Our picks for the best eShop games of February.
Goodbye February, hello March! And an even bigger hello to eShop Selects.
We’re one month closer to the Switch 2’s big bonanza, but hey, let’s not get too ahead of ourselves yet. We’ve still got a fresh and full eShop on the Switch to go through.
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Hello reader who is also a reader, and welcome back to Booked For The Week – our regular Sunday chat with a selection of cool industry folks about books! “Nic, you selfless paragon. You champion of the people. You prince among men. I can’t believe you put your favourite column on pause for several weeks to let me finish my book!”. Please. I’m sure you would have done the same, were you also a dashing genius with a moustache powerful enough to crack the pyramids.
To ring in the resurrection with style, it’s The Norwood Suite, Betrayal At Club Low, and Moves Of The Diamond Hand‘s Cosmo D! Cheers Cosmo! Mind if we have a nose at your bookshelf?
Along with some Switch “performance improvements”.
Following the release of WARRIORS: Abyss in February, Koei Tecmo has announced a “March update” adding another character to the game and much more.
One other highlight is “performance improvements” for the Nintendo Switch version of the game and apart from this are bug fixes and various other adjustments. Here’s the full rundown via the Koei Tecmo social media account:
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The very best Switch games ever.
Happy 8th birthday to the Switch! We’re republishing this list to celebrate eight years of Nintendo’s hybrid console — after all, what better way to celebrate than by playing the best games on the console, right?
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Is the Prince returning?
There have been multiple times during the Switch generation where Bandai Namco has trademarked a certain game or series and has actually gone on to officially announce something.
With this in mind, it’s been discovered the Japanese publisher recently filed a trademark for ‘Once Upon a Katamari‘ in Europe towards the end of last month. The more recent Katamari releases, where you roll up everything in sight, have been remasters – so there’s a chance this latest trademark could lead to something new.
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Update: Launching this August.
If you played the Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles video game and were wondering when Tanjiro and his demon-slaying buddies would be returning, we’ve got an update.
Aniplex has announced the second chapter of this game – officially titled Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2. It will be playable at Japan’s Jump Fest this year (taking place between 21st and 22nd December 2024). The second chapter will cover the Entertainment District Arc and follow through to the Hashira Training Arc.
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IGN Plus members can score a free Steam key of EvilVEvil for PC! This cooperative shooter throws waves of enemies at players in a wide variety of environments, making for an action-packed experience that you don’t want to miss. You can control numerous vampires and utilize their abilities to work together and stop the enemies before you. Keys for this reward are limited, so don’t wait to claim yours!
EvilVEvil sets you in a world filled with vampires, and it’s up to you to eradicate Zagreus and his devoted cultists. This first-person shooter offers a wide range of customizable options for your vampire, allowing you to boost their strengths to make up for any weakness. Weapons are moddable, which means you can tweak them with upgrades to deal with certain foes. You can tackle each enemy in any way you’d like!
Additionally, you can even join up with two friends to experience a fast-paced co-op experience. If you think you can take on the hordes alone, though, have at it. EvilVEvil has a wide range of objectives to complete throughout its missions, so you’ll have plenty to accomplish as you shoot through the story.
These codes will not last forever, so be sure to claim your EvilVEvil key now while supplies last!
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The weekend is officially here, and we’ve rounded up the best deals you can find! Discover the best deals for Saturday, March 1, below:
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is $34.19 at Woot right now with the Woot app. The massive adventure across the planet to track Sephiroth was one of the biggest games of 2024, and it’s absolutely a must-play game. This deal only lasts 24 hours, so be sure to secure your copy while you can!
Magic The Gathering announced new sets this morning based on Marvel’s Spider-Man, and you can already secure your bundles now at Amazon. A few of these sets have very limited stock left, so be sure to pre-order which bundles you’d like before they are all sold out!
Elden Ring Nightreign, a new multiplayer game from FromSoftware, is set to release for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC on May 30. You can explore the world and take on bosses with two other friends, making for a unique experience that’s sure to stay engaging. Best Buy has opened pre-orders for Elden Ring Nightreign, and you can score a free $10 Best Buy gift card with any pre-order for a limited time.
Rise of the Ronin is one of the biggest 2024 PlayStation 5 exclusives to release, with the gamecoming from Team Ninja and Koei Tecmo. Set in 1863 Japan, you play as the Ronin and take down those coming from the West. This action epic offers well over 70 hours of content, with an excellent dive into a history somewhat unexplored in modern gaming.
The Infinity Gauntlet is one of the most recognizable items from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and you can take it home in LEGO form at a discount this weekend! This 590 piece set includes a stand to hold up and display the Infinity Gauntlet, with each of the six Infinity Stones on display. Don’t miss out on your chance to save on this LEGO set!
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD just released for Nintendo Switch in January, and you can already save over $15 off at Woot. If you enjoyed Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, Returns HD is another excellent entry you are sure to have fun with. There are many different worlds to traverse through, with a variety of collectibles and items to discover.
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The time has come for another Catch-up Crew mission, a regular assignment that sees cadets playing games for the first time – games long since played by other officers. Through their eyes, NL’s senior staff gain fresh insight and a better understanding of not only those classic games, but also ourselves. Mainly the games, though.
Today, we visit a 32-bit installation with Metal Gear Solid. For anyone looking to (re)play along, it’s available on Switch as part of the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Version Vol. 1, or as a standalone download.
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Good news, Hero.
At the beginning of February, Square Enix announced it would be “temporarily removing” Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition from the Switch eShop to make some “minor adjustments to the store listing.
In an update on social media, the official Dragon Quest account has now confirmed the game has made its digital return on Nintendo’s hybrid platform, and it’s now available at a “permanently reduced price” of $39.99/ £34.99/ €39.99.
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