Why did I even start this with a nod to baseball careers? Justin Roiland, the creative brain behind High on Life, used to be a big deal in the animated world—Rick and Morty, you know? And then life got, let’s say, a bit too interesting for him. Anyway, I got sidetracked—where was I?
Oh, yeah! We missed Super Xevious being added to the Archives. Big deal, right? But the real drama seems to be in Japan with this Tokimeki Memorial remake that everyone’s chattering about. But maybe—just maybe—what hits next in a Switch 1 Direct could flip the script entirely. Which brings us back to High on Life, claiming our game of the week, only to totally not be sidelined by some gnarly art-house shoot ’em up twist.
And then Friday peeks in with Spiritfall doing its thing. Also noted a cheeky price tweak for the EggConsole line, making a flirty hop to the PC-98 squad with Rune Worth. Anyone not fluent in Japanese might just feel a bit lost there. Meanwhile, over in Europe, those pre-launch bargains for Switch 2 on the eShop are worth mentioning. Trivia moment: Hitman: World of Assassination takes the elusive first sale, fun fact.
### North America
So, there’s this lineup for the week, and I’m just gonna throw these out. High on Life hits at $39.99, if I’m not misremembering. And Ship Graveyard Simulator 2 also asks for a bit of your wallet. Then Captain Blood sails along at a certain price, crashing the Tuesday gates. More games like Mirage: Ignis Fatuus and Chaos Galaxy 2 add to the pile. Spiritfall sneaks in on Friday—trying not to be forgotten.
Amongst the mix, there’s Dunk Dunk, which honestly sounds oddly satisfying to shout. Strings Theory—reminds me of that course in college I almost flunked (not proud of it), while Momibosu and The Abandoned Planet lurk around. There’s a bear-themed stroll with Bearnard on Friday. Oh, yeah—and those romance–horror titles? Gotta love those names: Date With A Psycho Killer Girl and Date With A Serial Killer. Gives a new meaning to awkward first dates, don’t you think?
Next up: Truck Simulator 25 takes a drive across your Tuesday, and other quirky treasures like Pet The Pup At The Party and Game Builder Tycoon follow. Fine print on games like Cat & Rabbit Pizza Farming and Undivine—these might get overlooked but deserve a peek. Laundry Simulator 2025 (that’s a party), World Cup Soccer 2026 (surprisingly ahead of schedule?)… Low-cost delights like Final Zone and Capybara Zen round off the deal, plus the infinitely attractive Kill The Emoji 2. Who thinks of these titles? Seriously.
Oh! And, got some sales coming in hot—Star Trek discounts in honor of May the 4th. Way too tempting.
### Europe
Meanwhile in Europe—High on Life pops up again, kinda feels omnipresent. Familiar faces like Ship Graveyard Simulator 2 and Captain Blood show up. Chaos Galaxy 2? Unmissable. Then there’s Mirage: Ignis Fatuus and Spiritfall repackaged for the overseas crowd.
Sprinkled throughout: Strings Theory (lessons in Chaos, anyone?), The Abandoned Planet, and Bearnard return for Act II across the pond. Cameo spectators might catch a glimpse of Skating Rink Story or Truck Simulator’s uniformity, perhaps. Eerily adorable ones like Momibosu and Dunk Dunk line up, too.
Honestly, the Pet The Pup trend continues, and heck—Laundry Simulator 2025 still promises as much excitement as a spinning machine can deliver. Just imagine battling stains in a post-apocalyptic future. Feels real, right? World Cup Soccer 2026 plays on (not much explaining needed there), plus a cheeky cameo for EggConsole Rune Worth.
But the cherry-on-top moment? Lovely puzzle distractions like Beautiful Anime Puzzles – Rainy Days—such a tranquil-sounding title, maybe the calm before the storm of Gym Lifting Hero or Ninja Fight. Grab those deals while they last.
### Japan
Jump over to Japan. Tokimeki Memorial’s making a nostalgic splash—memory lane galore. Meanwhile, undercurrents like Ship Graveyard Simulator 2 drift along and Captain Blood sails the mid-week sea. Mirage: Ignis Fatuus and Chaos Galaxy 2 paddle in, no real shock there.
A busy Friday awaits with Spiritfall and Truck Simulator making waves, plus Bearnard warming hearts, as you’d expect. Plot twist stories mingle in with notably quoted horror tales of dangerous love and mysterious serenades. Japan does it with flair, all wrapped in neon nostalgia. Goods seep in, from EggConsole to Emojis in jeering battle mode with Kill The Emoji 2. Honestly, don’t ask—not sure how these ideas bloom.
Naturally, rounded off with deeply philosophical titles like Trash is Fun and those sweet puzzle interludes. Yup, it’s a wild ride. Can’t quite figure it all out—but isn’t that the fun in it?
