Nintendo leads this week’s roundup with updates across its expanding Nintendo Switch 2 lineup, including new titles, release dates, and digital content. From the debut of Opus: Prism Peak to upcoming releases like Splatoon Raiders and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, the slate blends original concepts with established franchises. The week also brings new promotions, music content, and hardware, as companies continue to build out both modern and retro gaming.
Nintendo Highlights ‘Opus: Prism Peak,’ Game Trials, and New Releases in Latest eShop Update
The launch of Opus: Prism Peak on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 led Nintendo’s weekly eShop update. The narrative-driven photo adventure follows a stranded photographer navigating the Dusklands alongside a mysterious girl, with gameplay centered on capturing images using an in-game analog camera to uncover story elements and environmental details.
The update also includes a limited-time Game Trial for MLB The Show 26, available to Nintendo Switch Online members through April 29. Additional highlights include new Super NES-themed playlists on the Nintendo Music app, an ongoing Spotlight Sale on select digital titles, and a wide slate of new releases across both Switch platforms, with several titles arriving throughout the week.
Nintendo Sets July Launch for ‘Splatoon Raiders’ on Switch 2
Nintendo expands its Splatoon franchise with Splatoon Raiders, a new single-player-focused action shooter launching July 23 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2. Designed for both longtime fans and newcomers, the game introduces players to the Spirhalite Islands, where they take on the role of a mechanic navigating a high-stakes treasure-hunting adventure.
Players customize their character and loadout while using mechanical gadgets and ink-based weapons to battle Salmonids and complete raids. The game also features support from Deep Cut — Frye, Shiver, and Big Man — who join the adventure, with one member accompanying players in a combat-ready bot. New Amiibo figures based on the trio’s updated designs launch alongside the game. In addition to its solo focus, the title includes online and local multiplayer for up to four players, with preorders open via Nintendo’s digital storefronts.
Nintendo Launches ‘Yoshi and the Mysterious Book’ for Switch 2 This May
Yoshi stars in his own game with Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, launching May 21 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2. The new title follows Yoshi as he teams up with a talking book named Mr. E, whose pages — and the creatures within them — have been mysteriously forgotten. Players explore a range of environments to help restore the book’s contents through discovery-driven gameplay.
The game builds on Yoshi’s classic abilities, including egg-throwing and Flutter Jump, while introducing new mechanics like Tail Flick to interact with creatures and uncover hidden elements. Players catalog their findings by experimenting with creatures’ behaviors, unlocking additional chapters and biomes as they progress. The title also incorporates amiibo functionality for in-game bonuses and features appearances from familiar characters like Bowser Jr. and Kamek as part of the unfolding story.
My Arcade Debuts Atari Gamestation Gamepad with Built-In Retro Controls
My Arcade adds to its lineup of licensed retro accessories with the release of the Atari Gamestation Gamepad, designed for use with the Atari Gamestation Go and Atari Gamestation Mega. The wireless, rechargeable controller is available now via Atari’s website and Amazon, offering an additional way for players to engage with the company’s growing ecosystem of plug-and-play Atari hardware.
The controller incorporates multiple classic input methods — including a free-spinning paddle, trak-ball, and keypad — tailored to support a range of retro gameplay styles. It also features SmartGlow technology, which illuminates the relevant controls based on the game being played. The device connects wirelessly from up to 30 feet away or via USB-C, supports up to two controllers per system, and retails for $59.99.
Meet The Toy Book Team at Licensing Expo!
The Adventure Media & Events team will be present at Licensing Expo with new issues of The Toy Book and The Pop Insider set to debut May 19. Visit us at Booth No. F106 to grab The Toy Book‘s 2026 Licensing & Entertainment Issue (featuring The Licensing Book supplement), and the spring edition of The Pop Insider. Both issues are now in production. To book your space in our new issues, please contact Jackie Breyer, James Devin, or Stephanie Katz.
