Apr 22, 2020
Story of Seasons games have had their primary home on Nintendo branded consoles for the longest time. Today Marvelous Games and Bandai Namco announced a change to this long running tradition.
Doraemon Story of Seasons for the ones who don’t know is a spin off hybrid game combining the best out of Story of Seasons and Doraemon in one game. Players will be jumping in the role of a young boy named Nobita (who also features in Doraemon’s original manga and anime), the Story of Seasons aspect of the game sees players growing crops, raising animals, and improving their farm, which is located in a town called Shizen Town.
The game also features the Harvest Goddess and other regular characters from the Story of Seasons Franchise, as well as Doraemon and his friends.
Coming to PlayStation 4
Doraemon Story of Seasons is no longer a Nintendo Switch Exclusive Game as the title will be available on PlayStation 4 on July 30th, 2020. As of now this is a Japan only release and fans in the west will have to wait a little longer.
More Faming Games
Check out this huge list of some of the cutest available Farming Games you can start playing today!
There is also a mainline Story of Seasons for Nintendo Switch in the works!
- Apr 21, 2020
After much wait, we finally have an official release date for Spongebob Squarepants Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated.
The long awaited remake of Spongebob Squarepants Battle for Bikini Bottom is finally going to be made available to the public. The official release date is now set for June 23rd, and will cost $29.99 through the Nintendo eShop.
The game is also currently available to pre-purchase through the eShop. For those that missed it, Rehydrated is the upgraded and remastered version of the popular Spongebob-themed game, Spongebob Squarepants: Battle for Bikini Bottom.
The remake features…
– High-end visuals, modern resolutions and carefully polished gameplay
– Brand new horde mode multiplayer for up to two players, online and offline
– Restored content that was cut from the original game like the Robo Squidward boss fight and moreOfficial Trailer
More info
For more information on Spongebob Squarepants: Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated (and so I don’t have to type that title again), you can check the official Nintendo page for the game, or see my coverage here.
For more whacky and whimsical Spongebob action, you should check out Nickelodeon Kart Racers.
- Apr 21, 2020
Yesterday we found out that thanks to a datamine plenty of new content is in the works for Animal Crossing New Horizons. Today Nintendo lifted the curtain and revealed everything new coming to our favorite village simulator in the next couple months!
The next update which will release on April 23rd includes a bunch of new features. Very similar to the list released yesterday the update will include an art expansion to the museum. Scupltures and Painints can now be collected and donated to the museum.
This will also re-introduce Redd who will be coming to your island and sell you authentic ( or not? ) art pieces!
Welcome Back Leif!
Furthermore Leif will make a return! Yes Leif! He will bring his own little flower shop and will start selling brand new bushes you can plant around your island and other gardening needs you may have!
Nature Day Events!
Much int he style of Animal Crossing Pocket Camp Nintendo continues to deliver new events in the form of updates. Nature Day will be the next event to celebrate.
The event will also introduce a new May Day Ticket at the airport. A brand new Island to explore!
Wedding Season!
As if this wasn’t enough Animal Crossing New Hoirzons will be seeing a wedding seasons! Set up a beautiful environment to get married and it appears Cyrus and Reese will make a return!
Check out the announcement trailer for the upcoming event below! While not included in this update it appears Nintendo is also working on farming vegetables and more!
- Apr 20, 2020
Whilst you probably want neither of these insects on your island, catching them is essential in order to complete your critterpedia. So, albeit being some of the more gross insects, here’s a guide on how to catch ants and flies in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
How To Catch An Ant
In order for ants to appear on your island. you will need some spoiled turnips lying around. You will need to purchase 10 turnips from Daisy-Mae on a Sunday and then wait at least a week for them to rot. Once they have, it’s simply a matter of placing them down and walking away. If a trail of ants don’t appear next to them, try entering a building and leaving, in order to spawn them. Then, simply take out your net and capture the ants on the spoiled turnips(s).
How To Catch A Fly
To catch a fly, you’ll need to have caught some trash whilst fishing. Items considered trash include, old tyres, cans, and boots. If you leave one of these lying around on your island, it may attract a fly. Leaving multiple ‘trash’ items in the same area increases the likelihood of you attracting flies. If you spot one, swat one (with a net)!
Once you’ve caught these pests, you can get rid of the items that attract them and have a nice clean island once again. Blathers will thank you. Not for the insect donations, obviously, but for lessening the insects that spawn on your island. 🙂
- Apr 20, 2020
Animal Crossing New Horizons has been around for a few weeks but Nintendo is not done introducing new features to the game. A recent dateline suggest a bunch of new activities coming to the beloved village simulation game.
Thanks to data miner Ninja we can take a look at things to come to Animal Crossing New Horizons.
Museum Upgrades and Brewster Return
According to Ninja the Museum will see at least 2 more upgrades which will feature an all new art area. Players who also enjoyed New Leaf might have noticed the lack of art. It seems that collecting and contributing art pieces will soon be a thing again in New Horizons!
Furthermore there seem to be a total of two new additional buildings connected to the museum a standalone Cafe that could feature the return of Brewster and another building featuring a Gyroid section!
Redd will pay us a visit!
The data mine also revealed that the mysterious dock you may have noticed on your island has an actual purpose besides looking cute! This dock is for Redd to park his boat when he comes to visit! Redd is known to sell art, some authentic… and some not so authentic.
Either way Redd is a much beloved character and his return could tie in well with the new additions to the Museum!
Gardening – Bushes, Vegetables and more!
Ninja also found some hints for some brand new features that could be a first in any Animal Crossing game so far. According to his leak vegetables such as “tomato, wheat, sugar cane, potato, carrot, pumpkin” can be planted soon.
He also pointed out that harvested vegetables can of course be sold but also turned into yummy dishes to help with stamina or simply for gifting to your favorite islanders!
Besides being able to grow your own vegetable garden you will also be able to plant bushes! Yes! Bushes! These have been truly missed by many players . Soon you will be able to grow many different bushes to beautify your island such as azalea, hibiscus, holly, hydrangea, camellia and osmathus bushes!
Diving and Seafood!
Have you been standing by the ocean on a warm sunny day in Animal Crossing New Horizons and thought, Bioy would it be nice to take a dive? New Leaf offered this but so far in New Horizons we can only admire the waves in the ocean.
Ninja found some hints that diving will soon become a new addition in the game letting players dive for for fish and treasures!
A Seafood Critterpedia page has also been spotted that lists a whopping 33 items. This could tie in with the new cooking feature!
Plenty of new Shops!
According to Ninja many files suggesting new shops have been found in the code! Gardening, Museum shops, Kicks Shoes, RealEstate and even a Gallery could soon be popping up on your island!
- Apr 19, 2020
These Animal Crossing New Horizons Themed Isabelle Joy-Con grips are the absolute cutest!
Animal Crossing New Horizons is here, and it’s everything we ever wanted it to be. My island is growing so fast, I can hardly keep up with who lives where! It is pretty much the greatest game ever, and that gives cause to celebrate.
One great way to celebrate this amazing game would be to decorate your Nintendo Switch console with an accessory that is just as adorable as the game itself. Weren’t able to get an ACNH themed Switch? Did get an ACNH themed Switch and now wonder what it would like if it were even cuter?
These Isabelle themed Joy-Con grips are the perfect little addition to beautify any Nintendo Switch console! The grips feature a close-up of the face of that delightful little shitzu, and are available right here while supplies last.
Each order comes beautifully packaged with two Isabelle Joy-Con grips.
- Apr 18, 2020
There are some tips and tricks in the game that Nintendo don’t exactly tell you about. However, there also some lesser known cool little ‘secrets’ in Animal Crossing: New Horizons!
Popping balloons with a bug net
Providing you have a ladder and bug net at the right place and time, you can actually pop balloons with a bug net. simply ascend a cliff to a higher level and whack the balloon present with a net as it flies past. This isn’t particularly useful, as a slingshot is much easier, but is cool nonetheless.
Scaring off wasps with party popppers
If you have a party popper on you whilst shaking a tree containing a wasp nest, you don’t have to try amd catch them, or run for shelter. Instead, you can scare them off with a party popper. Party poppers can be purchased at Nook’s Cranny for 100 bells a ‘pop’.
Eat Turnips to fill up your fruit meter faster
As turnips are in bundles of ten, if you eat one (10) from your pockets, it will fill up your fruit meter and make moving trees much faster.
Residents can play musical instruments
Residents can play (certain) instruments placed around the island. (The ones that you can simply walk up to and press A to play notes).
Residents can play specific songs on instruments
If you catch a resident playing an instrument, place a stereo/music player, select a song, and the resident will play along to that song.
Boundary breaking in the aiport allows the players to interact with Wilbur
For those that are into boundary breaking and no-clipping (and those that aren’t), this is pretty cool. If you visit another players island and boundary break past the airport gate, you will find Wilbur and can talk to him. If you do this on your own island, he will still be there, but there will be empty dialogue upon interacting with him.
- Apr 18, 2020
A *spoiler alert* for obvious reasons, but we all probably know that cool stuff happens on your birthday in Animal Crossing games. But New Horizons takes the cool factor to the next level. So for those of you who can’t contain your curiosity, here’s what happens on your birthday in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
A Surprise?
Upon leaving your house on your birthday, you will be greeted by an islander (goodness knows how long they’ve been stood there…). The resident is usually the animal who you have formed the closest friendship with. They will lead you to their home, where they have pulled out all the stops and thrown you a surprise party. There will be two other islanders celebrating as well.
Make A Wish!
There will be a birthday cake on a table awaiting you. Your player can a ctually blow out the candles, and will close their eyes whilst doing so, as if they are making a wish.
Birthday Prezzie!
After blowing out the candles, the islander hosting your party will approach you. They have a birthday present for you! This can vary, but you may receive something like birthday candles or a birthday table.
The Piñata!
Your furry friends have really pulled out all the stops! They’ve got a second surprise for you. You will be presented with a star shaped piñata and a stick to whack it with. By approaching it and rapidly pressing the A button you can smash that thing open.
The Prize!
After smashing the piñata open, 8 cupcakes will fall out of it (5 second rule am I right?). This is your second gift. After this, the three residents will sing and dance gleefully until you decide to leave the house.
Share The Love!
If you speak to other islanders afterwards, you can give them a cupcake. In return, they will give you a birthday-themed gift, such as birthday shades. As there aren’t that many birthday-themed items that we know of (as of yet), it may be worth keeping a couple back for yourself. They look cute in your home :3
