This Week’s eShop Roundup: Game Boy Games, Pre-Orders, Sweepstakes, and Sales

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Alright, here we are, standing at the edge of something pretty darn exciting—or maybe not, depends on who you ask. The last hurrah for the Nintendo Switch before its spiffy younger sibling, the Switch 2, slides onto the scene. Imagine that—next week, two different sets of games to ogle at. But, let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Today, let’s talk about retro vibes and pre-order tidbits, oh and there’s also a bunch of sales and contests. My brain’s all over the place, but bear with me.

So, this week Nintendo’s doing its thing, dropping some Game Boy classics into the Switch Online library. We’ve got a random mix here—Survival Kids, some Kirby spin-off action, and freakin’ Gradius for those who dig sci-fi shoot ’em ups. I swear, there’s something here for everyone… or so they say. I gabbed about them on the Pure Nintendo Podcast last week too. Not sure anyone listened though.

Aw man, the Switch 2’s coming on June 5th and people are losing their marbles. If you’re the impatient type, guess what? You can snag some of those new releases ahead of time. We’re talking Rune Factory, Sonic X Shadows, and Fast Fusion. Do those tickle your fancy? Maybe, maybe not.

Sales are everywhere. Like, how do I even keep track? Dragon Quest series is up for grabs at up to 50% off. The HD-2D remake of Dragon Quest III is dangling like a carrot on a stick. I’m tempted… are you?

On a side note, feeling lucky? There’s a sweepstakes that might just snag you a Mario Kart LEGO set. Why not, right? Fingers crossed and all.

Anyway, there’s a list as long as your arm of new Switch games on the eShop. What’s catching your eye? Shout if something’s making your thumbs twitch in anticipation of the Switch 2.

Game Boy – Nintendo Switch Online

SURVIVAL KIDS – So, you’re this kid, stuck on an island in the middle of nowhere. You gotta do the survival thing, right? Hunt for grub and water… maybe make a stick into something useful. Seriously, your only hope is you. Stranded vibes, am I right? Anyway, it’s up for grabs for Switch Online members.

GRADIUS THE INTERSTELLAR ASSAULT – Odds of making it out? Probably a million to one. You’re in a spaceship, fingers itching on the trigger, then bam—aliens everywhere. Missiles, doubles, lasers—take your pick, just remember you can’t have your cake and eat it too with the weapon choices. But hey, that’s the fun, right?

The Sword of Hope – You’re tagged as the chosen one, a birthmark dagger? Sure. Got a kingdom to save, evil king, magic weapons—you know the drill. Look, open, hit—repeat. It’s about the journey, not just the destination… or is it?

Kirby’s Star Stacker – Block puzzler with that pink puffball Kirby. Stars falling, your animal buddies stacked around—hamster, fish, owl. Gotta outsmart King Dedede—bet he’s up to no good as usual. Good luck!

Pre-orders

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – Earth Dancer? Sure, let’s go with that. You’ve got nature forces, romance shenanigans, village rebuilding—it’s packed. June 5th, mark it. Pre-orders? Open already.

SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS – Sonic and Shadow. Two peas in a pod or something. Shadow’s got his own story thing going on—abilities all top-notch, of course. Then there’s time-travel—3D, 2D, you name it. Launching June 5th. Pre-orders available so don’t sleep on that.

Fast Fusion – Racing, but with a twist… or maybe a hyper jump. Antigrav races, track mania. Mix and match vehicles, get creative. Yearning for speed? Have a go when it zooms in on June 5th. Go check those pre-orders.

Nintendo Music

Activities

My Nintendo – LEGO Mario Kart Race to Win! Sweepstakes – Got a LEGO Mario fan in the house? Enter, build, race. Luck’s a factor, but still, who wouldn’t want that set?

Nintendo eShop sales

Also new this week

Now, what was I saying? Oh, right, just go see what’s new and dive into gaming glory. Or don’t—I don’t own you.