Between my dwindling stash of gold coins and my current glacial pace in Xenoblade Chronicles X, my dealings with the eShop have hit a cold patch—cold enough that Wendy’s could sell it as a frosty.
Last week sort of slipped by without much chatter, except for the addition of the Match 3 puzzle game Senkyu finding its way into the Archives. And let’s not forget, tonight marks the end of earning My Nintendo Gold coins from purchases. Just a heads up if you’re thinking about snagging some deals from the Humble Store or Best Buy—the coin value remains the same even if the game’s on sale. But if you’re itching to spend those coins this week, the pickings are slim. We’ve got a Doraemon-themed Picross game leading the charge, a new Gal Guardians published by PQube, and a remake of the 1995 PC adventure game, I Have No Mouth, And I Must Scream, courtesy of Nightdive.
As the fiscal quarter wraps up this week, there’s an avalanche of releases. It’s so overwhelming that I’ve barely managed an hour and a half into Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive since it launched. Honestly, at this rate, I might finally finish it sometime around the heat death of the universe. Thanks, folks.
North America:
- Destind: Mr. Almost Right: $34.99/CA$44.99
- *Kumaichi&Nyantou Birth Destruction God DX:** $34.90/$50.20
- Care Bears: Unlock the Magic: $29.99/$39.99
- Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark: $24.99/$35.70 (Wednesday)
- Bubble Ghost Remake: $19.99/$27.90
- Cookie Cutter: Overkill Edition: $19.99/$25.99
- The Eightfold Path: $19.99/$25.99
- Twilight Monk: $19.99/$25.99
- Jennifer Wilde: Unlikely Revolutionaries: $17.99/$24.99
- Polarity Remastered: $16.84/$23.12
- Breakout Beyond: $14.99/$19.49 (Tuesday)
The list continues with a mix of intriguing titles and budget-friendly simulators. Highlights include Picross S Doraremon and F Characters Edition for $10.99/$14.59 on Wednesday, and the intriguing I Have No Mouth, And I Must Scream for $9.99/$13.99.
Looking at sales and discounts, it’s hard to ignore that Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is currently boasting a hefty 75% discount until March 31. Definitely worth checking out.
Europe:
Here, things kick off with games like *Kumaichi&Nyantou Birth Destruction God DX at €34.90/£31.29 and Destind: Mr. Almost Right, available on Wednesday at €33.99/£29.99. The lineup sees a mix similar to North America, with titles ranging from comfy simulators to unique puzzle experiences like Picross S Doraremon and F Characters Edition** at €10.99/£9.89, coming this Wednesday.
Japan:
Japan’s gaming scene this week highlights some hefty releases like Winning Post 10 2025 (¥9680) and Instant Love (¥7920). More affordably, we have I Have No Mouth, And I Must Scream at ¥999 and Dance Mania at ¥749, among others.
Overall, whether you’re looking to splurge or save, the variety this week is as broad as it is deep. Gaming enthusiasts should find something to match their fancy.
