Okay, so here’s the deal: this week is like… I don’t even know, it’s both super chill and totally overwhelming all at once. First off, let’s talk about Gradius Origins. Remember that from the Switch 1 Direct way back in March? Yeah, it’s back. Just imagine needing those crazy laser cannons to bring down the boss of NES Pro Wrestling. Why? I have no clue, but it’s stuck in my head.
Switching gears for a sec—The House of the Dead 2 is getting a facelift. But you’ve gotta be cautious; it’s from Forever Entertainment, after all. You know how they do. Or if you’re not into that, dive deep into some anime worlds with the new Demon Slayer escapade or even Fate/Hollow Ataraxia. Wild, right?
Let’s talk about these quirky little gems: why does The Edge of Allegoria look like someone threw HD paint on Pokemon RBY? And yet, shockingly, it’s not even the wildest copyright dodge this week. That crown maybe goes to Team17’s Ritual of Raven. Just wow.
Oh, and a little flashback—last week was all about surprises. Like, a Partner Showcase with Chilling By The Fire. Just when you thought you’d dodge a Saga announcement… boom, another reset. Looking at you, Square Enix. Also, shoutout to some 3DS-era Harvest Moons sneaking onto the Switch and Taito dropping "Field Day" in the Archives. Casual vibes.
Anyway—or was I talking about eggs? Yes! IS THE EGGCONSOLE GAME PLAYABLE WITHOUT JAPANESE? You bet, mostly action-packed and less talky unless it gets into one of those long rants nobody asked for—but hey, still fun.
Moving on to North America:
- Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 – It’s a hefty price, but if you’re a fan, you already know it’s happening Tuesday.
- Gradius Origins – For those laser enthusiasts.
- Fate/Hollow Ataraxia Remastered – Hitting midweek.
- The House of the Dead 2: Remake – Cautionary entertainment, right?
- Some quirky game called Fitness Adventure Pro – I’m kind of curious.
- The Edge of Allegoria – A whole HD Pokemon RBY vibe. Seriously.
- Grab your skates for Turbo Kid – Tuesday’s treat.
- Ritual of Raven – Eye-catching even if just for right-click reporting, haha.
- Curious about Fruitbus? No idea, but I instantly visualize kiwis on wheels.
- Radiant: Guardians of Light – Sounds like a thousand other games but who’s counting?
- Drakkar Crew ends your weekend with a Sunday release.
- Slopecrashers – Not gonna lie, I’d play just for the title.
And way too many others for my attention span. Tuesday to Friday is packed, though. No joke.
Europe and Japan have more of the same:
- Europe buddies, you’ve got your usual Demon Slayer shenanigans on Tuesday, same pricey fun with Gradius, and all the rest.
- Japan goes hard with Yuukyuu no Tierblade and a long list of oddly numbered yen prices. Makes my head spin, but hey, they’ve got style.
Sales and Price Drops? Highlights, because who doesn’t love a good deal: Roki is going for 90% off until August 17. Jump on those sites, PSPrices and DekuDeals, if you don’t already.
So, what was I saying? Ah, who knows. That’s the lineup, as raw and confusing as it gets. Catch me trying to decide whether I need another game in my life (I probably don’t), but it’s August, and who’s counting the backlog now?
