Fantasy Life i Highlights This Week’s eShop Roundup

Oh man, okay, let’s dive into this Nintendo eShop madness. This week, there’s all sorts of stuff happening. You know, Fantasy Life i finally showed up like that one friend who’s always late. Seriously, after a bazillion delays, the thing is here, and heck, it’s got so much happening. Fourteen different life roles? I barely manage one! It’s all cozy and adventurous, with town building and blah blah… you get it. Totally sounds like binge-worthy gaming material, right?

If you’ve got a thing for retro vibes, Nintendo’s music service is dishing out Kid Icarus tunes. Yep, Famicom and NES versions. Didn’t even know I needed that classic tune nostalgia in my life until now.

And, hello, speaking of retros, guess what? Killer Instinct Gold is now on Nintendo Switch Online. If you’re like me and sometimes live in the past, this N64 classic fighter is calling your name. We were all over this in last week’s podcast, by the way. Not that you were keeping track or anything.

The future, though! Hold on! Switch 2 is creeping up on us, like super fast! Talk about temptation: Hitman, Kunitsu-Gami, and Survival Kids are all up for pre-order. June 5 is gonna be a whole thing. Seriously, if you’re into these new game vibes, better get on that internet and pre-order like now for some launch-day chaos.

Oh, and while we’re on games, the glorious list of new Switch 1 titles is here too. ‘Please, Don’t Touch the Artwork 2’ is on it! Yeah, there goes my weekend. Anyway, tell me what you’re playing while we’re all in this holding pattern for the epic release of Switch 2 next week. Maybe I’ll start a game I won’t finish? Story of my life.

Then there’s Fantasy Life i, just to circle back (because why not?). It’s like a new world unfolding, with islands and mysteries and I don’t know what else. Bring your pals along; four players can jump in together and just, like, own the island or whatever.

Oh geez, can’t forget Killer Instinct Gold! Supposedly it’s all about mastering your skills, but let’s be real—I’m probably just gonna button mash until something happens. But the game’s got modes—Arcade, Team, Tournament—you name it. Plus, there’s this insane 70-hit Ultra Combo. It’s wild. Get the Expansion Pack and go nuts.

Pre-order chaos time: Hitman’s world is back, sneaky as ever. Those environments—chef’s kiss. And Kunitsu-Gami, which, honestly, sounds like a fever dream of Japanese mythology smashed with swordplay. And Survival Kids? Adventure, mystery, teamwork. Imagine the old attic vibes. Random right? But it’s intriguing.

And, oh yeah, Nintendo Music just dropped epic Kid Icarus soundtracks. Go wings! Go bows! If you’re into old-school harmonies, there’s your jam right there.

Quick side note: Hyrule Warriors has a new Creator’s Voice episode. Love listening to developers talk shop. And if you’re not into fighting hordes for Hyrule’s future, there’s this Animal Crossing thing on Nintendo Sound Clock. Imagine waking up to your own island paradise—unless you’re more Team Hit Snooze. Just saying.

So, take a deep breath and dive into this chaos. Tell me what you’re psyched about. I need a nap.