Oh man, here we go. The last hurrah for the Nintendo Switch on its own. Just picture it, next week Switch 2 games are gonna crash the party. So, cherish this moment, see what this ol’ buddy’s got up its sleeve. Spoiler alert: it’s all about old-school vibes and pre-orders. Let’s roll.
First up, Nintendo Switch Online is getting a little plumper. Four Game Boy games, fresh outta the past. We’re talking Survival Kids by Konami, a Kirby spin-off, and Gradius with all its sci-fi gun-blazing chaos. Sorta like a mixed bag of nostalgia. And yeah, chatted about these gems on last week’s Pure Nintendo Podcast. Shameless plug? Maybe. But it happened.
Mark your calendar, folks, June 5 is the big day! That’s when Switch 2 drops. Can’t sit still? Prepare yourself with some pre-orders. Rune Factory, Sonic X Shadows, Fast Fusion — they’re all waiting. Seriously, the anticipation could fuel a rocket.
Sales, anyone? Massive lineup, ripe for a shopping spree. Dragon Quest series is the crown jewel here, slashing prices by 25 to 50 percent. Especially last year’s Dragon Quest III HD-2D remake — might as well throw caution to the wind and splurge, right?
Feelin’ lucky? The latest Nintendo sweepstakes might just be your thing. Win a Mario Kart LEGO set. Why does that sound so darn appealing? Good vibes and all that. Break a leg!
Still got a bunch of fresh Switch titles on the eShop this week. Curious what’s catching your fancy before the Switch 2 mania hits? Toss your thoughts my way. Now let’s dive into some of these games:
Game Boy – Nintendo Switch Online
SURVIVAL KIDS – Okay, stranded island vibes! You’re a kid, your explorer dad got taken by a storm, next thing you know you’re relying on coconuts and ingenuity to survive. Strangely riveting, no? Grab it on Nintendo Switch Online.
GRADIUS THE INTERSTELLAR ASSAULT – It’s chaos. Aliens are in your personal space, firing away with abandon. No pressure, just you, one lonely pilot versus doomships aplenty. Your arsenal? MISSILE, DOUBLE, LASER — pick your poison! Classic anxiety in game form.
The Sword of Hope – Now this one’s an epic quest. Prince Theo, chosen one, dagger birthmark and all, is off to find hope in sword form, armed with spells and spunk. It’s like if a fairy tale and RPG had a love child.
Kirby’s Star Stacker – Kirby’s doing combos with stars, and his pals look like a hamster, sunfish, and owl. Adorably chaotic. Watch out for that rascal, King Dedede though. He’s always scheming.
Pre-orders
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – Reboot your spirit as an Earth Dancer. You’re rebuilding, romancing, and farming your way through this reimagined land. Color me intrigued. Pre-order now!
SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS – Sonic and Shadow going full throttle. Classic meets modern. Shadow’s got his own saga, and Sonic’s dashing through history. It’s a nostalgia punch with a modern twist.
Fast Fusion – Rev those anti-grav engines, zip through lush forests and stormy planets. Mash up those vehicles with the "Fusion" ability. Sounds like chaos and creativity had a baby. Pre-order away.
And there’s the LEGO Mario Kart sweepstakes — race into fun, they say. Prize’s got fans drooling. Anyway, what was I saying? Ah, if you’re into new Switch titles, dig in and let me know what’s grabbing you. Switch 2’s almost here and things are getting wild!
Catch you next week, or maybe before then. Who keeps track?
