Mario Tennis Aces Is Temporarily Free in New 'Game Trials' Scheme

Nintendo has lifted the lid on a new program called 'Game Trials', which will soon give European Nintendo Switch Online subscribers the option to play Mario Tennis Aces for free.

Game Trials seems to be Nintendo's answer to the PS+ Instant Game Collection, albeit with a bit less freedom. Whereas PlayStation lets its members download and keep a selection of monthly games for as long as their subscription remains active, Game Trials is a system where you effectively borrow a Nintendo-chosen game for a limited time, with progress saved for if you buy it.

Running from August 7 to August 13, the first Game Trial game for Europe is Mario Tennis Aces. The trial grants full access to the game, which will then also be on sale at a 33% discount for those who like what they play and want to fully own it.

This is the first time Game Trials has been made available in Europe. Meanwhile, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker is also going to be free to play for a limited time in Japan next week. There's no word yet on what North American players can expect.

In our review, Tristan Ogilvie said "Mario Tennis Aces serves up some of the most refined and rewarding gameplay in the series to date, but passes up the opportunity to make the most of it with an underdeveloped single-player mode and slight customisation options."

In other Nintendo news, EA has opened up on why it offers limited Nintendo Switch support, while the Nintendo Switch Lite is now available for pre-order.

Alysia Judge is a writer and presenter, and has also previously hosted events for Nintendo. Chat to her on Twitter @alysiajudge.

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Mario Tennis Aces Is Temporarily Free in New 'Game Trials' Scheme

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