My connection to the eShop lately feels colder than a Wendy’s frosty, thanks to the dwindling gold coin opportunities and my snail-paced progress in Xenoblade Chronicles X.
Last week, we managed to overlook the addition of the Match 3 puzzle game Senkyu to the Archives. Meanwhile, here’s your friendly reminder: the window to rack up My Nintendo Gold coins from purchases closes tonight. So, if you’ve snagged game codes from places like the Humble Store or Best Buy, make sure you redeem them to get full value, regardless of any sale price. Speaking of points to spend, this week’s offerings are a bit lean. We’ve got a Doraemon-themed Picross game stealing the spotlight, and for those who fancy a remake, there’s Nightdive’s refresh of the 1995 classic PC game "I Have No Mouth, And I Must Scream." That game once graced a PC Gamer demo disc my dad owned but, much to my young chagrin, never worked on my computer.
With this being the last full week of the fiscal quarter, new releases have hit us hard and fast. Despite this influx, I’ve managed to squeeze out just about an hour and a half of Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive since its release. At this pace, the universe’s heat death may come before I fully wrap my head around it. Thanks for nothing, universe.
Here’s a quick glance at this week’s offerings by region:
North America releases include:
- Destind: Mr. Almost Right ($34.99/C$44.99)
- Kumaichi&Nyantou Birth * Destruction God DX ($34.90/$50.20)
- Care Bears: Unlock the Magic ($29.99/$39.99)
Some budget-friendly options:
- I Have No Mouth, And I Must Scream ($9.99/$13.99)
- The Running Toaster ($9.99/$9.99)
- Cryken Part 1 ($1.00/$1.44)
Discounted games spotlight: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown with a glorious 75% off until March 31. For more deals, check out PSPrices and DekuDeals.
In Europe, titles such as:
- Kumaichi&Nyantou Birth * Destruction God DX (€34.90/£31.29)
- Destind: Mr. Almost Right (€33.99/£29.99: Wednesday)
- Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark (€24.99/£19.99)
And some sub-€10 options:
- Picross S Doraremon and F Characters Edition (€10.99/£9.89: Wednesday)
- Shadow of the Orient (€9.99/£8.99)
- Cryken Part 1 (€1.00/£0.89)
Japan enjoys releases such as:
- Winning Post 10 2025 at a hefty ¥9680
- Instant Love at ¥7920
- DMA-themed nostalgia with Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark at ¥4400
Don’t miss low-cost options like:
- Dance Mania at ¥749
- Korean Drone Flying Tour Muui-do at just ¥299
As we navigate another busy week full of fresh gaming choices, remember to keep an eye on those expiring gold coin opportunities and dive into some of the week’s hidden gems and remastered classics. Happy gaming until next time!
