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

Ah, man. Here we go—buckle up for a messy ride through the last week of the Nintendo Switch eShop parade before its younger sibling, the Switch 2, barges onto the scene. It’s like the final verse in the Switch symphony, an ode to retro goodies and pre-launch chaos. So, hang on tight and let’s, I dunno, jog through this week’s rundown.

Now, the Nintendo Switch Online collection’s getting a little fatter—four gigs worth of Game Boy nostalgia. What’s in the lineup? We got Survival Kids (seriously, who knew Konami had this one?), a Kirby spin-off, and the sci-fi pew-pew of Gradius. Honestly, it’s like a mishmash of the past. Remember when we babbled about these in the Pure Nintendo Podcast? Good times.

Switch 2 drops June 5. Big whoop, right? Pre-order peeps, attention here! You can already grab titles like Rune Factory, Sonic X Shadows, and Fast Fusion. Are these gonna be your jam on the shiny new console? Or are you waiting because… well, why not?

Sales galore! Dragon Quest’s having the time of its life, being sliced by nearly half-price. Last year’s Dragon Quest III HD-2D remake? Yeah, that one’s itching to join your collection. Tempted? You probably should be.

Feeling lucky, punk? Dive into the latest Nintendo sweepstakes. The winner snags a Mario Kart LEGO set, and honestly? It’s absolutely rad. Bring your A-game!

Still a truckload of new Switch titles popping up on the eShop this week. What’ll you be scooping up before the mighty Switch 2 crash-lands?

Okay, Game Boy – Nintendo Switch Online, here we go:

SURVIVAL KIDS – A classic. Toss your wannabe Bear Grylls self into a deserted island scenario from 1999, courtesy of the Game Boy Color. It’s about scraping by on this uninhabited chunk of paradise after a disastrous cruise. No GPS, no DoorDash, just you and some coconuts. Assemble gear, pinch every berry—who knows? Find a way off this sand trap eventually.

GRADIUS THE INTERSTELLAR ASSAULT – Back in 1992, if you weren’t swatting aliens on a Game Boy, were you even living? Pilot your ship, face off against swarms that are, frankly, all up in your space. Missiles or lasers—pick one, not both, because… reasons. Pay attention to terrain, dodge strategically. It’s survival 101 up in space, folks.

The Sword of Hope – Step into Prince Theo’s shoes, the chap with a dagger on his arm (uh, tattoo much?). You’re the prophecy guy, supposed to nab the Sword of Hope, smack some evil around, and, I guess, be a generally heroic dude. The whole thing’s a lesson in poking around, opening stuff, and whacking things—with a story that might just surprise you.

Kirby’s Star Stacker – It’s Kirby! Stack some stars, and have your furry, aquatic, and feathered pals help you smack King Dedede into next week. Puzzle game shenanigans that practically yelled ‘90s. Super retro but perfectly charming.

Pre-orders

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – Think nature’s your buddy? Harness some elemental mojo, rebuild villages, and, yeah, there’s farming and romance. Ready your green thumb and get cozy with this one as it blooms into life on June 5.

SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS – When Sonic and Shadow collide! Speedster stages, a whole bunch of Ultimate Life Form drama, and nostalgia-inducing levels upgraded for Switch 2. Hurry up, pre-order time’s ticking — race day’s June 5.

Fast Fusion – Speed junkies, meet your new obsession. Race through mesmerizing landscapes and pull off those gnarly anti-grav jumps. Mix and match vehicle parts to edge out opponents. Basically, be faster, riskier, and way cooler.

Nintendo Music

Activities

My Nintendo – LEGO Mario Kart Race to Win! Sweepstakes – All you builders and speed demons, rev up! This sweepstakes is handing out LEGO Mario Kart set goodness. Enter till September 3, and steer yourself into that prize lane.

Nintendo eShop sales

Also new this week

I mean, that’s a wrap—I think? Brain is mush, but heart is what counts. Get out there, grab what you can before thingamajig 2.0 takes the stage. Catch you in the digital aisles!