What’s happening on the Nintendo Switch eShop? This week’s highlight is Farmagia, a farming sim with monster combat from the creators of Fairy Tail. This one has it all: exploration, battles, resourcing … not to mention an army of monsters.

Meanwhile, the Switch Online collection keeps expanding. There are two new Nintendo 64 entries out now in the form of Shadow Man and Turok 2. Whether you’re looking to cross over the thin veil between life and death or simply hunt dinosaur aliens, check out these latest N64 offerings.

Did you know Nintendo quietly released a new app last week? Nintendo Music is now available for smart devices, with free access to many soundtracks from Nintendo’s gaming catalogue – as long as you have a Switch Online account. It’s like a Nintendo version of Spotify. We’ve tested it, so listen out for our thoughts in our next podcast episode.

Speaking of smart devices, the lovely Pikmin Bloom marks its third anniversary this month. This simple yet delightful experience is all about connecting with others, taking steps, and planting flowers to share joy. It’s really that simple, and every month there’s a new theme. Check out the celebrations this month while exploring the world around you.

There’s a lot more on offer besides those highlights, so let’s get to it. Check out the full list of new releases below and let us know what you’re playing this week.

Nintendo Switch

  • Farmagia – Marvelous and Hiro Mashima – creator of Rave Master and FAIRY TAIL – team up to present a brand new adventure full of frantic monster combat and farming! A despotic overlord imposes an oppressive regime on the world’s inhabitants, and it’s up to you and your fellow Farmagia to stop him. Explore, battle, collect resources, upgrade your skills, and grow and command an army of monsters. Gather your monsters and take a stand against the regime with Farmagia.

Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Switch Online: MATURE 17+

  • SHADOW MAN – In this action-adventure title, there is a place beyond death known as Deadside. Play as English literature student and hired assassin Mike LeRoi, who becomes the SHADOW MAN and can cross into Deadside at will. The story begins with a prophetic vision of a coming apocalypse — that only Mike can stop from becoming reality. The future of humanity is in your hands as you plunge into the beating heart of all that is evil. SHADOW MAN is available now for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members.
  • Turok 2: Seeds of Evil – Get ready … TUROK! When an evil being called Primagen awakens in the Lost Land, it falls to Joshua Fireseed – the Turok – to defeat him. Protect the five Energy Totems sealing Primagen’s power and complete missions as you journey through each world under the wisdom of your guide, Adon. Gather all the hidden Primagen Keys and fight the being himself. Turok 2: Seeds of Evil is available now for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members.

Digital Spotlight

  • Dark Moon Rising – A frightful night approaches … so why not visit some in-game haunts this Halloween! Help Luigi find the missing shards of the Dark Moon across several haunted mansions in the Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD game. You can also go trick-or-treating with your island community to gather in-game goodies in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game! Seeking more of a thrill? Help police solve the tragic death of a student, where a chilling clue recalls a series of cold cases from the past and an urban legend about a killer with a disturbing M.O. in the Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club game. Check out these creepy titles and more on Nintendo Switch!

Nintendo Mobile

  • Nintendo Music – Nintendo Music is a brand-new app that brings Nintendo soundtracks to your smart devices**, exclusively for Nintendo Switch Online members* at no additional cost. Tune in to the iconic beats of Super Mario Bros. and the grand soundscapes of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, to the tentacle-tapping tunes of Splatoon 3 and beyond! Anyone with a Nintendo Switch Online or Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership can use the app to start their own musical tour through nearly 40 years of Nintendo history. Nintendo Music is available now. For more details, visit: https://www.nintendo.com/us/nintendo-music/.
  • 3rd Anniversary of Pikmin Bloom – The Pikmin Bloom app for smartphone is celebrating its third anniversary with a bouquet of events! Throughout the month of November, you can clear challenges and collect Whipped Cream to earn 3rd Anniversary Cupcake Decor Pikmin, in-app headbands for your Mii character and other fun stuff. The celebrations will conclude with an epic Community Week starting on Nov. 25. Join the party for free today! This celebration runs from Nov. 1 at 12 a.m. local time to Nov. 30 at 11:59 p.m. local time. Visit the official site for more info: https://pikminbloom.com/en/news/.

Activities

  • Happy Halloween from My Nintendo! – My Nintendo members can redeem their My Nintendo Platinum Points*** for a range of rewards this season, from cozy to spooky! Check out the Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD and Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD – Haunted Hallway virtual backgrounds featuring the Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD game, as well as a lunar-ific wallpaper of Mario and friends in Halloween costumes!

Nintendo eShop sales

  • From Poland With Love – Welcome to the “From Poland With Love” sale – a massive sale from many of Poland’s greatest developers and publishers. Organized by the team at Untold Tales, this event brings together some of the best and brightest games from the land of kielbasa and pierogi – all on one plate! This sale ends on Nov. 12 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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