This Week’s eShop Highlights: Game Boy Classics, Pre-Orders, Sweepstakes, and Sales

Alright, buckle up because this is it. The final dance with the Nintendo Switch before its shinier sibling, Switch 2, crashes our party next week. This week’s eShop madness? It’s all about retro vibes, pre-orders, maybe a sale or two (who’s counting), and, oh, a dash of sweepstakes. Shall we wade in?

Nintendo’s flinging a handful of Game Boy classics our way. We’ve got Konami’s Survival Kids, a bit of Kirby, and the space shoot-’em-up Gradius. It’s a decent spread, if I do say so myself. We rambled about these on last week’s Pure Nintendo Podcast. Probably worth a listen, or not. Up to you.

Now, with Switch 2 looming over everyone’s calendar for June 5, excitement’s brewing. A bit hard to ignore, honestly. And if impatience is your thing, some games are up for pre-order. Rune Factory, Sonic X Shadows, Fast Fusion—tempted, anyone?

And, and, and… SALES! Dive into Dragon Quest deals, slashing up to half off. That HD-2D remake of Dragon Quest III from last year? Honestly, hard to resist.

Feeling a bit of luck? Nintendo’s throwing a sweepstakes party. Winner grabs a Mario Kart LEGO set. I mean, who wouldn’t want that? Fingers crossed, everyone.

Oh, and don’t ignore the fresh batch of Switch titles on the eShop. I’d genuinely love to hear what catches your eye ahead of the whole Switch 2 takeover.

Game Boy – Nintendo Switch Online Adventures

SURVIVAL KIDS: So, picture this—’99 (remember those days?) on the good ol’ Game Boy Color. A storm strands you on an island. No rescue in sight, just your wits. Forge tools, scavenge food… Adventure, anyone? Available now if you’re part of the cool club—Nintendo Switch Online.

GRADIUS THE INTERSTELLAR ASSAULT: Honestly, the survival odds sound grim. A shooter from ’92, you’re pitted against relentless doomships. And it’s frantic. Missiles, lasers, you can’t have it all at once—but you try anyway! Part of Nintendo Switch Online now.

The Sword of Hope: Join Prince Theo, with his strangely inconspicuous dagger birthmark, on a quest to swing around the Sword of Hope and save a kingdom. There’s magic, weapons, and just three commands: LOOK, OPEN, HIT. It’s like living in a fantasy novel.

Kirby’s Star Stacker: Kirby and pals, just having a time stacking those stars. Blocks falling from above like stars in a meteor shower. Beat King Dedede with something resembling strategy. That’s the game.

Pre-order Buzz

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma – Switch 2 Edition: Farming, romance, bit of nature magic—honestly, who could resist? June 5’s your date. Beat everyone to it!

SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS: Sonic’s back—again! With Shadow, a double blast of classic and newer vibes. Race through history and unlock powers. June 5. Mark it.

Fast Fusion: Anti-gravity racing—yup, that’s a thing now! Be ready to race through crazily named tracks and master antigrav jumps. June 5’s when it’s all happening.

Music Notes?

Not this week!

Oh, and sweepstakes…

LEGO Mario Kart Race to Win: Zoom off with Mario in brick form. Win this, and you’re everyone’s envy. Time’s ticking until Sept. 3. Get in while it lasts!

I’m curious—what’s everyone grabbing before Switch 2 floods us with newness?