Sonic X Shadow and Banjo-Tooie join this week’s eShop roundup

It’s time to reveal the latest games hitting the Nintendo Switch eShop. This week is jam-packed with new games, trials, sales, and more, from retro classics like Banjo-Tooie to a crossover adventure in the form of Sonic X Shadow.

Yep, Sonic is back, this time hanging with his best frenemy, Shadow. This outing features two unique gameplay styles depending on the current character. One important detail remains consistent, though – that constant need for speed. The blue blur is back!

Meanwhile, SEGA has another big entry this week in the form of Yakuza Kiwami. This is a remake of the first game in the Yakuza series, which debuted in 2005. Take to the streets of Tokyo in this street brawler featuring fights, casinos, and general mafia mayhem.

For Switch Online subscribers, the latest addition to the N64 collection is here, and it’s something special. Banjo-Tooie was first released in the year 2000, making this its 24th anniversary. This sequel to beloved 3D platfomer Banjo-Kazooie brings the bird and bear back for more collecting and puzzle solving in even larger worlds as they once again battle the evil witch Gruntilda.

Halloween is upon us, and there are some spooky sales to tempt your digital wallet. From Resident Evil to Castlevania, there’s plenty on offer. you can also play three games for free in the lates Game Trial, including the excellent Vampire Survivors. We’ll be going through our highlights in our upcoming episode of the Pure Nintendo Podcast, along with our favorite spooky games in general, so stay tuned!

In the meantime, there’s a long list of new games to consider. Check out the full list below and let us know what you’re playing this weekend.

Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack

• Banjo-Tooie – Banjo and Kazooie are back for another adventure in the Nintendo 64 game Banjo-Tooie, which launches today as part of the Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Switch Online library. The evil witch Gruntilda is revived by her sisters and it’s up to the bear-bird duo to stop her! Packed with action to rival its predecessor, magical minigames, perplexing puzzles and freaky foes await them as they attempt to foil another of Gruntilda’s wicked plans. Banjo-Tooie will be available for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members later today.

Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch

• SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS – Shadow the Hedgehog is back with Classic and Modern Sonic in SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS, an all-new collection featuring two unique experiences! Play as Shadow in a new story campaign with never-before-seen abilities that demonstrate why he’s known as the Ultimate Life Form. Speed through iconic stages from Shadow’s history, discover hidden secrets in an expansive hub world and unlock new powers to take on Black Doom and save the world. Also experience SONIC GENERATIONS, a time-traveling adventure featuring a greatest-hits collection of 3D and 2D Sonic stages, now with upgraded visuals and new bonus content. SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS launches on Oct. 25.
• Yakuza Kiwami – The critically acclaimed action-adventure epic that started the Yakuza series is  on the Nintendo Switch system for the first time! Immerse yourself in a realistic, modern day Japanese entertainment district called Kamurocho as an epic drama unfolds and you’re forced to fight through the streets with varying fighting styles, makeshift weapons and over-the-top finishing moves. Yakuza Kiwami is available now!
• Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven – The groundbreaking non-linear RPG makes its triumphant return as a full remake, featuring English voiceovers, original and rearranged compositions by series composer Kenji Ito and much more. Furious that mankind has forgotten their many sacrifices, the legendary Seven Heroes have returned as villains bent on revenge. Select your main character from several protagonists, defend your empire in strategic battles and experience a story that responds to your choices. Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven is available now.

Game trials

• Triple the Fun – In this new Game Trial, you’ll be able to play three games instead of one! From now until Oct. 30 at 11:59 p.m. PT, Nintendo Switch Online members can download and try the full A Little to the Left, Cursed to Golf and Vampire Survivors games at no additional cost. If you decide to purchase any of the games during or after this offer, you’ll keep all save data, so you won’t have to worry about losing your progress. Nintendo Switch Online members can earn 100 My Nintendo Platinum Points by participating. As an added bonus, you can digitally purchase A Little to the Left for 40% off until Oct. 30 at 11:59 p.m. PT, Cursed to Golf for 75% off until Nov. 1 at 11:59 p.m. PT and Vampire Survivors for 15% off until Nov. 7 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

Activities

• Last Chance to Enter the My Nintendo Pikmin Kura Sushi Sweepstakes – Final call to enter the My Nintendo Pikmin Kura Sushi Sweepstakes for a chance to win $600 in gift certificates to Kura Revolving Sushi Bar USA. My Nintendo members can redeem 10 My Nintendo Platinum Points to enter at my.nintendo.com with up to five entries total. The sweepstakes ends Oct. 31 at 11 p.m. PT! For more information, check out https://my.nintendo.com/news/27708b0f3bd0dd64.
• No Tricks, All Treats – From cozy delights to howling frights, discover spooky fun with Nintendo Switch games, Halloween merch, in-game events happening in October and more from Nintendo! For more information, check out this page: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/games/october-seasonal/.

Nintendo eShop sales

• Screaming Deals – When the moon rises, have a howling good time with games for Nintendo Switch! For a limited time, save up to 50% on select digital games when you shop on Nintendo.com or Nintendo eShop on your device. Get in before sunrise! This long night of deals only lasts through Oct. 31 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/#screaming-deals.

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