply server shutdowns. This time it’s a very nice collection on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation.
You have to realize that nothing lasts forever. This is even less true in the world of video games, where games often disappear from stores completely. Fortunately, there are always some solutions to exploit the problem before it disappears for good. Such is the case here for a retro collection on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation that is saying goodbye. You have to be very fast.
This is the end of this collection on Nintendo Switch
A retro collection of Nintendo Switch video games titled “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Retro Collection” will soon be removed from Nintendo Switch and PlayStation online stores. Published by Limited Run Games and available for only ten months, this collection will disappear due to the expiration of intellectual property rights… It contains two titles based on the Bill & Ted films, originally released on Nintendo platforms.
Fans of the Bill & Ted films therefore have until January 1, 2024 to purchase this collection on the Nintendo eShop and PlayStation Store. Players who already own the title can re-download it at any time. However, other Limited Run Games titles, including franchises such as Turok, Scott Pilgrim and Star Wars, will also be removed due to the expiration of intellectual property rights. Limited Run Games is offering discounts of up to 50% through December 31st. So it’s not too late to take advantage of this. But we have to do it very quickly.
Old fashioned games
As a reminder, this collection on Nintendo Switch is:
- Bill & Ted’s excellent video game adventure : Originally released for the NES console, this game offers an adventure gaming experience based on the characters and story of the Bill & Ted films. In this game, players travel through different historical periods, meet famous people and solve puzzles. The game is characterized by its retro graphic style and game mechanics typical of NES games of the time.
- Bill & Ted’s Excellent Portable Adventure : This game released for the Nintendo Game Boy is suitable for a gaming experience on a portable console. It contains specific elements and challenges adapted for the Game Boy platform. This game, like its NES counterpart, places an emphasis on exploration and problem solving. He remains true to the humorous and unusual spirit of the films.
