Category: Nintendo

Return to the MAZE.

Bandai Namco announced at the end of last month that it would be revamping Shadow Labyrinth with a major update. It’s now officially rolled out Version 1.1.0 across multiple platforms. These updates aren’t out on the Switch 2 and Switch just yet, but will “release soon”.

For now, here’s the full rundown of this next major update, which includes the addition of “Explorer Mode”, balance adjustments for the existing mode and improved play control for Mini-PUCK. Bandai Namco notes how this update has been designed to “enhance” the overall enjoyment of this title. Here’s the full rundown:

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Pre-orders are now live.

We’ve got some good news for theme park enthusiasts today, with Atari announcing a RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Complete Edition physical release for Switch. Pre-orders are now available for $29.99 (or your regional equivalent) from the official Atari website, and the game will ship next year in March 2026.

This “Complete Edition” of RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 was originally released on the eShop in 2020 and has been “reimagined” for Switch. It features over 300 coasters and rides, 500 scenery pieces, 60 shops and services, 20 animals, and also includes all of the content from the Soaked! and Wild! expansion packs.

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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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