Daily Deals: God of War Ragnarok, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Splatoon 3

The weekend is officially coming to a close, and we’ve got loads of new deals you do not want to miss! Some of the hottest 2024 releases are already discounted, with savings of up to $30 in some instances. The best deals for Sunday, April 14, include Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Unicorn Overlord, Persona 3 Reload, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, God of War Ragnarok, and more.

God of War Ragnarok for $39.99

God of War Ragnarok is still one of the best PS5 games you can pick up. This action game acts as the sequel to 2018’s God of War, following Kratos and Atreus as Fimbulwinter looms. This price matches the previous low we’ve seen Ragnarok at, so you know you’re getting a great deal. If you’ve yet to play this game, this is a great time to pick up Ragnarok at a discount and see why so many players love this series.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land for $39.99

Kirby and the Forgotten Land is still one of the best Nintendo Switch titles. Forgotten Land marks the first full 3D game in the entire series, with a massive amount of new gameplay mechanics and offerings compared to its 2D counterparts. The game also has an amazing soundtrack, which perfectly accompanies the fun and engaging environments. If you’ve yet to play Kirby and the Forgotten Land, pick the title up for a discount this weekend!

NieR Replicant 10+1 Vinyl Box Set for $78.65

This NieR Replicant box set includes 4 LPs with music from the game. Included are the Nier, Kainé, Emil, and Devola & Popola LPs, which were all released separately. The cover of the box set was illustrated by Shirow Miwa, who has contributed designs to titles like Fate/Grand Order. Additionally, an original paper stand is included in the box set.

Splatoon 3 for $39.99

Splatoon 3 is available right now for just $39.99! This deal has sold out at other retailers, but you can still get a discounted copy at Walmart. If you have yet to pick up a Splatoon game, Splatoon 3 is a perfect starting point. As it is still the latest game in the series, content updates are still releasing alongside Splatfests. You can also play through the Side Order DLC

Save 23% Off Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds

Amazon currently has the Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds on sale for $229.95. These earbuds are equipped with the same technology utilized in Sony’s premium line of overhead headphones, which are known for their best-in-class noise cancellation. Utilizing the new Integrated Processor V2, these earbuds provide crystal clear audio using the latest Bluetooth technology.

Unicorn Overlord for $39.99

Unicorn Overlord just released last month and is already available at Amazon for $39.99. This title was developed by Vanillaware, most recently known for 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim. Over 60 unique characters are available to choose from within Unicorn Overlord, where you command armies in tactical battle. We gave the gave a 9/10 in our review, stating “Unicorn Overlord is a visual delight that’s brimming with creativity, and an absolute must-play for any fan of strategy RPGs.”

Fire Emblem Engage for $39.99

Fire Emblem Engage went under the radar for many when it released worldwide in January 2023. If you recall, this mainline entry gained plenty of attention for its protagonist. The gameplay offers a wide variety of combat abilities that will keep you interested for hours on end. Additionally, this celebratory work brings many returning characters such as Lyn, Marth, Ike, and Corrin.

Persona 3 Reload for $39.99

Persona 3 Reload is already one of the biggest 2024 releases so far. The remake brings in new gameplay features, new voice actors, and an impressive slew of technology, including ray tracing. It’s on sale right now at Amazon for $39.99, which marks a new all time low for the title. If you’ve never experienced the story of Persona 3, this is the definitive way to do so.

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth for $39.99

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the latest title in the long-running RPG series. Kiryu Kazama returns following the events of Yakuza: Like a Dragon, uniting with Ichiban Kasuga in a wild adventure you won’t forget anytime soon. This $30 discount just a few months after launch is a great deal you shouldn’t pass up on, though newcomers should aim to play the previous titles in the series before jumping in.

Xbox Wireless Controller – Dream Vapor Special Edition for $42.39

This special edition Xbox controller is sure to make a nice addition to any collection. The Dream Vapor edition features a swirly pink and purple pattern, which is a unique offering compared to other official Xbox controllers. At 24% off, this is the lowest we’ve seen this controller yet. Additionally, you can always use an extra controller. Whether you’re playing a multiplayer title or your controller wears down after years of use, having an extra on hand is better for everyone.

Save 40% Off Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a release that went under many people’s radars earlier this year. At $29.99, this 2D platformer is absolutely worth your time and money. We gave the game an 8/10 in our review, stating, “Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown captures not only what made games such as The Sands of Time so good, but it irons out a lot of the little issues that plagued the 3D games.”

New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe for $39.99

New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe is one of the biggest content packages available on Switch. There are over 160 courses available to choose from in the game, which makes for dozens of hours of fun to be had. While the premiere Nintendo Switch 2D Mario title is Super Mario Bros. Wonder, this package is an excellent pickup that any Switch owner should add to their collection.

Guide: Best Cozy Games On Switch

Prepare to have your fuzzies warmed.

Update: We’ve updated this list and given it a spring clean. Along with that, we’ve also added two newer releases to the pack: Botany Manor and Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley. Enjoy!


What exactly makes a game cozy? Is it the player’s state of mind while playing? Is it an adherence to specific aesthetics or messages? Is it the inclusion of birds? Well, you might be forgiven for thinking it’s the last one, because at least ten of the games on this list are about birds specifically, but the idea of a “cozy” game is a bit more nebulous than that.

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Mailbox: A More Powerful, Digital-Only ‘Switch 2’ And “Obscurer” Treasures – Nintendo Life Letters

Issue #11 – April 2024.

Welcome back to the Nintendo Life Mailbox, our monthly feature where we read and respond to a collection of correspondences from your lovely selves.

Before we dive in, a quick request. 17th April is International Haiku Day and we’d like to run a Back Page article highlighting the best Nintendo-related haiku’s from the NL community. Reader Ebisumaru sent one in on the subject of Goemon back in February, and we’re suckers for some inventive wordplay. We won’t go over haiku structure/conventions here — you all know how to use Google — but feel free to send your submissions via the Letters form at the bottom of this page and we’ll see what occurs!

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The Crew has started disappearing from game libraries after its closure last month

The Crew, Ubisoft’s 2014 racing game, closed its doors on March 31st. After that date, launching the game took you to a splash screen and then presented an error message when trying to advance, because the servers are no longer offline.

Ubisoft have now taken the extra step of revoking The Crew licenses from purchasers and removing it from their library.

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Poll: Box Art Brawl – Kirby Super Star

Deep breath.

Welcome back to this week’s edition of Box Art Brawl!

Before we check out the latest clash of the covers, let’s remind ourselves what happened last time when three Super Bomberman box art variants went up against each other. It was Europe’s bright design that walked away with a commanding lead in this one, taking 58% of the vote. Japan followed with 32%, while North America was left with the remaining 10%.

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VTuber Horror Game ‘Evil God Korone’ Gets A Surprise Release On Switch eShop

Hololive VTuber Korone takes over Tsugunohi as an “Evil God”.

Japanese Hololive VTuber ‘Korone‘ has done all sorts of collabs and crossovers, and with this in mind, the Tsugunohi horror game ‘Evil God Korone’ has now got a surprise release on the Switch eShop.

This title originally launched on Steam back in 2021 and is priced at $4.49 (or the regional equivalent) on the Switch eShop. Below is a bit about it and you can check out the trailer in the video above.

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Hatsune Miku’s Fitness Boxing Switch Game Has Been Rated By The ESRB

Get ready for a workout with the virtual idol.

Last September, Imagineer announced superstar virtual idol Hatsune Miku would be getting her own Fitness Boxing game.

It seems the same title has now been rated ‘E’ for everyone by the ESRB in North America – seemingly confirming a local release is on the way. Here’s the official description:

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Possibility Space closes down, founder blames staff leaks

Possibility Space has become the second studio owned by Prytania Media to close in recent weeks following Crop Circle Games’ closure in March. Both studios were founded by Jeff Strain, the co-founder of Guild Wars creators ArenaNet and the founder of State Of Decay developers Undead Labs.

In a message to staff about the studio’s immediate closure, Strain implies the outcome was prompted by employees who leaked information about the company to a journalist.

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