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Mar 29, 2021
The developers have made the farms much bigger in their silly and exciting survival game.
For those that may have missed it, The Survivalists is a small survival game that takes place in the Escapists universe. Only now you are stranded on a deserted island, and must find a way back to humanity. Resource, craft, hunt and construct to your hearts content. You can even train the local monkey population to give you a helping hand. This is one silly survival game that I have been enjoying very much on Switch.
If you haven’t tried it yet, the recent update may spark your interest. The developers have changed the crop cap from 64 to 512. Now we can have farms that are just as big as the huge communities that the game also lets you build with all locally sourced materials. The devs also added more shading to the crops, to make the farming just that much more immersive.
The Survivalists Trailer
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For more information on The Survivalists, you can check out my coverage here.
For more great farming games on Switch, check out my coverage of Pioneers of Olive Town.
- Mar 25, 2021
The new Japanese gameplay video for Miitopia has given viewers more than they could have hoped for!
For those that may have missed it, Miitopia was recently announced to be coming to Nintendo Switch. It is a small life sim game that is played out using Mii character style. The game allows you to customize your “Mii”, and embark with friends and family on a grand and silly adventure.
The new gameplay video not only gives a sneak peak at what the game will look like with its new generation console port, but also shows some of the features that have been added to the game, to make for a richer experience. Currently, there is no English version, but you don’t need to be able to understand what is said to enjoy the beautiful game being played.
Miitopia Gameplay Video
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Miitopia will release on Nintendo Switch on May21st, 2021, and will cost $49.99. For more information on the game, you can check out my coverage here.
For more great games coming to Nintendo Switch, check out my coverage of Ayo the Clown.
- Mar 25, 2021
Deiland: Pocket Planet Edition is finally making its way to the Nintendo Switch!
For the ones who may not be familiar with this title, Deiland the Pirates Moon is a relaxing farming adventure game that includes a wide varriety of sandbox like features such as farming, crafting and even building.
Deiland In Deiland you find yourself on a tiny planet that is yours to explore. It will be up to you to turn this tiny earth like rock into a thriving eco system. You will be able to plant and farm as much as you like and harvest resources to craft and build the structures you desire.
The game has celebrated a huge success on Steam where it is currently still available for PC and Mac. Developer Chibig, the same studio responsible for the highly praised Summer in Mara, are now bringing Deilands relaxing experience to Nintendo Switch on April 15th, 2021.
Deiland: Pocket Planet Edition Switch Trailer
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For more information on this title, you can check out my coverage here.
For more great games coming to Nintendo Switch, check out my coverage of Ayo the Clown.
- Mar 24, 2021
Nintendo and the developers of Pokemon Go, Niantic, have teamed up to make a cute new app.
If anyone knows augmented reality, it’s the creators of Pokemon GO. Add their tech to the lovable characters of Nintendo, and you have a series of cute and fun apps that make living life to the fullest just that much more fun. The two companies have teamed up to use augmented reality to add some zest to our day to day routines. The first of these being an app that gives you little Pikmin walking buddies.
In a recent press release regarding the partnership between the two companies, Nintendo representative director Shigeru Miyamoto stated “Niantic’s augmented reality technology has made it possible for us to experience the world as if Pikmin are secretly living all around us. Based on the theme of making walking fun, our mission is to provide people a new experience that’s different from traditional games. We hope that the Pikmin and this app will become a partner in your life.”
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For more information on the new app, you can sign up for updates and even preregister for the app though the official website.
For more cute mobile games, check out what’s been happening in Animal Crossing Pocket Camp!
- Mar 16, 2021
The cute and exciting stealth game El Hijo is coming to to Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
myPotatoGames has always been a sanctuary for adorable and non-violent games. A place where only cute games get talked about, and all that violence and other craziness is left out. Well, sometimes there’s a game that comes along that is actually surprising in its level of wholesomeness. El Hijo is possibly the only non-violent game ever made in the Spaghetti Western genre. Not only that, it is about a young, rambunctious boy on a quest to find his mother!
What is El Hijo?
El Hijo puts you in the role of “El Hijo”, an adventurous youngster on journey to reunite with his materfamilias. You will need to solve puzzles and use the shadows to your advantage to advance through the game. This is one unique title that trades violence for general mischief. Instead of hurting or dispatching of a guard, you simply distract so that you may make safe passage through the area.
This game is currently available on Steam, where it has received mostly positive reviews. Players compare the stealth aspect to games like Hitman, and the controls and graphics theme to games like Raji. The game is currently on sale for $15.99 on Steam, but originally costs $19.99. El Hijo will release on console on March 25h, 2021.
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For more information on wonderful adventure game, you can check out the official Steam page.
For more great adventure games, check out my coverage of Coromon.
- Mar 11, 2021
The awesome action/adventure exploration title Pine is now available on PS4 and PS5.
Fans of the Zelda Franchise have long had an eye on Pine. Introduced in October 2016 this game has come far in it’s development circle. Pine is an adventure and exploration game, with an open world setting similar to Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Take on a variety of crazy creatures as you fight for survival, seeing as how the game takes place in a world where humans never quite made it to the top of the food chain.
Now, the publishers of Pine have announced that the game has officially released on both the PlayStation 4 and Playstation 5. The game has gone through some pretty extensive updates since release, and is surely completely ready for its debut on the more advanced consoles.
Pine Playstation Trailer
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For more information on Pine, you can check out my coverage here.
For more great adventure games, check out my coverage of Kitaria Fables.
- Mar 8, 2021
NintendoLife has just released an all new video showcasing their experience with Pioneers of Olive Town.
Every day we get just that much closer to the official release of Pioneers of Olive Town on the Nintendo Switch. Since announced, the developers have been doing a wonderful job with keeping the community up-to-date on what’s happening with this new title, including a recent trailer reveal that gave a much closer look at what we are to expect from the upcoming game.
Lately, there has been an abundance of trailers and gameplay videos being released, giving everyone a much better idea as to what to expect when we get to play it ourselves. Well, NintendoLife has just released their own little video showing off the play time they had with the upcoming game.
Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town will release on the Nintendo Switch on March 23rd ,and will cost $49.99.
Pioneers of Olive Town Gameplay
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For more information about Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town, you can check out my coverage here.
For more great farming games coming to the Switch, check out my coverage of Littlewood.
- Mar 3, 2021
Djungarian Story will release in Japan on March 20th, and will include English language options!
Pet care simulation games are the epitome of cute and relaxing. You get all the good and none of the bad that comes with owning your own pet, or even a slew of Wonderfull creatures. Well, Success Corp. has just announced that they will be bringing an all new pet care experience to the Nintendo Switch, and it’s all about Hamsters.
In Djungarian Story, you get to own and even breed your own adorable little hamsters. You can also visit the local shop to purchase different unique and cute items with which you may decorate your tiny rodents cage. You will be able to pet, play with, clean and care for your new little friend, all while meeting new friends along the way.
Success also announced that there will be a limited print physical edition that comes with loads of goodies like a pink bear plushie, a sticker pack and some adorable paper craft of your hamsters home. For more information about Djungarian Story, you can check out the official website here.
For more cute and relaxing games coming to Nintendo Switch, check out my coverage of Mineko’s Night Market.
