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

Well, here we are. It’s, like, the last purely-Switch eShop roundup. Next week, brace yourself, ’cause Switch 2 games join the chaos. Savor this moment. This week, it’s all retro vibes, pre-orders, and all sorts of deals. So, what are we waiting for?

Nintendo’s expanding the Game Boy stuff. Four new titles this time. We’ve got Survival Kids from Konami, some Kirby action, and the sci-fi blaster Gradius. It’s kinda got a bit for everyone. We chatted about these on last week’s podcast, but who’s listening anyway?

Everyone’s buzzing about Switch 2 dropping on June 5. If you’re impatient (like me with coffee), some games are already up for pre-order: Rune Factory, Sonic X Shadows, Fast Fusion. Got your eye on any?

Sales are huge this week—Dragon Quest fans, rejoice! Discounts everywhere, like 25% to 50% off or something. Even last year’s Dragon Quest III remake is on sale. Tempting, right?

And hey, if you’re feeling like the universe owes you, try your luck in Nintendo’s sweepstakes. Up for grabs? A Mario Kart LEGO set. I mean, who doesn’t want more LEGO?

Plenty of new Switch games still dropping in the eShop. What’s catching your eye while we wait for Switch 2?

Game Boy – Nintendo Switch Online

SURVIVAL KIDS: Think you can survive? This one’s a role-playing trip from ’99 on Game Boy Color. You’re a kid, stranded on some island after a storm. Gotta find food, make gadgets, try to escape. It’s live now for Nintendo Switch Online folks.

GRADIUS THE INTERSTELLAR ASSAULT: Surviving? Probably not. Released in ’92, it’s side-scrolling madness. Your ship’s ready to explode, aliens everywhere. With MISSILE, DOUBLE, LASER at your disposal, you better get strategic. Available now too.

The Sword of Hope: Prince Theo’s got a dagger-birthmark—like, how cool? It’s a ’91 role-player. Find the Sword of Hope, save the land, fight possessed evil kings, or whatever. Just don’t hit random people—it’s risky business.

Kirby’s Star Stacker: Kirby stars stacking with his oddball pals. Watch out for dropping blocks and King Dedede. If you’re into puzzles, this is it. It’s out on Switch too.

Pre-orders

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma – Basically, you’re restoring life in Azuma. Battle evil, rebuild villages, classic Rune Factory vibes. Dropping June 5. Pre-order on eShop now.

SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS: Sonic’s back with a mix of old and new. Shadow’s got his own storyline—who wouldn’t love that? Racing through history, unlocking secrets. It’s another June 5 release, ready to pre-order.

Fast Fusion: Think ultrafast racing, beating your competitors in style with antigravity tech. Fusion new rides, master hyper jumps. Sounds wild, right? Hits on June 5, pre-order today!

Nintendo Music

Activities

My Nintendo – LEGO Mario Kart Sweepstake: Feeling lucky? Enter by Sept. 3 for a shot at the LEGO Mario Kart set. Go check out the details on their site if you want in.

eShop Sales

More new entries this week—are you ready?

That’s the scoop. Take it or leave it, just enjoy the Switch while it’s still center stage. Who knows what next week brings?