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

Okay, so here we go. It’s the last week the Nintendo Switch gets its solo spotlight. I mean, right around the corner, Switch 2 games are gonna buddy up with it. Can you believe it? So, savor the moment. This week, it’s all about nostalgia, pre-orders, some sweepstakes, and those sales we all have a love-hate thing with. Let’s jump into it—or, wait, should we ease into it? I don’t know. Let’s dive.

Nintendo’s been busy, adding four Game Boy classics to their Switch Online collection. A bit random, maybe, but we’ve got Survival Kids from Konami—yeah, a classic if you’ve got a thing for Kirby and Gradius. A little something for everyone? We talked about these in last week’s Pure Nintendo Podcast. If you missed it, well, that’s on you.

Switch 2 is dropping on June 5. Isn’t the excitement just hitting the roof? Meanwhile, if waiting isn’t your strong suit, you can start pre-ordering some goodies: Rune Factory, Sonic X Shadows, Fast Fusion. Got your eyes on any of these for your shiny new console? Me too—or, well, maybe not.

And sales. Oh, those sweet, wallet-draining sales. Like a siren call, the Dragon Quest series is marked down 25-50%. Dragon Quest III HD-2D remake, anyone? What a temptation.

Feeling lucky? Try your hand at the latest Nintendo sweepstakes—Mario Kart LEGO set is up for grabs. Yep, you heard that right. Who wouldn’t want that, honestly?

There’s a pile of new Switch titles eager for attention this week. What’ll you be playing before Switch 2 lands? Let me know. Or don’t. Totally up to you.

Game Boy – Nintendo Switch Online

SURVIVAL KIDS – So, throw yourself into this survival role-play from ’99. You’re basically a kid with explorer DNA, stranded after a storm. You really got only yourself. Forage for chow, craft survival hacks, and maybe, just maybe, you’ll find a way off. Available now for Switch Online explorers.

GRADIUS THE INTERSTELLAR ASSAULT – Odds? One in a million. You’re in a Game Boy side-scroller from ’92. Post-battle, with alien gunk on your suit, it’s you against doomships, with your fingers itchin’ on triggers. Pick your weapon wisely: Missile, Double, or Laser—deal with one at a time, or doom looms. It’s on Switch Online now. Have at it.

The Sword of Hope – Meet Prince Theo, with his chosen-one dagger mark. An RPG classic from ’91. Theo’s on a mission to nab the Sword of Hope to vanquish evil. Use magic, weapons, and commands like LOOK, OPEN, and HIT wisely as you navigate the perilous path. It’s out there for Switch Online members.

Kirby’s Star Stacker – Stack stars with Kirby, and pals Rick, Kine, and Coo in this puzzle frenzy. Stars fall, clock’s ticking, and Dedede’s got plans to make your life hard. Quick moves and sharper strategies will see you through. Now available for those puzzling on Switch Online.

Pre-orders

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma – Switch 2 Edition – Kind of a new Rune Factory — call on nature, fight corruption, rebuild and romance. Heads up, it’s arriving June 5. Pre-order’s live. Fancy it?

SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS – Dive into Sonic lore with a fresh twist. Play as Shadow, confront big baddies, discover secrets—get swept into Sonic Generations with snazzy visuals. Launches June 5. Hit that pre-order!

Fast Fusion – Racing might just reach new heights—literally! Antigravity tracks and Fusion abilities to customize crazy rides. Watch out for instant thrills, launching June 5. Pre-order from the eShop if speed’s your game.

Activities

Wanna rev it up? Check out the LEGO Mario Kart sweepstakes, running till Sept. 3. The prize? LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart set. Start your engines, and may the odds be in your favor—or whatever they say.

Anyway, keep an eye on the eShop. New titles dropping this week. Eyes peeled, fingers ready. What’s on your playlist?