Nintendo Archives - Pure Nintendo https://purenintendo.com/category/nintendo/ Pure Nintendo and Pure Nintendo Magazine are your sources for the latest news on the Wii U, 3DS, and all things Nintendo. Sun, 02 Jun 2024 02:02:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 Star Wars: Hunters joins this week’s eShop roundup https://purenintendo.com/star-wars-hunters-joins-this-weeks-eshop-roundup/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=star-wars-hunters-joins-this-weeks-eshop-roundup https://purenintendo.com/star-wars-hunters-joins-this-weeks-eshop-roundup/#disqus_thread Sun, 02 Jun 2024 02:02:06 +0000 https://purenintendo.com/?p=154537 What’s happening on the Nintendo Switch eShop? This week’s highlight is Star Wars: Hunters, a free-to-play title that brings players together in a multiplayer shooter experience. The game officially comes

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]]> What’s happening on the Nintendo Switch eShop? This week’s highlight is Star Wars: Hunters, a free-to-play title that brings players together in a multiplayer shooter experience. The game officially comes out on June 4 – in time for The Acolyte, perhaps? – but you can pre-download it right now to be extra prepared for the upcoming arena battles.

The Minecraft 15th anniversary sale continues with some huge discounts on Minecraft titles. It ends on June 4, though, so if you’ve been putting it off, get online now and grab yourself something blocky to play on your Switch.

Meanwhile, with the recent release of Paper Mariol The Thousand-Year Door, Mario Run has a special limited-time event during which you can collect special Paper Mario statues. It’s fun to collect these special items as they appear, so let us know which ones you’ve managed to snag!

There’s a long list of other games to tempt your digital wallets, so let’s get to it! Check out the laest games to hit the Switch below and let us know what you’re playing this weekend.

Nintendo Switch

  • STAR WARS: Hunters – Choose your Hunter and fight for glory in this new 4 vs. 4 arena shooter! Dive into this free-to-play experience where strategy and skill pave the way to victory. Battle as heroes of the Rebellion, Imperial stormtroopers and everything in between. Join forces with friends and conquer the battlefield on your journey to fame in the Arena. Customize each Hunter by collecting and equipping them with fun and unique costumes, animations and weapon appearances, making for an impressive competitor that stands out on the battlefield! Pre-load this free-to-play game today, and battle for galactic supremacy when STAR WARS: Hunters launches on June 4!

Digital spotlight

  • An Interesting New Perspective – Today is National Creativity Day! Get inspired with these games available on the Nintendo Switch system that will have you thinking outside of the ? Block. Play, create and share the side-scrolling Super Mario courses of your dreams using a wide range of parts, tools and more in the Super Mario Maker 2 game. Use Link’s powerful Ultrahand and Fuse abilities to make audacious weapons and craft inventive ways to travel across the landscape in the Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom game. Or, put your strategizing skills to the test by caring for your loyal and curious squad of Pikmin while leading them into dangerous situations in the Pikmin 4 game.

 Nintendo Mobile

  • Running Through the Pages – To celebrate the release of the Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door game for Nintendo Switch, themed missions will appear for a limited time in the Super Mario Run game for mobile devices! Complete missions to get in-game statues of paper-thin versions of Mario and his companions. These missions are available until June 27 at 12 a.m. PT. You must update Super Mario Run to the latest version to participate. For more information, visit the official site: https://supermariorun.com/en/index.html.

Nintendo eShop sales

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]]> https://purenintendo.com/star-wars-hunters-joins-this-weeks-eshop-roundup/feed/ 0 Minecraft, Loelei and Braid join this week’s eShop roundup https://purenintendo.com/minecraft-loelei-and-braid-join-this-weeks-eshop-roundup/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=minecraft-loelei-and-braid-join-this-weeks-eshop-roundup https://purenintendo.com/minecraft-loelei-and-braid-join-this-weeks-eshop-roundup/#disqus_thread Sat, 18 May 2024 05:43:32 +0000 https://purenintendo.com/?p=154388 What’s happening on the Nintendo Switch eShop this week? Minecraft is celebrating its 15th birthday with 50% off three titles until June 4. Plus, Braid gets an update and Lorelei

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]]> What’s happening on the Nintendo Switch eShop this week? Minecraft is celebrating its 15th birthday with 50% off three titles until June 4. Plus, Braid gets an update and Lorelei takes us on a puzzle-adventure through Europe.

Happy birthday, Minecraft! It’s hard to believe this blocky series has been around for 15 years. It’s easy, though, to see the influence Minecraft has had on gaming culture. Many people grew up with this crafty world, and this month marks the perfect time to celebrate all things Minecraft. With that in mind, there are some decent discounts on existing titles for the Switch, so if you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to grab yourself a bargain, this is it!

Meanwhile, Lorelei is a non-linear puzzle affair that presents a third-person adventure about illusions. It sounds like a mysterious, somewhat creepy outing, with an enigma just waiting to be solved.

Remember Braid? If not, that might be because this 2008 title didn’t appear on a Nintendo console. Thankfully, this anniversary edition sets things straight by heading to the Switch. This revamped platformer sounds has been given quite the refresh, with completely new graphics and hours of commentary from the developers.

Did you know it’s been a whole year since Tears of the Kingdom was released? It might be hard to believe so much time has passed, but Nintendo is celebrating by providing a special digital wallpaper and keychain reward. Check it out online via the details below. Oh, and be sure to tune into the Pure Nintendo Podcast on Monday when we revisit Tears of the Kingdom, too.

With that, let’s find out what else has appeared on the Switch eShop. Which games are you playing this weekend?

Nintendo Switch

  • Minecraft 15 Year Anniversary – Here’s to 15 years of gripping adventures, crafty creations and a community that has left its mark on every block! To honor the occasion, Minecraft kicked off a 15-day celebration packed with gifts on May 15. Don’t forget to explore the custom Mario-themed world in the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack during the festivities, featuring 15 tracks and 40 player skins inspired by the iconic Super Mario series. To continue the celebration, get up to 50% off Minecraft, Minecraft Dungeons, Minecraft Legends and more on Nintendo eShop until June 4 at 11:59 p.m. PT!
  • Lorelei and The Laser Eyes – In this non-linear puzzle game developed by the team behind Sayonara Wild Hearts, a woman summoned to participate in a project in an old hotel somewhere in central Europe becomes embroiled in a game of increasingly nightmarish and surreal illusions. This third-person adventure features over 100 handcrafted puzzles with shifting mechanics and perspectives, each of which leads players closer to deciphering the enigma. Everything is a puzzle in Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, launching first for consoles on Nintendo Switch today.
  • Braid, Anniversary Edition – Control the flow of time to solve subtle platform puzzles in this update of the indie classic Braid, featuring refreshed artwork and seriously in-depth creator commentary. Travel from a city house through a series of interconnected worlds where time behaves strangely, searching for an elusive Princess. Along the way you’ll explore memories and regrets that still haunt you. This Anniversary Edition remaster of the award-winning platformer contains fully repainted high-resolution graphics, new sound effects and extensive audio commentary. Braid, Anniversary Edition is available now!

 Activities

  • One Year with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – It’s been one year since the release of the Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom game! Celebrate this anniversary with a new My Nintendo digital wallpaper reward featuring Link and Zelda. Plus, the Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Glow in the Dark Keychain reward is back! Thank you to fans everywhere for your continued support. For more information, visit https://my.nintendo.com/news/0a53201ffdf04151.
  • BlackMilk X The Legend of Zelda Collection – Celebrate the one-year anniversary of the game with the My Nintendo BlackMilk X The Legend of Zelda Sweepstakes, featuring styles inspired by the latest installment in the series, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom! Enter now for a chance to win this stylish collection that can make you the envy of Hyrule. For more information, visit https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/f2538a44a822d693.

 Nintendo eShop sales

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]]> https://purenintendo.com/minecraft-loelei-and-braid-join-this-weeks-eshop-roundup/feed/ 0 Little Kitty, Animal Well, and Pac-Man join this week’s eShop roundup https://purenintendo.com/little-kitty-animal-well-and-pac-man-join-this-weeks-eshop-roundup/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=little-kitty-animal-well-and-pac-man-join-this-weeks-eshop-roundup https://purenintendo.com/little-kitty-animal-well-and-pac-man-join-this-weeks-eshop-roundup/#disqus_thread Sat, 11 May 2024 04:57:41 +0000 https://purenintendo.com/?p=154305 What’s happening on the Nintendo Switch eShop this week? From Little Kitty, Big City to a manic Pac-Man outing, there’s a lot to tempt you. Let’s explore!

First up is

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]]> What’s happening on the Nintendo Switch eShop this week? From Little Kitty, Big City to a manic Pac-Man outing, there’s a lot to tempt you. Let’s explore!

First up is the feline adventures of Little Kitty, Big City. This third-person adventure find you playing the role of a lost cat who must make its way back to its lofty home. Along the way are animals to talk to, missions to complete, and collectibles to, well, collect.

Next comes the atmospheric platforming of Animal Well, a treasure hunt through a dark world full of cirtters – but are they friend or foe?

Meanwhile, Pac-Man is back! In online form! The full, lengthy title is Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs, which might be a mouthful to say, but gives some idea of what to expect. It’s all about eating those pesky ghosts – and competiing Pac-People – to become the supreme leader of the (Pac) world. Or something like that. It sounds fast and furious, and we’ll certainly let you know our thoughts when we finish reviewing the game.

As if that weren’t enough, this weekend serves as the perfect time to sink your teeth into a free experience. This time, the game trial is Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. While it might be a little late for Star Wars day, it’s certainly worth checking out.

There’s a long list of new titles to inspire you, so check out the list below and let us know which games you’re playing this weekend.

Nintendo Switch

  • Little Kitty, Big City – A peaceful catnap turns into a whimsical journey as you take the role of a curious kitten on an adorable adventure to find your way back home. There’s plenty to do along the way: explore the vibrant city, complete quests, lend a helping paw to other animals in hairy situations and make friends with chatty strays. You can also wear over 40 delightful hats while causing a total ruckus in a bite-sized open-world playground filled with surprises. Little Kitty, Big City releases today on the Nintendo Switch system.
  • ANIMAL WELL – In this atmospheric pixelated world, you’ll search for treasures as you gradually uncover a dense environment. Many interesting creatures live here, but some might be hostile, so stay alert. Any items you’ve picked up can be used in several ways, like making a quick getaway or even having friendly creatures help you out in a pinch. There’s a lot to uncover, so get crafty with your items and see what you find. Where you go is entirely up to you. Summon your courage and curiosity for ANIMAL WELL, launching today!
  • PAC-MAN Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs – PAC-MAN Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs is an online-only* PAC-MAN eating competition! Eat your way through multiple interconnected mazes using Power Pellets and a variety of Power Items to chomp the GHOSTS and opponent PAC-MAN players. Be the last PAC standing at the end of each match in this 64-player Battle Royale to become the Chomp Champ! PAC-MAN Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champ is available now.

DLC

  • Vampire Survivors: Operation Guns – Operation Guns sees the smash hit roguelike Vampire Survivors join forces with KONAMI’s iconic Contra series! This DLC adds tons of weapons (we’re talking 22, including evolutions!), 11 new characters, multiple mayhem-filled biomes inspired by classic Contra levels and a soundtrack with new and remixed tracks. The Vampire Survivors: Operation Guns DLC is available later today.

Game trials

  • STAR WARS: Knights of the Old Republic – Determine the fate of the entire galaxy in a STAR WARS RPG set four thousand years before the Galactic Empire. Harness the Force and wield your own lightsaber as you battle the ruthless Sith. Choose your party from a motley crew and travel to eight iconic worlds like Tatooine and Kashyyyk. Will you save the Republic or embrace the power of the dark side? Hurry – the free Game Trial period will last until May 9 at 11:59 p.m. PT! Nintendo Switch Online members* can earn 100 My Nintendo Platinum Points by participating. If you decide to purchase the game during or after this offer, you’ll keep all save data, so you won’t have to worry about losing your progress. As an added bonus, you can purchase this digital title for 50% off until May 9 at 11:59 p.m. PT!

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]]> https://purenintendo.com/little-kitty-animal-well-and-pac-man-join-this-weeks-eshop-roundup/feed/ 0 Endless Ocean joins this week’s eShop roundup https://purenintendo.com/endless-ocean-joins-this-weeks-eshop-roundup/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=endless-ocean-joins-this-weeks-eshop-roundup https://purenintendo.com/endless-ocean-joins-this-weeks-eshop-roundup/#disqus_thread Sat, 04 May 2024 12:11:15 +0000 https://purenintendo.com/?p=154261 The Nintendo Switch eShop has been updated with all-new content! What’s on offer this week? Firstly, the relaxing waters of Endless Ocean Luminous, the scuba-diving adventure featuring over 500 marine

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]]> The Nintendo Switch eShop has been updated with all-new content! What’s on offer this week? Firstly, the relaxing waters of Endless Ocean Luminous, the scuba-diving adventure featuring over 500 marine animals to discover. Stay tuned for our upcoming review!

Meanwhile, Fortnite is celebrating Star Wars Day with new LEGO Star Wars content. May the Fourth be with you all when it comes to defeating the Empire in a LEGO/Fortnite world!

There’s a long list of new games ready to discover, along with the usual discounts. This week’s sales focus on Capcom and Square Enix, so check out the latest offers and grab yourself something on your watchlist.

Let us know which games you’re playing this weekend!

Nintendo Switch

  • Endless Ocean Luminous – Take a deep breath and plunge into the Veiled Sea, an unexplored region with discoveries that change with each dive. Scan sea creatures and learn about over 500 species of marine life – some of which are presumed extinct, or even mythical. Swim together in groups of up to 30 with a Nintendo Switch Online membership.* Greet your fellow divers with a friendly gesture and then delve into the depths to share discoveries. Find a way to play that fits your style: have a leisurely swim in the sea or meticulously catalog every creature you see – it’s all up to you! The Endless Ocean Luminous game is available today, and you can check out the launch trailer here: https://youtu.be/BCG84XL1iXk.
  • LEGO® Fortnite – Builders, LEGO® Fortnite | Star Wars begins May 3! In this update, the Rebellion and Galactic Empire will rift into your LEGO Fortnite world. The Empire won’t be coming in peace, but the Rebels will! Help the Rebels survive by building up the Rebel Village and using tools like Lightsabers, DL-44 Blasters, and Thermal Detonators to deal with any foes you may encounter.

Digital spotlight

  • Need Some Space? – Get ready to get cosmic when National Space Day blasts off on May 3! Traverse through outer space with titles that are out of this world and available now on the Nintendo Switch system. Join the intergalactic bounty hunter Samus on a journey through the diverse biomes of Tallon IV as you uncover the Space Pirates’ sinister experiments in the Metroid Prime Remastered game. Explore the mysteries of a constantly-evolving solar system in Outer Wilds, where the planets are packed with hidden locations that change with the passage of time. Or, if you’d rather have some fun with your friends and family** on your journey, bring the party to the Space Land board in the Mario Party Superstars game. See you on your next adventure beyond the horizon with Nintendo Switch!

Pre-loads

  • STAR WARS: Hunters – Choose your Hunter and fight for glory in this new 4 vs. 4 arena shooter! Dive into this free-to-play experience where strategy and skill pave the way to victory. Battle as heroes of the Rebellion, Imperial stormtroopers and everything in between. Join forces with friends and conquer the battlefield on your journey to fame in the Arena. Customize each Hunter by collecting and equipping them with fun and unique costumes, animations and weapon appearances, making for an impressive competitor that stands out on the battlefield! Pre-order this free-to-play game today, and battle for galactic supremacy when STAR WARS: Hunters launches on the Nintendo Switch system on June 4!

Activities

  • Dive In With My Nintendo – Two new My Nintendo digital rewards*** inspired by the Endless Ocean Luminous game are available now! Print out and construct an origami whale with the Endless Ocean Luminous Origami Whale reward, then use it to add a splash of ocean joy to your personal space. Or, print and put together this stylish Endless Ocean Luminous Field Journal reward to jot down your surveys on your nature exploration!

Nintendo eShop sales

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]]> https://purenintendo.com/endless-ocean-joins-this-weeks-eshop-roundup/feed/ 0 Help yourself to Bread & Fred this May on Nintendo Switch https://purenintendo.com/help-yourself-to-bread-fred-this-may-on-nintendo-switch/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=help-yourself-to-bread-fred-this-may-on-nintendo-switch https://purenintendo.com/help-yourself-to-bread-fred-this-may-on-nintendo-switch/#disqus_thread Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:29:57 +0000 https://purenintendo.com/?p=154147 Hopefully you found something to look forward to in today's Nintendo Indie Direct. If not, here's another bit of news that was featured only in the Japan Direct; the co-op platformer Bread & Fred will be served on Nintendo Switch on May 23, 2024.

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]]> Hopefully you found something to look forward to in today’s Nintendo Indie Direct. If not, here’s another bit of news that was featured only in the Japan Direct; the co-op platformer Bread & Fred will be served on Nintendo Switch on May 23, 2024.

Along with its promise of “chaos and catchy tunes,” Bread & Fred will allows players to “…experience the breathtaking highs and frosty face-planting lows of Bread & Fred on the go, with even more adventure awaiting atop the icy peaks!” Nintendo games will be able to meet the newest member of the mountaintop crew, Pol the Polar Bear, and will feature 10 all-new time trial challenges that can unlock special rewards.

And just what is Bread & Fred? Well…

Bundle up for the tandem-trek of a lifetime as Bread and Fred, pint-sized penguin pals, embark on a journey to the top of the summit. Intrepid climbers land heart-pounding jumps, clear sprawling gaps, and maneuver slippery platforms, all while attached at the hip to a (hopefully) trusty partner. Communicate via in-game emojis to count down every jump.

Find the perfect penguin partner and clear record-setting runs together in Speedrun Mode. Interested in a single-player solo climb? Swap out a penguin pal for Jeff the Rock to sling and jump-throw across the slippery slopes.

Music plays an important part in the overall experience, and will feature selections ranging from  smooth jazz to hip-hop. The “Super Duper Ultra Redux” mixtape featuring an hour of tracks from gaming composers such as Grant Kirkhope (GoldenEye, Donkey Kong 64), Chipper Hammond (composer, Turbo Overkill), and Tim Stoney (Assassin’s Creed: Origins). Players will be able to chose the perfect song for every climb. The official soundtrack will be available on all major music streaming services.

To learn more about Bread & Fred, visit the official website at breadandfred.com.

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]]> https://purenintendo.com/help-yourself-to-bread-fred-this-may-on-nintendo-switch/feed/ 0 South Park and Pepper Grinder join this week’s eShop roundup https://purenintendo.com/south-park-and-pepper-grinder-join-this-weeks-eshop-roundup/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=south-park-and-pepper-grinder-join-this-weeks-eshop-roundup https://purenintendo.com/south-park-and-pepper-grinder-join-this-weeks-eshop-roundup/#disqus_thread Sat, 30 Mar 2024 01:54:27 +0000 https://purenintendo.com/?p=154011 What’s happening on the Nintendo Switch eShop this week? Highlights include a new outing for the residents of South Park, along with an indie platformer with a difference in the

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]]> What’s happening on the Nintendo Switch eShop this week? Highlights include a new outing for the residents of South Park, along with an indie platformer with a difference in the form of Pepper Grinder.

In South Park: Snow Day, the gang is up to its usual mishief when school closes due to snowy weather. This allows the kids to run riot across the town, with you playing the role of a customizable new kid ready to save the day. We’ll find time for a review in amongst all the chaos, so stay tuned.

Meanwhile, Pepper Grinder first caught out attention in a recent Nintendo Direct Indie Showcase. A demo followed, giving us a glimpse of this platformer ahead of launch. Now, the full game is with us in all its hard-core platforming glory. This creative little title is full of drill-based tricks, and we’re working on our review right now. Stay tuned for our full thoughts!

Princess Peach: Showtime! is upon us, and Nintendo is celebrating with some special missions in Mario Run. If you forgot this game existed, maybe the chance to win some Peach-themed statues for your kingdom might tempt you back. Let’s just say, at least one member of our team is in that exact situation.

There’s plenty on offer this week, so check out the full list below and let us know which games you’re getting ready to play. We’ll talk about some of these on the next episode of the Pure Nintendo Podcast, too, so be sure to tune in each Monday for the latest Nintendo news.

Nintendo Switch

  • SOUTH PARK: SNOW DAY! – Team up with Cartman, Stan, Kyle and Kenny to save the town in this co-op action game. Customize your own New Kid and battle your way through the snow-piled streets of South Park solo or with up to three friends in an all-new story. Equip a variety of weapons and deploy devastating special abilities on an adventure to save the world and enjoy a day without school. SOUTH PARK: SNOW DAY! is available now.
  • Pepper Grinder – This action-packed, dig-venture platformer stars Pepper – a seafaring soul with a passion for prospecting. Armed with her trusty sidearm Grinder, Pepper burrows through terrain and water, controls machines and pulverizes enemies as she attempts to recover her missing fortune! Engage in puzzle platforming, battle bosses, power up with treasure and discover hidden levels. Pepper Grinder spins up on the Nintendo Switch system later today. Dig into this colorfully animated world with the free demo now available on Nintendo eShop!
  • Open Roads – One fine fall day, Tess Devine and her mother Opal discover a cache of old notes and letters carefully stashed away in the attic of their house. Hints of deep-rooted family secrets, decades-old burglaries, a lost treasure somewhere near the Canadian border – what they uncover suggests a much darker mystery, best left well enough alone … but that’s not going to happen. Embark on a road trip adventure to explore a series of long-abandoned family properties, unearthing the past. They’ll search the ruins of these places that hold buried memories and discover not just the truth they’ve been seeking, but each other. Open Roads is available on Nintendo Switch later today.

Digital Spotlight

  • It’s Party Time! – Did you get your invitation to World Party Day on April 3? Party it up with your friends, family and Horace – the horse host with the most – in the Everybody 1-2-Switch! game. Laugh it up and stirrup the fun with team-based* games that are easy to set up, or with free-for-all competitive modes. If you’re looking to dance the night away, put on your dancing shoes and boogie down to the latest hits and beloved classics in Just Dance 2024 Edition. Or, invite your folks* for some frantic fun with the WarioWare: Get It Together game. Take on over 200 quick and quirky microgames with Wario and his pals while experiencing maximum fun – oh yeah! If you want to test the mayhem before purchase, try the demo available on Nintendo eShop – just don’t tell Wario it’s free.

Pre-orders

  • Grounded – Survive, build and explore in this immersive co-op survival-adventure game where you’re the size of an ant and the insect life reacts to your actions. Play solo or with up to three friends online and discover the treacherous wonders of your own backyard! Build bases to protect your stuff and craft new tools, weapons and armor to improve your chances against hazards of all shapes and (very large) sizes. Plus, create and share fresh adventures in Playgrounds Mode. Grounded launches on Nintendo Switch April 16. Pre-orders are available now on Nintendo eShop.

Nintendo mobile

  • It’s Showtime in Super Mario Run – To celebrate the release of the Princess Peach: Showtime! game for the Nintendo Switch system, limited-time Princess Peach missions will appear in the Super Mario Run game for mobile devices! Depending on how many missions you clear, you can get up to three in-game statues of Peach transformed into different ensembles, and use them to decorate your kingdom! These missions are available until May 7 at 12 a.m. PT. For more information, visit the official site: https://supermariorun.com/en/index.html.

Nintendo eShop sales

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]]> https://purenintendo.com/south-park-and-pepper-grinder-join-this-weeks-eshop-roundup/feed/ 0 Princess Peach and South Park join this week’s eShop roundup https://purenintendo.com/princess-peach-and-south-park-join-this-weeks-eshop-roundup/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=princess-peach-and-south-park-join-this-weeks-eshop-roundup https://purenintendo.com/princess-peach-and-south-park-join-this-weeks-eshop-roundup/#disqus_thread Sat, 23 Mar 2024 06:39:38 +0000 https://purenintendo.com/?p=153936 There’s a lot happening on the Nintendo Switch eShop this week, with Princess Peach: Showtime  debuting on our favorite hybrid system. Joining our pink heroine are two other big hitters

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]]> There’s a lot happening on the Nintendo Switch eShop this week, with Princess Peach: Showtime  debuting on our favorite hybrid system. Joining our pink heroine are two other big hitters in the form of MLB The Show 24 and South Park: Snow Day.

Princess Peach: Showtime! was first teased in a Nintendo Direct last year, with further trailers over the last few months trickling through what we can expect from Peach’s latest solo outing. We enjoyed the demo, and we’ll let you know our thoughts on the full game soon, too. In the meantime, which is your fave of Peach’s transformation powers?

South Park: Snow Day feels like it was a long time coming. It was also teased some time ago, pitting a new kid against South Park’s greatest in what can only be described as one of the best days in a kid’s life: a snow day.

There’s a long list of other titles to check out this week – seriously, there are over 40 – so let’s get to it! Which games will you be playing this week? Let us know!

Nintendo Switch

  • Princess Peach: Showtime! – Join Princess Peach as she steps into the spotlight in her very own single-player action game! As Princess Peach attends the Sparkle Theater, the wicked Grape and the Sour Bunch take control over the play to enact their own performances. Joined by Stella, the theater’s guardian, Peach must save each show and transform to match the performance – becoming Swordfighter Peach, Detective Peach, Ninja Peach, Patissiere Peach and more. Each transformation changes up the action and comes with its own abilities for Peach to best save each play and call curtains to Grape’s wicked plans. The Princess Peach: Showtime! game is available March 22, with a free demo available now on Nintendo eShop.
  • MLB The Show 24 – It’s your Show. Ready to own it? Earn your call up from the minors to the big leagues and prove you’ve got what it takes at the top. Learn from the legends of the sport, take inspiration from their heroics and use it to improve your game. Chalk up the wins, pick yourself up after the losses. Hold your nerve when it matters and earn the right to be called World Series champion. Whatever happens, know you left nothing in the dugout. MLB The Show 24 is available now.
  • SOUTH PARK: SNOW DAY! – Team up with Cartman, Stan, Kyle and Kenny to save the town in this co-op action game. Customize your own New Kid and battle your way through the snow-piled streets of South Park solo or with up to three friends in an all-new story. Equip a variety of weapons and deploy devastating special abilities on an adventure to save the world and enjoy a day without school. SOUTH PARK: SNOW DAY! launches on March 26. Pre-orders are available now on Nintendo eShop.

 Activities

  • Call for an Encore of Fun – The curtain is rising! Celebrate the Princess Peach: Showtime! game launch with My Nintendo rewards. My Nintendo members can redeem their Platinum Points for charming rewards inspired by the game, such as the printable Princess Peach: Showtime! Stationery Set fit for writing letters, royal invitations and more, as well as the Princess Peach: Showtime! Pocket Folder Set to help keep your notes safe and peachy! Or decorate your room with Peach aplenty using the printable Princess Peach: Showtime! Move Poster Set and the Princess Peach: Showtime! Transformations Door Hanger Set. To check out these rewards, visit https://my.nintendo.com/news.

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  • Warner Bros. Games March Sale – Experience new worlds and adventures during the Warner Bros. Games March Sale and save up to 85% on your favorite titles like Hogwarts Legacy, Mortal Kombat 1 and LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga! This sale ends March 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT. For more information and to view the full list of games, visit https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/sales-and-deals/.
  • SQUARE ENIX Publisher Sale – The SQUARE ENIX publisher sale has returned! Journey to Midgar and beyond to find deals from franchises like FINAL FANTASY, DRAGON QUEST, KINGDOM HEARTS and more! This sale ends March 28 at 11:59 p.m. PT. For more information and to view the full list of games, visit https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/sales-and-deals/.
  • Capcom Publisher Sale – The Capcom Publisher Sale is on, introducing Capcom’s latest and greatest games at an amazing price. Take a look and save up to 83% on select titles! This sale ends March 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT. For more information and to view the full list of games, visit https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/sales-and-deals/.

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]]> https://purenintendo.com/princess-peach-and-south-park-join-this-weeks-eshop-roundup/feed/ 0 Star Wars: Battlefront, MLB, Kingdom Come, and Death Trick join this week’s eShop roundup. https://purenintendo.com/star-wars-battlefront-mlb-kingdom-come-and-death-trick-join-this-weeks-eshop-roundup/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=star-wars-battlefront-mlb-kingdom-come-and-death-trick-join-this-weeks-eshop-roundup https://purenintendo.com/star-wars-battlefront-mlb-kingdom-come-and-death-trick-join-this-weeks-eshop-roundup/#disqus_thread Sat, 16 Mar 2024 07:34:52 +0000 https://purenintendo.com/?p=153895 What’s happening on the Nintendo Switch eShop? In a hefty week of new releases, Star Wars: Battlefront leads the pack, presenting a double feature of classic titles. MLB The Show

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]]> What’s happening on the Nintendo Switch eShop? In a hefty week of new releases, Star Wars: Battlefront leads the pack, presenting a double feature of classic titles. MLB The Show 24, Kingdom Come Devlierance, and Death Trick: Double Blind follow suit, giving gamers a variety of genres to check out.

Star Wars: Battlefront brings the abilty for 64 players to connect in a galaxy far, far away. There are plenty of familiar faces to check out, along with bonus maps and classic campaigns. Hopefully the online connectivity holds up!

MLB The Show 24 is the most recent iteration of the popular baseball series. It’s going to take hard work to get to the top, but, thankfully, the pros are on hand to inspire you. Play ball!

Meanwhile, Kingdom Come Deliverance: Royal Edition is a realistic-looking, historical-based RPG, bringing the action-packed world of kings and queens to life. This version comes packed with DLC as you decide your path while facing foes. You’ll also learn how to master weapon forging and persuasion techniques, among others, providing what sounds like an immersive experience.

Finally, Death Trick: Double Blind is here after being highlighted last year in an Indie Direct. A demo has been available for some time, but now this point-and-click detective story is here in full. It’s a circus-based affair, with dual characters to control, as you unravel the mystery behind a magician’s death.

those are the highlights, but there’s also a very long list of other titles to check out, so let’s get to it! Which games will be on your download queue this week? Let us know what you’re playing, and check out the Pure Nintendo Podcast to hear which games we’re into lately as well.

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  • STAR WARS: Battlefront Classic Collection – Fight across the STAR WARS galaxy in this collection of large-scale combat classics! Featuring the 2004 STAR WARS Battlefront and its 2005 sequel STAR WARS Battlefront II, each game features solo campaigns, local multiplayer matches and massive online battles of up to 64 players. Pilot legendary starships and defy the odds as familiar characters like Luke Skywalker, Anakin Skywalker and Darth Vader. This collection also includes additional playable characters such as Kit Fisto and Asajj Ventress, as well as bonus maps like Jabba’s Palace, Bespin: Cloud City and Yavin 4: Arena. STAR WARS: Battlefront Classic Collection lands on the Nintendo Switch system today!
  • MLB The Show 24 – It’s your Show. Ready to own it? Earn your call up from the minors to the big leagues and prove you’ve got what it takes at the top. Learn from the legends of the sport, take inspiration from their heroics and use it to improve your game. Chalk up the wins, pick yourself up after the losses. Hold your nerve when it matters and earn the right to be called World Series champion. Whatever happens, know you left nothing in the dugout. MLB The Show 24 is available on March 19. Pre-orders are available now in Nintendo eShop.
  • Kingdom Come Deliverance: Royal Edition – The acclaimed historical action RPG and all its DLC arrive on the Nintendo Switch system! Play as Henry and experience an open world filled with challenging combat, majestic castles and lush forests. Improve your skills, earn perks, forge your equipment and solve challenges using stealth, melee combat, persuasion, coercion and more. Face the consequences of your choices as your decisions shape the world around you. Kingdom Come Deliverance: Royal Edition charges onto Nintendo Switch March 15. Pre-orders are available now in Nintendo eShop.
  • Death Trick: Double Blind – In this non-linear visual detective novel set in Morgan’s Traveling Circus, star magician Hattie has gone missing. An unlikely duo – one a fellow magician, the other a private eye with a bout of amnesia – investigate Hattie’s disappearance alternatively, each using their own perspective and information. With only a limited number of actions, they must carefully decide which leads to pursue, looking out for contradictions in the evidence. Sorting through clues and getting to know each whimsical character, they must crack the case by challenging anyone who seems deceitful. Death Trick: Double Blind launches today. A free demo is also available now in Nintendo eShop.

Digital Spotlight

  • Games that Sham-rock – Worried about getting caught without green by a mischievous leprechaun this Saint Patrick’s Day? Play as your favorite Nintendo characters dressed in green to send the little jokers on their way while remaining pinch-free! Join the green-clad Link on a mysterious island in The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening game or dive into a world before Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD game! Or if you’d rather face your fears of any potential mischief head-on, join Luigi (and Gooigi!) as he saves his friends from a ghoulish hotel of his nightmares in the Luigi’s Mansion 3 game. Going for gold, or even platinum? Try the Dandori Battles and Challenges in the Pikmin 4 game, and collect as many treasures as you can find within the time limit. No matter what you wear this St. Patty’s Day, you’ll have luck on your side with Nintendo Switch!

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]]> https://purenintendo.com/star-wars-battlefront-mlb-kingdom-come-and-death-trick-join-this-weeks-eshop-roundup/feed/ 0 Unicorn Overlord and Contra join this week’s eShop roundup https://purenintendo.com/unicorn-overlord-and-contra-join-this-weeks-eshop-roundup/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=unicorn-overlord-and-contra-join-this-weeks-eshop-roundup https://purenintendo.com/unicorn-overlord-and-contra-join-this-weeks-eshop-roundup/#disqus_thread Sat, 09 Mar 2024 05:07:28 +0000 https://purenintendo.com/?p=153822 The Nintendo Switch eShop has been updated ahead of the weekend with a long list of titles to check out. This week’s highlights include the epic Unicorn Overlord. We’ve already

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]]> The Nintendo Switch eShop has been updated ahead of the weekend with a long list of titles to check out. This week’s highlights include the epic Unicorn Overlord. We’ve already provided our initial impressions of Unicorn Overlord, with our full review soon to follow, but this is one JRPG you won’t want to miss. With tactical battle using an army of over 60 characters, the vibrant world has already taken our breath away.

Meanwhile, Contra is back! No, not in pog form, Milhouse. The 2D gun-toting action of the classic ’80s platformer is back in a reimagined new title. Does it live up to its predecessors? That’s for you to decide, though a free demo will hopefully help. Contra: Operation Galuga is available from March 12.

Did you know that this weekend is Mario day? That’s right, March 10 – or MAR10 if you like – is the annual celebration of all things Mario. Nintendo is celebrating with some nice discounts on Mario-themed games, along with some special rewards and activities. Check out what’s happening on the eShop or Nintendo’s website.

Meanwhile, there’s a very long list of new games to consider adding to your collection. Which will make the cut this week? Check out the list below and let us know what you’ll be playing this weekend! Keep up with what we’re playing on the Pure Nintendo Podcast as well.

Nintendo eShop

  • Unicorn Overlord – Regain your throne alongside trustworthy allies in this tactical fantasy RPG from Vanillaware. Cultivate an army of over 60 characters – including humans, elves, massive beasts and heavenly angels – and traverse a vibrant world in the iconic Vanillaware style as you perform heroic deeds throughout the five nations. Unicorn Overlord launches on March 8. Try the free demo available now in Nintendo eShop and carry over your progress to the full game when you purchase.
  • Contra: Operation Galuga – Blast through a reimagining of the classic action game from the ’80s with modern graphics, new features and explosive co-op combat! Experience the intense action yourself with the free demo, available now in Nintendo eShop. Contra: Operation Galuga launches on March 12.
  • Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley – Restore harmony to Moominvalley in this story-rich musical adventure that captures the essence of the Moomin stories! A series of hideous parks have cropped up, disrupting the landscape and its harmonious nature. As Snufkin, you will pull out signs and knock over misplaced statues as you vigorously try to restore nature and the inhabitants’ home while putting an end to the industrious Park Keeper’s plans. Experience a symphony with every footfall and wander Moominvalley with your heart open in Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley – available today.

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]]> https://purenintendo.com/unicorn-overlord-and-contra-join-this-weeks-eshop-roundup/feed/ 0 Pocket Card Jockey and Shiren the Wanderer join this week’s eShop roundup https://purenintendo.com/pocket-card-jockey-and-shiren-the-wanderer-join-this-weeks-eshop-roundup/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pocket-card-jockey-and-shiren-the-wanderer-join-this-weeks-eshop-roundup https://purenintendo.com/pocket-card-jockey-and-shiren-the-wanderer-join-this-weeks-eshop-roundup/#disqus_thread Fri, 01 Mar 2024 01:53:52 +0000 https://purenintendo.com/?p=153747 It’s the end of the week, and that can only mean one thing; it’s time to reveal the latest gaming delights to hit the Nintendo Switch eShop. This week’s highlights

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]]> It’s the end of the week, and that can only mean one thing; it’s time to reveal the latest gaming delights to hit the Nintendo Switch eShop. This week’s highlights consist of Pocket Card Jockey and Shiren the Wanderer, two very different titles.

In Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On! you’re faced with a cute clash of genres with solitaire and horse racing. Playing your cards right is your key to victory as these chibi-like horses race for the gold. This was originally a 3DS title, now revamped for the Switch.

Shiren the Wanderer, on the other hand, is a roguelike in which death comes swiftly asnd regularly. Don’t that put you off, though; we absolutely loved it in our Shiren the Wanderer review. It involves Shiren and his talking ferret friend, Koppa, receiving a vision of a land in distress, a kidnapped girl, and a promise of riches. It’s certainly one to check out or put on your watch list!

There’s a long list of other releases to tempt your digital wallet this week, so what are you waiting for? Check out the full list below and be sure to let us know which games you’re playing right now. Tune in to the Pure Nintendo Podcast each Monday to find out what we’re playing, too!

Nintendo Switch

  • Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On! – The hit original solitaire horse racing game for the Nintendo 3DS system is galloping its way onto the Nintendo Switch system! Reach the finish line by playing solitaire and put together the best cards you can to help your horses take home the gold. If you win big, you’ll have new horses to add to your stable. Compete online*, play at your own pace or just breed and collect cute horses. No matter how you play, a good time is in the cards. The full Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On! game and a playable demo are available now!
  • Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island – Shiren the Wanderer and Koppa – his talking ferret partner – receive a vision of a distant land and a girl in distress, which leads them to the mysterious Serpentcoil Island. Rumors speak of lost pirate gold hidden away within the depths of the island and a powerful monster at its highest mountain peak, said to hold an exquisite treasure in its belly. Adventurers and warriors have flocked from all over the realm, eager for a chance at fortune. What is the connection between the mystery girl and the monster? What is the truth behind the secrets and treasures scattered throughout the island? Reach new heights in Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island – available now.

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