News: Some really big franchises are a part of this week’s update alongside some smaller indie games that you should look at as well.
The weekly update for the Nintendo Switch eShop has arrived and has a lot for you to choose from over the next few days. There are five featured titles this week that compliment the over 40 other games that will be arriving. This week features some really big titles that fans have been waiting to see on the Switch in addition to some newer indie titles that deserve a chance as well. Every game that you see listed below is available right now unless otherwise noted.
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack
Pokemon Stadium: Enter the stadium with the original 151 Pokémon in the Pokémon Stadium game, now part of the Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Switch Online library. Originally released on the Nintendo 64 system in 2000, this battle arena game features every Pokémon from the Pokémon Red Version, Pokémon Blue Version and Pokémon Yellow Version games alongside solo and multiplayer modes designed to test your strategies as a Pokémon Trainer. Pokémon Stadium is now available for players with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.
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Disney Speedstorm - Available April 18
Get set for a high-octane Disney and Pixar combat racer. From the creators of the Asphalt series comes rip-roaring racing action with a legendary roster of characters and high-speed Disney and Pixar inspired racetracks. Disney Speedstorm is a free-to-play game with new seasons added regularly, bringing more exciting Disney and Pixar characters, circuits and karts. Plus, enjoy cross-platform play**, as well as split-screen* and online multiplayer modes.
Minecraft Legends - Available April 18
The world of Minecraft meets action-strategy gameplay in Minecraft Legends. A beautiful land surrounded by rich nature is invaded by enemies from another dimension! Team up with allies and fight against this monstrous force threatening the world. What secrets await in this new, yet familiar universe?
The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story - Available April 18
Developed by Digital Sun, creators of Moonlighter, The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story is an action RPG that takes place in the League of Legends universe. In the kingdom of Demacia, the Mageseekers hold the power to oppress magic-using citizens in the name of public order by inducting and indoctrinating them, locking them away, or driving them into hiding. Play as Sylas, a spell-stealing mage who has just broken free of his unjust captivity at the Mageseekers’ hands. Wielding the chains that once bound you, you must liberate your homeland from tyranny, one Mageseeker at a time.
Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection - Available April 14
Ten Mega Man Battle Network games, originally released on the Game Boy Advance system, are coming to Nintendo Switch. Control MegaMan.EXE in grid-based combat and use Battle Chips to gain devastating abilities. This collection includes a gallery with over 1,000 illustrations and a music mode containing over 150 songs from across the series. Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection launches on Nintendo Switch April 14. The full collection will also be digitally available as separate volumes in Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Vol. 1 and Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Vol. 2 in Nintendo eShop.
In addition to those games arriving, the following titles will also be available:
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Beach Cafe II: The Escape Room
Belle Boomerang – Available April 15
Cannon Dancer – Osman
Castle of Shikigami2
Castle of the Underdogs Ep1
Castle Renovator
Connect Dots Puzzle: Classic Casual Arcade
Egglien
Epopeia Bundle – Coop Puzzle
Eventide: Slavic Fable
Farm Slider – Available April 14
FINAL FANTASY I-VI Bundle – Available April 19
FINAL FANTASY – Available April 19
FINAL FANTASY II – Available April 19
FINAL FANTASY III – Available April 19
FINAL FANTASY IV – Available April 19
FINAL FANTASY V – Available April 19
FINAL FANTASY VI – Available April 19
Gangster Life: Criminal Untold, Cars, Theft, Police
God of Rock – Available April 18
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- Isekai Junior Manager - ハズレ転生:最底辺から始める異世界経営
JarataireRPG
Jump Challenge! – Available April 15
Lost Dream Darkness – Available April 14
LOST EPIC – Available April 19
Marfusha
Match Three Pack
Mixx Island: Remix Plus
New Tanks
Nightshade Ninja Warrior
Pixel Game Maker Series Tentacled Terrors Tyrannize Terra!
Prof. Miyamoto’s Soroban & Flash Anzan
Project Dark
Sable's Grimoire: A Dragon’s Treasure
Sherlock Holmes The Awakened
Sokolor
Star Chaser for Make-A-Wish
TacTac Prologue
TAPE: Unveil the Memories – Available April 14
The Mystery of the Mayan Ruins
Tray Racers!
Ultra Pixel Survive – Available April 14
Urban Flow Prime Edition – Available April 14
Zeus: God of Lightning
Which of these games interest you the most? Will you buy a bigger title or a smaller indie title?