Category: Nintendo

Sins absolved?

Hitman: Absolution is widely regarded as the ‘black sheep’ of the series thanks to its focus on cinematic storytelling over player freedom. This is very much still the case with this fresh release on Switch from Feral Interactive, but now that original developer IO Interactive has righted the ship with the excellent World of Assassination trilogy, it’s much easier to look back on Absolution and better appreciate it for what it is – kind of like Resident Evil 6.

Does that mean it’s perfect? No, far from it. But it’s a fascinating detour for Agent 47 that still provides ample fun while laying foundations for later titles, including the upcoming 007 First Light.

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Bumpy LANding.

Since the introduction of the OLED model, there’s been an Ethernet port built into the dock of Nintendo’s flagship Switch, and that continued this year with Switch 2. If you’re after the fastest download speeds or you play competitive online games while docked to your TV, you may benefit from wiring up your dock to your router directly.

However, since launch back in June, we’ve seen reports of players having issues with wired internet connections. Some point to the Realtek port as the culprit, others think it’s a specific firmware or software glitch, or a USB-C-related handshake issue where something periodically goes awry. But whatever the reason, there seems to be a group for whom Switch 2’s Ethernet port just isn’t functioning correctly.

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And we might know another cast member…

If you can turn your attention away from The Super Mario Galaxy Movie for one moment, it seems we might have the very first leak from The Legend of Zelda Movie set.

While very little has been revealed about the film so far, it was confirmed earlier this month that the live-action is officially “in production” in New Zealand. Now, in an update this week, footage has supposedly emerged of the production, including some clips featuring cast members and the film crew.

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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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