Prince of Persia demo joins this week’s eShop roundup
It’s time to get excited as we welcome the latest games to the Nintendo Switch eShop. This week’s highlight is, of course, Prince of Persia. Although the game doesn’t officially launch until next week, a free demo is available now – and if our Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown review is anything to go by, it’s certainly worth checking out.
Meanwhile, did you know it was National Hat Day on January 15? Neither did we. It seems that we not only rely on Nintendo’s weekly list to find out what’s new on the Switch, but to also celebrate obscure days across the world! Mario’s famous cap is an obvious choice to celebrate this unique occassion, but there are plenty of other cap-related franchises to inspire you.
The sales also continue this week, with Warner Bros. and NIS America offering some huge discounts. Have you managed to nab something cool in the recent bevy of sales? We’d love to know your picks!
There’s also a long list of new titles to consider. Simply based on names alone, interesting-sounding titles include Coin Rush, Kitty Hero, and something called Piano: Learn and Play. Not to mention HatLand, which seems to tie in nicely with the hat theme of the week.
Let us know which titles you pick up this week.
Nintendo Switch
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown – Prince of Persia returns in this action-adventure platformer! Meet new characters, uncover mysteries and explore an engaging narrative set in a mythological Persian world in this new installment of the legendary franchise. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown launches on the Nintendo Switch system Jan. 18. Pre-orders are available now. A free demo of the game will be available later today in Nintendo eShop.
Digital Spotlight
- Simply Cap-tivating – National Hat Day is on Jan. 15, so why not tip your brim to some of your favorite hat-wearing heroes from Nintendo? Embark on a journey away from the Mushroom Kingdom and team up with Cappy in a globe-trotting adventure in the Super Mario Odyssey game. Explore dozens of fashion options in the Paldea region and customize your Pokémon Trainer with hats and other accessories as you battle your way to the top in the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games. Grab some headwear with green flair and have a soaring adventure with Link in the action-packed The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD game to really cap off the day.
Activities
- Ring in the New Year Wario Style With These Fun and Stylish Magnets! – Get moving this new year with WarioWare: Move It! magnets from My Nintendo! Stick these fun and stylish magnets anywhere you need some motivation to move it. This brightly-colored 8”x8” magnet sheet features Wario, Ashley, Red, 9-volt, Orbulon and Mona. My Nintendo members can redeem 500 Platinum Points* for this reward. For more information, visit https://my.nintendo.com/news/00170694f5e1627c.
- My Nintendo GameTruck Party Sweepstakes – Enter the My Nintendo GameTruck Party Sweepstakes for a chance to win a two-hour party for up to 15 guests! My Nintendo members can redeem 10 Platinum Points to enter at my.nintendo.com, with up to three entries total. You have until Feb. 7 at 11:59 p.m. PT to enter, so don’t delay! For more information, visit https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/3b6b6f933ba50540.
Nintendo eShop sales
- Warner Bros. Games New Year’s Sale Up to 85% Off – Celebrate the New Year and save up to 85% on your favorite titles during the Warner Bros. Games New Year’s Sale! This sale ends Jan. 14. For more information and to view the full list of games, visit https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/sales-and-deals/.
- NIS America New Year 2024 Sale – Start the new year by saving up to 90% on select titles from NIS America! This sale ends Jan. 14. 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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