Nintendo Download: GUH-HUH, again!

A big week for Switch fans sees Banjo-Tooie hit Nintendo Switch Online, plus Sonic x Shadow Generations, Yakuza Kiwami and more.

Classically styled action

It’s, all things considered, a pretty big week for the Switch. The latest edition of the Download is packed with games both big and small, plus a few retro titles that are kind of a big deal now that they’re back around and on Nintendo’s modern console. Chief among those, is Banjo-Tooie.

The Nintendo 64 sequel to the original, Banjo-Tooie is now a part of the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack lineup. So if you’re a member, then you’re free to fire up the front-end straight away and get to playing. But as mentioned above, there are other highlights this week as well.

Sega’s Sonic x Shadow Generations brings the 2011 classic back once more and with a whole new campaign attached. That focuses on the dark ‘hog Shadow, and will mirror the rest of the game’s ‘retro and modern’ mixture. This one’s getting some good pre-launch word of mouth, so it might be one to watch.

Also appearing this week is Yakuza Kiwami, which makes its Switch debut, plus Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven, Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake, Y’s X Nordics, and a pile of smaller releases. Check ’em all out in the listing below.

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 NintendoPikmin 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 on Nintendo Switch:

• 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.

Also new this week on Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch:

• Arcade Archives VIOLENCE FIGHT
• Arcade Room Simulator – Available Oct. 25
• Arcade Tanks World II: Tank Battle Simulator
• Backrooms: Partygoers – Available Oct. 29
• Barbie Project Friendship – Available Oct. 25
• Bookshop Wonderland: Supermarket Simulator
• Botworld Odyssey
• Bundle: memory – The Original Matching Game from Ravensburger + Rush Hour Deluxe – The ultimate traffic jam game!
• Card-en-Ciel
• Care Bears: To The Rescue
• Cats Hidden in Spooky Places – Available Oct. 25
• Cell Scientist: Beyond – Available Oct. 30
• Comic Store Arcade
• Crash Puzzle Hammer-San
• Cute Bite – Available Oct. 25
• Don’t let him in – Available Oct. 25
• dotAGE
• Easy Cute Clean Up Lesson
• EGGCONSOLE MURDER CLUB PC-8801
• Fun Pack – Available Oct. 25
• Garage Mechanic Simulator 3D
• Garbage Driver Truck Simulator 2025 – Available Oct. 25
• Guess the Flag! – Available Oct. 26
• Hidden Cats in Spooky Town
• House of Horror – 7 Psychos
• Hot Wheels Monster Trucks: Stunt Mayhem
• Idle Command: Supply Frontline
• It Could Happen to You
• Keeper’s Toll – Available Oct. 28
• Kingsgrave
• Medieval Grandmaster: Tavern Board Battle
• MiniGhost
• Miraculous: Paris Under Siege – Available Oct. 25
• Monster High Skulltimate Secrets – Available Oct. 29
• Moorhuhn Jump and Run ‘Traps and Treasures 3’
• Music Games
• OnePunch
• Orange Season
• Pixel Game Maker Series Chrotopia
• Pod Jam
• Police Simulator: Patrol Officers: Nintendo Switch Edition – Available Oct. 29
• Prisnhax
• Rogue Flight – Available Oct. 25
• ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8 REMAKE
• Rookie Boxing
• Say Cheese!
• Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town
• Simply Cubic
• Skater’s Solstice – Available Oct. 30
• Slay the Princess – The Pristine Cut
• Solomon Snow: First Contact – Available Oct. 26
• Soul Stalker
• Speedollama
• Stickin’ the Landing
• Stilt Fella
• The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication
• The Cheese Chase: Pizza Madness
• The Coma 2B: Catacomb – Available Oct. 25
• The Jackbox Survey Scramble
• The Legend of Santa – Available Oct. 28
• The Rocky Horror Show Video Game
• The Seed: Unit 7
• The Smurfs – Dreams
• The Sun Shines Over Us
• The World of Kungfu: Dragon and Eagle
• Together We Live
• Vengeance Hunters – Available Oct. 28
• Voidwrought
• WolfFang 空牙2001 SkullFang 空牙外伝 Saturn Tribute Boosted – Available Oct. 30

• Ys X: Nordics – Available Oct. 25
• Zebulon: A Lost Cat – Available Oct. 27

* Any Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Paid Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack required to play the Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Switch Online, Game Boy Advance – Nintendo Switch Online and SEGA Genesis – Nintendo Switch Online collection of games. Membership auto-renews after initial term at the then-current price unless cancelled. Persistent Internet, compatible smartphone and Nintendo Account age 13+ required to access some online features on the app, including voice chat. Data charges may apply. Online features, Save Data Cloud and Nintendo Switch Online smartphone app features available in compatible games. Not available in all countries. The Nintendo Account User Agreement, including the Purchase and Subscription terms, apply. nintendo.com/switch/online

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