It’s a chucked week for the Nintendo family of consoles, with Pragmata, Tomodachi Life, and MOUSE: P.I. for Hire all arriving.
Pragmata brings some dad power
Yet another original property from Capcom, Pragmata finally arrives this week for the Switch 2. The action title stars an unlikely duo, with “spacefarer” Hugh Williams and an android named Diana. The catch comes in though, in that Diana appears to be a small child.
So with that, there looks to be some serious paternal overtones to the action, as she and Willams form a team to take down foes and get back to Earth. The action looks pretty slick from what we’ve seen, though it’s also not the only big release this week for the Switch 2. Joining Pragmata is MOUSE: P.I. for Hire.
A first-person shooter set in a 1930s-inspired world, players step into the shoes of Jack Pepper. A detective and former war hero, Pepper looks to take down the bad guys and navigate a world of trouble. And if you’re wondering why it’s called MOUSE, well, that’s easy: Jack actually is a mouse.
The game is set in a cartoon world, brought to life by a heavy dose of classic animation. filled with anthropomorphized animals. Don’t let that fool you though, because it also looks like this black and white actioner takers itself pretty seriously. You know, as seriously as it can. Jack is a cartoon mouse after all.
Hang on though, because that’s far from all that there is to pick from. The long-awaited Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream also hits this week, landing for the original Switch console. And yes, there’s also a monster assortment of indie games to pick from too.
You know the drill, scroll on down for the full listings.
Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2:
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream – Become the caretaker of an island full of silliness, drama, love and other surprises! Absurd situations await as you populate your island with Mii characters based on yourself, family, friends or original creations. Design your island and place homes, stores, restaurants, and more to supply events and entertainment for your community. Once your island is hopping, you can pop in on your creations as they chill at home! Decorate their spaces and give them the opportunity to move in together and create their own community. The Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream game is available now for the Nintendo Switch system. You can also check out the free demo on Nintendo eShop!
PRAGMATA – Explore the all-new science fiction action-adventure from Capcom! Set in the near future, spacefarer Hugh Williams and android Diana must escape a lunar research station and find their way back to Earth. Play as both protagonists simultaneously as you leverage Diana’s unique ability to hack open enemy armor and create openings for Hugh to take them down with his varied arsenal of firearms. PRAGMATA launches on Nintendo Switch 2 April 17. Experience the unique action gameplay with a playable demo, available on Nintendo eShop now!
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire – Play as Private Investigator Jack Pepper, a former war hero-turned-detective in a world where danger lurks even in the smallest mouse hole. This action-packed first-person shooter draws inspiration from the classic cartoons of the 1930s. The black and white rubber hose visuals are drawn by hand, frame by frame, to deliver a striking vintage aesthetic. Unravel layers of corruption with a thrilling noir-fueled detective story, lively environments to explore, an original big band jazz soundtrack, and a fully-loaded arsenal of cartoon weapons and devastating power-ups. MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is available today on Nintendo Switch 2.
Nintendo Music:
Vibe With K.K. – Take it back to the village where it all began with the Animal Crossing soundtrack, available on the Nintendo Music1 app! Dive into the laid-back, nostalgic sounds from the Nintendo GameCube title, including “Opening Theme,” “On the Train” and “Rainy Day.” For more info, visit: https://www.nintendo.com/us/switch/online/nintendo-switch-online/nintendo-music/.
Tomo Tones – Special Release – Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is available now on Nintendo Music – just in time for the game’s launch! Jam out to some of the game’s new tracks while you’re making your Mii residents or going about your day.
Activities:
Pokémon Pokopia – Bulbasaur’s Jump Rope Contest – Jump rope with Bulbasaur in this limited-time event in the Pokémon Pokopia game! From April 19 at 5 a.m. to April 26 at 4:59 a.m. local time, you can participate in a jump rope contest by talking to Bulbasaur in front of the Pokémon Center. You’ll receive prizes based on how many consecutive jumps you perform, so keep jumping and aim for a new record! Do you think you can win the trophy?
My Nintendo Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream – Cozy Dream Sweepstakes –Celebrate the new cozy island sim game with the My Nintendo Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream – Cozy Dream Sweepstakes2! Enter now through July 31 at 11 p.m. PT for a chance to win a trio of prizes to help keep you cozy and cuddly anytime, night or day. For more information, visit https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/463899b4a576d4f1.
Nintendo eShop sales on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2:
Spotlight Sale – Save on select digital games with the Spotlight Sale! Starting at 9 a.m. PT today through April 29 at 11:59 p.m. PT, you can save on a dazzling selection of exciting games for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Shop on Nintendo.com or Nintendo eShop on your device to purchase and download games so you can start playing them right away. For more information and to view the full list of games, visit https://www.nintendo.com/store/sales-and-deals.
Also new this week on Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch 2:
For news and updates on all things Nintendo, you can also check out the free Nintendo Today! smart-device app. Whether it’s news about games, info about your favorite characters, or videos and comic strips — you’ll get personalized fun every day.
1 Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required. Not available in all countries. Internet and compatible smart-device required to use app. Data charges may apply. Terms apply. nintendo.com/purchase-terms
2 NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 13 years old or older. Sweepstakes begins 3:00 p.m. PT on 4/14/2026 and ends 11:00 p.m. PT on 7/31/2026. To enter, you must (1) have a Nintendo Account (if you do not have a Nintendo Account you can register for one at https://my.nintendo.com/); (2) visit https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/463899b4a576d4f1, (3) sign in to your Nintendo Account, and (4) redeem 10 Platinum Points per entry at the My Nintendo Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream – Cozy Dream Sweepstakes page (https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/463899b4a576d4f1) as stated in the Official Rules. There will be five (5) winners who will each receive one (1) Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream themed cozy slippers (sizes: US women 6, 8, 10, 12/men 8, 10, 12, 14) (ARV $78.00 USD), one (1) Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream themed hoodie (sizes: adult unisex XS-3XL) (ARV $65.00 USD), and one (1) Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream themed water bottle (ARV $38.00 USD). Total ARV of all prizes: $905 USD. A Nintendo Account is required to receive and redeem points. Terms apply (https://accounts.nintendo.com/term_point). Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received. Details and restrictions apply. For Official Rules, visit https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/events/rules/mynintendo-tomodachi-life-living-the-dream-cozy-dream-sweepstakes/. Sponsor: Nintendo of America Inc., 4600 150th Avenue NE, Redmond, WA 98052.
Jason's been knee deep in videogames since he was but a lad. Cutting his teeth on the pixely glory that was the Atari 2600, he's been hack'n'slashing and shoot'em'uping ever since. Mainly an FPS and action guy, Jason enjoys the occasional well crafted title from every genre.
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