Category: Nintendo

We jammin’?

The PDP Riffmaster was first released back in April 2024, and it’s a wireless guitar controller that’s reviewed well, even if it is a little on the pricey side at the £130/$150 mark.

We’ve already looked at the CRKD x Gibson Guitar Controller, which costs slightly less and does a very nice job of handling… well, there aren’t actually that many games to play with guitar controllers on Switch consoles just now, so you’re gonna have to settle for Fortnite Festival with this new one, basically.

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Manufacturers are working on updates to their docks.

Following reports that some Switch 2 owners are having issues with third-party docks, Nintendo has addressed the issue.

In a response to Tom’s Hardware and Kotaku, a representative told the outlets that “Nintendo does not have any intention to hinder or invalidate legal third-party dock compatibility.”

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A century of must-have classics.

Nintendo has been around for well over a century and has been an active part of the video game industry since the 1970s. The company’s impact on the realm of interactive entertainment is almost unprecedented, and its consoles and handhelds have played host to some of the most iconic titles of all time.

Nintendo Life has teamed up with our friends over at IGN to create a list of the best 100 Nintendo games of all time. I know what you’re thinking – we already have a list with the same title on the site – but this new list has a slightly different remit.

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No platforms have been confirmed just yet.

In case you missed it, the recently released game Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter teased the second chapter.

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No one gets left behind.

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Hello Kitty Island Adventure made its debut on the Switch earlier this year, and if you’ve been hanging out for a Switch 2 Edition, it seems you might be in luck.

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Reports suggest Version 21.0.0 borked compatibility.

You might have already seen some reports claiming third-party docks are no longer compatible with the Switch 2. These stories started popping up after Nintendo rolled out a major system update earlier this week – bumping its new hybrid device up to Version 21.0.0.

We’ve investigated this with a quick test of one of the devices we have on hand (specifically, the S3 MAX TV Dock Station by Antank), and it appears to be functioning as normal. It seems we might not be alone here, but it’s now got us wondering how it’s been going for other third-party dock users since Nintendo rolled out the latest updates.

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Every Pokémon we’ve spotted so far.

Pokémon Pokopia is a completely new type of Pokémon game: you don’t catch ’em all, you… make friends with ’em all? Blending elements of life sims, farming games, and block building into one big package come 5th March 2026.

Of course, there are plenty of returning faces, some of which will be able to give you abilities or let you transform into them. Here’s a list of every single confirmed ‘mon in Pokémon Pokopia so far.

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Plus a handful that we’d love to see on Switch 2.

It’s that time of year again, folks. GOTY season is almost upon us, and while Mr. Keighley’s big event is staying quiet on its nominees for the time being, other shows are already gearing up to crown a winner.

One such event is the Indie Game Awards, a developer-focused awards show centred on — you guessed it — indie games, which has today revealed its final award nominees across 18 different categories.

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Meet Peakychu, Mosslax, and Smearguru.

Today we got an in-depth look at Pokémon Pokopia, the upcoming Switch 2 exclusive which launches on 5th March 2026.

And the Extended Trailer didn’t skimp on details; in Pokopia, you’ll be teaming up with Professor Tangrowth to help restore an island that was once populated by people and Pokémon. That involves rebuilding structures, watering the grass, setting up fishing rods, laying rocks, grass, and flowers, and tons more.

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“I implores you”.

Following Red Dead Redemption‘s release for the Switch in 2023, a new ESRB rating indicates that the game may soon be receiving a native Switch 2 port.

As detailed on the ESRB website, Read Dead Redemption has been rated for the PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2. The accompanying text naturally details what kind of content is included to warrant the ‘Mature 17+’ rating, including “Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, and Use of Drugs”.

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