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What’s happening on the Nintendo eShop this week? The long-awaited Fantasy Life i is upon us, along with retro titles, Switch 2 pre-orders, classic tunes, and plenty of new games.

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“Maliki – Poison of the Past blends turn-based combat, time manipulation, and town management into a cozy yet tactical adventure that brings something fresh to the genre.” That marketing blurb …
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On Your Tail is a charming adventure title for the Nintendo Switch. Set by the Italian seaside, it mixes point-and-click elements with third-person exploration to create an investigative story. It …
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Mirage: Ignis Fatuus is a puzzle game in which you move a rectangular prism through various environments to save the world. Strap yourselves in and prepare your spatial awareness for …
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Tall ship; check. Bandana; check. Big earring; check. Drive to seek treasure; check. Shiny sword; check. It’s all here—you must be a pirate. There are sword-wielding skeletons to destroy, so you’ll be having too much fun to really worry about much else in Trident’s Tale.
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Wind Story is a simulator similar in which you farm, fight, socialize, and raise animals, all in the hopes of gaining more traction in your town. However, the game seems to lack any real personality, and therefore does not stand up against its competition.
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This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma and Kirk are excited to continue counting down to the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2!

Last week, we delved into …
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Alter Age is a JRPG with turn-based combat, developed by EXE Games and published by KEMCO. This title allows the player to explore a vast world through crisp pixel art, …
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I’ve developed a stronger appreciation for roguelites over the past few years. That’s why I appreciate Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade. I just wish I liked it a bit more, too. It’s a good game, but it leans a bit too heavily towards the grind.
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A game with its sense of humour baked into its core, KinnikuNeko: Super Muscle Cat layers its signature goofiness over classic 2D platformer mechanics. The silliness kicks off before the …
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Vinebound: Tangled Together is a lighthearted action survival game developed by Riftpoint Entertainment and published by Silesia Games. You can play this title on your own or with a friend …
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This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma, Kirk, and Trev discuss the latest financial report from Nintendo, which details updated Switch sales numbers and forecasts what Nintendo hopes to …
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When I start a new retro RPG from the KEMCO / Exe Create combo, I do so with the knowledge I’ve likely been here before. Their games tend to be cut from the same cloth, but the better ones bring enough twists and charm to help them stand out. Spirit Valor, unfortunately, did not.
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Breakout Beyond takes a time-honored gameplay formula and turns it sideways for longer playfields of brick-breaking action. It’s an entertaining way to pass the time, though much of the content …
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The premise of Skies Above is rather interesting; Leviathan wants to leave your world, but it needs help getting through all the feisty (and surprisingly damaging) flying orbs. This is where you come in, hero.
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We’re only one month from the release of the Switch 2 now, so it’s time to get excited! This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma and Kirk discuss the …
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This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma and Kirk discuss the Switch 2 pre-order situation that occured in North America last week.

Last week, we dedicated the entire …
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Star Overdrive is an action-adventure game for the Nintendo Switch. We first caught a glimpse of this speedy indie title during a Nintendo Partner Showcase in 2024. Now that it’s …
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