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Feb 23, 2018
If you are an Animal Crossing fan you were in for a treat this week. Plenty of updates to Pocket Camp, some really adorable Animal Crossing Goodies, and lot’s of games we like to tie us over until Animal Crossing Switch. Let’s take a look at everything Animal Crossing related that has happened this week. Before we get started, feel free to follow us on Twitter here, for a chance to win a $20 Nintendo eShop card to be used on all Nintendo devices!
Pocket Camp Update
Nintendo announced the first ever fishing tournament in Animal Crossing Pocket Camp. This is something New Leaf fans have been waiting for. The big N is trying hard to make Pocket Camp a worthy game in the Animal Crossing franchise with all it’s latest enhancements and updates. Check out the first fishing tournament details here.
There will also be a Super Mario crossover Event in Pocket Camp, if you are a big Mario fan, this is something that should exicte you, if you are not – the update stills brings tons of new stuff, get a first look here.
Last but not least Nintendo also finally introduced a feature that allows players to customize their campsite terrain. Foreground, center and background can all be altered. Trees, holiday lights, bamboo or a flower fields is now possible. Check it out over here and here.
Animal Crossing Merch
Oh boy! Do we love us some Animal Crossing goodies. If you enjoy decorating and plastering your surroundings in adorable Animal Crossing Merch, you certainly had the option to stock up this week. Tea pots, mugs and more with adorable Animal Crossing patterns have been released into the wild. There is also a list of some must have Animal Crossing goodies, check it out over here.
My Nintendo rewards – Animal Crossing Theme
It has been a while since we have seen a new Animal Crossing Theme being added to My Nintendo Rewards. North America and Europe is in luck as this time around both regions get access to the new Animal Crossing Theme. Check out the Animal Crossing New Leaf: Colorful Pattern 3DS theme, and everything else that is new here.
Animal Crossing ” like ” Games
We love Animal Crossing, and we can probably all agree that there is no game that comes close to the magic Animal Crossing delivers. But New Leaf has been out for many years, and Nintendo is taking it’s time to deliver Animal Crossing Switch. So to tie us over we are always on the lookout for some more Animal Crossing like games. And boy, this week was a good week!
We love farming games, we love building relationships, crafting, fishing and other activities, and here are some amazing games you can play while waiting for Animal Crossing Switch.
Glean Heights
The brand new and affordable farming simulation Gleaner Heights available on Steam. It is a challenging yet charming Harvest Moon and Twin peaks inspired farming simulation game. ( We would say also Stardew Valley, but we have heard the developer does not like if we consider it a Stardew Valley inspired game, so psht! ) It is amazing regardless, so check out Gleaner Heights here.
Little Dragons Cafe
Harvest Moon creator announced a brand new game called Little Dragons Cafe. Grow food and run your own restaurant, while raising a dragon? Yes, please! Check out Little Dragons Cafe here.
Harvest Moon Special Edition
And of course there is the Harvest Moon Special Edition coming to Nintendo Switch and Playstation 4, if you are interested to find out what amazing Bonus it comes with, head over here.
Yonder The Cloud Catcher Chronicles
Yonder The Cloud Catcher Chronicles Switch – Farm, Craft, Explore and more – do we have to say anything else? This game is as cute and adorable as they come – check out Yonder The Cloud Catcher Chronicles here.
Ooblets
We are sure you have heard about Ooblets by now, if not where have you been? The game developed by Rebecca, follows an Animal Crossing and Pokemon mixed together like game. If that doesn’t make sense check out the latest news and convince yourself how great Ooblets really is!
- Feb 22, 2018
Animal Crossing Pocket Camp is seeing a lot of updates lately. Only recently Nintendo introduced the long awaited Pocket Camp Terrain Customization, in which players can now change the look and feel of their campsites. There is also a brand new Flower Spring Event kicking of soon. The latest updated was declared as only providing bug fixes, but to our surprise there was a lot more to it. There will not only be new items, but also a brand new Pocket Camp Mario Event.
Thanks to reddit user SenorDeeebs, and dataminer bluesun we have a full update list, featuring tons of new items, a new essence, new rugs and more. Check out the adorable new additions to Animal Crossing Pocket Camp below.
- Version Codes; 1.2.1 was PyAmZ, 1.2.2 is 347n1
- New Animals + Essence; Harmonious Essence + Animals added, Curt, Drago, Bill, Margie, Gladys https://imgur.com/a/3B84X
- (Stop believing outside fake sources guys. hint older supposed harmonious animals thread)
- Harmonious Amenities; New amenities https://imgur.com/a/C2WRb
- Harmonious Essence; New essence https://imgur.com/a/qVH1m
- New Furniture; https://imgur.com/a/uR24x
- New Clothing; Some of these may be possible additional clothing crafting https://imgur.com/a/UCMXb
- New Rugs; https://imgur.com/a/KrGKG
- Leif Garden Event; We’re getting a ne spring garden event, with leif! https://imgur.com/a/3ztiR
- Super Mario Crossover Event; https://imgur.com/a/LKvPb
- Celeste Special NPC; Like Nook + KK, Celeste will be a new special npc to purchase! https://imgur.com/a/2S7NW
Animal Crossing fans are eagerly waiting for a new Animal Crossing Switch game, check out our wishlist for the next Animal Crossing game here. There is also the brand new Stardew Valley and Harvest Moon inspired game Gleaner Heights is now out, you can check it out here.
If you love farming games, you might wonder what is happening with Story of Seasons Switch, but rest assured you can play Yonder The Cloud Catcher Chronicles to tie you over!
Thanks to Brad for sending the news!
- Feb 22, 2018
Harvest Moon creator Yasuhiro Wada is working on a new game called Little Dragons Cafe. The game published by Aksys Games will be released on Nintendo Switch and Playstation 4 this summer. Players will be able to run their own cafe, and grow the ingredients used to cook foods themselves.
The story opens with a twin brother and sister learning to cook and manage a small café under their mother’s tutelage. All was peaceful and routine until one morning when the twins discover that their mother has fallen into a deep sleep and won’t wake up. Suddenly, a strange old man appears to inform them that they must raise a dragon in order to save her. Working together with three quirky café employees, the two siblings must figure out how to a wrangle a dragon and manage the family business while finding a way to save their mother.
Farming games are becoming more and more popular. The upcoming Ooblets game features some extensive garden and crafting system as well, you can check it out here. We also can’t stop playing Lullaby Gardens in which you can roam a huge area to build, craft, farm and more.
Yonder The Cloud Catcher Chronicles, in which players can farm, fish, explore, build relationships and more has recently been announced for Switch.
Little Dragons Café Key Features:
- Dragon Husbandry – Embrace your parental instincts and raise your very own dragon! Through wise decisions, proper nutrition, and empathetic nurturing show the world the true potential of your dragon companion!
- Culinary Capitalism – Learn new recipes and master the art of cooking while running your very own café. Explore the world, discover new ingredients, and expand your menu (and your restaurant) while catering to the whims of your customers.
- Grow Your Own – The tastiest dishes use the freshest ingredients, and the best way to insure that is to grow your own produce. Till the land and fish the rivers to gather the most flavorful fixings for your signature dishes.
- Serve the People – Feeding is nurturing, so you not only cook for your neighbors, but also help them with their problems to increase your popularity and the general happiness of everyone around you.
Little Dragons Café is slated for a late Summer 2018 release on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4.
Check out the brand new and just released Stardew Valley inspired farming game Gleaner Heights here.
- Feb 21, 2018
Whether or not you’re a fan of retro-inspired games, you’ve probably heard of Owlboy before. After releasing on PC in 2016, Owlboy garnered universal acclaim and was touted as one of the greatest indie releases in the last five years. Now, just over a year on from its PC launch, the game has soared onto the Nintendo Switch (Owl pun), with PS4 and Xbox One versions not too far away.
Owlboy centres its story on Otus, a mute Owl who struggles to garner the acceptance of people around him. He finds himself scowled and mocked heavily, especially by Asio, his brutally negative mentor. The story sees Otus’ town attacked by Pirates, setting into motion a journey that will see Otus and friends along travel to many distant lands, in the hopes of stopping the sky-pirates from obtaining the three legendary relics and ruining their homeland. The basis of Owlboy’s storyline is undoubtedly video game story cliche, but somehow it manages to sprinkle in far more emotional storytelling than would initially be expected.
Owlboy is a game that addresses how people have self perceived flaws, and how, despite having weaknesses within themselves, the friends they have around them can make them feel like they belong. This is evident in Otus, with his struggles of being a mute, and how his best friend Geddy and his other buddies manage to give him strength and comfort in who he is. I won’t spoil any more of the story beats, but this game isn’t afraid to pile on you emotionally, as I found myself tearing up numerous times. With its fair share of epic and sad story moments, Owlboy’s narrative is a true highlight, and an aspect of the game I deem to be extremely important. The impact of the story was something that took me by complete surprise, leaving me heavily engaged, even after the credits had rolled. I do however wish the game didn’t end so abruptly, as the story ends leaving many questions unanswered. Even though it was obviously a decision to leave the ending of the story to interpretation, I wish I was given a more definitive ending.
Owlboy may have it’s slew of heartbreaking moments, but it also has plenty of joyous charm that emanates from the game’s humorous bunch of supporting characters. Otus is a sweet character that despite being unable to speak, provides plenty of character and humour with his variety of facial expressions, while his best pal Geddy is a goofy but caring mechanic, who wears his heart on his sleeve and isn’t afraid to express his opinion. Most characters throughout the game ooze personality and are a breath of fresh air in a genre where many characters can feel particularly stale and one-dimensional. Character dialogue had me chuckling aloud numerous times, which is a testament to how well the character dialogue has been written. Characters in Owlboy are yet another great strength that keeps Owlboy entertaining throughout.
As Otus, you are pretty much given only a spin attack to keep enemies at bay. Otus, as indicated by his mentor Asio, isn’t particularly gifted, so his restricted moveset cleverly reinforces his character. In terms of flying, you’re pretty much free to do it uninhibited most of the time. There is no limit to flying, leading to the freedom of exploration, whilst alleviating the frustration of having to charge a flying meter. There are small segments throughout the game in which the ability to fly is taken away however, which leads to platforming segments that take away your comfort of control. Thankfully, these segments are well executed, leading to the type of quality platforming you’d expect from most other games in the genre.
Despite being unable to talk, Otus finds himself making friends, with these friends acting as individual abilities throughout the game. For example, Otus’ best friend Geddy acts as Otus’ method of attack, with Otus’ flying Geddy around while he shoots down enemies. The gameplay of all the friends throughout the journey is comparable to that of a twin-stick shooter. The shooting of enemies while flying around doesn’t at all feel complex, yet it still feels immensely rewarding to take out a multitude of enemies by spamming the trigger. As the game progresses and Otus makes new friendships, the new friends can be switched through on the fly (Owl pun) at almost any time. As to be expected from a game in the metroidvania genre, some areas can only be unlocked using certain abilities, with Alphonse’s shotgun allowing access to areas that Geddy’s blaster could not. Swapping through characters to ensure you have the right weapons at your disposal to progress through dungeons and defeat bosses can take a while to get comfortable with, but once you get ahold of the concept, it offers an interesting and enjoyable take on metroidvania progression.
Graphically speaking, Owlboy’s pixel art aesthetic is in a league of its own, being arguably the most detailed and beautiful pixel art i’ve ever seen. The crisp animation looks jaw-dropping in both the Switch versions docked and handheld modes. The game’s highly publicised 9-year development cycle can truly be seen with the sheer quality of the games environmental and character designs. Characters exhibit a breathtaking amount of expression, both in body language and facial expressions. Otus’ face would turn from anger to shock, and in the games darker and more emotional moments, Otus’ body would slump, emphasising the gravity of what had occurred. The environments throughout the world are also extremely lively thanks to quality animation. Shrubs sway in accordance to the breeze, while the grass on the floor despite being so small in size can be seen moving with the wind also. The meticulous detail of Owlboys animation is something that arguably didn’t need to have been done, but the games world and characters are far more polished and expressive thanks to it.
The game’s soundtrack is also breathtaking, with numerous tracks providing great moments. Owlboy’s soundtrack has plenty of melodic tear-jerkers, as well as booming, epic beats, that always seem to perfectly fit in with the part of the game they are played in. My personal favorite would be the theme for the town of Tropos, with its epic piano and violin pieces being the perfect music to emanate Owlboy’s sense of adventure.
Despite being a brilliant 10 hour experience, Owlboy does have a small assortment of issues that did hinder my experience somewhat. When playing the game on the Nintendo Switch, I encountered about 5 crashes in my full playthrough. Some crashes were immediately after dying throughout the game, while other crashes seemingly occurred during the transitions from one area to another. Thankfully, the game autosaves frequently, meaning that not much, if any, progress is lost, but it’s still an annoyance nonetheless. I also encountered some heavy frame dropping in one of the game’s many boss battles, with the Lava Worm boss battle dropping performance to below 10fps when attacking. This was the only performance hiccup I recognised in my playthrough, but it was yet another frustrating issue, as I found it difficult trying to avoid attacks when the game would chug as badly as it did. These issues are simple fixes and will probably be removed in the coming weeks via patches, but it’s important to mention they do exist. It would’ve also been nice for the game to include a map feature, as it was hard to tell where I had and hadn’t backtracked.
Owlboy is overall a perfectly crafted Metroidvania experience that I implore everyone to play. The gameplay is tight and satisfying, the characters are sweet and charming, the story is remarkably deep and emotional, and the soundtrack ranges from beautiful and whimsical to booming and intense. Owlboy exudes polish and love, with D-Pad Studio managing to design a game that despite borrowing elements from games of the past, still feels remarkably fresh and modern. Owlboy is the complete package, and it offers up an experience that shouldn’t be missed.
Owlboy was reviewed on Nintendo Switch
- Feb 19, 2018
Developer and Publisher Lienzo are going to release the stunningly beautiful adventure game Mulaka on Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4 and Steam (PC and Mac). The game set in the northern territory of Mexico captures the story and indigenous culture of the Tarahumara shaman. Players will explore a beautiful world, while drawing upon the powers of demigods. Furthermore there dozens of puzzles to solve set in the gorgeous environment inspired by the real Sierra Tarahumara locations.
Lienzo has also promised to donate a portion of Mulaka’s earning towards the strengthening of the culture and the preservation of the Tarahumara Sierra. We absolutely love that!
About Mulaka
Dive into northern Mexico’s breathtaking landscapes with Mulaka, a 3D action-adventure game based on the rich indigenous culture of the Tarahumara. Renowned for their impressive running abilities, embark on the journey of a Sukurúame – a Tarahumara shaman – as you fight back the foulness corrupting the land, while drawing upon the powers of demigods. From solving puzzles in environments inspired by real Sierra Tarahumara locations, to heated hand-to-hand combat with creatures pulled from the region’s mythology, find out why the Tarahumara have earned a reputation for being superhumans.
The Culture
The Tarahumara was a powerful and dangerous tribe who occupied most of northern Mexico. Contrary to popular belief, they were conflictive and skilled warriors. There’s evidence of them clashing with Apaches, Conchos and other tribes, but never conquered by them. When the Jesuits arrived and started colonizing, they ran into 100 years of bloody conflict before being able to settle. The Tarahumara still live and have adapted to the modern world fairly well. They still have many of their ancient rites, myths and customs, but have mixed the catholic religion with their own. One can meet them face to face every day in the state of Chihuahua, and also see them living in the same prehistoric natural way scattered along the beautiful Sierra.
The Runners
The Tarahumara have been called super athletes, super humans, and even The Greatest Race the world has never seen . All because of one thing: their running. Harness the renowned athletic talents of the Tarahumara as you engage in fast-paced platforming and hand-to-hand combat. Traverse a 3D world inspired by the legendary, real-life landscapes of northern Mexico, rendered in a vibrant, low-poly visual style.
The Process
Mulaka was designed hand in hand with renowned anthropologists and Tarahumara leaders to capture the true essence of the culture in the game. We have unearthed old books, crumbling texts and forgotten diaries and gotten the most playable elements, as well as the coolest myths and stories and recorded authentic Tarahumara dialogue. Everything has been done so you can experience the power and adventurous history of this culture. From narration in their indigenous language, to music unique to the region, experience an authentic representation of Tarahumara culture.
Quests
Draw upon the powers of demigods and battle fearsome creatures pulled from the rich lore of the Tarahumara people. The Sukurúame is the shaman or warlock capable of interacting with the gods above, below and everywhere in between. He is also the most capable of facing mythical creatures like the gigantic Ganoko, the soul-eating Rusíwari or the fire-spitting Sipabuara. Obtain new powerful transformations from the mighty demi-gods throughout your quest and become a true Sukurúame!
Mulaka will be released on Playstation 4 and Steam on February 27th. Nintendo Switch and Xbox One owners will have to wait only a few days longer for the release on March 1st.
If you love open world games, and maybe a bit of farming, exploration, crafting and building you might want to get caught up on the latest of Re:Legend here. There is also Ooblets coming this year that is an open world Pokemon inspired gem!
- Feb 16, 2018
It has been a while since we have seen a new Animal Crossing Theme being added to My Nintendo Rewards. North America and Europe is in luck as this time around both regions get access to the new Animal Crossing Theme. Check out the Animal Crossing New Leaf: Colorful Pattern 3DS theme, and everything else that is new below.
Platinum Points
30% discount on Super Mario 3D Land (3DS) – 200 Platinum Points
30% discount on Super Mario 3D World (Wii U) – 250 Platinum Points
30% discount on Yoshi’s Story (Wii U VC) – 100 Platinum Points
40% discount on Puzzle & Dragons Z + Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition (3DS) – 350 Platinum Points
30% discount on Pilotwings Resort (3DS) – 400 Platinum PointsGold Points
40% discount on Metroid (Wii U / 3DS VC) – 20 Gold Points
40% discount on Yoshi Youch & Go (Wii U VC) – 30 Gold Points
40% discount on The Legend of the Mystical Ninja (Wii U / New 3DS VC) – 35 Gold Points
40% discount on Adventure Island II (3DS VC) – 20 Gold Points20 Gold Animal Crossing New Leaf: Colorful Pattern 3DS theme
All the rewards can be redeemed via the My Nintendo Rewards Portal right here. If you are a big Animal Crossing Fan you might want to check out what is happening to Story of Seasons Switch! or everything we know about Animal Crossing and Pokemon inspired Re:legend right here.
- Feb 15, 2018
Re:legend is one of the most anticipated games of this year. It has quickly captured the hearts of Animal Crossing and Pokemon players. Inspired by these games, Re:Legend also brings a lot of unique content to the table. Players will be able to explore a beautiful crafted world. In which fishing, farming and crafting play a key role. The game is set to release on PC, Xbox One, Playstation 4 and even Nintendo Switch later this year. We are taking a look at everything we know so far.
Venturebeat has recently had an interview with Magnus Games ( Re:Legend Developer Studio) cofounder Dong Chee Gan. He answered a few questions in regards to how fishing works in the game, he states ” Fishing is really, really important because in fishing, you’re not only fishing, but you have to put them in your own fish farm. They’re different sizes, and you need them to travel around. It’s an island, so to travel to some other places, some mysterious places, you need to breed and cultivate your own fish that are large enough — L size or XL size — so that you can ride them and off you go to explore the ocean, places like other islands. That’s very important to the game. “
Re:Legend is a game heavily focused on exploitation, farming, crafting and making friends. The game even features a multiplayer mode, in which you can team up with with up to 4 friends.
Re:Legend Story
Washed ashore on Vokka Island without memories, you must start a new life and find ways to recover your lost memories. In order to do so, you must first learn how to survive on the island by cultivating the land, befriending villagers, expanding the village and raising your very own magical creature known as “Magnus”.
Venture around the land of Ethia where Vokka island resides to reclaim your memories is no easy task as the world is filled with dangerous Magnus and threatening challenges. Will you be able to survive and rebuild your own Legend in your new life? Your fate is in your hand!
Raising Animals
Mythical creatures known as “Magnus” roams the land of Ethia, the world where Vokka island resides. Every single Magnus is tamable and they will aid you in many ways such as combat, farming, fishing, travelling and so much more! They will also grow differently depending on your care!
Farming
Cultivate the farm of Vokka island to acquire food and materials for the village or yourself. Growing crops are not limited to land as Vokka island allows you to grow crops and keep exotic fishes underwater! Dive into the crystal clear water and farm to your heart content!
Combat
World of Ethia is filled with dangerous wild life and combat skills are essential for survival. Wield any weapon you desire at any given time and you are not restricted by weapon classes. You can also mount your beloved Magnus to combat through your adventure!
Vokka Village
Vokka Village is where you new life begins! Befriend local villagers and join exciting festivals together to have a good time. Pay attention to their needs and help them out in their daily lives so they can help you retrieve your lost memories.
Practice, Practice and Practice!
Practice makes perfect! You will gain living skills as you practice them frequently. They level-up organically as you carry out the activities.
Example Living Skills:
Mining, Fishing, Logging, Crafting, Farming, Weaponry and much more!Multiplayer
While you can enjoy the game alone, why not share the fun with your friends?! Carry out the activities together and share the precious memories! Together you shall conquer the world! Or just kick back and relax while your friend do all the work! 😀
Number of Players: 1 – 4
- Feb 2, 2018
If you love laid back, relaxing video games then you probably heard of my Time at Portia. We loved my Time at Portia a lot, as you may know if you read our extensive first look at the early access version of the game. If you want to play the adorable open world sandbox game for free, then you should participate in our My Time at Portia Giveaway. Or you can buy the game on steam here.
We are giving away cool stuff every month on our Patreon page. We would love for you to check it out, and become our next winner! Thank you so much for everyone who chooses to support us.
We also have our winner for our first giveaway we held on our Facebook page right here. Congratulations to Selphie Valentyne who has been randomly selected to win a copy of My Time at Portia.
About my Time at Portia
Start a new life in the enchanting town of Portia! Restore your Pa’s neglected workshop to its former glory, grow crops, raise animals, befriend the towns quirky inhabitants and uncover the mysteries this charming post-apocalyptic land has forgotten!
Armed with your Pa’s workshop handbook and old workbench, you must gather, mine and craft your way to being crowned the number one workshop in the whole of Portia. Be prepared though…it won’t be easy!
Inspired by the magic of Studio Ghibli, My Time at Portia whisks you away to a world of wonder that you won’t forget. How will you spend your time at Portia?
The town of Portia is full of unique characters for you to get to know. They will go to school, do their jobs, workout, and have fun. They also have unique stories for the player to experience. The player will be able to get into relationships with other townsfolk; whether they are looking for friendships, romances or even marriage.
Each player is free to make their own mark on Portia and immerse themselves in a warm, welcoming little town full of experiences.
If you are already beyond excited to play the game, then this is the right giveaway for you! We are giving away download codes for the game on PC! If you want to participate and get a chance at winning a code in our My Time at Portia Giveaway, then check out our Patreon here.
Why Patreon?
myPotatoGames is a project created out of love for indie casual and none violent games with a deep, deep love for Animal Crossing. We feel that a lot of big video game news websites are too ” cool ” to be covering the games we love. We wanted to create a hub for games like Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley, Cat Quest, Ooblets, Minekos Night Market, and so many other games that often don’t get the spotlight they deserve.
While this project is mainly founded on the passion and love for those video games, we still have server costs to cover. Joining a Patreon and expressing your support for what we do is not only extremely humbling, but it will also help us keep the website going.
If you love what we do, and you decide to support us then we want to make sure your contributions is well appreciated. We will continue to cover the world of indie and video games for you, for all of us. And as a thank you we will hold monthly ( and sometimes more frequent! ) giveaways on our Patreon page! Thank you so much for being a part of the Potato family!
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