This Week’s eShop Highlights: Game Boy Games, Pre-orders, Sweepstakes, and Sales

Gonna be honest, this kind of feels like the end of an era. So this is it, the last solo roundup for the Nintendo Switch? Wow. Before Switch 2 crashes the party next week, let’s give the OG Switch a proper send-off. It’s like a weird nostalgic mix of retro flair and future teasing. Here we go.

You know what’s adding to that nostalgia trip? Nintendo Switch Online just tossed in four Game Boy titles. It’s like a time machine, with games like Konami’s Survival Kids and a Kirby spin-off. We talked about these on last week’s Pure Nintendo Podcast. Felt like the old days, almost.

Switch 2 is launching on June 5. Yep, you heard it here. Not gonna lie, the hype is next level. And for those who can’t wait (like me—patience isn’t my thing), you can pre-order some games already. Rune Factory, Sonic X Shadows, Fast Fusion—what’s grabbing your attention?

Now, if you’re into sales (who isn’t), the Dragon Quest titles are getting some serious markdowns—25% to 50% off. Last year’s Dragon Quest III HD-2D remake is tempting, not gonna lie. My wallet’s protesting.

Feeling lucky? Entering this new Nintendo sweepstakes might be your thing. A lucky winner snags a Mario Kart LEGO set. That’s pretty sweet. Fingers crossed, right?

Still a slew of new Switch titles on the eShop. What’s on your playlist before Switch 2? Drop a comment, or don’t. No pressure.

Game Boy – Nintendo Switch Online

SURVIVAL KIDS – Imagine being stuck on an island, no WiFi, just you and your survival instincts. Happened with this kid in 1999 on the Game Boy Color. Whipped together tools to survive after a storm hits, right? Maybe I just have a vivid imagination, but it’s intense. Check it out on Nintendo Switch Online.

GRADIUS THE INTERSTELLAR ASSAULT – Picture this: you’re in this side-scrolling shooter from 1992, and suddenly, boom! Fire everywhere, doomships swarming you. You gotta use MISSILE, DOUBLE, and LASER weapons smartly. Can’t use DOUBLE and LASER together though. Odd, but part of the fun.

The Sword of Hope – Prince Theo’s got a dagger birthmark—maybe prophecy, maybe just bad luck? Anyway, he’s out to snag the Sword of Hope, defeat the possessed king. Magic and weapons galore. Commands like LOOK, OPEN, HIT—I mean, who doesn’t want to live like a prince?

Kirby’s Star Stacker – Here’s Kirby, stacking stars with click-like precision. It’s fast, it’s puzzling, and King Dedede is just waiting to mess you up. But with Rick, Kine, and Coo by your side, it’s your game to lose. Give it a whirl if puzzlers are your jam.

Pre-orders

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – Elemental powers, check. Eastern Azuma, check. Rebuilding villages, romancing, farming—everything’s here. Drops June 5. Already pre-ordered? Me too.

SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS – Shadow’s back with style. It’s Sonic, but with a twist. Exploring past stages, unlocking powers. Time traveling in Sonic Generations. Visually amped up. Has anyone else pre-ordered yet?

Fast Fusion – Imagine racing in anti-gravity, through a Redwood Forest or storm planet Tempesta. Fusing vehicles, jumping miles high. It’s sci-fi racing at full speed ahead. Coming June 5. Is it on your radar?

Nintendo Music

Activities

My Nintendo – LEGO Mario Kart Race to Win! Sweepstakes – Engines rumbling, LEGO Mario Kart set up for grabs. Until Sept. 3, you can enter. It’s a crazy prize. Might just be worth the shot.

Nintendo eShop Sales

Also New This Week

Who knows what’ll catch your eye before Switch 2? But anyway, take it easy. And just like that, goodbye solo Switch roundups. Cheers or tears, you decide.