Jul 21, 2019
Animal Crossing New Horizons was finally revealed at this years E3 and fans have finally started to digest the disappointment of the delayed release. To shorten the wait a little bit, popular youtube channel BitBlock has put together an amazing video showcasing every single new item in Animal Crossing New Horizons.
Every mainline Animal Crossing game introduces a bunch of new items, furnitures and more. New Horizons is no exception, with dozens of new items already found in the reveal trailer and extra gameplay footage from Nintendo Treehouse, we can only imagine what else the big N has in store for us. Especially with more than 7 months of development time remaining, Nintendo will surly surprise its fans with plenty of new features, items and gameplay mechanics that we have yet to see.
Josh from BitBlock who is known to create amazing Animal Crossing and other Nintendo related content, has taken some time to create a video about all the new items that we have spotted so far in Animal Crossing New Horizons.
If you are curious to check out what the findings are, make sure to take a looksie at the video below.
If you can’t wait for Animal Crossing New Horizons, we strongly recommend taking a look at Hokko Life, an Animal Crossing inspired game that is just too adorable to pass on.
source: BitBlock
- Jul 21, 2019
The latest patch for Crash Team Racing Nitro Fueled significantly drops the load times.
The most recent patch for CTR: Nitro Fueled brings some much welcomed (and much needed) changes. Sometimes the loading of a game can make or break or it. Too long of load times will cause one to think twice about which game they feel like loading up. If enough players are effected negatively by the load times of a game, it can die (online at least). Thanks to patch 1.0.5 for Crash Team Racing, this will most likely not be the cause of death for this wacky racing title.
In the patch, the load times between races has been reduced by approximately 14 seconds. This drops it from its original whopping 42 second load time to a much easier to swallow 28 seconds. Just enough to keep the wait at a bearable point. It is just a toony kart game, after all. The load times for Switch weren’t the the only things touched up in this update. Here is a comprehensive list of all the changes that have been made to CTR: Nitro Fueled:
– Loading time improvements on all platforms
– Stability fixes when playing online
– Adjustment to track selection frequency when choosing tracks in online matchmaking lobbies
– Fix for various track lap exploits
– Adjustment of global cooldown for power-ups on all players (prevent timeclock/warp orb spamming)
– Fix to lobbies not repopulating properly after player quits
– Fix to position shuffling and rewards at race end
– Various other issuesFor more information about Nitro Fueled, be sure to check out the official Crash Bandicoot website.
- Jul 21, 2019
We all enjoy traveling, the wonder of discovering new cultures and environments can create memories for life. Wanderlust Travel Stories is a game that aims to capture the beauty of traveling and discovery without ever having to leave your home.
From the creators of The Witcher, Wanderlust Travel Stories at heart is a game about traveling, but it offers a lot more than just that, it is essentially a life simulation game about choices.
Each choice the players makes in the game will eventually effect the mood of the entire game. The developers went as far as having to manage a travel budget which can change the attitude and behavior of your character.
The games mechanic encourage the player to manage budget and mood in order to become an “internally richer person” according Brzeziński – a developer of the game. Check out the charming gameplay trailer below!
Even though managing budget and traveling can be hectic, the developers emphasize that the game is meant to be a relaxing and joyful experience.
Wanderlust Travel Stories is heading to Steam on August 28th. You can already wishlist it now.
For more dreamlike experiences, make sure to check out Paralives the first real The Sims competitor.
Wanderlust Travel Stories Features
- 12+ hours of gameplay;
- 4 novels + 5 short stories;
- 6 continents and 21 countries to visit;
- 300.000+ word-long adventure;
- Unique mix of literary and gaming experiences.
- Jul 20, 2019
Set in the Scandinavian wilderness, Roki is a breathtaking adventure game full of both gloom and whimsy.
Steeped in lore with a rich narrative to guide, Roki is one adventure game that we absolutely can’t wait to play! We can already tell that the simple yet eloquent graphics truly attempt to capture the beauty and wonder that is Scandinavia. From the perilous mountain peaks to the frosted valleys, Roki is sure to be an adventure worthy of the heartiest heroes. However, it is not the environment that will be your foe here, but the darkness that looms therein.
While Roki is, at its surface, a point and click adventure game with cuteness galore and puzzles throughout, there is also some dark undertones to keep you on your toes. There are plenty of creepy creatures that dot the path and give the player a feeling of woe that must be overcome. Roki brings to the table a thriving environment that is a true joy to explore. This title is still in development, but we will be sure to keep an eye on it as the game develops.
For more information about Roki, you can hop over the their official website. For more up-to-date information, be sure to follow the developers on Twitter! For more adventure puzzle games, check out Truberbrook!
- Jul 20, 2019
Astro Bears has finally landed on Nintendo Switch! It is the sequel to the previous game – Astro Bears Party – which was a huge hit on the Nintendo eShop, hitting the #1 spot in the US as well as in Europe. The sequel promises even more chaotic fun on the handheld console.
Astro Bears promises fun for up to 4 players, in the various multiplayer modes the game has to offer. There is also a 1-on-1 competitive mode where you can challenge one other friend to compete for the throne in a five round game.
If you aren’t so much into competitive gameplay, Astro Bears got you covered with a 2-player Jetfish Hunting mode where you and one friend team up together to beat the global high score!
The game is now available on the Nintendo Shop and can be yours for only $6.99. Check out some brand new gameplay for Astro Bears running on Nintendo Switch. These bears are so adorable!
For more Puzzle Fun and mind bending worlds, check out Etherborn.
- Jul 20, 2019
Raccoo Venture is currently in development for Steam here by solo creator Diego Ras, based in Brazil. Although the release date is set for January 2020, you can download the Alpha Version of Raccoo Venture either on Game Jolt here or Itch.io here! Diego Ras was inspired by classics like Mario 64, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Spyro, and Banjo & Kazooie which should all make us feel pretty nostalgic.
One of the interesting features of this game is the ability to collect memorable Special Outfits that will give new looks and customize our esteemed hero. From what we can see in the image below it looks like there’s a Cinco de Mayo themed outfit, a tribal one, a chef one, and possibly a wintry outfit! For more information about the game you can check out the official website here.
About Raccoo Venture
Raccoo Venture is a 3D platform adventure game with playful aesthetic and a retro style of the 90s gameplay. Raccoo is not just a simple raccoon, he is the last heir of the Guardian Power, who has protected the Holy Relic for many years, maintaining Harmony in Verta. But the evil Tattooed Tatus has stolen it and now Verta is in great danger. Take control of Raccoo and awaken Sacred Force to face enemies and solve puzzles while exploring the 5 regions of Verta, discovering magic items that will help in this journey in search of the Relic’s Parts.
Key Features
- 5 regions and 17 unique levels to explore.
- Hidden items to find and collect.
- Skins to customize the player.
- NPCs to interact and tons of enemies to defeat.
- Traps and puzzles to solve.
- Boss encounters.
- Mini-games, missions and secrets to uncover.
If you really love platformers and solving puzzles, check out these articles of ours: Tamarin Cutifies 3D Platformers, Ayo The Clown – Ultimate Cuteness 2.5D Platformer, and A Deeper Look Into Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair.
- Jul 19, 2019
Boundless is a subscription-free MMO maintained by optional in-app purchases. Hunt, trade, craft, build an empire with friends and become Boundless. This action/adventure RPG developed by indie studio Wonderstruck and published by Square Enix released on Steam and PS4 (PSN) back in 2018. Now there’s been a large and significant update since July 16th, 2019 so you can get back into the game online and enjoy the Harvest Era! Our bread and butter just so happens to be farming here at myPotatoGames so we highlighted that new addition below!
Farming
The developers stress that Boundless has very unique farming a variety of different angles. Even the crops themselves should be pretty interesting. For example, some of the things you’ll be able to cultivate include;
- Organic crops, including the classic Earthyams and Starberries, but also a set of new items. Some of these will grow from the ground, but others will grow from hanging vines, so think vertically when planning your farm!
- Inorganic fuel crops. Combustion Fraction and Kindling Mass can be cultivated in underground setups, grown away from the sunlight of the surface. These subterranean farms will need to be planned very differently from overground farms.
- Goo – when searching Gem or Lucent Exoworlds, players will be able to gather Kernels from Goo. These are then planted in, and will grow down from, a cave roof. Goo Pigments are harvested from these, If they have been planted in Gleam they’ll even take on its colour. These are then used in Colour Sprays – a whole other system which we’ll discuss in a moment…
Use the new farming tools such as The Hand Tiller to prepare the soil for crops, and the two new Fertilizers which will help increase the yield of said crops. There are many modifiers in place which will affect the success and productivity of a farm, such as soil type, nearby vegetation, and proximity to water. The right combination of each of these will allow crops to grow faster and more abundantly, so green-fingered Citizens will have plenty of room for experimentation. There are also new Skills to build in farming, allowing characters to become specialists in this area of the game. Irrigation is one of those important factors, whether that be with water for above ground crops, or lava for some of the more exotic offerings.
To find out more about the Harvest Era update specifically, you can go to their updates on Steam right here. Furthermore, you can continue reading below if you are unfamiliar with this game and the general gameplay.
About Boundless
In a Boundless universe of connected worlds, every player’s choices will have an impact. Explorer? Builder? Hunter? Trader? Crafter? Make your own path. Open portals to travel seamlessly between diverse planets as you expand your adventure across the universe. Watch the sun rise on a volcanic world before joining friends to prospect for precious resources on a desert planet.
Starting with your first humble campfire, will you live a nomadic life in the wild, or found a new settlement with your allies from which to grow your empire? Rally citizens to expand your city, competing to become the capital of your world and claiming the title of Viceroy. Will you build a citadel, drive the economy, or craft masterpieces of technology? Join the hunt for exotic creatures, develop your homestead, or seek new horizons? Shape your citizen, forge your destiny, and sculpt your world in this epic voxel sandbox MMO built on endless possibility.
Other Features
- Colonize planets by yourself or join a settlement with others and grow your beacon into the capital of the world with the Prestige system.
- Craft hundreds of items including, building blocks, tools, weapons, food and many more.
- Spend your hard earned skill points in the Skill Tree and tailor your character to how you want to play the game.
- Complete Objectives, Feats and events to earn rewards and Experience Points to level up your character.
- Build and maintain a Portal between worlds for you and others to use
- Trade items with others or set up a shop to sell and buy items while you’re off adventuring.
- Each world automatically regenerates areas that are not protected by a Beacon and returns it to its original layout, creating new and much needed resources for you to collect.
- Seamlessly travel to new worlds and discover different creatures, resources, block colours and user generated creations in an ever-changing universe.
You can follow the developers on their official website here or go straight to the PlayStation Store here to purchase Boundless. If you love city-building with the voxel art-style, you’ll want to check out both articles Staxel – Great Foundation For Building Games and Minecraft Goes To Infinity And Beyond which are both playable online with some amazing new features.
- Jul 19, 2019
Sky: Children of the Light was one of our favorite E3 Hidden Gems this year. The indie adventure game is out now on iOS! It is developed and published by thatgamecompany, known for games like the popular Journey.
About the Game:
In Sky, the kingdom used to have skies full of stars and constellations. You wake up as a Child of Light. It’s up to you to find and restore the fallen stars. This is no easy task, though, and you’ll need to team up with other players.
The developers describe the game as a “social adventure.” The intention of playing with others is to share heartfelt moments with them. Along with completing the game, you can also just socialize. There’s a big focus on friendship.
You can collect musical instruments and find special music sheets. You can also collect items to customize your character. There will be seasonal events and items. There are also plans to make more chapters (games) for the world of Sky.
Game Features:
- Enjoy 7 realms to explore and journey through
- Team up & socialize with other players
- Customize your character with an array of items
- Find & gift candles to show appreciation and build friendships
- Enjoy changing seasons with new events & items
- Find instruments & create harmonies
Watch the trailer:
The world of Sky is chocked full of detail. For help getting started, there’s a helpful guide on the games’ website! If you don’t have an iOS device, you can pre-register for the game on the Google Play Store. It’s also being developed for other platforms and consoles!
If you’re interested in the social aspect of this game, Kind Words might be for you. For lovers of emotional adventures, we suggest Nanokin.
