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

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Okay, buckle up. This is the last solo Switch dance before Switch 2 crashes the party with its games. And guess what? We’re swimming in retro vibes and pre-orders this week, plus a sprinkling of those sweet sales. Dive in with me!

First off, the Nintendo Switch Online gig is tossing us four Game Boy treats. We got Survival Kids, a Kirby curveball, and the sci-fi sizzle of Gradius. Pretty sure there’s a little something for everybody here. Oh, and we jabbered about these gems on the Pure Nintendo Podcast last week. Did anyone else catch that?

Switch 2 mania is real with the big launch on June 5. Pre-orders are already teasing us with Rune Factory, Sonic X Shadows, and Fast Fusion. Fast times ahead, folks. Which of these will you grab for your shiny new console?

Oh, man, the sales! Dragon Quest is dropping prices like they’re hot, with deals between 25% and 50% off. Last year’s Dragon Quest III HD-2D remake is calling—temptation, thy name is sales.

Feeling lucky? Nintendo’s sweepstakes is dangling a Mario Kart LEGO set before our eyes. Seriously, that’s just epic. Get your entry in and cross those fingers!

Anyway, there’s still a storm of new Switch games on the eShop to check. Seriously, let us know what tickles your fancy before Switch 2 madness hits.

Game Boy Goodies – Nintendo Switch Online

SURVIVAL KIDS – Think you got what it takes to survive? Picture this: 1999, Game Boy Color, you as an explorer’s kid, shipwrecked and solo on an island. Basic survival stuff—find food, make tools, and maybe, just maybe, escape. It’s out there now for Switch Online members. Dive in if you dare!

GRADIUS THE INTERSTELLAR ASSAULT – Survival odds? A million to one. 1992 classic on Game Boy. Imagine alien bugs drying on your flight suit. Then—BOOM! Fireworks all around. You’re armed with MISSILE, DOUBLE, and LASER. But here’s the catch: choose wisely between DOUBLE and LASER. It’s wild!

The Sword of Hope – Enter Prince Theo, rockin’ a dagger birthmark and on a quest for the Sword of Hope—a blade that can banish evil. A blend of magic, mystery, and mythical creatures block your way. Strategy’s your ace here. Get snooping, treasure hunting, and hope that HIT doesn’t tick off anyone. Available now!

Kirby’s Star Stacker – Kirby stacks stars with help from hamster, sunfish, and owl pals (weird team, right?). Blocks rain down, lines appear like they’re keeping time. Sandwich stars between buddies to score, but watch for King Dedede’s shenanigans. Quick moves are your best friend here.

Pre-orders – Woohoo!

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma – Step into this reborn Rune Factory world with nature-wielding powers. Rebuild, romance, and ready yourself for a June 5 drop. Pre-orders are live!

SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS – Sonic’s back, and Shadow’s got serious swagger. This combo of past and present is pure adrenaline. Story campaigns, hub worlds, hidden secrets—it’s all here, playable June 5. Pre-orders already open!

Fast Fusion – Fastest anti-gravity racing ever, against breathtaking backdrops. Mix and match your vehicles, master crazy tech, and race to be first. Goes live June 5, so head over for a pre-order!

Activities and Sales Buzz

Zoom into the LEGO Mario Kart Race to Win Sweepstakes—ends Sept. 3. Snatch a LEGO set if luck’s on your side. Race and build savvy unite!

Sales are wild this week with the eShop chucking titles left and right. Grab your favorites before the Switch 2 frenzy kicks in!

And there we go—a funky jumble of gaming juice to enjoy.