Nintendo Switch 2 News (Page 8)
Monday9th Mar 2026
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: How To Get Bricks
Just another brick in the wall
Bricks! Essential for building houses, even in some cases in Pokémon Pokopia. This material is required not just for creating the perfect home, but for a number of requests, including Pokémon Center builds and the Team Initiation Challenge. But where can you find Bricks? How do you make them? And wha
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Pokémon Pokopia?
Has it crafted a space in your heart?
A Pokémon-meets-Minecraft life sim has been at the top of our 'Pokémon spin-offs we'd love to see' list for, well, forever, and last week, TPC finally made it happen. If you have taken one look at any of the Pokémon Pokopia marketing, then you'll know how adorable it is. This is a game that sees you hop into...
News Octopath Traveler 0's Latest Update Is Now Live On Switch 1 & 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Doctor Octopath
Rejoice, Octopathers! Square Enix has released yet another update for Octopath Traveler 0 on Switch 1 and 2, tweaking some mechanics and squashing some bugs along the way. The ver. 1.0.7.0 patch was released at the end of last week (thanks for the heads up, Nintendo Everything), and the main focus seems to have been on making things...
Sunday8th Mar 2026
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: Sparkling Skylands 'Rebuild The Huge Building' Guide - How To Help Tinkmaster
Blob the Builder
The final town of Pokémon Pokopia is easily the biggest and most-complicated. Sparkling Skylands is a beautiful sky-based locale spread across multiple islands which blend together elements of Celadon and Saffron City. It's bright, it's yellow, and it's full of trash. In this section of our Pokémon Pokopia story walkthrough,...
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: Ending Guide - Everything You Need To Do To Roll Credits
How to beat the main game
You've cleared all four main towns in Pokémon Pokopia. You're busy rebuilding everything and making the world look beautiful. But you're not sure how to "beat" the game and roll credits. That's where the Requests menu comes in handy. This Pokémon Pokopia guide will tell you everything you need to do to beat the main...
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: How To Get Pokémetal
How to make Pokémetal Ingots and find Pokémetal Fragments
There are tons of materials to gather in Pokémon Pokopia, but few are as rare as Pokémetal. This rainbow-coloured ingot is used in some of the rarer and more-valuable recipes, and you'll want to get as much as you can as you explore. In this guide, we'll tell you everything you need to...
PSA Pokémon Pokopia Players Can Now Tour The Developer's Cloud Island
You'll need a code and Switch Online sub to visit
Apart from Mystery Gifts and events, the new relaxing life-sim Pokémon Pokopia for Switch 2 also allows you to visit Cloud Islands, which are separate from the main game experience. To give players a sample of what's to come in this new adventure, The Pokémon Company has joined in on the fun -...
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: How To Rebuild The Sparkling Skylands Pokémon Center
Make the town sparkle
The last of the four big Pokémon Centers in Pokémon Pokopia certainly the hardest to build. Requiring rare materials, the Sparkling Skylands hub is still worth reconstructing to give your town a much-needed Trading post, and is it really a town without a Pokémon Center? Our guide to rebuilding the Sparkling Skyland Pokémon...
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: How To Rebuild The Rocky Ridges Pokémon Center
A rocky road?
Pokémon Pokopia needs you to rebuild the Pokémon Centers, and next up is the volcanic paradise that is Rocky Ridges. Well, it'll be a paradise when you're done with it! Abundant in ores and materials, you'll need to up your gathering game to finish this project. This guide will help you rebuild the Rocky Ridges Pokémon Center, tell...
Saturday7th Mar 2026
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: Should You Go To Bleak Beach Or Rocky Ridges First?
The sand or the rocks, your choice
Once you've completed the first main area of Pokémon Pokopia, you'll have a choice to make — which new town do I go to first? Does the beach sound nicer than a volcano? Or are you a fan of digging over swimming? We'll aim to answer the question of whether you should go to Bleak Beach or Rock
Sunday8th Mar 2026
Video Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Introduces The Characters
Out on Switch 2 next week
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is out next week on the Switch 2 and Capcom has been promoting the game with all sorts of videos. Apart from the launch trailer, it's now finishing off the week with character introductions. So far we've got a look at Ogden and Kora. Here's both and if more show up, we'll add...
Saturday7th Mar 2026
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: Bleak Beach 'Brighten Things Up' Guide - How To Wake Up Mosslax
Light it up, let's go
Welcome to the second (or third!) part of our Pokémon Pokopia story guide. You've had to deal with a lot of water already in Withered Wasteland (and maybe even Rocky Ridges, if you've been there), but not this much. Bleak Beach isn't lacking in water, but it's certainly lacking in light. This section of our Pokémon Pokopia...
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: Rocky Ridges 'Time To Party' Guide - How To Increase Mood & Make Curry
Spice it up
You've made some good progress in Pokémon Pokopia, and you've now reached your third (or second) area in the game: Rocky Ridges. This mountainous area is covered in tons of ash, and you'll have to deal with new things such as lava, hot springs, and minecarts. In this part of our Pokémon Pokopia story walkthrough, we'll cover...
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: How To Rebuild The Bleak Beach Pokémon Center
Life's a (bleak) beach
Pokémon Pokopia's Bleak Beach may have gone from a dark, gloomy town to a bright, bustling coastline paradise by the time you're done with it. But you're not truly finished until you've build the Pokémon Center, right? Our guide here will help you on how to rebuild the Bleak Beach Pokémon Center, tell you where to get the...
News Xbox Is Bringing Another Game To Switch 2 Later This Month
Compulsion's award-winning title 'South of Midnight'
It's been a busy week for Xbox, but it's not done just yet! Following the announcement of its next generation console, it's now locked in a release date for the Switch 2 version of the "award-winning" title South of Midnight. This third-person action-adventure title by Compulsion Games was...
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: Mysterious Feathers - What To Do With Rainbow & Silver Feathers
A silver lining
Pokémon Pokopia is a game stuffed full of secrets and fun nods to the entire series' history, not just Kanto. And sometimes, you'll come across some fan-favourite Legendary Pokémon that'll drop you a surprise gift. But what are these Mysterious Feathers? This guide tells you everything you need to know about Rainbow and Silver...
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: How To Increase The Environment Level
Love the environment
Pokémon Pokopia is an environmentalist game at its heart, so raising the Environment Level of each town is crucial to unlocking absolutely everything the game has to offer. You'll likely be doing this as part of the main story anyway, but there are additional bonuses and goodies to find if you put the time and effort into...
Review Mobapad Chitu2 HD Controller For Switch 1 & 2 - Almost Beats Nintendo At Its Own Game
You got the kind of sticks that can be so smooth, yeah ♫
When I first got my hands on Nintendo’s Pro Controller for the Switch 2, I was blown away by just how smooth the analogue sticks felt. The tech is simple yet astoundingly effective: silicone rings were added to the interior, cushioning the movement of the sticks while preventing the caps...
Poll So, Will You Be Getting Pokémon Pokopia?
Go on, tell us
Pokémon Pokopia launched exclusively for the Switch 2 this week, and if you haven't already heard about this new relaxing life-simulation, it's been getting quite a lot of praise. The game has already shot to the top of Metacritic as one of the highest-rated Pokémon games of all time, and here in our review on Nintendo Life, we...
Friday6th Mar 2026
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: How To Get Lumber
Lumber up
It's easy to lose track of how many different materials are available in Pokémon Pokopia, and one easy one to forget about is Lumber. This wood product is required as early as the Withered Wasteland Pokémon Center, but it's not immediately obvious how to get it. Plus, you'll need a lot of it if you're a keen wood builder. This guide...
Saturday7th Mar 2026
News Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake Switch 2 Demo Now Available
Download it today
In case you missed the news in January, Koei Tecmo announced a demo for the Japanese Horror title Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake. As a reminder, it's now available for the Switch 2 via the eShop. The good news is save data will also carry over to the full game when it arrives on 12th March 2026. In the demo, you'll...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (7th March)
Creating utopia in Pokopia
Well, another week is almost done and dusted, and what a quiet one it's been; just a totally normal, uneventful week in this sane world of ours. Sigh... Anyway, positive vibes! This week, we boshed out not one, but two Pokémon reviews for Pokopia and FireRed / LeafGreen – the 30th anniversary celebrations are certainly...
News Super Mario Run Gets A Super Mario Bros. Wonder Event
Celebrating the Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park
Super Mario Bros. Wonder's Switch 2 Edition and "Meetup in Bellabel Park" DLC is out later this month, and to celebrate its launch, Nintendo's mobile runner Super Mario Run is hosting a special event. This event, taking place between now and 3rd April 2026, gives players the opportunity to...
Friday6th Mar 2026
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: All Ditto Transformations & Skills
Transformative
How does a Ditto go about revitalising the the world of Pokémon Pokopia? Well, by transforming into other Pokémon and learning their skills. These abilities turn Ditto into a bit of a swiss army knife — a 'mon that can do just about everything. This guide covers every single skill Ditto can learn in Pokémon Pokopia, including...
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: All Pokémon Specialties & Abilities
Special Attack
Ditto isn't the only one who can do anything in Pokémon Pokopia. In fact, they'll need to rely on all the Pokémon friends they make along the way, using their Specialties to assist with all manner of tasks. This guide covers every single Specialty in Pokémon Pokopia, what each one does, and which Pokémon have these abilities...
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: Multiplayer Guide - How To Play With Friends
Better with friends
Multiplayer in Pokémon Pokopia is one of the cosy game's biggest draws, allowing you and up to three others to get together and create an adorable (or chaotic) paradise. Or you can just hang out, chill, and share tips. There are some limits on what you can do in multiplayer, but this guides here to talk you through all of the...
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: Lost Relic List - What Are Relics, How To Appraise
Lost and found
Pokémon Pokopia's cute post-apocalypse hides relics of the past, and you'll come across many of them as you begin to rebuild and revitalise the world. Some of them are fun little nods to Kanto's past, while others are fun little items to give your home some decorative flair. This guide will cover everything you need to know about...
Review Blue Prince (Switch 2) - A Masterful Mystery, And One Of The Best Puzzlers Ever
Homes Under The Planner
Herbert Sinclair, the baron of Reddington's Mount Holly Estate, is dead. In his will, he leaves the estate, its grounds, and his title to you, his grandnephew, Simon. There is one condition: to prove yourself worthy of the gift, you have to find the mysterious 46th room in the 45-room manor, the location of which has never...
News Mario Kart World Could Be Getting A Battle Mode Update
Balloon Battle, Coin Runners and...?
Ahead of MAR10 Day later this month, Nintendo may have teased a new update for the Battle mode in Mario Kart World. In a now-removed post about 'Mario Day' events for World, a screenshot shows an updated Battle mode icon featuring a Bob-omb. World currently includes Balloon Battle and Coin Runners, and the...
News Capcom's New Game Pragmata Is Now Releasing A Little Earlier Than Expected
Same month, new date
During Capcom Spotlight Showcase this week, it was revealed the upcoming sci-fi and hacking action-adventure Pragmata would be arriving a little earlier than expected. Instead of 24th April 2026, Hugh and Diana are now landing on the Switch 2 and multiple other platforms on 17th April 2026. Capcom has also shared a new trailer...
"Grace is the definition of courageous"
When Capcom revealed Resident Evil Requiem back at Summer Game Fest 2025, a brand new character took centre stage in the debut trailer: Grace Ashcroft. Described by director Koshi Nakanishi as "the biggest scaredy-cat in Resident Evil history", Grace plays a pivotal role and shares billing with Leon Kennedy,...
News Monster Hunter Stories 3 Launch Trailer, Save Data Unlocks And Free DLC Revealed
It's also got an animated trailer
Ahead of the launch of Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection on the Switch 2 next week, Capcom has released the game's launch trailer. During the same Spotlight segment, Capcom also revealed details about save data unlocks for the existing titles Monster Hunter Stories (Hakum Rider Outfit), Monster Hunter...
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: Can You Evolve Pokémon?
De-evolution?
Evolution is a staple of the Pokémon series, and with trailer after trailer showing multiple different evolutions for Pokémon Pokopia, fans have been wondering just how to evolve their favourites. How do you level up? Can you get a Moon Stone for Clefairy? Well, in a bold move for the series, you cannot evolve your Pokémon at all...
PSA Stardew Valley - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Is Now Live In Europe
Free upgrade for Switch 1 owners
If you happen to reside in Europe, then chances are you've been waiting for the Switch 2 upgrade for Stardew Valley to go live (either that or you have a separate eShop account for the US). Well, the good new is that it's now live. Priced at £10.99 in the UK and €13,99 in Europe, this is another one of those...
Thursday5th Mar 2026
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: Dream Island Guide - All Materials, Dolls & Islands
Dream a little dream
Materials are king in Pokémon Pokopia, so you'll need a handy way to gather specific types very quickly. That's where a Dream Island comes in! A friendly Drifloon can transport you away to an island rich with building materials, items, and sometimes even habitat suggestions. This guide covers everything you need to know about...
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: Complete Pokédex, All Pokémon Habitats
Gotta friend 'em all
Just because you're not catching Pokémon, doesn't mean there isn't a Pokédex. In Pokémon Pokopia, you need to tend to the environment to attract Pokémon back to their natural habitats, and doing so will add them to your Pokédex. This guide covers the complete Pokédex and Habitat Dex in Pokopia, with all the information...
News Capcom Celebrates Resident Evil 30th Anniversary With Multiple Announcements
New theme park collabs, RE2 Arcade and more
As part of its Spotlight showcase today, Capcom took the time to acknowledge the 30th anniversary of Resident Evil. This special occasion will officially take place on 22nd March 2026, and to kick things off, it's today shared multiple announcements. First up was the reveal of a new Resident Evil Requiem...
Guide Is Pokémon Pokopia On Switch 1?
1-block or 2-block?
Pokémon Pokopia looks like it's going to be a sure-fire hit. Combining the cuteness of the creatures with the building mechanics of Minecraft (and its like-minded peers) and the quests of Viva Pinata, it's a match made in heaven for families, friends, and Pokéfans alike. With Pokémon's long-time support of the Switch 1, and...
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: Trade Guide - How To Buy Items From Pokémon
Trade union
You'll need to buy items and furniture a few times in Pokémon Pokopia, but you don't need to rely on the Pokémon Center Terminal and the Life Coins you collect. Some Pokémon have the ability to Trade, which means they can run their own shops in each of the towns. In this guide, we'll tell you how to help set up a shop, how to Trade...
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: How To Change The Weather
Come rain or shine
Weather has long been part of the Pokémon series, and in Pokémon Pokopia, it's something you can bend to your will! Kind of. Using a couple of easy-to-get items, you can flip between the sunny skies and rainy days no problem. This guide will tell you how to change the weather in the game, how to get those elusive Castform...
Reminder Resident Evil's Generation Pack Is Leaving The Switch 2 eShop This Month
Get Requiem and the Gold Editions in one deal
Capcom released not one or two, but three Resident Evil games for the Switch 2 last month, and if you haven't already got them, don't forget you can still get the limited-time Generation Pack from the eShop. This includes the new game Resident Evil Requiem along with the Gold Editions of Resident Evil 7...
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: How To Use GameShare
Sharing is caring
Switch 2's GameShare feature is a boon for families, especially as you don't need to buy multiple copies of one game to use it. And what better game to play with your loved ones than Pokémon Pokopia. Unlike most other games on Switch 2, however, it's not immediately obvious how to access this feature. So this guide will help you...
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: Beginner's Tips - What To Do First, How To Increase PP, Storage & More
Starting blocks
Pokémon Pokopia is a Pokémon game unlike any other. Blending Dragon Quest Builders, Animal Crossing, Viva Piñata, and all sorts of cosy life sim snippets, Pokopia is stuffed full of things to do that it can get quite overwhelming quite quickly. So to stop you from getting buried under the blocks, we've put together this handy...
It's raining 'mon
Pokémon Pokopia might just look like a cosy life sim, but it's much more than that, with a structured story to follow and multiple locations to explore. You'll start off your adventure in the Withered Wasteland town, a once-lush town that has been left to dry out thanks to the lack of rain. This section of our Pokémon Pokopia...
News Mega Man: Dual Override Robot Master Design Contest - Top 6 Designs Revealed
Robot Masters also teased!
[Sun 4th Jan, 2026 01:00 GMT] When Capcom lifted the lid onMega Man: Dual Override at the end of last year, it also announced a new Robot Master Design Contest. This latest competition asked fans to submit a unique design for a Robot Master with a "giant suction arm" and provided an existing template to work off. As it's...
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: How To Raise Comfort Levels
Comfortably fun
In Pokémon Pokopia, you can't have a paradise without a happy set of residents. And so, making sure all of your Pokémon are comfortable is crucial to making the perfect home. Comfort Levels are hugely important to maxing out every single area in Pokémon Pokopia, and there are lots of different ways you can handle it. In tis...
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: How To Rebuild The Withered Wasteland Pokémon Center
It's not a Wasteland anymore
You've seen the trailers, you've seen that you can rebuild Pokémon Centers, but how do you actually go about doing it in Pokémon Pokopia? Throughout the game, you'll be required to rebuild four different Pokémon Centers, which will grants each town a new building, increase the Environment Level, and give you a new...
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: Fly & Teleport - How To Find Missing Pokémon
Come fly (or teleport) with me
Having trouble finding a particular Pokémon pal? Pokémon Pokopia has a few handy ways of looking for missing 'mons, and it turns out, Fly and Teleport are your friends. These Pokémon Specialties will help you find the critter you're after — as long as you're already friends with them This guide tells you what you...
News Several Mario Games Are Now On Sale On The Switch eShop For MAR10 Day (UK)
Take a look
Nintendo has discounted several Super Mario titles as part of its upcoming MAR10 Day celebrations (March 10th... Mar 10.... MAR10, get it?). Granted, the selection is hardly exhaustive and we've been treated to what seems to be the usual discount percentage with these game, but given how infrequently first-party games go on sale, we'll...
"I felt a lot of pressure with this one"
Resident Evil Requiem, the latest mainline title in Capcom's survival horror franchise, is out now on the Switch 2. It tells an intimate tale that takes us right back to where it all started: Raccoon City. Joining us on the journey, of course, is series veteran Leon Kennedy, who's dealing with a deadly...
