The latest addition to Ninty Media’s growing library of quality gaming tomes is around the corner, with Pokebook now live on Kickstarter and aiming for delivery this August.
Focusing on Gen 1 Pokémon games and coinciding with the series’ 30th anniversary year, this hardcover book is the first in Ninty Media’s ‘—BOOK’ line to concentrate on a single series. It’ll be exactly the same size as previous entries (Gamebook, Gamebook Color, Gamebook Advance, and NESbook), with a fetching cover designed by Jonathan Traynor and a foreword by Kinda Funny’s Tim Gettys.
Longtime Ninty Media writer Joe Wescott has penned much of the book this time, though you’ll find contributions from the likes of Dani Cross, Nathan Ellingsworth, Jonathon Greenall, Jamie Moorcraft-Sharp, and Chelsea Reed, with illustrations by Thiago Radice, Iago Machado, Raphaella Silva, and Darren Palma.
As well as the book itself (which will set you back £30), there’s the usual bounty of goodies available at higher pledge tiers. At the time of writing, the campaign is just a couple of backers away from hitting its funding goal of £20,000 (in fact, by the time you read this, it may well have hit it), with another 20 days to go – so you’ve still got plenty of time to check it out.
If you’ve read any of the previous —BOOKs (which various NL staffers — including this one! — and contributors have written features for), you’ll know they’re quality coffee table reads, beautifully presented. If you’re a Pokémon lover looking for a way to celebrate three decades of Pocket Monsters, Pokebook looks like a fine one.
The annual Star Wars Day celebrations are almost here, and to join in on the fun, Epic’s free-to-play Fortnite will be dropping all sorts of themed content throughout the month of May.
“Starting May 1, hundreds of these islands will go live and Fortnite will be the only place where you can come together with friends to race tauntauns through icy tracks, run a bustling cantina on Tatooine, pilot a T-65B X-wing starfighter, and go on imaginative Star Wars adventures.”
This includes three new Fortnite games from Epic and Lucasfilm – including Galactic Siege, Escape Vader and Droid Tycoon.
Galactic Siege (developed with JOGO Studios, island code: 5003-9856-3648) – Fight in large-scale PvP class-based battles with 10v10 combat across iconic Star Wars planets.
Escape Vader (made with Beyond Creative, island code: 7285-4185-5428) – Hide, run, and try to survive in this 4-player co-op game where you attempt to escape the terrifying Sith Lord, Darth Vader.
Droid Tycoon (created with FOAD, island code: 7865-8305-9184) – Build and customize droids using authentic Star Wars blueprints, manage your workshop and factory systems, and unlock rare components and special missions.
As part of the celebrations, there’ll also be The Mandalorian and Grogu watch party island on 19th May 2026.
This event will feature a special message from director Jon Favreau and a 10-minute sneak peek of the new movie ahead of its theatrical release on 22nd May 2026.
LEGO Fortnite Odyssey is also getting its own Star Wars update on 14th May 2026, including the new hover brick, hover vehicles, Mando & Grogu, and many Star Wars enemies. Here’s the full roadmap of Star Wars celebrations this month:
Will you be celebrating Star Wars Day in Fortnite this year? Let us know in the comments.
Game director Naoki Yoshida (aka Yoshi-P) confirmed this during a recent chat with the press at this year’s Final Fantasy XIV Festival. He also mentioned how the Switch 2 version will include support for the Joy-Con 2 mouse controls. And depending on what task you’re tackling in-game, you can mix-up your control style.
Naoki Yoshida: “You can use Joy-Con 2 for mouse control. However, I myself haven’t yet tried playing Savage raids with mouse controls… (laughs). I’m sure the QA (Quality Assurance) team will check the mouse controls, but since the Nintendo Switch 2 version can also be played with a controller, I think I’ll play it that way.”
He further notes how if you’re participating in “high-difficulty raids” or something more demanding, you can simply connect a mouse and keyboard to your Switch 2 dock. Or if you’re crafting and gathering, you could swap to handheld mode.
Yoshida previously confirmed the Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy XIV Online would be able to reach “30fps in a stable state”. And during the announcement at Final Fantasy XIV’s Fan Festival keynote last week, he mentioned how the title will require a separate subscription on Switch 2.
Would you be interested in using Joy-Con 2 controls or a mouse and keyboard to play the Switch 2 version of this title? Let us know in the comments.
It’s not every day Nintendo rolls out a patch for a demo, but it’s actually released another one for the Switch’s new social sim Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream.
This bumps the “Welcome Version” up to Version 1.0.2, following an update at the end of March. So, if you are still playing this demo, expect an update next time you boot it up. Nintendo’s support page says this patch has “fixed” some issues, further noting how “several issues have been addressed to improve the gameplay experience”.
This again follows the Tomodachi Life demo Version 1.0.1 update, which resolved a bug that caused this demo of the game to crash. If we hear anything else about this latest patch for the Welcome Version, we’ll provide an update.
As for the actual game, it received its first game update last week. This patch also fixed “several issues” to improve the gameplay experience.
In case you missed it, a special crossover event is taking place in the battle royale title Tetris 99 this weekend, where you can unlock a Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream theme. The Nintendo Music mobile app also recently added select Tomodachi Life tracks.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is arguably the best Indiana Jones adventure in years, and if you missed the original release, you’ll soon have a chance to pick it up on the Switch 2.
Ahead of Indy’s return this month, the previews for the Nintendo version of MachineGames are now rolling in. If you haven’t already seen our own preview, here’s a quick sample:
“When The Great Circle works, it really works. The game is gorgeous on Switch 2, full of staggeringly detailed vistas and impressively lifelike character models. I dare you to pick up a candle in this game and watch as the little flame flickers depending on the speed of your walk without a smile creeping onto your face.”
And here’s what other sites had to say about the Switch 2 experience so far (generally, the feedback seems to be pretty positive):
Nintendo World Report: “The Switch 2 version overall is holding up better than it has any right to. This is a game that picked up a lot of technical awards and compared to its performance on Steam Deck, the Switch 2 version seems to be a winner.”
Pocket Tactics: “The gameplay, for the most part, is nice and smooth. Dr. Jones responds to your inputs without any delay, at least if you’re not using motion controls, which is pretty vital in an action game like this with combat that requires pinpoint accuracy. I didn’t notice any frame rate drops in regular gameplay, even in moments with multiple characters on screen and in an outdoor setting, as I let Indy’s dark side out for a moment and went around the Vatican doling out right hooks just to see what happened – spoiler, the men of the cloth don’t take too kindly to aggressive archaeologists.”
Switch-Actu.fr: “The challenge of this Switch 2 version is above all technical and this is what interested us the most when launching the game on Nintendo’s console. For the moment, the situation is mixed. Some visual defects in the exteriors, untimely micro freezes at each automatic save… but also charming interiors, and very nice light shows make us want to go even further to find out which way the scales will tip in the end.”
Nintendo Connect:”If you don’t have another console, or a powerful PC, you can happily crack the whip with this version for Nintendo Switch 2. Of course, you will see a graphical compromise in a direct comparison, but if you value it, you are not the target group of this port and have already consumed the game differently.”
Gaming Boulevard: “This is a genuinely strong port, and it’s great to see Indiana Jones and the Great Circle make its way to Nintendo Switch 2. Exploration, puzzle-solving, and navigating through traps all felt great on the system, while the visuals especially shine in docked mode.”
Will you be giving Indy’s latest outing a go when it arrives on the Switch 2 later this month? Let us know in the comments.
Fancy a trip back to The Renaissance? Then The Immortal John Triptych might be just what you’re looking for when it arrives on Switch and Switch 2 later this year.
From the mind of developer Joe Richardson, this new collection brings together three absurd adventures in one package: Four Last Things, The Procession to Calvary, and Death of the Reprobate. With new quality-of-life updates and extra features, it utilises real Renaissance paintings to great effect, earning each title Metacritic scores of 83, 78, and 81 respectively.
To mark the announcement, Richardson stated the following: ““Playing a point and click adventure game on a video games console is like reading Rabelais on an e-reader – It’s vile and abhorrent and you ignorant f***ing heathens are going to love it.”
And now, a look at the key features:
– Puzzling Pilgrimages – A traditional narrative adventure game, with a modernised interface. Control your character(s) via direct control, interact with people and places with a snazzy ‘verb coin’ interaction menu, and drag and drop (or hoard) your precious items from a simple drop-down inventory. – Renaissance Artwork – Renaissance, Rococo and even a hint of Romanticism, to be a little more precise. Hundreds of paintings, spanning hundreds of years, are all brought together into one consistent world. – Classical Music – A mix of publicly available classics and works from musician Eduardo Antonello populate the Triptychs airwaves. Period appropriate music that adapts as the story progresses, recorded using real medieval/renaissance instruments. – Standalone Story – Four Last Things,The Procession to Calvary, and Death of the Reprobate feature unique stories with recurring characters/themes all within the same world. – Highbrow Buffoonery – Lofty subject matter is treated with gleeful flippancy. Gags about butts are taken very seriously. But rest assured, while some of the jokes may be ridiculous, the puzzles make perfect sense! (or at least adhere to a consistent internal logic) – Fully Remastered – Unified UI overhaul across the board, never-before-seen deleted and bonus scenes, QoL improvements, full controller support, and an arm in the air waving like it just doesn’t care. The Immortal John Triptych brings the ultimate Joe Richardson experience to the forefront.
What are your thoughts on this one? Will you be picking it up? Let us know with a comment.
If you’re in the market for a new game – specifically a brand-new release, mind you – and fancy bagging yourself a cheeky discount, just be careful.
A gamer over on ResetEra by the username ‘jokkir’ unfortunately found out the hard way by purchasing Pragmata via a Warehouse Deal on Amazon. After inserting the cartridge into the Switch 2 and having no joy, they found that they were unable to eject it in the usual manner.
Having to resort to prying it out forcibly, the cartridge wound up damaging the internals of the console, and so it now no longer plays any other games.
“I found a Warehouse Deal for Pragmata on Switch 2 and thought great, it’s discounted for a new game I wanted to play. I bought several Warehouse games from Amazon so I didn’t think too much about it so I took the game out and put it in my Switch 2. I tried ejecting it and it got stuck so I had to pry it out and I guess it broke some pins on the way out because when I tried other games, my Switch 2 stopped reading my other games. I inspected the game card and it was just an empty shell and was missing the insides of the game so no pins and I assume that’s why it got stuck.
“So yeah, be careful for buying stuff on Amazon or elsewhere because there’s fakes out there.”
Naturally, then, it turns out that the Pragmata cartridge was a fake. Judging from the image shared by jokkir, it looks to be a basic 3d-printed knock-off with a reasonably convincing sticker added. It’s even got the Game-Key Card icon on the top right.
However, upon closer inspection, the cartridge basically has nothing inside it. It’s an empty shell, which is probably why it got stuck in the console in the first place.
So for goodness’ sake folks, just be careful out there. Unfortunately there are far too many people willing to do the absolute worst things to scam you out of money, so if something seems too good to be true, then maybe just spend a bit more time looking into it before you pull the trigger.
Yikes, right? What are your thoughts on this whole thing? Has anything like this happened to you? Let us know. And thanks to Bunkerneath for the tip.
Yep, Nintendo’s weird little life sim is still comfortably ahead of the competition, adding another 178,533 copies to its name in the region. Pokopia sneaks into second, leaving the Switch 2 edition of Pragmata to make its chart debut in third.
Japanese exclusives Matsurika no Kei -kEi- Tenmei kashokuden and Elminage ORIGINAL: Priestess of Darkness and The Ring of the Gods manage to debut in the top 10, while familiar favourites like Mario Kart World and Animal Crossing: New Horizons continue to demonstrate their staying power.
Here’s the top ten, so you can see the chart as it stands in full:
Position
Game
Platform
Unit Sales(20th – 26th Apr)
Total Unit Sales
1
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
Switch
178,533
743,938
2
Pokémon Pokopia
Switch 2
17,039
927,044
3
Pragmata
Switch 2
14,453
NEW
4
Pragmata
PS5
12,786
49,256
5
Matsurika no Kei -kEi- Tenmei kashokuden
Switch
7,654
NEW
6
Mario Kart World
Switch 2
5,537
2,906,379
7
Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Switch 2
3,695
108,612
8
Minecraft
Switch
3,378
4,193,529
9
Momotaro Dentetsu 2: Anata no Machi mo Kitto Aru – Higashi Nihon Hen + Nishi Nihon Hen
Switch
3,201
343,741
10
Elminage ORIGINAL: Priestess of Darkness and The Ring of the Gods
Switch
2,882
NEW
Things have calmed down a little on the hardware side of things this week after a mini bump in Switch Lite sales last time (Tomodachi Life will do that, it seems). The Switch 2 maintains its commanding lead, natch, with the Lite and OLED models of its predecessor taking up the rest of the podium.
Switch 1’s combined SKU sales hit 27,139 this week, while the three PS5 units come in at 12,973.
Resident Evil, the new movie adaptation from director Zach Cregger (Barbarian, Weapons) has received its first teaser trailer ahead of its release on 18th September 2026.
Starring Austin Abrams (Weapons, The Walking Dead) in the lead role, Resident Evil is the latest attempt to adapt Capcom’s iconic survival horror franchise for the big screen. Cregger has previously received critical acclaim for his work on Barbarian and Weapons, with Amy Madigan winning an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Gladys in the latter.
Previously, Paul W. S. Anderson spearheaded (but didn’t direct them all) a schlocky yet mildly entertaining six-movie series starring Milla Jovovich, after which Johannes Roberts took the reigns on the faithful yet poorly-received Welcome to Raccoon City.
Don’t get us started on the Netflix series.
In a new PlayStation blog post, Zach Cregger talks about the inspiration behind his new adaptation and what inspired him to pursue it:
“I wanted to do a movie that was following a character from point A to point B, because that’s what those games do so well. You go on this crazy journey, and you go through all these different environments, and things just seem to be escalating and escalating. That feels so cinematic to me.
“So I wanted to tell a story that could take place in the Resident Evil world, but wasn’t telling a story that the games had already told. To me, I would feel like there’s kind of no winning there if I were to tell Leon’s story, because the games do such a great job. It would just be kind of redundant, and ultimately, I think, disappointing. So I would rather just kind of celebrate everything I love about the games by telling the story that could exist on the sidelines of one of the games.”
Sounds pretty promising to us. The previous movies have desperately tried to depict the same characters from the games, but in our opinion, it’s just never worked. Even if Welcome to Raccoon City is somewhat of a guilty pleasure…
Anyway, we’ll see how things pan out this coming September.
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it’s bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy!
Switch 2 eShop – Highlights
Bandit Trap(PM Studios, 30th Apr, $14.99) – Welcome to Bandit Trap! The world’s most outrageously over-engineered home security company. This isn’t just a game. It’s a live-fire field test of traps, tools, and total mayhem. Bandit Trap is a fresh 1v3, physics-powered online multiplayer brawler that’s strategic, slapstick, and endlessly re-playable. Perfect for families, friends, and mischief-makers of all ages.
Switch eShop – New Releases
Aha! More Photo Spot-the-Difference(TT, 30th Apr, $8.99) – 「Aha! More Photo Spot-the-Difference」 is a spot-the-difference game featuring the “Aha! moment” experience, where part of a photo gradually changes over time. At first, the photo looks completely ordinary. But stare a little longer, and— 「Huh? Something changed! 」 In that instant, your brain lights up with a satisfying jolt. No complicated controls needed.
Asphalt Racing Bundle Grand Prix & Hypercar(SuperPowerUpGames, 1st May, $14.99) – This pack includes the games: Grand Prix & Hypercar Racing. Grand Prix Rock ‘N Racing gives you the fastest, most exciting races. You can evolve your car, improving the engine, brakes, tires and more until you’ve achieved the perfect evolution to win the Championship! In Hypercar Racing you’ll enjoy the dirtiest, fastest, and most spectacular races at speeds over 200 Mp/h, avoiding multiple collisions against 8 adversaries. The game has different modes, such as Championship, Arcade, and 4-player multiplayer.
Astra GalaxyX(Nerd Games, 2nd May, $9.99) – Pilot a spacecraft across the galaxy, facing waves of incoming enemies, powerful enemy ships, and massive bosses. Enjoy simple, fast-paced, and thrilling action inspired by classic 2D shooters. Freely enhance attributes such as fire rate, attack power, projectile speed, and weapon types as you play.
Connect Lines(Soroka Games, 25th Apr, $5.99) – Connect Lines is a satisfying and relaxing puzzle game where your goal is to connect paths and fill the entire board to 100%. Take your time, think ahead, and find the perfect way to complete each level. Whether you want a quick brain exercise or a longer relaxing session, Connect Lines offers the perfect balance of challenge and calm gameplay.
Constance(btf, 1st May, $19.99) – Constance is a Metroidvania with puzzle and jump’n’run elements. The focus is on exploration, combat, and riddles. It is currently in an early stage of development and will be released for PCs and consoles. The game’s story is about the name-giving protagonist Constance, who one day mysteriously finds herself imprisoned by her inner demons in her subconscious. – Read our Constance review
Cozy Snow Friends(GAME NACIONAL, 1st May, $10.99) – Embark on a journey through snowy mountains, racing against rivals as you compete for rewards. Reach the base of the mountain first by dodging obstacles and keeping your momentum as you glide downhill. Meet charming characters, unlock new outfits, and enjoy this simple, cosy game for all ages.
Dear Mirror Flower(KOGADO STUDIO, 30th Apr, $29.98) – In this town, strange incidents never cease. The cause? Beings born from the darkness of the human heart: Demon Spirits. Join Satoree Mizuki, a girl who can read others’ minds, and uncover the truth behind these supernatural cases.
Demon Huntress(EpiXR Games, 30th Apr, $9.99) – Demon Huntress is a top-down roguelike shooter built around fast combat, endless progression, and outrageous power scaling. Each run sends you through three randomized worlds chosen from five distinct areas, each filled with demons, traps, treasures, and escalating danger. Combat is fluid and aggressive, centered around precise movement, dodge rolls, and ranged combat using a powerful crossbow.
Dollmaker(Upscale Studio, 24th Apr, $6.99) – You wake up in an enormous, shadow-drenched room filled with the forgotten playthings. Seated across from you at a small wooden table is the Dollmaker – a mysterious, stitched-together doll who is missing an eye. She is your adversary, and you have been chosen to play her macabre game.
Dracamar(Petoons Studio, 30th Apr, $24.99) – Embark on a beautiful 3D platformer adventure and fight King Crad, the evil dragon who wants to conquer the world of Dracamar. Run, jump, and fight the evil forces to rescue the magical Okis!
Dragon Snack: From Ice to Ember(Afil Games, 30th Apr, $4.99) – Get ready for an adorably epic adventure in Dragon Snack: From Ice to Ember. Here, a hungry and lovable dragon needs your help to find the safe path back to its nest. It sounds simple, but every trail matters. On a charming hexagonal grid, you will rotate, swap and fit tiles to build the perfect route. Along the way, shiny coins, power stones and breakable obstacles make each stage even more fun and strategic.
Dungeon Clawler(Stray Fawn, 30th Apr, $14.99) – Dungeon Clawler mixes deck-building with a dash of roguelike mechanics and most importantly: a claw machine. To improve his fortune in gambling, the evil dungeon lord has chopped off your left rabbit paw and wears it as a charm. Replacing your lost limb with a trusty claw, you fight your way through the dungeon to reclaim what’s yours!
Escape game R0012(AlignmentSharp, 30th Aper, $1.00) – Move through 3D space to find hints, solve mysteries and escape from the room. Anyone can play to the end because you can see hints and answers.
GET FIT – Power Workout(EpiXR Games, 30th Apr, $14.99) – Turn fitness into a fun, motivating, and interactive experience. Choose your personal trainer, select your level, and begin your custom fitness journey through structured workouts that keep you challenged and inspired. Each session combines 7 different exercises, performed for 1 minute 30 seconds with short 30-second breaks — repeated twice for a full 28-minute workout plus warm-up.
Harvest Cafe(World of Poly, 30th Apr, $14.99) – Harvest Cafe is a cozy open-world farming and restaurant adventure set on a beautiful island full of charm, opportunities, and secrets to uncover. Grow a variety of crops, gather useful materials, and expand your land as you build the farm of your dreams
Hidden Horror Photo Exhibition(MASK, 30th Apr, $3.99) – 「Hidden Horror Photo Exhibition」 is a search-and-deduction game that will send chills down your spine — once you understand what you’re really looking at. At first glance, these appear to be nostalgic black-and-white vintage photos. But lurking within each one is something that simply shouldn’t exist in that era. The controls are simple: just observe carefully and tap anything that doesn’t belong.
Hidden in my Paradise + Hidden around the World Bundle(Ogre Pixel, 27th Apr, $14.99) – Hidden in my Paradise Hidden in My Paradise is a cozy hidden-object and decoration game where creativity and discovery go hand in hand. Explore charming scenes, find hidden objects, and arrange them to create your own little paradises. Help Laly and her fairy companion Coronya complete relaxing missions, decorate beautiful locations, and share your creations with players around the world.
Horticular(Slug Disco, 30th Apr, $19.99) – Horticular is a relaxing garden builder where you grow plants, design habitats and attract a wide range of wildlife. Help the gnome Keepers restore a barren wasteland with magical powers and populate it with adorable critters. Reclaim nature from a looming corruption and create your perfect garden.
Jigsaw Puzzle: Worlds Beyond(Downmeadowstreet, 25th Apr, $3.99) – Journey across civilisations and realms in Jigsaw Puzzle: Worlds Beyond, a relaxing jigsaw experience spanning the most wondrous places in history and legend. Explore the grandeur of Ancient Rome, wander through the Mystical Magic Vale, and discover breathtaking worlds unlike any other! The game features 30 handcrafted levels, each depicting a unique world filled with rich detail and atmosphere.
Kanjozoku Game: Car Racing & Highway Driving Simulator REMASTER(Console Lab Games, 25th Apr, $9.99) – Step into the underground world of Osaka’s legendary highway racers in Kanjozoku Game: Car Racing & Highway Driving Simulator REMASTER. Inspired by the iconic 90s street scene, this remastered experience puts you behind the wheel of authentic JDM machines, where speed, precision, and reputation define everything.
Lord Ambermaze(HeroCraft, 30th Apr, $14.99) – The entire island is one sprawling maze teeming with odd and dangerous creatures: stink-spiders, acidic slimes, fire moths, chomping hives — and that’s just the beginning. But you’re not defenseless. Armed with a magical sword, a sturdy bow, a reliable shield, and most importantly — courage — your hero is ready to outwit and defeat every threat.
Minos Trials(Afil Games, 1st May, $4.99) – Step into the arena of Minos Trials, a 2D puzzle-platformer where brute strength and sharp thinking go hand in hand. Control Minos, a not-so-patient minotaur who solves problems with punches, pushing blocks, filling pits, activating pressure plates, and crushing nosy adventurers who insist on stealing his treasure.
Monster Crown: Sin Eater(Studio Aurum, 30th Apr, $24.99) – Hand-craft your team of perfect Monsters and wage a one-man war against fate and the world in the Crown Nation! With a True Crossbreeding system, every Monster is entirely your own! Explore the beautiful, textured and detailed environments of The Crown Nation, With over a thousand unique, hand-crafted Monster sprites, and hundreds of colors to choose from, you’ll find the ace Monster that’s right for you! And once you’ve found your favorites, use Monster Crossbreeding or perform Monster Fusion to reach new heights! – Read our Monster Crown: Sin Eater review
Moon Raider: Anniversary Edition(Cascadia Games, 1st May, $9.99) – A half-alien princess must save her dying mother, the former queen of the moon. Supports 2-player co-op! Ava is the young daughter of the brilliant-but-aging scientist Dr. Cavor and Selene, the former queen of the moon. As a selenite, Selene’s life depends on the special energy only moon gems can provide. With none left and time running out, Dr. Cavor enlists his daughter to raid the moon of as many gems as she can find! Ava must survive the treacherous catacombs deep beneath the surface of the moon.
MULLET MADJACK(Epopeia Games, 30th Apr, $19.99) – Mullet MadJack is a highly fast-paced first-person action-adventure game designed for single-player. It draws inspiration from the Badass Old-School classic anime of the 80s and 90s, featuring a retro aesthetic and immersive gameplay that transports players back to the nostalgic era. The game features vibrant colors, memorable characters, and a unique story, providing an authentic experience for both gaming enthusiasts and anime fans alike.
Ninjam!(G-Blossom, 30th Apr, $4.99) – A High-Octane Action Battle for Up to 4 Players! Earn points by surviving each stage. The first player to reach the target score wins it all! Rise to the top using a vast arsenal of weapons and flashy Ninjutsu!
Opaloid Kingdom(Brainium Games, 30th Apr, $4.99) – Explore the Opaloid Kingdom and take control of a sorcerer sent on a mission to rescue the princess! Play through fast, minimalistic, old-school arcade challenges in a medieval fantasy land! Explore dark dungeons filled with monsters, travel through new towns and meet crazy wizards while fighting through obstacles that will test your skill.
PICROSS S KONAMI ANTIQUES edition(JUPITER, 30th Apr, $17.99) – Familiar characters from KONAMI games are making an appearance in the Picross S series for Nintendo Switch™! More than 80 titles are included! Characters from a wide range of game genres – from sports to dating sims and beloved game series like Castlevania, Contra, and Gradius – have been turned into pixel art puzzles.
Pixie Plates(QubicGames, 2nd May, $4.99) – Whisk up delicious dishes, slide them onto a plate, add the perfect toppings, and serve them to a parade of adorable fantasy customers! Prepare delightful food and drinks, from decorated pastries and lovely desserts to warm soups, colorful refreshments, and other tasty specialties. Every order needs the right ingredients and finishing touches before it is ready for your magical guests. Things can get wonderfully busy in the kitchen!
Plantera 2: Golden Acorn(Ratalaika Games, 1st May, $4.99) – The round blue Mellows return to tend to the garden once more. Grow the big magical oak tree that has been rumored to have placed its seed there. Build up your garden around the tree to attract Mellows, round blue creatures that will help you pick up things and harvest your plants. Tend to the magical tree and harvest its golden acorns.
Robo Hop(Gametry, 24th Apr, $2.99) – Robo Hop is a fast-paced 3D platformer where you control a brave little robot exploring vibrant worlds filled with lava pits, floating islands, and tricky obstacles. Jump, dodge, and collect glowing gears while battling hovering enemies and mastering precise platforming challenges. Every level tests your timing, reflexes, and curiosity as you hop your way to victory.
Rooster Wars Arena – MFC Combat Battle(PlayForFun, 1st May, $7.99) – Step into a colorful and unpredictable arena where humor meets intensity. Each fighter brings a unique presence, a different rhythm, and a reason to fight — whether for glory, revenge, or simply to dominate. Every match is fast, explosive, and unforgiving. Rise through the ranks, face stronger opponents, and prove that you belong at the top.
SCP Extraction Protocol(RandomSpin Games, 30th Apr, $4.99) – SCP Extraction Protocol is a slow-burn industrial horror about routine, isolation, and something that refuses to be catalogued. You have been assigned to maintain a classified extraction site. Your only responsibility: operate the crane, retrieve the containers emerging from the abyss, and process them according to protocol.
Shadows of the Afterland(Aruma Studios, 5th May, $14.99) – Madrid, 1960. A chilling incident unfolds at the city’s old zoo, leading to a mysterious death that propels a soul to the threshold between the world of the living and the afterlife. But when the transition goes awry, the soul arrives with the memories of Carolina, one of the pioneers of the Madrid police force, who has not yet been born.
So Quirky! Puzzle Escape Game(TT, 30th Apr, $8.99) -「So Quirky! Puzzle Escape Game: Snap It in with Your Instincts! A Brain-Training Picture-Match Puzzle」 is a brain-training puzzle game where you look at a single displayed image, then drag and drop the correct item from four choices to solve the puzzle.
Sunshore City(Downmeadowstreet, 1st May, $4.99) – In this cozy exploration game, you wander through a sunny seaside city discovering all the locations it has to offer. From lively beach boardwalks to peaceful neighborhoods, every corner of Sunshore City has something new to find.
Supermarket Simulator 2026(Global Games Publisher, 24th Apr, $5.99) – Design your store layout, keep shelves stocked, set competitive prices, and deliver fast, reliable service to keep customers coming back. Step behind the counter, manage daily operations, and watch your store evolve as you expand, upgrade, and optimize every detail.
Survivor Legion(Happy Player, 30th Apr, $9.99) – Unlock more classes, recruit more allies, and build your survivor legion! Each character has unique skills and attributes, allowing flexible combinations based on combat needs. Whether you prefer powerful melee warriors or spell-casting mages, you’ll always find a role that suits your playstyle.
The End Comes Tomorrow: Gamebook Edition(Infinite Zone, 1st May, $2.99) – Why is the world ending? In The End Comes Tomorrow, finding that answer isn’t so simple. With dozens of branching pathways to take, your last day could end without even getting out of bed. The choice to stay home, take a walk, see neighbors, or watch TV all tell their own mini-narrative that slowly builds the larger picture.
The Shocking World Mysteries(TT, 30th Apr, $8.99) – “The Shocking World Mysteries” is a tap-to-solve mystery game featuring cases that’ll make you do a double-take — and more than a few bumbling criminals along the way. Observe the crime scene illustration carefully, then simply tap wherever something looks “off” or suspicious based on the question. Trust your instincts and deductive eye to uncover the hidden truth.
This is Fine: Maximum Cope(Numskull Games, 1st May, $18.99) – The world-famous meme becomes a metroidvania of mental mayhem. Play as Question Hound and enter a collapsing theme park built from anxiety, regret, and surreal humor. Run, jump, fight, and caffeinate your way through five emotional worlds where everyday fears come to life. You will face flying textbooks, toilet monsters, and ghostly memories you thought were long gone.
Tiny Auto Knights(Mumpitz Games, 30th Apr, $14.99) – Build a team Recruit heroes with unique skills and place them strategically on the field. Merge the same heroes to level them up and get access to more powerful skills. Optimize your team and create strong synergies. Fight against other players When the battle starts, your heroes will fight automatically and use their skills. Where they are on the battlefield determines the order of attacks and skills. Status effects like armor, poison, or freezing make the combat even deeper.
Trick Room Mysteries(TT, 30th Apr, $3.99) – “Trick Room Mysteries” is a 4-choice deduction game set inside a pixel-art house, where you uncover subtle clues and strange details to get to the truth of each case. Read the situation carefully using the descriptions and illustrations, then choose the right answer from four options to advance the story
TwoOrThree(SmileForeverStudio, 30th Apr, $2.49) – Let’s play with multiples of 2 and 3 with Shuri! If it’s a multiple of 2 or 3, it’s okay! If it’s not a multiple of 2 or 3, Oh my god! Count to 100, Game cleared, Let’s get started!
Wax Heads(Curve Digital, 5th May, $14.99) – Wax Heads is a cozy-punk narrative sim about working in a struggling record store. Chat to quirky customers with unique tastes, explore a handcrafted record collection, fall in love with bands (and their drama! ), or just slack off with your colleagues – whatever gets everyone’s groove back!
Who tells your story(Trefl S.A, 1st May, $4.99) – Who Tells Your Story is a simple yet engaging game in which you draw pictograms to create your own inspiring stories. Draw, create, and have fun. The only limit is your imagination.
Winx Club: The Magic is Back(MAXIMUM ENT FRANCE, 30th Apr, $29.99) – Winx Club: The Magic is Back captures the essence of the Winx universe, delivering an enchanting experience with a mix of magical combat, puzzle-solving, and cooperative gameplay with a friend. Play as all six members of the Winx Club, each with their own magical abilities.
Word Quest Cyberpunk(Gametry, 25th Apr, $2.99) – Dive into a neon-lit word search adventure in Word Quest: Cyberpunk. Navigate a high-tech metropolis filled with glowing streets, rogue AI, and hidden data streams. Connect letters, uncover encrypted words, and hack your way through challenging puzzles set in a dystopian future. Every level brings you deeper into the digital underworld — do you have what it takes to outsmart the system and master the code?
What will you be downloading this week? (100 votes)
Bandit Trap0%
Aha! More Photo Spot-the-Difference0%
Asphalt Racing Bundle Grand Prix & Hypercar0%
Astra GalaxyX0%
Connect Lines0%
Constance13%
Cozy Snow Friends0%
Dear Mirror Flower0%
Demon Huntress0%
Dollmaker0%
Dracamar0%
Dragon Snack: From Ice to Ember0%
Dungeon Clawler3%
Escape game R00120%
GET FIT – Power Workout0%
Harvest Cafe1%
Hidden Horror Photo Exhibition1%
Hidden in my Paradise + Hidden around the World Bundle3%
Horticular1%
Jigsaw Puzzle: Worlds Beyond0%
Kanjozoku Game: Car Racing & Highway Driving Simulator REMASTER0%
Lord Ambermaze2%
Minos Trials0%
Monster Crown: Sin Eater7%
Moon Raider: Anniversary Edition0%
MULLET MADJACK9%
Ninjam!0%
Opaloid Kingdom1%
Picross S Konami Antiques Edition12%
Pixie Plates1%
Plantera 2: Golden Acorn2%
Robo Hop0%
Rooster Wars Arena – MFC Combat Battle0%
SCP Extraction Protocol0%
Shadows of the Afterland0%
So Quirky! Puzzle Escape Game0%
Sunshore City0%
Supermarket Simulator 20260%
Survivor Legion1%
The End Comes Tomorrow: Gamebook Edition0%
The Shocking World Mysteries0%
This is Fine: Maximum Cope9%
Tiny Auto Knights1%
Trick Room Mysteries0%
TwoOrThree0%
Wax Heads1%
Who tells your story0%
Winx Club: The Magic is Back3%
Word Quest Cyberpunk1%
Nothing for me this week28%
So that’s your lot for this week’s North American Nintendo Download. Go on, be a sport and drop a vote in the poll above, and comment below with your hot picks!
