Firing shells in the streets, dropping blocks in the sheets.
There's two big releases for all territories this week as the Switch's multiplayer goes from 0 to ludicrous speed. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Puyo Puyo Tetris both hit the eShop shelves (with Mario Kart waiting until tomorrow), and we have reviews for both from Neal (MK8 Deluxe) and Daan (8 Deluxe, Puyo Puyo). Be sure to check them both out, and I'll see you at the combination Puyo Puyo and Tetris board.
In smaller release news, Daan also reviewed Kamiko which hit Japan a couple of weeks ago with English support, and deliciously named racing title Over Top is the week's Arcade Archives release.
The big games for North America and Europe are common, but Japan gets a shogi game since they got Puyo Puyo Tetris at launch. Sadly Persona fans, we do not appear to have a Hifumi appearance.
North America
Switch Retail
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (US$59.99/C$79.99: Friday)
Puyo Puyo Tetris ($29.99/$39.99: Tuesday)
Switch eShop
Over Top ($7.99/$9.87)
Kamiko ($4.99/$6.99)
Wii U eShop
Use Your Words ($14.99/$16.99)
Absolutely Unstoppable MineRun ($3.99/$5.50)
3DS Themes
Kirby: 25th Anniversary
Runbow Pocket Theme Bundle
Demos and Trials
Parascientific Escape Cruise In The Distant Seas (3DS)
Blasting Agent: Ultimate Edition (3DS)
Sales and Price Drops
Highlights: Nano Assault Neo is on sale until May 18.
Europe
Switch Retail
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (€59.99/£49.99: Friday)
Puyo Puyo Tetris (€39.99/£34.99: Friday)
Switch eShop
Over Top (€6.99/£6.29)
Kamiko (€4.99/£4.49)
Wii U eShop
Use Your Words (€14.99/£13.49)
3DS eShop
Ascent of Kings (€2.25/£1.99: New 3DS only)
3DS Themes
Hello Kitty 3D: Toy, Runs (€0.99/£0.89 ea)
Sales and Price Drops
Nano Assault Neo is 25% off until 18 May.
Back to Bed is 50% off until 24 May.
Twin Robots is 25% off until 4 May.
Mini Sports Collection is 20% off until 18 May.
Snow Moto Racing 3D is 25% off until 4 May.
CIRCLE Ent titles are on sale until 18 May.
Japan
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (¥6458)
Silver Star Series Shogi (¥1200)
Over Top (¥823)