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

Well, here we are. The last time we’re gonna do this before Switch 2 joins the party. Weird, right? Anyway, this week’s eShop roundup has a bit of everything — retro vibes, pre-orders, even a sweepstakes. Let’s just jump in, I guess.

So, the Nintendo Switch Online stash is growing again. Four new Game Boy titles made the list. It’s like they dug into a nostalgia box and tossed in Survival Kids by Konami, a Kirby spin-off, and Gradius for some sci-fi shooting action. Random bunch, but there it is. We even threw some thoughts around about these in last week’s Pure Nintendo Podcast. Who listens to podcasts anymore? Oh, right — lots of people.

Big news — Switch 2’s hitting the shelves on June 5. The hype is real, people! If you’re too impatient to wait, you can already snag pre-orders for games like Rune Factory, Sonic X Shadows, and Fast Fusion. Got any of these lined up for your shiny new console?

Sales are happening, too. A bunch of Dragon Quest games are discounted. Between 25% and 50% off — tempting, right? Especially that Dragon Quest III HD-2D thing from last year. Quite the offer, gotta say.

Feeling lucky? Nintendo’s latest sweepstakes might be your ticket. Win a LEGO Mario Kart set. How cool is that? Fingers crossed for ya!

By the way, tons of new Switch titles are kicking around the eShop this week. What are you diving into while waiting for the Switch 2 to drop?

Game Boy classics, anyone?

SURVIVAL KIDS – Imagine being stuck on an island after your cruise goes sideways. No help, just you. Find food, make tools — typical survival stuff. Bet combing the island beats lounging by a digital pool. Available now for Nintendo Switch Online peeps.

GRADIUS THE INTERSTELLAR ASSAULT – Survival odds? One in a million. Classic gaming, right? Blast your way through space with three weapon choices. Missile, Double, Laser — can’t have Double and Laser at the same time though. Some rule, huh? Dive in now if you’re an Online subscriber.

The Sword of Hope – Prince Theo with his destiny birthmark — sounds epic! Hunt down the legendary Sword to squash the bad vibes spreading through the land. Use magic, wield weapons — you know the drill. Available for Online members.

Kirby’s Star Stacker – Stars falling, Kirby stacking, Dedede being a nuisance — it’s chaotic fun in puzzle form. How many stars can you stack? Give it a shot if you’re ready for some retro puzzling action.

And let’s not forget the pre-orders. Roll call!

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma – Coming June 5 with Switch 2! You’re an Earth Dancer now. Rebuild, romance, restore, and fight the bad dudes. Sounds wild, huh? Pre-order now if you’re game.

SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS – Sonic and Shadow. Old school meets new school. Run through iconic stages, save the world — typical hero stuff. Drops June 5 on Switch 2, but you can pre-order today.

Fast Fusion – Ready to race like never before? Mix and match vehicles, use new tech like the hyper jump. Seriously, who thought of that? Hits on June 5 for Switch 2, pre-order available now.

Oh, and don’t miss the sweepstakes. Rev your engines with the LEGO Mario Kart Race to Win! Got until Sept. 3 to enter. Imagine building and racing with those. Fun, right?

That’s about it for this week. What’s catching your eye? Anything on your must-play list before the next-gen console lands?