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Aug 5, 2019
A little while ago we wrote about ways to make your gaming life more comfortable and convenient. Today we’re going to talk a little about making it look better. Skins (often called decals) are available for just about any modern console and can drastically change the appearance of those ubiquitous black plastic boxes. You can customize your set-up in almost any way you can imagine, whether you have a PS4, Xbox One or a Nintendo Switch. The options are so ample, it can be hard to choose.
And though it is smaller to suit its hybrid nature, the Nintendo Switch also has many skins to customize it to your taste. One of the sprouts in this potato patch has the Sheikah Slate decals on their own Switch right now. They can make your console look so different that you’ll clear a more prominent space for it. No more hiding them away…you’ll want to feature it, to better admire its appearance.
And since the Switch is meant to be portable, there is another opportunity to customize it beyond console decals. Carrying cases! Did you know you can get ones that look like Mario or Luigi’s overalls? And there are plenty of cases to match almost any other game-themed skin you choose, too.
Keep in mind that if you have a comfort grip or other custom features on your Switch, you’ll need to choose a case that fits the Switch with the grip on. That, or the grip will have to be removed and carried separately. Some over-eager little potatoes forgot about that fact when buying their own carrying case. And we still haven’t figured out how to make the cords pretty. What does your gaming set-up look like? Have you done any customization? Did you go to any trouble to keep it tidy or organized?
- Apr 16, 2019
Sony has officially released some information about the Next-Gen Playstation! Even though all of this info is focused on the hardware, there are some technological leaps being made. Here is what we know about the system so far:
Console Name
- The name of the next console has yet to be announced. Sony developers are referring to it as the “next-gen console”. For this article, we will refer to it by it’s unofficial fan-given name of “PS5”.
Release Date
- The PS5 will not be released in 2019. So there is still time to save up some money!
What games will be available?
- Sony recently accelerated the deployment of Devkits for the system. Many game studios are already working on PS5 content.
CPU / GPU
- The PS5’s CPU is based on the 3rd generation of AMD’s Ryzen line and will contain eight cores.
- “Ray tracing” support will be part of the GPU. This is a newer technology commonly seen in movies but has yet to be used for a gaming console. Basically, this technology mimics how lights bounce from object to object.
3D Audio
- 3D Audio support which will improve the quality of sounds in-game.
Hard Drive
- To help support game file sizes growing bigger and bigger as years go by, the system will have it’s own hard drive. An example given during Sony’s interview with wired.com was with the new Spider Man (2018) title. Loading screens that once took 15 seconds, now take 0.8 seconds on PS5!
Compatibility
- Just bought a 4k TV? Well now it’s time to purchase an 8k as the PS5 will support these graphics!
- Last but not least, the system will have backwards compatibility so all your PS4 games will still work on the PS5.
With all of these new technologies being utilized in the PS5, there is no doubt that the next system is going to be visually amazing. Stay tuned to myPotatoGames for more info on the PS5 and current Playstation 4 games. Happy Gaming!
- Mar 21, 2019
My Time At Portia console release date has been announced for April 16th! The game will be available for digital download and physical copy for Playstation 4, XBox One, and Nintendo Switch. All versions will run for $29.99 except the Nintendo Switch physical copy which will be sold for $39.99.
Along with the announcement of the release date, the devs ran an hour long stream of the game to answer questions on March 20th. Below are all of the questions and answers that they were able to get through and there is plenty of great information so let’s dive right in!
Will there be more clothes and dresses?
There are no plans for additional clothes, however, if you pre-order the console version, you’ll receive the “House Warming Gift Set” that includes an exclusive pre-order outfit.
What are the differences between PC and Console version?
As of launch, there will be no difference between PC and console version. However, there will be an update in the near future that’ll have additional content for console.
Which languages are supported?
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese
Is there a platinum trophy on PS4?
There will be trophy support but no word as to what kind of trophies they will be.
Will Steam owners of the game get the House Warming gift?
They are hoping to offer it to PC owners but don’t have any further information at this time.
Is there going to be a Mac version?
Yes! The dev team is currently working on a mac version and very recently they were working on the final optimization. More information should be released soon.
Will there be multiplayer in the future?
There are no plans for multiplayer for My Time in Portia as it was developed to be an immersive single player game.
How are the loading times?
Loading times is something the team has been working on optimizing and they’re looking to optimize them even further so it gives everyone a smooth gameplay experience.
Will there be demos on the console?
This is something that they’re looking into at the moment so there won’t be one for a little while but the team is talking about getting a demo for PS4, XBox 1, and Switch.
What is the digital file size on Switch?
“Roughly 2gb”
Will there be console updates at the same time as PC?
If there’s new content planned, yes. However, there is a console update to be released 2-3 weeks after launch but none for PC at this time.
What will the resolutions be?
XBox and PS4 will 1080p, Switch when docked will be 900p, and handheld Switch is 720p.
This is all very exciting news for the game and we are looking forward to playing it on consoles on April 16th. For more information on My Time At Portia and other games, stay tuned to myPotatoGames. Happy Gaming!
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[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he solo developer of Stardew Valley (Eric Barone of ConcernedApe) has recently made an exciting announcement. Stardew Valley will soon be available on iOS and Android! The game will be coming to iOS first, and will be released on the app store (where it can be pre-ordered) on the 24th October. The mobile version of the game is being overseen by London-based studio The Secret Police.
About Stardew Valley:
Stardew Valley is a Harvest Moon-reminiscent RPG farming simulation with pixel graphics. Developed by ConcernedApe and published by Chucklefish, the game was very well received. It currently holds a 10/10 rating on Steam where it also has ‘Overwhelmingly Positive’ reviews.
Some of the game’s features include:
- Raising animals, growing crops and improving your farm
- Improving skills in 5 different areas (farming, mining, combat, fishing, and foraging)
- A variety of complex characters, places, enigmas, and secrets to discover
- Diversity in character customization and dating
- Over two hours of original music.
The game is already available to play on a wide variety of platforms including:
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux
- Mac OS
- PS4
- Xbox One
- Nintendo Switch
- PS Vita
About Stardew Valley for mobile:
Unfortunately, online multiplayer farming will not be available on iOS and Android. The port will, however, include all of the single player content from the recent 1.3 PC update.
The mobile versions have been optimized for touch screens, and contain a new UI, new controls, and a new menu system. Additionally, upon the game’s launch, players will be able to transfer their PC save data to iOS via iTunes.
Priced at $7.99 and with no in-app purchase options, the port is seemingly good value for money.
Eric Barone has said that the Android version of the game is nearly complete. He has also reassured gamers that work on multiplayer updates for consoles will be unaffected. This is because the console updates are being handled by teams separate from those working on the mobile versions.
