Welcome to Digitally Downloaded’s weekly catch-up news feature, the catch-up coffee. Here, I bring you the best news you may have missed from last week. Grab the biggest mug you’ve got, fill it with your favourite brew, and catch up with us (and our favourite news anchor, Dee Dee)!
Leaf Blower Co. launches next week
Players pile up leaves and pile up cash in Leaf Blower Co., a leaf-blowing simulator that will be released for PC in one week. The relaxing outdoor cleaning simulation is inspired by other relaxing job simulation games. (I see a lot of PowerWash Simulator in it, but then again, I’ve put 30 hours into PowerWash Simulator 2 recently.) It is set in a quiet New England town, and players are just beginning their own business. Story Mode includes a variety of locales, each with easter eggs and optional objectives.
But it turns out, it’s not only about leaves. Players will also solve any problem that the leaf blower can blow away, from boxes to coconuts. The game takes place in the autumn and includes a variety of weather: sunny days, rainy days, foggy days, and even snowy days! As players progress, they unlock new locations, tools, and skills. The tools are customizable using skins. There are side jobs with adaptable weather, timing, and location.
Developed by LifT Games and published by Forklift Interactive, Leaf Blower Co. will be released for PC via Steam on November 17.
Nintendo released a new Nintendo Store app for smartphones
The Nintendo Store app launched for iOS and Android last week. The app can be used to browse and purchase Nintendo systems, accessories, games, and merchandise.
There are the app’s key features, from the App Store:
- Shop on My Nintendo Store – You can use this app to browse Nintendo Switch 2 / Nintendo Switch systems and accessories, physical and digital games, and other Nintendo products and merchandise—and then jump directly to My Nintendo Store to make purchases. (Note: Physical products are not available in all countries/regions.)
- Get the Latest Info on Games – You can stay up-to-date with the latest news on Nintendo games, events, and more!
- Receive Notifications About Sales – You can turn on push notifications for when items on your Wish List go on sale.
- Review Your Play Activity – You can sign in with your Nintendo Account to see your Nintendo Switch 2 / Nintendo Switch play activity. If you had a Nintendo 3DS or Wii U system, you can see your play activity logged prior to February 2020. (Note: To view your Nintendo 3DS and Wii U play activity, you’ll need to link your Nintendo Network ID (NNID) to your Nintendo Account.)
- Check in at Events – You can use the app to check in at official Nintendo stores and events and earn related rewards! Your check-in activity will also be accessible within the app.
Echoes of Elysium launches in Early Access next month
Developer Loric Games has announced that airship open-world survival RPG Echoes of Elysium will launch in Early Access via Steam in early December. The game is set in a shattered world above the clouds, a world that is both beautiful and deadly. Here, your ship is everything; it is your base, your home, and your lifeline.
In Elysium, ancient mechanisms coexist with the serene skies, where players set sail for adventure in their own design of airship. Here, you can transport supplies, craft materials, and engage in aerial combat. Uncover the mysteries of the forgotten paradise where danger lurks, and my danger, I mean soul-powered clockwork beasts. Gather, craft, grow, and harvest to help your defence.
Developed by Loric Games and published by Snail Games USA, Echoes of Elysium will be released in Early Access for PC via Steam on December 4.
There’s a new 12-minute trailer for My Hero Academia: All’s Justice
Bandai Namco has released a new Game Modes trailer for action game My Hero Academia: All’s Justice. It also dives into the game’s battle system. The Game Modes the trailer discusses include Story Mode, Team-Up Mission, Archives Battle, and Hero’s Diary.
My Hero Academia: All’s Justice covers My Hero Academia’s final story arc, and allows players to triumph over their foes in 3v3 battles. Follow Deku and other characters in the Final War between Heroes and Villains until the climactic clash between One for All and All for One. This superpowered 3D arena fighters boasts a giant-sized roster and a Refined Battle System.
Developed by Byking and published by Bandai Namco, My Hero Academia: All’s Justice will be released for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series on February 6, 2026.
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