A Darker Street…
Well folks, the good news is, I’m back and it’s Thursday. The bad news is, I caught a cold on vacation. But it’s not strong enough to prevent me covering the Nintendo Download for 10/22/26! This is a really good week, too, with a bunch of games, a spooky new sale, music, My Nintendo deals and more to enjoy. But let’s start with the latest game from Square Enix to make me drool.
Resonating Like Crazy
Even though I’m a fan of Square Enix, it’s been a few years since I’ve played a mainline Final Fantasy game. But that’s going to change with Final Fantasy Resonance. I adore the retro style of the game, and just based on the demos I played, the full experience will be worth our time. And it certainly looks like HPP’s review agrees with me. That’s a great start, but it’s far from all this week! If you’re looking for more modernized classics, you might enjoy Minecraft, 007 First Light – Deluxe Edition and Cotton Reboot!
If you’re looking for something more quirky, try these. There’s spooky fare in Beyond the Dark: Nightwatch, My Friendly Neighborhood and Village in the Shade. Or to beat up your opponents, you might enjoy FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves in Standard and Starter editions. Grab your friends and explore in Frog Sqwad. Shoot through hell in SULFUR. Or play an epic plaformer series in Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.
Found You!
Next up, a few promotions directly from Nintendo:
No Tricks, All Treats – Scary season is here! Get in the spirit of Halloween with bone-chilling games for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch systems, in-game events happening in October, and more frightful fun. Take a look … if you dare!
My Nintendo LEGO The Legend of Zelda – the Final Battle Sweepstakes – A legendary battle is ready to be built. Enter the My Nintendo Sweepstakes for a chance to win the LEGO The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – The Final Battle 77093 set, featuring Link, Zelda, Ganondorf, Ganon, memorable in-game items including the Master Sword, Hylian Shield and Megaton Hammer, and more. Enter now through Jan. 27, 2027, at 11 a.m. PT for a chance to win.
A Very Good Boy
Nintendo NEW YORK My Nintendo Holiday Magic Sweepstakes – This holiday season, My Nintendo members can enter the Nintendo NEW YORK My Nintendo Holiday Magic Sweepstakes for a chance to win a trip for themselves and up to three guests to experience the magic of Nintendo NEW YORK! Enjoy a festive store experience at Nintendo NEW YORK, including an opportunity to meet Mario. The winner and their guests will also have the opportunity to enjoy a VIP Nintendo NEW YORK store experience! Enter now through Nov. 2 at 11 p.m. PT for a chance to win.
Garlicky Grooves – Wah! It’s Wario’s time to shine, because the Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 soundtrack is now available on Nintendo Music! Let Wario cook with tracks like “Kitchen Island,” “Syrup Castle” and “Rice Beach.”
Furry Frenzy
That’s all good and well, but we also have a new Screaming Deals Sale to cover this week! It lasts from today through Halloween, so you still have time to benefit from these robust savings. My highlights are spooky games or exceptional savings.
Those include the following titles – Animal Well, Carrion, Castlevania Collections Bundle, Cult of the Lamb, Death’s Door, Dicey Dungeons, FATAL FRAME: Maiden of Black Water, Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection, Hotline Miami Collection, Inscryption, Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition, Mega Man 11, Minoria, Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight, Monster Hunter Rise + Sunbreak Deluxe, The Mummy Demastered, Nine Sols, Persona 5 Royal, Possessor(s), Tunic, Vampire Survivors and Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus. To see all the specifics for this epic sale, just click here!
Before you go, here’s a few new digital games available for Nintendo Switch!
If you’re looking for something with deep customization, you might enjoy Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest.
For a bit of strategy, you can try Vixen 357. Or for a beat ’em up, there’s Fallen City Brawl.
Platformer fans might enjoy Ailuri, Dog Man: Bark in Action and Omni Growth.
And lastly, for a sexy narrative adventure, look no further than 9 R.I.P. Sequel.
Smells Like Trouble
A great week to be a Nintendo fan! Thanks for joining us at HPP, and be sure to check back one more time in October for another Nintendo Download.
