Welcome to another eShop roundup! This week’s release schedule is underway in the form of one of the biggest titles of the year, Xenoblade Chronicles 3. skill. It’s set to be another immersive experience, and it even comes with an expansion pass for those looking for even more content.
Remember Digimon? Well, we’re back! Digimon Survive is another blockbuster of the week, bringing you a hybrid visual novel/tactical RPG experience set in a world of monsters.
In Xenoblade news, Nintendo is hosting a competition to mark the game’s launch. Players can redeem their My Nintendo Points for entries to enter sweepstakes and win some cool Xenoblade-themed prizes.
If you love retro games, some new titles have landed in the Switch Online library. Specifically Kirby’s Avalanche, Fighter’s History, and Daiva Story 6. Worth checking out. Of particular note is Daiba His Story 6, released in Japan in 1986. Let me know if this is something you’d like to try in the near future.
In the meantime, we have plenty of new games. Check out the long, long list below! What game are you playing now? Tell us your favorite title of the week!
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- xenoblade 3 – In Xenoblade Chronicles 3, join Noah, Mio, and their friends (all members of the two opposing nations of Kebes and Agnus) on a heartfelt journey through a world of dark secrets. In this captivating tale, you’ll traverse massive, fantastical landscapes and master seamless real-time RPG combat to uncover the true enemy pulling the strings. In addition, certain pairs of characters within the party will pair up and fight together via an interlink that allows them to fuse to become extremely powerful creatures known as Ouroboros.The latest installment in the acclaimed role-playing series, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 also serves as an entry point for those wanting to immerse themselves in a vast RPG world with dynamic characters, a rich story, and an epic scale. For Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and Wave 1 Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Expansion Pass The DLC will be available on July 29th.
- Digimon Survive – Digimon Survive is a hybrid visual novel and tactical RPG set in a mysterious world filled with dangerous monsters and deadly battles that will put your survival skills to the test. Lost on a school trip, Takuma Momozuka finds himself transported to a world populated by ferocious enemies and new allies. Takuma and his companions fight on their way home. Create your story in this thrilling visual novel with turn-based combat. Digimon Survive will be released on July 29th.
- Before You Leave – Grow, collect and manage resources to prosper your settlement and share goods between the surrounding hexagonal lands and planets. Relax and expand your growing social fabric and create a happy planetary solar system at your own pace. However, not everything goes as planned. Use your wisdom and research solutions to overcome the challenges your ancestors once faced. Before We Leave will be available on August 2nd.
Super Famicom – Nintendo Switch Online
- Kirby’s Avalanche – The adorable pink Puffball stops swallowing his enemies and outmaneuvers them in this fast-paced puzzle game! (including King Dedede) and wits to win the first Dream Land Avalanche competition. Stack the right number of matching blobs to explode and rain rocks onto your opponent’s field. Fans of the Puyo Puyo series will instantly feel at home with this puzzle game! Are you good enough to help Kirby become King of Avalanche?
- Fighter’s History – Released for the Super Nintendo in 1994, this 1v1 fighting game brought together the world’s elite fighters all in one tournament. Each has a reason to fight, but only one can escape the winner. Aim for glory by exploiting your opponent’s weaknesses!
Famicom – Nintendo Switch Online
- DAIVA STORY 6 IMPERIAL OF NIRSARTIA – This intergalactic simulation game was released on the Famicom System in 1986, but was never released in the United States. It features his three different phases of play: a strategy simulation phase, star-side fleet battles, and action-packed planet-side battles. (Pro Tip: Enter password challenge to instantly jump to a random planet side battle.)
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- Pokemon Legends: Arceus – Celebrate your love for Pokémon on this International Friendship Day by making friends with the Pokémon you can meet in the Jade Region! Explore the vast natural majesty of Your goal is to meet all kinds of Pokémon in every corner of the area and complete the first Pokédex in this land. Forge strong bonds with Morrow, Syndakill, and Oshawot’s favorite partner Pokémon, and uncover the mystery of Alpha’s Pokémon, Arceus, who is said to have shaped everything in this world. Pokémon Legends: Arceus is available now on the Nintendo eShop.
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- 10 lucky winners in this wild passage of destiny! – Enter My Nintendo Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Sweepstakes for a chance to win action-packed prize packs! Includes Hana Print, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Sling Bag, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Canteen Set, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Postcard Set. My Nintendo members can apply up to 3 times with 10 My Nintendo Platinum Points. 10 lucky winners will be selected.visit https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/2003523f7ca5ee86 Enter today!
- Warrior Rewards – My Nintendo members can redeem Platinum Points for rewards. Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes game!Members get 30 Platinum Points now printable box art cover A physical game case featuring flashy art for Edelgard, Dimitri, Claude, and the protagonist. Plus, full-color notepads featuring stunning art from the game are now available! Cost 600 Platinum Points to get. For more information, see: https://my.nintendo.com/news/dee04e17314a3307.
- Try the Fire Emblem Warriors Three Wishes Demo and Earn Platinum Points – Earn 100 My Nintendo Platinum Points by downloading the Fire Emblem Warriors Three Hopes free demo before August 1st! A great way to experience the excitement of action-packed, warrior-style gameplay that combines strategy and style. Additionally, once purchased, your progress carries over throughout the game.
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