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  • svgDec 31, 2020Feature

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    Players are creating majestic homes in The Sims 4, take a peak at some of the most beautiful and unique creations.

    The Sims 4 has been around for nearly seven years and has managed to keep its large community engaged and creative. With plenty of new expansion packs this year alone, The Sims 4 sure isn’t done yet.

    Though the sequel to the popular life simulation games seems to near completion as rumors about The Sims 5 multiplayer mode were teased recently.

    These homes were all created within the game, some require custom content and some don’t. But these builds come to show just how extensive the building tools in The Sims really are – absolutely incredible. From Japanese rural towns to big Disney like castles, the only limitation is the players imagination.

    No matter if you are in for some inspiration for your own home in The Sims or if you just want to indulge in some of these absolutely stunning creations, you will be in for a treat!

    The Sims 4 – Beautiful and Unique Homes

    A detailed little Japanese suburban I made from r/TheSimsBuilding

    The Sims 5 may be multiplayer

    First rumors for The Sims 5 may point at it becoming a multiplayer experience.

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  • svgDec 23, 2020Animal Crossing

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    The first ever Toy Day in New Horizons is only days away, its time to open a Christmas market on your island!

    The holiday season is one of the best times to pickup any Animal Crossing game. Snow falling, villagers getting excited and decoration popping up everywhere. New Horizons is a beautful place to spend some peaceful times with your loved ones.

    Since it is never, ever snowing on my island I had to find ways to bring some Christmas spirit to my island. These Christmas Markets made by players are just super adorable and are sure to turn any island into a festive wonderland.

    Take a peak at some of the most stunning Christmas Markets created by players from around the world.

    For more inspiration on everything you can do to make your island stand out, take a peak at this handy “Get Inspired” guide featuring hundreds of design ideas neatly categorized.

    Come for the Christmas market, stay for the puppies! 🐶 from r/AnimalCrossing
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    I made a Christmas Market on my island. from r/AnimalCrossing
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    Every Christmas market has to have candy! from r/AnimalCrossing
    My little Christmas market! ☺️💞❄️☃️ from r/AnimalCrossing
    A little Christmas market from r/AnimalCrossing
    my christmas market 🥰🎄☃️ from r/AnimalCrossing
    it’s beginning to feel a lot like christmas~ from r/AnimalCrossing
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  • svgDec 12, 2020Feature

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    For those of you thinking about gifting the fam-liest console on the market, here is everything you might need.

    It is really never too early to start planning for the holidays. So many gifts to find and wrap before that big, preparation is key. Well, we at myPotatoGames have decided to help make it just a bit easier to do this, that is if you plan on getting a Switch or anything Switch themed this season. With this list, you could even put together the ultimate Nintendo Switch package, if you so chose!

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    The Switch itself!

    The first piece of equipment you would need for the ultimate Switch bundle would, of course, be the Nintendo Switch itself. The one thing you need to decide first is which model you would like to gift. There are currently two different models, both with custom colors and bundle options. Here are a few options for you to check out and get you started sown the right path.

    Original Switch – $299 (click here)

    Nintendo Switch

    Animal Crossing New Horizons Edition – $299 (click here)

    Nintendo Switch Lite – $199 (click here)

    Nintendo Switch Lite

    Mario Kart 8 Bundle – $430 – (click here)

    Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

    Best games on the market.

    Once you’ve got the console itself, you are going to need some pretty sweet games to play on it. No matter what your style, or the style of those you gift to, there is sure to be a game on Switch that fits you. Here are just a few of the top selling games on Switch right now.

    Animal Crossing: New Horizons (click here)

    Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield
    Sword (click here) Shield (click here)

    Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (click here)

    Mario Kart Home Circuit (click here)

    Super Mario 3D All-Stars (click here)

    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (click here)

    Minecraft (click here)

    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (click here)

    Splatoon 2 (click here)

    Yoshi’s Crafted World (click here)

    Super Mario Odyssey (click here)

    Super Mario Maker 2 (click here)

    Some accessories might come in handy!

    Last but certainly not least, you may just need a few attachments to go with your awesome new piece of hardware. There are many different options to help streamline your experience with the Nintendo Switch. You may buy them in single pieces as you need them, or just go ahead and get a huge bundle to cover all bases. You never know when you might need a JoyCon steering wheel or Tennis racket.

    Nintendo Switch Accessories Bundle – $70 – (Click here)

    Screen Protector – $8 – (Click here)

    Carrying Case – $13 – (click here)

    Pro Controller – $30 – (click here)

    SD Card for Extra Memory
    128GB – $16 – (click here)
    256GB – $32 – (click here)

    Steering Wheel – $14 – (click here)

    Small bundle w/ Tennis Racket – $39 – (click here)

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  • svgNov 26, 2020Feature

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    Here are some of my favorite farming games currently available, or coming soon, for the different consoles.

    It seems that these days new farming games are coming out left and right. And because most single-person or small-team indie groups tend to build their games on PC, we get a lot of these awesome farming games on PC first. Compared to ten years ago, Steam is overflowing with farming games! Sometimes they come to console later, but some will remain exclusive forever.

    But there is good news for everyone who has a preference for console gaming, or who doesn’t have a game-worthy PC right now. We’ve put together a satisfyingly large list of farming games that are either already available on console, or are confirmed to be coming to console at a later time.

    Here are some console games that contain farming, growing or gardening mechanics, and they are all available on at least one dedicated gaming machine that is currently still in production. But they are not all in the same genre, and the emphasis placed on farming is different in each game, so these lists represent a variety.

    I hope you’ll spot some of your favorites here, and maybe even have a few more to tell me about, so we can continue to make this list longer and longer.

    Farming Games You Can Play Right Now

    Doraemon: Story of Seasons (Switch and PC/Steam

    For the ones who are not familiar with Doraemon Story of Seasons, it is a crossover game that combines the best out the beloved farming sim Story of Seasons and the more adventure driven Doraemon.

    More info on Doraemon Story of Seasons here!

    Doraemon Story of Seasons Demo

    Farming Simulator (Switch, PS4, Xbox One, various versions)

    Take on the challenges of the modern farmer! Explore a huge open world including a detailed North American environment, loaded with farming activities, over hundreds of acres of land. Drive over 250 authentic farming vehicles and equipment from over 75 manufacturers, including brands such as Challenger, Fendt, Massey Ferguson and Valtra.

    More info on Farming Simulator here.

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    Farming Simulator (Switch, PS4, Xbox One, various versions)

    Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles

    For those with their head in the ‘clouds’, who have not yet played or heard of Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles, it is an aesthetic open-world adventure game. It was initially released for PC and PS4 on July 18th 2017. It was released for Switch on 17th May 2018.

    More info on Yonder here.

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    Yonder (PS4, Switch)

    Farm Together

    Farming games are on the up rise. Everyone is starting to enjoy our favorite laid back and relaxing video games. The latest addition to the Farming Sim genre is Farm Together. A multiplayer or single player ( however you prefer to farm ) game made by Milkstone Studios. Farm Together released just a few days ago, and it is already stealing the heart of Stardew Valley and Harvest Moon fans.

    More info on Farm Together here.

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    Farm Together (Switch, Xbox One)

    Slime Rancher (PS4, Xbox One)

    Slime Rancher, developed by Monomi Park, is a first-person farming simulation game with adorable pink slimes. Search for special treasure pods throughout the Far, Far Range and discover each slime’s unique secret style. Once discovered, you will be able to re-style every slime of that type whenever you choose!

    More info on Slime Rancher here.

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    Slime Rancher (PS4, Xbox One)

    The Stillness of the Wind (Switch)

    The Stillness of the Wind is a beautiful and unique take on the traditional and very popular farming game genre. The game focuses on Talma, an elderly woman who is spending her late days on her farmstead growing food, making cheese and tending to animals. The Stillness of the Wind packs everything you come to except from amazing farming games, such as Stardew Valley, Harvest Moon and Story of Seasons to name a few

    More info on The Stillness of the Wind here.

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    The Stillness of the Wind (Switch)

    Harvest Life (Switch)

    Harvest Life is taking a cute approach to the oh so adorable farming life simulation genre. In this game the player will of course do some extensive farming, taking care of livestock and exploring the gorgeous environment. But beyond it’s usual farming features, the game also delivers an intriguing story line.

    More info on Harvest Life here.

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    Harvest Life (Switch)

    Castaway Paradise (PS4, Xbox One)

    Your adventure on your very own tropical island. This is your island, your adventure! Do whatever you like! “Decorate the island, play dress up, collect bugs, grow crops and help your new neighbors.”

    More info on Castaway Paradise here.

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    Castaway Paradise (PS4, Xbox One)

    Deiland (PS4)

    Deiland is a single-player adventure RPG with several sandbox elements, such as farming, crafting, and building. Put on the mantle of the Little Prince of Deiland and rule over your own planet!

    More info on Dieland here.

    Stardew Valley (Switch, PS4, Xbox One)

    In the Stardew Valley multiplayer mode, players can invite friends to their game and even provide them with their own little cabin. The Co-Op mode quickly became a fans favorite way to enjoy the much popular farming-sim.

    More info on Stardew Valley here.

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    Stardew Valley (Switch, PS4, Xbox One)

    My Time at Portia (Switch, PS4, Xbox One)

    My Time At Portia has officially been released on PS4, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch! In this article, we are going to look at the key differences between the PC and Console versions as of the initial launch. Even though the two versions are very similar, there are some very noticeable differences on the console.

    More info on My Time At Portia here.

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    My Time at Portia (Switch, PS4, Xbox One)

    Dragon Quest Builders (PS4, Switch)

    Gather, craft and build the kingdom of your dreams to restore the ruined world of Alefgard. As the legendary Builder, you’ll construct rooms, towns and defenses while fighting monsters.

    More Info on Dragon Quest Builders here.

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    Dragon Quest Builders 2 (PS4, Switch)

    Get ready to build a whole new world to your liking, and save the realm from Hargon. Hargon is back again and wishes to plunge the world into darkness and simplicity, striping the inhabitants of the land their ability to craft anything.

    More info on Dragon Quest Builders 2 here.

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    Dragon Quest Builders 2

    Graveyard Keeper (Switch, PS4, Xbox One)

    Graveyard Keeper appears to be a darker game than what you would normally expect on your daily visit to myPotatoGames, but a closer look at the game reveals that its not much different from beloved franchises like Stardew Valley and other simulation games in the genre.

    More info on Graveyard Keeper here.

    Graveyard Keeper (Switch, PS4, Xbox One)

    Forager (Switch, PS4, Xbox One)

    Forager was released April 18th by Indie developer HopFrog and published by Humble Bundle. Humble Bundle is the same company to work on other popular titles such as Mineko’s Night Market and Inkenfell. Within a short week, Forager has already begun to take over the internet through streams and videos. It has also already received many very positive reviews!

    More info on Forager here.

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    Forager (Switch, PS4, Xbox One)

    Plantera (Switch, PS4, Xbox One, 3DS)

    Plantera is a farming-style clicker game that was released in 2016 by indie developer, VaragtP. With a “Very Positive” rating and over 3,000 reviews on Steam, it is easy to see why the developer has announced plans for a Plantera 2. Once finding out about this, myPotatoGames approached the developer to find out more information about the popular indie game sequel.

    More info on Plantera here.

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    Plantera (Switch, PS4, Xbox One, 3DS)

    Little Dragon’s Café (PS4, Switch)

    Little did I know when I started to play Little Dragons Cafe that I’d become so invested in the story line and characters. A small family of a mom, brother, and sister run a cafe together. One day, mom gets sick and you find out that she’s half dragon. An old man appears and tells the brother and sister that if they run the cafe together and raise this baby dragon well, their mom will be cured.

    More info on Little Dragons Cafe here.

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    Little Dragon’s Café (PS4, Switch)

    Ooblets (Xbox One, PC)

    In case you haven’t heard, Ooblets is an extremely adorable farming SIM/creature collection game in the style of such classics as Animal Crossing and Pokemon. Only in this game, you don’t need to necessarily catch your creatures, instead, you grow them in your awesome garden! Your little friends will help you do many things as you explore the expansive lands before you.

    More info on Ooblets here.

    Ooblets (Xbox One)

    Earthlock (Switch, PS4, Xbox One)

    The story is set in the world of Umbra, a world that has been affected by a catastrophic event that has ceased the world from rotating (thus the title Earthlock). The horrible event, known by the people as the Deadly Halt, has left the world in disarray. 

    More info on Earthlock here.

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    Earthlock (Switch, PS4, Xbox One)

    Terraria (Switch, PS4, PSVita, Xbox One)

    Terreria is a game about adventuring, building, resourcing, and generally just doing anything you want, whenever you want and how you want it! The randomly generated worlds of the game keep gameplay fresh for weeks, months, and years to come.

    More info on Terraria here.

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    Terraria (Switch, PS4, PSVita, Xbox One)

    Junk Planet (Switch)

    “Clean up junk while bringing plants and creatures to life. Freely reclaim the Junk Planet in this 2D sandbox game. The game takes place on Junk Planet, a planet that was bombarded with so much junk, it was completely ruined. It’s here that a peculiar pair meet by chance and their story begins.”

    More info on Junk Planet here.

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    Junk Planet (Switch)

    Harvest Moon: Light of Hope (Switch)

    Looking for a fresh start and some new surroundings, you set off on a voyage to begin your new life! Unfortunately, the weather has different plans, as your ship is hit by a monsoon, and goes down! You drift into a small harbor town, now in a shambles from the storm, where a young doctor named Jeanne saves your life.

    More info on Light of Hope here.

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    HM: Light of Hope (PS4, Switch)

    Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairytale (3DS)

    Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns just came out, but this is whole different game within the same franchise. It combines the best you know from Story of Seasons and turns it into an adorable RPG Adventure Game. Popolo Crois comes with an engaging story line, and interesting characters that you will meet along the way.

    More info on Return to PopoloCrois here.

    Return to PopoloCrois (3DS)

    Ever Oasis (3DS)

    Ever Oasis sports a team structure during dungeon crawling that’s reminiscent of Xenoblade. It seems like gameplay focuses mostly on combat when you’re in these dungeons. Other than that, mission and story structure are about what you’d expect from the average RPG.

    More info on Ever Oasis here.

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    Ever Oasis {3DS)

    Rune Factory 4 (3DS)

    “Establish a new life in a new country, developing relationships, cultivating the land and adventuring with comrades on an epic quest that begins with a humble tumble. Designed for beginners and series veterans alike!”

    More info on Rune Factory 4 here!

    Story of Seasons (3DS)

    “Longtime series producer Yoshifumi Hashimoto returns to lead a veteran ‘Bokujo Monogatari’ development team as the series is reborn in the West with its new name, STORY OF SEASONS.”

    More info on Story of Seasons here!

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    Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns (3DS)

    Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns is the sequel to the immensely popular Story of Seasons for 3DS. It features a richer gameplay and a huge open world to explore. Harvest Moon fans have long considered this game a worthy successor to the popular farming franchise.

    More info on Trio Of Towns here.

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    SoS: Trio of Towns (3DS)

    Harvest Moon: A New Beginning (3DS)

    “Your parents recently offered you a chance to renovate the abandoned family farm, but reviving a successful ranch requires rebuilding the town. Can you find the materials and blueprints that allow you to create the best community in the land?”

    More info on A New Beginning here.

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    HM: A New Beginning (3DS)

    Animal Crossing: New Leaf (3DS)

    The ‘Welcome Amiibo’ update to New Leaf brought with it a variety of new features, including a campsite area, much like the one seen in Animal Crossing Pocket Camp. With the Welcome Amiibo update coming to New Leaf in the same period of time that Animal Crossing Pocket Camp was meant to release, it’s blatantly obvious that the two titles were supposed to have the connectivity that Nintendo had teased

    More info on New Leaf here.

    Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Switch)

    If the hustle and bustle of modern life’s got you down, Tom Nook has a new business venture up his sleeve that he knows you’ll adore: the Nook Inc. Deserted Island Getaway Package! Sure, you’ve crossed paths with colorful characters near and far. Had a grand time as one of the city folk. May’ve even turned over a new leaf and dedicated yourself to public service! But deep down, isn’t there a part of you that longs for…freedom? Then perhaps a long walk on the beach of a deserted island, where a rich wealth of untouched nature awaits, is just what the doctor ordered!

    More info on New Horizons here.

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    Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Switch)

    Rune Factory 4 Special (Switch)

    Rune Factory 4 Special will feature all new visuals, an exciting “Newly-wed” mode and more! Check out the gorgeous trailer below for some story time as well as some brand new gameplay footage.

    More on Rune Factory 4 Special here.

    Rune Factory 4 Special (Switch)

    Farming Games Coming to Console in the Future

    Staxel (Switch)

    We’ve been following Staxel for quite some time now, which you can see in our article about the demo. Plukit, the developers, were kind enough to give myPotatoGames a copy of the full-release on Steam to review with the new updates. If you’re looking for a great sandbox game to spend hours and hours building and farming, look no further! Feel free to relax and explore a plentiful island, and build a wonderful town that villagers will want to move into.

    More info on Staxel here.

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    Staxel (Switch)

    Garden Paws (Switch)

    Garden Paws, created by Bitten Toast Games, has it all in this simulation/adventure! You can garden, farm, fish, mine, run a shop, tame wild animals, decorate yourself and your home, build new stores and homes for the town, and much more! Constant quests to either progress the town or to help out some villagers makes it so that everything you do has a grander purpose, aside from just being cute that is.

    More info on Garden Paws here!

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    Garden Paws (Switch)

    Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin (PS4 and Switch)

    Players take on the role of Sakuna, a proud yet lonely harvest goddess who is banished to a dangerous island with a group of outcast humans. As she tames the island by defeating demons in gorgeous, mysterious natural settings, she will also find a home in a mountain village. This is where she will prove herself worthy of her title by harvesting rice and bettering the lives of humans. Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin has an emphasis on the artistry of cultivating rice, and the craft behind the agriculture.

    More on Sakuna here.

    Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin (PS4 and Switch)

    Re: Legend (Switch, PS4, Xbox One)

    For those of you out there who are like us and just can’t wait to get your hands on Re:Legend, we have excellent news. Developed by Magnus Games Studio, Re:Legend is an online co-op adventure game that features all the goodies we’ve come to love so much at myPotatoGames (i.e. farming, crafting, creature collection). This amazing title is going to be available to try out very soon, and we’ve got everything you need to know about being a part of the early access trial.

    More info on Re:Legend here.

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    Re: Legend (Switch, PS4, Xbox One)

    Picontier (Switch)

    For those that may have missed it, Picontier is a slow paced and relaxing life sim game. The game contains aspects of farming, building, fishing and crafting. There will also be a light combat element, for those that seek the rewards of a dungeon master. Picontier is currently in the works, and the developers are pushing for a release of 2020.

    More info on Picontier here.

    Picontier (Switch)

    Stranded Sails: Explorers of the Cursed Islands (Switch)

    I am happy to say that Stranded Sails: Explorers of the Cursed Islands has a release date of October 2019! Furthermore, it is releasing worldwide both digitally and physically. This open-world adventure and simulation game is developed by Lemonbomb Entertainment and published by rokapublish. Now they have also teamed up with Merge Games to bring the title to all current generation consoles! Stranded Sails will be released for PC, Nintendo Switch, as well as Xbox One and PlayStation 4 simultaneously on the same release date!

    More on Stranded Sails here.

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    Stranded Sails: Explorers of the Cursed Islands (Switch)

    Summer in Mara (PS4, Switch)

    Summer in Mara is centered around the main island Qälis, a small town with different Qüidos, humans, cat-children, and a few Elit. In this city, you can see the mixture of cultures scattered all through Mara. In Qälis, you will meet people, trade with them, and discover lots of secrets about Mara’s exotic and ancient structures. You’ll be able to befriend all of these villagers but you’ll also be able to craft, grow livestock, and plant trees and crops!

    More info on Summer in Mara here.

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    Summer in Mara (PS4, Switch)

    Mineko’s Night Market (Switch)

    Mineko’s Night Market is an upcoming cat-themed crafting adventure game that celebrates Japanese culture and is essentially about friendship, choices, and of course, cats. The indie game is being developed by Meowza Games,and being published by Humble Bundle, who will also publish upcoming games Forager and Ikenfell. 

    More info on Mineko’s Night Market here.

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    Mineko’s Night Market (Switch)

    Littlewood (Switch – available on PC)

    Littlewood is a new village simulator game coming to early access next month on Steam. myPotatoGames was able to sit down with developer, Sean Young, and get some exclusive details about this highly anticipated game. As an extra bonus, below are some never before seen screen shots of the game! This is all quite exciting so let’s jump into it!

    More info on Littlewood here.

    Littlewood (Switch)

    Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town (Switch – Available in Japan already)

    Story of Seasons Reunion of Mineral Town is a remake of the much beloved and highly praised Harvest Moon Friends of Mineral Town. The game will be coming to Switch later this year and we have the first gameplay footage!

    More on Friends of Mineral Town here.

    Story of Seasons reunion of mineral town

    Rune Factory 5 (Switch)

    Rune Factory 5 is the sequel to the much beloved and extremely popular Rune Factory 4 – a game initially released on the Nintendo 3DS and now coming to Nintendo Switch with all new visuals and game features.Fans of the series are excited to learn more about Rune Factory 5 for Nintendo Switch. To satisfy the need and hunger for more details on the sequel, Marvelous released a a short Rune Factory 5 Teaser at the end of todays stream. Check out the adorable little video below!

    More on Rune Factory 5 here.

    Do let me know what your favourite farming, gardening, or growing games are in the comments below! And remember, if I missed one, I really want to hear about it!

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    Celebrate the holidays the right way with this Animal Crossing stuffed Christmas stocking.

    The holiday of gift giving is just around the corner. I know that many of you out there, like myself, are already getting super giddy about the impending good times. It seems like this year, more-so than recent years, we could all use a little extra joy and laughter, and love of family and friends. One great way to show a loved one that you care could be to get them a fully stuffed Animal Crossing themed Christmas stocking to hang above the fireplace, or wherever you choose to adorn your zone with cuteness.

    The stocking itself!

    The Animal Crossing Christmas Stocking has a color scheme of classic red/white/green, and it features a great big embroidered portrait of Isabelle dressed in her holiday best. The stocking features a snowy winter wonderland with a little Tom Nook chilling in the trees in the background. It is a super adorable little scene and makes for the perfect cute holiday addition to any home. The entire stocking is very soft, and has a band of super fluffy white cloth around the top and along the bottom.

    Chock Full O’ Goodies!

    This absolutely adorable holiday item will also come full of goodies from the myPotatoGames shop. The Animal Crossing Overstuffed Stocking of Goodies will come with one of each of the following:

    • A Tiny Garden Pals Gardening Kit w/ Tiny Watering Can
    • A pair of Isabelle Joy-Con grips
    • An Animal Crossing themed tote bag
    • A Christmas card to be given with the stocking (also Animal Crossing themed).

    Just add some candy and you have the perfect Christmas Stocking for any Animal Crossing fan on your list (or just lovers of cute Animals and Christmas)!

    ***Nintendo Switch not included. (sry)***

    Get one while supplies last.

    This Animal Crossing Holiday Stocking will be sold with limited stock, so be sure to act fast. The stocking will ship in time for the Holidays, so worry not. There can be no substitutions or changes to the stocking, or contents therein.

    Click here to visit the myPotatoGames shop to buy one now

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  • svgNov 18, 2020Feature

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    Time for a super magical iteration of the myPotatoGames Best Cute Games series!!

    There is never a short supply of endlessly cute games out there, especially ones that contain a magical element in some way, shape or for. Be it crafting potions, learning spells, taming beasts, flying on broomsticks; you can be darned sure that there is always something amazing to do in a world where nothing is impossible! Use the powers inside you to change the world for good, or bring it to its knees before you, it is usually up to you. Well, here are a few games that let you experience first hand the day to day life of your average (or excellent) witch or wizard.

    Serin Fate

    In Serin Fate you play as a Witch and therefore you are in possession of some magical powers. As you begin playing the game you will start learning new spells that can help you on your journey. The small development team behind the game states that inspiration was taken from games such as “Pokemon, Harvest Moon, Runescape, and Chrono Trigger.” Serin Fate offers a wide variety of tasks that remind me a lot of Fantasy Life that also offers a wide variety of things to do. In this game however, you can freely choose where you’d like to dedicate your focus and time towards to. Feel like crafting some new armor to protect yourself on your next adventure? or maybe instead build some furniture to restore your hut? The choice is always yours. (more info)

    Serin Fate

    Little Witch Academia: Chamber of Time

    For those unfamiliar with Little Witch Academia, entries to the series take place at Luna Nova Academy, a school for witches in training. The protagonist of the franchise is Akko, an optimistic and energetic (albeit slightly impulsive) Japanese girl who comes from a non-magical background. In my opinion, this is similar to the various Harry Potter characters that come from a Muggle family. Chamber of Time offers players the ability to uncover the various mysteries of Luna Nova Academy. The game features the lovable protagonist Akko, as well as a variety of her friends. Players can explore dungeons, cast spells and use various magic to discover the seven wonders, as well as to resolve the mysterious time-shit that has occurred. (more info)

    Little Witch Academia

    Spellcaster University

    In Spellcaster University, you take on the role of the director of a magic university in a heroic fantasy world. Build your school, manage your budget, recruit teachers. Will you make it a high place of black magic, with the best necromancy and demonology teachers? Or a school in harmony with nature to train druids and shamans? Or why not train adventurous mages, offering them options to learn how to fight and be discreet? But this will require surviving the ruthless attacks of the orc tribes and the controls of the education authorities. (more info)

    Potion Paws

    Potions Paws is created by the developers of Garden Paws; Bitten Toast Games. It’s a shorter standalone game with a spooky theme that includes potion-crafting and dungeon-crawling. If you own both Garden Paws and Potion Paws on Steam you’ll unlock a spooky furniture set, a cat ghost companion, and more! The Kickstarter is live right now (September 5th, 2019) and you can make a pledge for a Steam key and many exclusive rewards right here. We backed this project right away and wanted to point at that the higher tiers will include a pet black cat with a cape! See below for a summary of the Kickstarter page. (more info)

    Alchemy Garden

    You can also explore the huge land surrounding your home and go down deep in the woods to cut down some trees, should you be in need of some lumber. Alchemy Garden also invites you to decorate the outside of your house so unleash your creativity and create your very own magical little hideout. Besides the busy lifestyle of running and Potion Shop, making magic and more, you need a little place to call your home. You will start out with a small house to yourself. You are free to decorate the inside as well as the outside of your plot in any fashion you like. Place furniture, plants and more to really give it a ‘homie’ feel! (more info)

    Magicians Quest: Mysterious Times

    Magician’s Quest: Mysterious Times is a fantasy life simulation game for the Nintendo DS. After customising the appearance, name and gender of their character, players are able to attend classes at the game’s magic academy. During classes, players will learn spells and incantations, the mysteries of magic, and interact with fellow students. Despite criticism for its striking resemblance to Animal Crossing games, Magician’s Quest offers plenty of unique features for players to enjoy. Examples include: monthly quests during ‘Mystery Time’, dates with other students, the ability to form a band, getting to prank others (and be pranked), plus many more amusing quirks. (more info)

    Nine Parchements

    Nine Parchments is an action co-op RPG by Frozenbyte for PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch. In the game, runaway apprentice wizards seek the elusive lost nine parchments in the hope of completing their spell books. The wizards acquire spells, but without learning the proper safety procedures that come with them. This hasty progress inevitably leads to a few fatal accidents. (more info)

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    Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery

    Harry Potter fans should be excited about this one. The latest mobile game in the the Harry Potter series is now available on iOS and Android. Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery is the first game that lets player create their own characters, and shape their experience to their liking. The game developed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment is heavily inspired by J.K. Rowling’s original stories. The game can be downloaded on the Google Play store, and iOS App store for free. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery is the first game in which players can create their own character and experience life as a Hogwarts student. The game will launch under Portkey Games, a new label dedicated to creating experiences inspired by the magic and adventures of J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World. (more info)

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    Guildlings

    Guildlings is a story driven RPG game where you user kindness and magic to overcome any obstacle. Magic, Wizards and a world filled with mysterious characters always sounds good to me and that is exactly what Guildlings is trying to capture. The adorably handcrafted world is just so pleasant to the eye that it makes me keep wanting to explore every single area. The game currently available on Apple Arcade ( the Netflix for mobile games on Apple devices )features a a wide array of things to do. You can interact with various people you meet on your journey using what appears to be a text message based communication system much like… well texting on your phone! (more info)

    Calico

    Calico came about due to the game developer’s obsession with cats, magical girls and fluffy animals. However, wanting to create a game that would appeal to everyone, she also included creatures such as lizards, birds, deer, raccoons, dogs, turtles, red pandas, foxes, etc. She then shares about how she wanted to publish a game that would make players feel ‘soft, happy, cuddly and cozy’. If that wasn’t wholesome enough, she has said in an interview that she just wanted to create a game where the only goal is to have the best time possible. (more info)

    Lawmage Academy

    We’ve all imagined what life would be like if we lived in a world full of actual magic. How wondrous and amazing each day could be with the unexpected waiting around every corner. Well, Lawmage Academy gives you a taste of that life, but with just a touch more, and is actually being developed by a real lawyer. In Lawmage Academy, you live in a world that is protected by magical lawyers called Lawmages. They defend the community from some of the more malevolent magical forces that roam the land. They are the only thing standing between the peace we know, and the everything plummeting into ultimate darkness. (more info)

    Ikenfell

    For anyone who may not know, Ikenfell is a JRPG game which utilizes turn-based and timing-based battle mechanics. These mechanics enhance it’s variety of characters and story development. It’s creator has said that the games art style was influenced by a plethora of games such as Paper Mario, Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, Earthbound (Witchbrook, Starbound, Earthbound, Warbound, everything-bound!), and Robotrek. The game also takes inspiration from fictional teen series such as Harry Potter and Carry On. (more info)

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    Little Witch in the Woods

    In case you missed it, Little Witch in the Woods is an upcoming adorable indie game about living the life of a little witch that resides in the forest. Brew potions, resource ingredients, make friends and just enjoy your magical life in this beautiful world. The developers recently invited myPotatoGames to check out their game at the Busan Indie Connect Festival, and you can bet your bottom dollar that there is a demo review coming very soon. Until then, we have been given permission to share some new details that the developers have released for the festival. (more info)

    Witchbrook

    Witchbrook has been in development for some time now. The game created by Chucklefish, the previous publisher of Stardew Valley, revealed a brand new look for the game today! For anyone who may not have heard about Witchbrook yet, in this game the player will take on the role of a student inside a magic school, something a Harry Potter fan might be familiar with. During the course of the studies, players will be on a path to discovering who they really are. (more info)

    Potionomics

    Potionomics is a magical potions simulator and role playing game created by Voracious Games with the help of Atomhawk with digital art and designing. The developers have mentioned that they were inspired by shop-management game Recettear, and that the focus of Potionomics is on the business side of potion brewing. Potionomics is still in development but will be releasing on PC “soon-ish”. Potion brewing is as much a science as it is an art. Master your craft while learning new recipes along the way! As every aspiring entrepreneur knows; customers will be fickle, competition will be fierce, and prices never stay stable. Add in some magic and you have a recipe for a magnificent adventure unlike any you’ve ever played before. (more info)

    Witchery Academy

    Witchery Academy is a fantasy life role playing game where you must complete tasks in a school for witches and wizards. Learn all the ins and outs of the magical world; like potion making and learning an array of spells. You will also have to do some garden tending, to make sure your horticulture skills stay sharp. Plant, grow and harvest all sorts of delicious goodies right at school. You will have to leave the building and explore the surrounding area to meet other students, and do a little questing. (more info).

    Arclands

    In Arclands, you will take on the role of wizard who has been booted from his hometown due to a disagreement with the ruling party. You are sent to the Arclands, a series of islands inhabited by ghastly ghoulies. It is up to you to help the inhabitants of the land to build a structurally sound city to help protect everyone from the would-be destroyers! The command of magical elements has been a long standing cornerstone in the RPG genre, and will play a big part in the world of Arclands. The baddies that were mentioned before happen to be attracted to beings of magic, so that will certainly add its own level of difficulty to the game. (more info)

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    Story Arcana

    StoryArcana is a magic school role-playing game where you take on the role of Clay Quilt, an adventurous young lad that has been transported to an all new world. This world is called Vox, and comes complete with a magic school, as well as a bustling city full of interesting folks to meet. Clay must now explore the school, the city and the world around him to discover why he is here, and find a place for himself in this new environment. To do so, he will need to make friends and learn the ways of magic so that he may truly be a part of this enchanted universe. (more info)

    Enchanted Portals

    If you enjoy platform games like Cuphead and Leilani’s Island, then I think you’ll also dig Enchanted Portals. Platformers are always a great escape from the bigger games that can sometimes overcomplicate things. In the game, you play as a team of two rookie magicians who have been trapped between two dimensions. Your lack of knowledge in regards to magic is what gets you trapped in the first place, we’ll see how it helps you get out! You will have to fight some crazy and whimsical bosses to find all the pages of your magic book. Once assembled, the book will give you the ability to return home. A simple yet enthralling story that I can’t wait to enjoy. (more info)

    Alchemy Story

    Ever since we’ve played an early demo of Alchemy Story, we have been keeping close tabs on all of Éloïse Laroche’s updates via Steam on this adorable farming simulation game. These new additions include: more villagers and their cute animal forms, mining and fishing, farm expansions, the Market, and our personal favorite feature; character outfit and hairstyle customization. Now you can play the most recent version of Alchemy Story on Steam Early Access right here starting today (August 22nd, 2019)! We here at myPotatoGames can’t wait to delve deeper into this magical and whimsical world and free the spellbound villagers from their curse. See below for a list of the newest features as well as the most updated trailer. (more info)

    A Hat in Time

    A Hat in Time is a very cute 3D adventure platformer featuring a little girl in a big top hat, known simply as “Hat Kid”. Hat Kid’s goal is easy to sympathize with: she wants to get home. But as she is on her way there, the Mafia of a nearby planet attack her ship when she won’t pay their ‘toll’. All of her ship’s fuel (magical hourglasses called ‘Time Pieces’) is scattered to the world below. She must gather them all up before she can resume her journey. Looks like she’ll need to look pretty hard! (more info)

    Did I miss any?

    These are just some of the cute magical games that I was able to find, so if I missed any, please let me know in the comments section, and if the game is cute enough, I will add it! 😉

    For more cute games, check out my lists for cat lovers, dog lovers and bird lovers!

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    Fantasy Life Online is the follow up game to the popular 3DS game.

    The Fantasy Life franchise holds a special place in many players hearts. The 3DS game released back in 2014 packed so much content that to date fans are replaying the adorable simulation and RPG game.

    I still find myself picking up my dusty Nintendo 3DS just to check back in and do some quests to help out my villagers. Even though the game celebrated a massive success a sequel was never released.

    However, Level-5 has not put the franchise to rest, even though it may look like this here in the West. Back in 2018 a spiritual successor was released in Japan.

    Fantasy Life Online was born

    Fantasy Life Online as the name suggest lets you connect your gaming experience with friends from all around the world. You are able to share your village with friends. Simply explore the beautiful 3D world with your companions and even trade tools you crafted or obtained through a quest.

    The entire game is connected to the internet so that you can share your world with your friends or random players if you choose. It is a pretty neat idea that works well for a game like this. It is just fun to have friends join you exploring the world, take on challenges together and then trade equipment.

    New but still the same – become whoever you want to be

    Even though Fantasy Life Online is always connected to the internet you still have the charm and feature rich game you come to expect from a Fantasy Life game.

    There are a whooping twelve jobs you can choose from, no matter if you want to be an archer, a chef, a blacksmith or any other of the many profession you can pick.

    If you become a fisherman you will be faced with different challenges and quests, as if you would if you choose to become the owner of the village bakery. Whatever you want to be in Fantasy Life Online, there will always be plenty of activities to do every single day.

    The only difference here is that your experience can now be shared with friends in a greater way that the original 3DS game would allow you to do.

    Village Building

    There is a big focus on Village Building in Fantasy Life Online. Not only will you be able to adjust and change the look and feel of your very own town, but you can also place buildings and decorate the area to your liking. 

    Your adventure and quests in the game will change depending on the buildings you construct in your town. Furthermore you will be able to invite your friends to your village, to trade and exchange items. You can also team up to go exploring and adventuring together. Your friends will also be able to help you advance your town faster.

    Home Sweet Home

    Similar to Animal Crossing, you will be able to build and decorate your own home. If you chose the right occupation you may even be able to craft your very own furniture, that is if you collect the materials needed!

    But if you aren’t feeling so handy, then you can still purchase and chose from a variety of different furniture and items to make your house a home.

    Fantasy Life Online Western Release

    The game has been available on iOS and Android since July 2018 in Japan. The title is still getting frequent content update catering to the huge community that has formed around the game.

    Level-5 has not made an official announcement in regards to a western release of the game. But the company has made big moves to release many of their game in the west like the Snack World – especially on Nintendo Switch.

    There is still hope that the game will be released in Europe, US and Australia in the future. I have reached out to Level-5 to see if they have any information to share.

    You may still download the game on iOS and Android however the language may be Japanese only. Lets just hope for a new Fantasy Life game, perhaps on Switch or even a western port of this adorable mobile version.

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    Now is your chance to be a part of the making of one of our futures cutest games, Everafter Falls!

    Everafter Falls is an Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley inspired indie game coming to Nintendo Switch. This super cutesy title is developed by only one person much like Stardew Valley. In this game, you find yourself in the beautiful world of Everafter Falls after a freak accident. But rest assured, you don’t have to be alone as you can invite another friend to play with you via split screen co-op.

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    About Everafter Falls

    Everafter Falls features a rich farming system and with it a unique solution to getting the majority of your farming chores done quicker. As you advance in the game you can build drones that will help and take some hard labor of your hands.

    In addition you can also adopt pets that are not just cute and cuddly but can also help you with some work around the farm and beyond! The developer explains that “your pet can help you dig, water and fight, plus learn other abilities as you progress.” I love the idea of having a pet and it being useful makes it just so much more fun!

    Everafter Falls Trailer

    Help this game come to life.

    Now that the kickstarter campaign has launched, you can do your part to help this game become everything it can be, while earning yourself some goodies. The kickstarter page has everything you would want to know about the game, not to mention a list of all the goodies you can unlock at each level of donation.

    Click here to visit Everafter Falls Kickstarter Page Now!

    For more information about Everafter Falls (and the fact that it has been announced for Nintendo Switch), you can check out my coverage here!

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