Fantasy Life i Joins This Week’s eShop Highlights

No idea what it is about Thursdays, but they always seem to sneak up on me. Anyway, this week’s scoop on the Nintendo eShop is kinda wild. After what feels like decades—okay, maybe not really, but you get me—Fantasy Life i finally lands. It’s been delayed a bunch, but whatever, it’s here now, and here’s me being over the moon about it. Like, 14 life roles? That’s more than I can handle, honestly. You get to have this whole adventure thing going on with cross play and building towns. It’s like a mix of everything you never thought you needed.

Meanwhile, if you’re a music nerd like me—yes, I admit I am—Nintendo’s music streaming’s got a new entry. Remember Kid Icarus? Those old-school vibes when tunes sounded like they were coming from a tin can? Now, you can relive both the Famicom and NES versions. Weirdly enough, I’m all in for it.

Oh, and speaking of nostalgia, if you’re into punches and kicks, Killer Instinct Gold just popped into the Nintendo Switch Online lineup. Not gonna lie, I remember spending hours trying and failing to land those Ultra Combos. Good times, and now it’s back, so, yay?

Looking forward, the Switch 2’s release is like, right there on the horizon. I can almost touch it! Feels like just yesterday I got the first Switch. Anyway—wait, no, back to the point—pre-orders are a thing. Hitman, Kunitsu-Gami, and Survival Kids are up and coming. Considering jumping in before everyone else does? Then hit that pre-order button. June 5 is D-day, FYI.

For those still hanging with the OG Switch, there’s this artsy game called Please, Don’t Touch the Artwork 2. We’re reviewing it because, why not? If you’ve got some free time, drop by and tell us what you’re vibing with this week. We’re all just trying to survive until the Switch 2 launches, right?

FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time – Yeah, so this is the new thing in town. It’s a whole series now! Fourteen roles, change ’em up as you like, and explore a mysterious island. Sounds like a bunch of late nights to me, but hey, up to four people can dive in online. Might be worth checking out. Just saying.

KILLER INSTINCT GOLD – Remember that old fighting game with the crazy music and those intense matches? It’s back, and honestly, the nostalgia is real. From arcade to tournament modes, it’s all here. Even practicing gets intense with those overloaded combo moves. Wonder if I can still remember how to play.

HITMAN World of Assassination – Signature Edition – Ever fancied yourself a stealthy assassin? Now’s your chance. The new edition lands June 5, and it’s packed with all the sneaky missions you could want. Does anyone else get too attached to their disguises in these games? Just me? Okay.

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess – A wild Japanese-inspired world with sword fights like a dance. Cool, right? It’s coming to Switch 2, so grab that pre-order bonus if you’re into talismans and digital artbooks. Not sure why, but those things always drag me in.

Survival Kids – Okay, imagine Narnia but make it survival. Kids find a map, get thrown into a storm, and voilà, adventure time. Launches June 5, for those who like unexpected voyages. Did someone order a side of adrenaline with their gaming?

Have you heard the Kid Icarus themes on Nintendo Music yet? It’s all about the angel vibes. You’ll wanna check this out if you’re into retro.

And if you’re still here… Hyrule Warriors has some epic stuff on the Creator’s Voice podcast, with battles and all—that’s coming soon to Switch 2. Oh, there’s also this Animal Crossing alarm clock thing? If waking up to island vibes sounds appealing, go for it. Weird, but intriguing.

There’s more new eShop stuff, but my brain’s already swirling with game titles. Check it out if you need more options to clutter your life—or is it just me who hoards games like a squirrel with nuts? Alright, enough rambling for now.