What’s happening on the Nintendo Switch eShop this week? Well, to start with, Luigi’s back with Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD. This ghost-busting sequel originally hit the 3DS in 2013. Now, over a decade later, we welcome the Dark Moon title to the Switch family with updated HD visuals. We’ll get cracking on our review so stay tuned for our thoughts on this remake!
Meanwhile, Super Monkey Ball is back with Banana Rumble. This cute multiplayer title features over 200 stages to keep players very busy, not to mention Sonic DLC on its way.
Another highlight of the week is the anniversary edition of Beyond Good & Evil, which marks 20 years since the GameCube original. We’re also working on our review for this fan-favorite, plus we give our first impressions in our upcoming podcast, so stay tuned for that, too (you can listen to last eweek’s episode here).
There’s a long list of titles to ponder over this week, plus sales and pre-orders, so let’s get to it! Let us know which games you’ll be playing this weekend.
Nintendo Switch
- Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD – Help Luigi turn some unruly ghosts friendly once again and restore the Dark Moon to its rightful place in the sky! Explore several distinct haunted mansions and use your superpowered ghost-hunting tool, the Poltergust 5000, to suck up ghosts (and window curtains) and search every nook and cranny of these chilling-yet-charming haunts. Plus, you and up to three players can tackle the challenging Scarescraper as a legion of Luigis, locally or online! Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD is available now.
- Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble – Let the Rumble Begin! AiAi and friends are back in the newest adventure in the Super Monkey Ball series. Customize your character from over 300 options, roll out across more than 200 stages and launch past rivals with the new Spin Dash move. Play with friends in an all-new co-op Adventure Mode and, for the first time in series history, 16 players can tilt their way to victory online! Aim to be Top Banana in Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble, available now.
- Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition – Rediscover the cult classic in a special edition celebrating its 20th anniversary with improved graphics, controls and audio! Armed with her precious daï-jo fighting stick and faithful camera, Jade’s adventure will get you to freely explore Hillys, combat creatures large and small, infiltrate dangerous areas, solve enigmatic puzzles, play addictive mini-games, race the best hovercraft pilots, and take pictures of the whole experience. Available now.
Nintendo Mobile
- Sprinting With Spirit – To celebrate the release of the Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD game for the Nintendo Switch system, themed missions will appear for a limited time in the Super Mario Run game for smart devices! Depending on how many missions you clear, you can get the in-game statues of Luigi and his ghastly foils! These missions are available until July 31 at 11:59 p.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.
Pre-orders
- Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed: Join Mickey Mouse on a colorful adventure as he traverses Wasteland, a world inspired by Disney classic stories. Play the 2010 classic along with a variety of upgrades in this enhanced remake of the action-adventure 3D platformer originally released on the Wii console. Along with updated graphics and other improvements, Mickey Mouse’s abilities have been improved with a whole new set of skills and more. For fans of the original and new fans alike get ready for an adventure of truly “epic” proportions when Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed launches on Nintendo Switch Sept 24. Pre-order digitally now and receive a Costume Pack with 3 skins and 24 hours Early Access!
- SteamWorld Heist II: Get ready for an epic adventure on the high seas in SteamWorld Heist II, the sequel to the critically-acclaimed SteamWorld Heist. All is not well on the waves of SteamWorld – the waters are turning corrosive, eating away at the metal bodies of its robotic denizens. As the captain of a rag-tag crew of Steambots, you’ll lead the way through intense turn-based gunfights, where bullets can ricochet with deadly precision. This time around, there’s a world-map to explore, featuring real-time naval combat against enemy vessels. Also new for this sequel is a job system with in-depth character customization options – combined with more than 150 weapons, utility items, and ship equipment pieces, you can strategically craft your crew to best fit the mission at hand. Plunge into the adventure when SteamWorld Heist II launches for Nintendo Switch on Aug. 8. Pre-orders are available now.
Activities
- My Nintendo Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD Sweepstakes – Enter for a chance to win a prize package of goodies inspired by Luigi’s spirited adventure with the My Nintendo Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD Sweepstakes! This sweepstakes ends on Aug. 28, 2024 at 11:00 p.m. PT. For more information, visit https://my.nintendo.com/news/b74b6180d9c6993f.
Nintendo eShop Sales
- Calling All Hunters: The Galactic Federation Needs You! – For a limited time, you can pick up two acclaimed adventures starring Samus Aran at a lower price. In the Metroid Prime Remastered game, uncover the mysteries of planet Tallon IV in her original first-person adventure. In the Metroid Dread game, explore and battle your way to the surface of planet ZDR in the exciting latest chapter of the side-scrolling saga. Shop on Nintendo.com or your Nintendo Switch system to purchase and download games so you can start playing them right away. Offer ends July 2 at 7:59 a.m. PT. Games sold separately. For more information, visit https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/sales-and-deals/#metroid.
- NIS America BLAST FROM THE PAST Sale – Save big on classic titles this summer! This sale ends July 7. For more information and to view the full list of games, visit https://www.nintendo.com/store/sales-and-deals.
- Capcom Summer Sale – Check out the Capcom Summer Sale and dive into Devil May Cry, Mega Man and Street Fighter classics now! Up to 66% off. This sale ends July 7. For more information and to view the full list of games, visit https://www.nintendo.com/store/sales-and-deals.
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