Star Wars and Cuisineer Highlight this Week’s eShop Collection

This week, the Nintendo Switch eShop has something special in store for you, particularly if you’ve been missing those Star Wars adventures. Yes, it’s time once again to venture into that galaxy far, far away with the release of the beloved classic, Episode 1: Jedi Power Battles.

First hitting the scene back in the year 2000, often humorously remembered as the era of the Millennium Bug, Jedi Power Battles made its way to the Game Boy Advance in 2001. Now, nearly 25 years later, we see a remastered edition making its debut, bringing a selection of memorable jedis for you to choose from. You can team up with a buddy for some local co-op action, as you take on droids and enemies straight out of Episode 1: The Phantom Menace, smashing and slicing your way through them.

On another exciting note, mark January 28 on your calendars for the release of Cuisineer. This roguelite game throws together the unexpected fusion of dungeon crawling and restaurant management. With some imaginative food-focused challenges and the chance to customize your kitchen, Cuisineer promises to offer a refreshing twist on these genres that fans are sure to appreciate.

And that’s not all! There’s plenty to keep you busy this weekend with a slew of titles. Be sure to look over the full list below, and drop a comment about what you’ll be diving into.

Nintendo Switch Highlights

STAR WARS: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles – Step into the shoes of a Jedi and reclaim Theed Palace with this high-speed lightsaber action game set in the iconic STAR WARS universe. Channel the Force and wield your trusty lightsaber to fend off hordes of battle droids, destroyer droids, assassins, and other menacing foes from STAR WARS: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. Enjoy classic arcade side-scrolling action featuring characters like Mace Windu, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and more. Play alone or with a partner throughout the entire 10-level campaign in couch co-op mode. You can get your hands on STAR WARS: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles today.

Cuisineer – Dive into this delightful roguelite that blends dungeon exploring with the fast-paced world of restaurant management. Meet Pom, a bold adventurer turned inventive restaurateur! This game challenges you to create delectable dishes the hard way: by scouring dungeons for unique materials and ingredients. Collaborate with local artisans to craft your dream kitchen and customize your dining space to keep loyal customers coming back for more of your rare culinary creations. Catch Cuisineer when it launches on January 28 – pre-orders are open now via the Nintendo eShop!

Pre-orders

Hello Kitty Island Adventure – Embark on a heartwarming journey with Hello Kitty and her friends in this hit game featuring Sanrio’s beloved characters, arriving on Nintendo Switch as a timed console exclusive. Uncover and rejuvenate a mysterious island while building friendships with adorable characters like Hello Kitty, Kuromi, My Melody, and Cinnamoroll. Discover their passions, join them on adventures, and forge lifelong bonds. Create your own avatar and explore the expansive world of Big Adventure Park with friends. You’ll be crafting, creating, and collecting as you build your dream island paradise. Hello Kitty Island Adventure will be available on Nintendo Switch on January 30, and pre-orders are currently open on the Nintendo eShop.

Nintendo Music

Racing Tracks – Ready to amp up your playlists? The soundtrack from the very first Mario Kart game has arrived on Nintendo Music, the smart-device app dedicated to Nintendo soundtracks. Immerse yourself in the excitement and energy of the game’s music, bringing that first-place feeling to even your daily commute. Keep in mind, Nintendo Music is exclusive to Nintendo Switch Online members. For more information, visit Nintendo.com.

Also New This Week

• Achilles: Legends Untold
• Aquarun
• Arcade Archives ESCAPE KIDS
• Car Heist Simulator – Thief Mechanic – Available Jan. 25
• Casual Sport Series: Tennis – Available Jan. 24
• Cats Visiting Lunar New Year
• Codename: Ocean Keeper
• Courageous Reasoning Nori 9 Reasoning Tournament Sticking Nori
• Cycle Chaser H-5 – Available Jan. 24
• Dance of Cards
• Doll Style: Underground Design and Dress
• Dragon Takers
• EGGCONSOLE ZANAC MSX
• Escape from Nightmare: Horror Tales
• Escape Game The Resort Facility
• Folk Hero
• Golden Rails: Valuable Package Collector’s Edition
• Gravitators
• GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- Nintendo Switch Edition
• How to Start Yoga: A Beginner’s Guide
• Hunter Simulator: Wild Hunting – Available Jan. 24
• Infernitos
• Master Of Bow – Available Jan. 24
• Motorbikes Pro 2025
• Neptunia Riders VS Dogoos – Available Jan. 28
• Osman Gazi
• PicoMix by NuSan
• Portal Balls – Available Jan. 24
• PUNYAN
• Ravenswatch
• ROBOT ANARCHY – Available Jan. 29
• Save The Doge
• Sliding Cubes 2048 Mania – Available Jan. 24
• Strania -The Stella Machina- EX
• SUMMER GIRLFRIEND なつ♡カノ
• Sword of the Necromancer: Resurrection
• Symphonia
• Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter – Available Jan. 28
• The Bakery Tales – Available Jan. 24
• The Exit Project: Backstreets
• Vermitron – Available Jan. 24
• Witch It
• Worlds of Aria

Check out these enthralling releases and see what catches your fancy this week on the Nintendo eShop. Happy gaming!