So, I’m sitting here thinking about how the BBC went off about NES games on the Super Nintendo this morning. Seriously, kind of strange, right? Anyway—wait, where was I? Oh yeah. Everyone’s buzzing about Donkey Kong Bananza. Can’t wait for next week’s game mag reviews. Not that I read all of them, but, you know, the hype gets you sometimes.
But here’s what’s funny—while everyone’s going ape (pun definitely intended), we almost forgot some quirky bits. Like, there’s this Pac-Man exploration game (because obviously Pac-Man needed an exploration platform… or maybe I’m just imagining?). And hey, that Wandering Village thing—I swear, sounds like SimCity meets a walking island. Kinda cool, outta left field, but that’s why we love gaming, right?
Now, let’s talk games we kinda glanced at. HunterxHunter’s new fighter? Could be cool; could be a flop. Who knows, it’s the team that did Dragon Ball FighterZ, so fingers crossed. Then there’s Neverwinter Nights 2—yeah, it’s back—grab your nostalgia hats! And some classic golf action with Golden Tee, missing trackballs though. Ouch. Oh, and God Wars has a new publisher. That’s something.
Anyway—what did we skip last week? Oh yeah! There was this Super Dimension Fortress Macross II… and, wait for it, an Aussie Rules footy game. Dreaming of a Grand Final matchup that could never be? Story of my life, right?
Here’s a kicker: Pineapple: A Bittersweet Revenge costs like eight bucks in the U.S. but up north? Eighty Canadian dollars! Should’ve been a maple syrup price but nope. Wild.
And now a speed run through the rundown for the gamers:
North America
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Switch 2:
- Donkey Kong Bananza: Pricey at $69.99 U.S. (C$99.99)
- Meanwhile, Pac-Man: Shadow Labyrinth is $29.99/$39.99, dropping Friday.
- Switch 1:
- HunterxHunter Nen Impact: $59.99/$79.99, hitting Tuesday—don’t skip it.
- Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition for $29.99/$41.42, also on Tuesday.
Europe
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Switch 2:
- Donkey Kong Bananza listed at €69.99/£58.99. Feel the burn, wallet.
- Switch 1:
- Another Tuesday highlight: Neverwinter Nights for €29.99/£25.52.
Japan
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Switch 2:
- Gearing up with Donkey Kong Bananza at ¥7980.
- Switch 1:
- Don’t overlook HunterxHunter NenxImpact at ¥8360.
Is it just me or does navigating this list make you feel like you’re deciphering a secret code? Video game shopping should come with hazard pay. Or at least a guide dog.
Sales, hmmm, worth a peek: Another Crab’s Treasure is discounted until August 2, so maybe snag that? If, and only if, you’re into the whole crab adventure gig, which—honestly—why not?
Alright, that was a ride—gotta love gaming news condensed into chaos central. Who needs clean and tidy when you’ve got info bombs dropping left and right?
