Jun 22, 2020
Animal Crossing Pocket Camp just celebrated its most profitable month every thanks to the launch of Animal Crossing New Horizons.
New Horizons has broken every sale record imaginable. The game sold nearly 5 million copies in Japan alone and thanks to the wave of excitement the launch created, Pocket Camp also received a lot of love from players.
Nintendo was proud to announce that the mobile version of the beloved village simulator has had its best month since the launch of the game back in 2018.
According to the chart released Pocket Camp made nearly 8 million dollars in April alone. Take a look at the impressive chart below.
Animal Crossing Pocket Camp New Content
What better way to celebrate this new milestone than to make the game even better with some new features and enhancments to the gaming experience!
According to the patch log for Update 3.2.0 players can now finally save their favorite outfits for some quick wardrobe change much like the magic wand in New Horizons.
Take a look at everything else that’s new below!
- Outfits can now be saved as Saved Outfits.
- Fave Photo pose is now adjustable.
- You can now change animals’ clothes from Contacts.
- Increased maximum capacity for Gathered Materials and Plants.
- Improvements to Pocket Camp Club. Gyroidite and crafting materials such as wood that your camp caretaker cannot pick up due to inventory limits will be automatically converted to bells in the Camp Caretaker Report.
- Adjusted catchphrases for some animals.
- Adjusted the rates of lost item requests at campsites
- Adjusted certain design elements of some screens.
- Other minor adjustments.
- Jun 22, 2020
The developer of Lonefarm has released an all new trailer for his upcoming beautiful farming/driving sim game.
For those that missed it, Lonefarm is a unique and aesthetically pleasing farming sim game that is currently in the works. It has all the classic features of a great farming game that we have come to know and love over the years, as well as a few unique features that help it stand out above the rest.
One such feature is the ability to take part in a driving sim with your VW Bulli to gather supplies at the nearest town. The game also happens to take place on a floating island in the middle of nowhere. Expect lots of wonderful goings-on in this charming indie game that is still in early development.
About the trailer.
The new trailer gives us a closer look as to what the gameplay will be like. It shows a bit of the interior of your home, and some of the duties of your daily life. You get to see what it’s like to do some planting, as well as a bit of driving. But don’t let me spoil it all for you.
The trailer below has everything you need to know about this cute and endearing farming sim currently in the works by Roberto Ortiz.
New Lonefarm Trailer
For more information about this upcoming indie (which is still deep in development) you can view my coverage here, or you can visit the games official website.
Be sure to follow the developer on Twitter to stay up-to-date with the game as it is being developed.
- Jun 22, 2020
Toys For Bob has announced the all new Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time, and have shared a release date and trailer!
It has been quite some time since we had a real Crash Bandicoot game on the scene. Nostalgia abounds with this epic classic platformer, and the news surrounding the new title has gamers of all ages absolutely buzzing. The new game, entitled Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time, was leaked by Taiwans rating board, and has been creating hubbub ever since.
Now, the developers at ‘Toys For Bob’ has finally officially announced that the new title, Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time, will be released on PS4 and Xbox One on October 2nd, 2020. Not only that, but there is now a trailer that gives us a sneak peak as to what to expect in the latest iteration from this very long running series.
It’s About Time Trailer
From the trailer, we can see that the new game sticks closely to the classic play style of the original games. It’s About Time will be a sequel to Warped, and it appears that we will even get to play as Cortex and Coco at some point in the game. The trailer also mentions that if you buy digitally, you will get some cool “Totally Tubular” skins for Crash and Coco.
More info
To pre-purchase the game for Xbox, simply visit the official website by clicking here. To repurchase for Playstation, just visit the website for the game, where you can also find more information on the game.
For more Crash Bandicoot action, check out my coverage of the N. Sane Trilogy.
- Jun 20, 2020
Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time has been leaked for PS4 and Xbox One, official announcement coming soon.
It has been quite some time since we had a real Crash Bandicoot game on the scene. Nostalgia abounds with this epic classic platformer, and the news surrounding the new title has gamers of all ages absolutely buzzing. The new game, entitled Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time, was leaked by Taiwans rating board, and has been creating hubbub ever since.
A screenshot of the cover of the game was revealed, as well as on which consoles it will be released. The screenshot shows the cover of the PS4 version and end Xbox One version. The Xbox One version also makes mention that the game will be available for Xbox Series X. No word yet about a Nintendo Switch version or a PS5 version.
Word from the developer.
Just yesterday, the developers of the game announced on Twitter that there will be more news about the “mysterious” game that they have been working on coming soon. The official reveal will be held at the Summer Game Fest in just two days, on June 22nd, 2020. The developer, Toys for Bob, left a Tweet that was all but a reveal:
More info
It seems pretty clear that the new game will be officially revealed at the Summer Game Fest. To stay up to date with what’s going on with this upcoming title, be sure to follow the developers on Twitter.
For more great Crash Bandicoot action, you can check out my coverage of the N. Sane Trilogy, which just might help tide you over until the games reveal.
- Jun 20, 2020
The Sims 4 Nifty Knitting is the next stuff pack bringing the ability to knit items for your Sims.
The Sims 4 Eco Lifestyle is the most recent expansion pack to come to the popular life simulation game, where you get rid of trash and clean up polluted environments and replace ugly sights with flourishing gardens.
Shortly after, EA and Maxis brought back firefighters, ladders, free window placements and so much more! Later this year we will be getting The Sims 4 Nifty Knitting Stuff pack – the ultimate art of relaxation!
The Sims 4 Nifty Knitting Stuff Pack
Once the Nifty Knitting stuff pack is available you will be able to purchase a knitting tool basket that comes with everything you need to get started. A knitting needle, some yarn and basic patterns to make beanies and socks.
However, just like with most things in The Sims you will be able to “skill up” and as you do so, you will unlock more advanced patterns for shirts, sweaters and more. Every project you make can actually be used and for example be worn by your Sims.
In addition to kicking back and doing some knitting while relaxing in your perfect little home, you can sit down with family members such as your kids and teach them to knit as well. The Sims 4 Nifty Knitting is all about creativity and sharing some time with your loved ones.
The Sims 4 Nifty Knitting Release Date
EA and Maxis were a little shy to reveal the exact release date yet but they promised that the stuff pack would arrive sometime later this year.
- Jun 20, 2020
Spend unlimited cash to build your hospital the way you want in the new sandbox mode in Two Point Hospital.
Two Point Hospital is a quirky hospital sim builder developed by Two Point Studios and published by SEGA. For those of you who recall playing EA’s Theme Hospital back in the late 90’s, Two Point Hospital will have you feeling a bit of nostalgia.
Two Point Hospital released on Steam last year and received raving reviews from the community. Today the game finally comes to PlayStation 4, Xbox One and even Nintendo Switch!
About Sandbox: Freeplay mode
Now, the developers have released an all new mode available on all consoles. The new sandbox mode will give players the ability to spend unlimited cash and Kudosh. The freeplay mode will automatically unlock all items and upgrades, leaving you free to explore every facet of the game without restriction.
The new sandbox: freeplay mode also came with a little trailer, which can be viewed below. The trailer gives a close look at what the new mode entails, as told by the hilarious narrator from their previous trailers. Sandbox: freeplay is a free DLC for consoles, and is available now.
Sandbox trailer
For more information on Two Point Hospital, you can check out my coverage of the game here. To stay updated on what’s happening in Two Point Hospital, you can follow the game on Twitter
For more great sim life action, check out my coverage of what’s new in The Sims 4.
- Jun 19, 2020
STRAY is an upcoming game that combines cyberpunk/cybercities, adventure, mystery-solving, and cats. The developers of STRAY, BlueTwelve Studio, are a small team from the south of France. Supposedly, they are “mostly made of cats and a handful of humans..”. Publishing STRAY is AnnaPurna Interactive, who also published the highly regarded ‘What Remains Of Edith Finch‘.
The Origins Of STRAY:
STRAY originally started off as a concept called HK_Project. The premise being that players explored a strange/modern city as a stray cat. The few images and gifs that were floating about the internet became pretty popular and piqued the interest of many. A few years on, after many had forgot about HK_Project due to radio silence, the game made a surprising reappearance. On June the 11th 2020, an official announcement confirmed that the game, now entitled STRAY, will definitely be released. Even more excitingly, the game seems quite close to completion. The cyberpunk aesthetic, and awesome graphics of STRAY can be seen in the awesome trailer below:
STRAY’s Gameplay & Plot:
The game’s official website says: “Stray is a third-person cat adventure game set amidst the detailed neon-lit alleys of a decaying cybercity and the murky environments of its seedy underbelly.” As a lost and alone cat, players must “Roam surroundings high and low, defend against unforeseen threats and solve the mysteries of this unwelcoming place inhabited by nothing but unassuming droids and dangerous creatures.”
With no humans about, it’s clear that their are mysteries to unravel whilst you try to escape this weird cybercity.
Seeing as you are a feline after all, the game lets you ‘cat’ in some fun and playful ways. With danger present, you must obviously be stealthy and nimble. However, you can be silly and mischeivous whilst exploring the strange world too.
Whilst exploring, you will befriend a small flying drone, called B12. Between you and your new companion, you attempt to find a way out.
STRAY’s Platforms, Release date, & Price(s)
The masterminds behind the game are aiming for a 2021 release. The game will definitely release on PC via Steam, as well as on PlayStation 5. It hasn’t been confirmed whether the game will be backward compatable with consoles such as the PS4. However, as the announcement is very recent, more information regarding gameplay, compatability, pricing, etc, is likely to emerge in the future. So make sure to stay tuned!
If STRAY piques your interest, why not check out a Street Cat’s Tale here?
- Jun 19, 2020
The most adorable dog-owning dating sim has gotten a new release date after being temporarily delayed.
For those that missed it, Best Friend Forever is the first dating SIM game where your pet helps you find love. First, you must find the right doggo to help you on your quest for love. Then, you mingle with the local singles until you find your perfect match, again.
This unique dating sim was originally slated for a release date of June 18th, but was delayed. The only mention from the developers of why the delay was “due to circumstances beyond our control.” No worries though, the game is finally ready for its official release date of August 27th, 2020.
If you don’t feel like waiting that long to give this adorable game a try, there is still a demo available on Steam. There you will also find more information about the game, including some cute pictures and even a trailer.
Best Friend Forever Announcement Trailer
More info
For more information on the game, you can also follow this title on Twitter. For more great games with doggie headliners, check out my coverage of To The Rescue, the worlds first dog shelter simulator game.
