Apr 9, 2019Animal Crossing
“The three themes of Animal Crossing: family, friendship, and community” – Katsuya Eguchi (The “Father” of Animal Crossing”)
PAX East 2019 was last weekend and on Sunday there was an Animal Crossing panel. The panel was called “18 Years of Animal Crossing: A Look Back” and was run by 3 members of Nintendo-Insider.
The panel began with an explanation of the people running the panel and a brief description of what the Animal Crossing game entails.
During the explanation of the series, they mentioned the colorful cast of characters and it instantly felt like a walk down memory lane. Talking about how Tom Nook gives out no interest loans to the players and how he should be respected more. K.K. Slider and how people sometimes time travel to catch his show because it’s just that important.
At about 16 minutes into the panel, it became really interesting. They delved into the timeline of Animal Crossing with in-depth information about the series: how many copies sold, localization info, new content in each version, the more technical information (like how GameCube had the first e-reader cartridge). It was also very interesting to see the trailer for each game one after the other to see how it has evolved over the years.
At 47 minutes, the panel goes into the future of Animal Crossing regarding the 2019 Switch release.
Listed below is the speculation discussed at the panel. Please note, these are theories and not official information regarding the 2019 game:
It was nice to have a walk down memory lane and hear the history of this amazing series. Here’s to hoping that there will be some major announcements at E3 in June for our beloved series! Stay tuned to MyPotatoGames for more Animal Crossing Switch news. Happy Gaming!
Apr 3, 2019Reviews
ToeJam & Earl was originally released in 1991 for the Sega Genesis. Fans of the series were excited to hear when HumaNature Studios announced back in February of 2015 that they were making an updated version of the game. Four years after the game’s announcement on March 1st, 2019 the game was released for PC, PS4, and Nintendo Switch.
The game follows a simple story line. Aliens fly in a spaceship while listening to music, someone pushes a button they shouldn’t, and then they crash land on earth. Once they warped earth into an unrecognizable land, they aliens try and fix things and get back into space.
Due to this game being very simple and seems to be geared towards a younger audience, this short and simple story line is perfect.
Back in the 90’s, games were a lot more simple yet still enjoyable! Either coop (local and online), or by yourself, you explore the funk-inized styled earth. You collect presents along the way which give you items that’ll help on your adventure. Dodging weird and strange humans to make it to the next portal. After you go through the portal, you go to the next level. Rinse and repeat. This game is perfect for a lazy gaming day or for younger kids.
I never felt frustrated while playing this game even when a present/item I used ended up torpedoing me down 5 levels and me having to run back. It was actually rather funny. This game will cause you to burst out laughing at all of the chaos it can cause!
The sound and music in this game is a mix between old skool and just plain funky. It fits the theme of the game very well and I constantly found myself rocking out with it and just enjoying it. The sounds are silly and enjoyable and give me major nostalgia. Yes, the sounds can sometimes be a little “tinny” and low quality but I believe that’s on purpose.
If you played the original ToeJam & Earl, you will absolutely love this game. Younger kids will also be a fan of this game for its simplicity and silliness. Grab a can of Surge or Crystal Pepsi and enjoy your flashback to the 90’s! Happy Gaming!
Mar 27, 2019News
The developers of Cat Quest II have recently announced a few fun additions to the world of Felingard: Local Coop and man’s best friend!
Players will be able to play with their friends in a split screen experience. Explore the open-world cat universe, adventure on quests, and learn more about the lore of this furtastic world together.
Along with coop, there is another furry creature joining the adventure. Players will now be able to switch between a cat AND dog! So whether you’re a cat or a dog person, there is an adorable pal for everyone.
Grab a friend, family member, cat, or dog and enjoy local coop in Cat Quest II coming out in 2019.
Add the game now to your Steam List and stay tuned to myPotatoGames for an official release date. Happy Gaming!