Emio demo and Stumble Guys join this week’s eShop roundup

What’s happening on the eShop this week? There’s a new contender for most chaotic multiplayer around with Stumble Guys, a free-to-play title that pits 32 players into online running, jumping, and falling platforming situations. Can it compete with Fall Guys? We’ll check it out and let you know.

In the meantime, there’s a demo for Emio available ahead of the game’s full release on August 29. This meaty demo features a prologue and the fist two chapters, giving you plenty to do as you get to know the story and characters in this creepy mystery involving an urban legend. We’ve played the demo and discuss it on the next episode of the Pure Nintendo Podcast, so stay tuned for our thoughts!

There’s also sales, pre-orders, sweepstakes, and plenty of new games to tempt you, so let’s get to it! Check out the full list below and let us know what you’re playing this weekend!

Nintendo Switch

Stumble Guys – Are you ready to enter the running chaos as you run, stumble and fall against up to 32 players? Battle through knockout rounds of races, survival elimination and team play across different maps, levels and game modes. Survive the fun multiplayer chaos and cross the finish line before your friends do to qualify for the next round, earning fun rewards and stars as you continue to play and win! Stumble Guys is available now.

Demos

Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club – The second installment in the episodic demo* of the Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club game approaches! A student has been found dead, his head covered with a paper bag with an eerie smile drawn onto it. This scene is much like the victims of Emio, the Smiling Man—a killer of urban legend who is said to grant his victims “a smile that will last forever.” Play as an assistant private investigator from the Utsugi Detective Agency tasked with helping the police uncover the truth behind this heinous crime, which is reminiscent of a series of unsolved murders from 18 years ago. Begin your investigation in Chapter 1 of the demo and resume when Chapter 2 launches later today on Nintendo eShop, followed by Chapter 3 on the evening of Aug. 27. Don’t worry about losing your case notes – players can carry their progress forward to the full version of the game if purchased. Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club launches on Aug. 29.

Pre-orders

Sid Meier’s Civilization VII – The award-winning strategy game franchise returns with a revolutionary new chapter! Sid Meier’s Civilization VII** empowers you to build the greatest empire the world has ever known. Rule as one of many legendary leaders from throughout history and steer the course of your story by choosing a new civilization to represent your empire in each Age of human advancement. Construct cities and architectural wonders to expand your territory, improve your civilization with technological breakthroughs and conquer or cooperate with rival civilizations as you explore the far reaches of the unknown world. Pursue prosperity in an immersive solo experience or play with others in online multiplayer. Pre-order Sid Meier’s Civilization VII Standard Edition today and receive the Tecumseh and Shawnee Pack! The Tecumseh and Shawnee Pack is included as part of the Deluxe Edition and Founders Edition. Sid Meier’s Civilization VII launches Feb. 11, 2025.

Activities

My Nintendo GameTruck Party Fall 2024 Sweepstakes – Enter the My Nintendo GameTruck Party Fall 2024 Sweepstakes for a chance to win a two-hour video game party for up to 15 guests. My Nintendo members can redeem 10 My Nintendo Platinum Points to enter at my.nintendo.com, with up to three entries total. You can enter from now until Oct. 15 at 11 p.m. PT! For more information, check out https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/4beb02070b64ed4d.
My Nintendo Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD Sweepstakes – Aug. 28 is the last day to enter the My Nintendo Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD Sweepstakes for chance to win a prize package of goodies inspired by Luigi’s spirited adventure in the Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD game! Don’t be afraid to participate in this sweepstakes today. For more information, visit https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/43d8924b771d9906.

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