Jul 15, 2019News
Tamarin first caught our eyes during this years E3 Event and has aweeehed many fans of the genre. The game is about the cutest little Tamarin jumping, running and exploring a vibrant and beautiful crafted world.
If you are a fan of 3D or even 2D platformers you will feel right at home. In Tamarin you will explore, leap and run to save your family from the insect invasion. But under the hud the game is a lot more than just a linear platform. Tamarin invites the player to explore. Thats why developer Chameleon Games has put so much care and effort into creating a vibrant world full of interesting characters, engaging puzzles and a charming story line.
On your journey you will be adventuring through a series of environments all set within nature. By traveling the world the player will discover and unlock new areas filled with wonder, puzzles and obstacles to overcome.
Tamarin is scheduled to release this year on PlayStation 4 and Steam. If you are just as excited and love this adorable Tamarin as much as we do, you can pre-order the game for a discount on the official website today! Check out the adorable gameplay trailer below!
Explore, leap and shoot to save your family from the insect invasion!
Leap into action and discover nature in Tamarin, a third-person action-adventure game set in beautiful Nordic scenery, starring the world’s cutest monkey. Pollution and destruction from ever-expanding insects sets the agile monkey into a fight for his family’s survival.
Explore an incredible interconnected 3D world, brimming with primate platforming and bug-splattering shooter action. Leap with the agility of a tamarin as you journey into the Northern wilderness on scenic routes through forests, fjords and mountains. Along the way you will chase mysterious electrical fireflies, discover a secret underground world of dancing ants, rescue innocent birds, and restore the tamarins’ once idyllic natural habitat.
Jun 29, 2019News
For those that missed it, this years E3 was full of some awesome indie games that will releasing this year. One epic indie in particular really stood out to us by the name of Lost Ember, by Mooneye Studios. The release trailer was so mesmerizing that we just had to find out everything we could. Lost Ember will be releasing on July 19th this year, and will available on PC, Xbox One and PS4. It will also eventually be coming to the Nintendo Switch.
Lost Ember is a third person adventure game where you get to play as a variety of animals. The main character is a wolf, with a very helpful and wise companion to guide him. This companion is an ancient spirit with all knowledge of the past needed to guide the wolf on a quest to a legendary discovery, what happened to all the people in the world.
This is one post apocalyptic title that stands out above all others, however. You will be able to explore an amazing and thriving 3D world with the ability to transform into multiple animals. This ability will literally give you a birds-eye view, or help you see what’s under the sea as a fishey. With a rich and deep storyline to make each moment more memorable than the last, Lost Ember truly stole the show at this years E3 indie showcase.
For more information on Lost Ember, be sure to check out the official website by clicking here. For news as it happens, follow the developers on Twitter by clicking here. If you have heard enough and would like to go ahead and add this title to your Steam wishlist, you can do so by clicking here. For more awesome Indies that were featured at E3, check out our coverage of the conference by clicking here.
Jun 17, 2019News
At this years E3 presentation it was revealed that the gorgeous indie title “Way To The Woods” will be releasing next year. Created by solo developer and artist, Anthony Tan, WTTW is an adorable game about a lovely deer and her little fawn. They partake on a grand and perilous journey to find their way back home, to the woods. Only a trailer was played at the convention so far, so we did our research to get you the scoop on this upcoming charming and wholesome game.
As if the graphics and theme of the game aren’t cute enough, the health system literally revolves around staying close to your fawn. If for some reason you are overcome by the threats that are presented on your way to the woods, the world will begin to grow darker. This is sign that you are in too much danger.
You must then return to your little one, so that your light may be replenished. That is what is offered in lieu of a health bar. A health system doesn’t really get more heart-felt than that! The games developer wanted to make sure that the players are able to remain immersed in the amazing world that lay before them, and avoiding any UI is the perfect way to achieve exactly that.
Being that it is possibly the cutest game ever made, we absolutely can’t wait to get our hands on it! Unfortunately, we will have to wait until next year for that to happen. The games graphics are all hand drawn by the developer himself, which certainly reflects in the amazing detail and wonderfully charming aesthetic presented throughout the game. WTTW is a third person adventure game, with whimsical puzzles and cute interactions all along the way. Way To The Woods will be releasing on both PC and consoles.
For more up-to-date information on Way to the Woods, you can follow Anthony Tan on Twitter by clicking here. For more information on Way to the Woods, you can check out the official website by clicking here. For more awesome titles coming out of E3 this year, check out our coverage of Spiritfarer.
Jun 14, 2019Feature
Now that E3 2019 is over, we here at myPotatoGames wanted to look back at everything we’ve learned and list our articles in case…there’s anything you missed! We covered most of the press conferences and gave you the scoop on all wholesome games!
We scoured live-streams for Nintendo Treehouse coverage, and E3’s Twitch channels and Twitter feeds. However, we left out Animal Crossing: New Horizons from the list because it would take up too much room (and if you follow MPG regularly, you’ll see we’ve got it pretty well covered), but you can join our new Facebook Page for all related news and fun.
Finally, below is a list of the games we are most excited about and can’t wait to play from each member of myPotatoGames. Since we are all a family here, we’d really love to hear from you guys as well down below in the comments section for your top picks!
Joelle: Luigi’s Mansion 3, Breath of the Wild 2, Planet Zoo, Fall Guys, Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair
Max: Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Super Mario Maker 2, Fall Guys, Rune Factory 4 Special
River: All Smash Bros. DLC, Fall Guys, Super Mario Maker 2, Breath of the Wild 2, and Roller Champions
Hopefully this article has helped you navigate some E3 2019 news and stay up-to-date with all of these amazing announcements! What a great year for gaming with quite an awesome line-up upcoming! We’ll continue to give you the latest on the greatest ‘potatoey’ games!
Jun 13, 2019News
Today, June 13th, 2019, is the last day for E3 and we here at myPotatoGames have done a deep-dive into live-streams and hashtags for very promising games that you, the viewers at home, might not have seen. Below we get a closer look at new trailers and announcements from games we’ve never covered before and are excited to play.
Modus Games had their booth (#2513) set up in the South Hall at this year’s E3 and were showcasing some of the games they have published: Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince, Lost Words: Beyond the Page, Ary and the Secret of Seasons, and Bear With Me: The Lost Robots. One game stood out to us and that was Lost Words, a multi-award winning narrative game set inside a diary. The game is developed by Sketchbook Games and Fourth State and will be releasing December 2019 on PS4, Xbox One and Steam, which you can wishlist right here.
Lost Words is a 2D narrative adventure game where players move words to solve puzzles. The game features a story written by Rhianna Pratchett and ties the narrative into the gameplay in an unusual way; having the player running on and interacting with words to solve puzzles.
Xseed Games had their booth (#4700) set up in the West Hall and were showcasing the following games: Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, BurgerTime Party, Granblue Fantasy: Versus, Heroland, Akiba’s Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed, Rune Factory 4 Special, and SENRAN KAGURA Peach Ball. We here at myPotatoGames wanted to show you Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, developed by Edelweiss, and combines side-scrolling action with deep crafting and farming simulation. The game is releasing on PS4 and PC this winter along with a newly announced Nintendo Switch version.
Players take on the role of Sakuna, a proud yet lonely harvest goddess who is banished to a dangerous island with a group of outcast humans. As she tames the island by defeating demons in gorgeous, mysterious natural settings, she will also find a home in a mountain village. This is where she will prove herself worthy of her title by harvesting rice and bettering the lives of humans. Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin has an emphasis on the artistry of cultivating rice, and the craft behind the agriculture.
Sky: Children of Light was live from the stage of the E3 Coliseum today and we thought it looked so beautiful! Developed by thatgamecompany (the creators of Journey), this social adventure game is releasing on mobile devices for free this Fall. Furthermore, the game is getting an even earlier release for iOS this July which you can pre-order now. Other platforms such as PC and consoles will follow thereafter.
Join others to uncover mysteries of the desolate kingdom and team up to help recover and return the stars to their constellations. The game can be played with up to 8 players who can join a session through their smartphone or tablet. The co-founder discussed about how he wanted to make a game about friendship and compassion in hopes of creating a heartwarming online community where you need to collaborate. He also likens the world to a park with amazing views.
As always, stay tuned with us here for the latest E3 news as the day isn’t over yet! We’ll be posting about everything we know on Animal Crossing and more games you won’t want to miss!
Jun 11, 2019News
Nintendo saved us a most delightful surprise at the end of their Nintendo Direct for E3 2019. They announced that a new Legend of Zelda game is in development and it’s a full sequel to Breath of the Wild for Nintendo Switch. See below for some awesomely creepy screenshots of the trailer.
What we see in their sneak-peek trailer is Zelda (with short hair) and Link riding down to some caverns beneath Hyrule Castle. It appears that the Malice, a poisonous substance unleashed by Calamity Ganon, is back again and coming from a most sinister source. We see a mummified ancient character awakening with the help of an ethereal green hand. Afterward, we pan out to a rumbling earthquake and Hyrule Castle beginning to rise.
All we can do is speculate for now as to what exactly this new story will be about but it is most definitely in the same open-world with the same beautiful graphics from the first Breath of the Wild game back in 2017. Normally Zelda games don’t get direct sequels but this one in particular is regarded as one of the best games of all time.
We here at myPotatoGames are incredibly excited for this sequel and will continue to keep you updated as we receive more news. For now you can check out our article on Link’s Awakening which also got a new trailer from Nintendo’s Direct.
Jun 11, 2019News
Great news for both Smash Bros. fans and Dragon Quest fans. Announced at the Nintendo Direct for this years E3 conference, it looks like our favorite heroes from Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age will be added to the already impressive line-up in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Now you’ll have the ability to fight as up to four new characters from the popular series.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate character list seems to be ever expanding. The original line-up began with 69 characters, and two more were quickly added ad DLC. Smash Bros. has always been there delivering us the ability to play as our favorite classic Nintendo characters, and pit them against each other in a fight to K.O. Ultimate now allows us to play as such epic characters as Cloud Strife from Final Fantasy VII and Ridley from the Alien series. Now the list looks that much bigger with the inclusion of possibly 4 more characters, all from Dragon Quest XI.
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age was exceptionally well received, praised for its visuals and classic turn based combat. It has stood side by side with the Final Fantasy series for quite some time, so it makes sense that these popular characters would finally join in the great brawl. Check out our other article for the announcement of another new pair of characters joining Smash Bros.
Update: One of the characters is from Dragon Quest XI but the other three are from other games of the Dragon Quest series. Together they are collectively known as The Hero.
The game now has a firm release date of September 27th, 2019 for the Nintendo Switch and PS4. Speaking of the Dragon Quest series, Dragon Quest Builders 2 coming out July 12th, 2019 will be receiving a new demo June 27th so stay tuned with us here at myPotatoGames.
Jun 11, 2019News
During today’s Nintendo Direct at E3 2019 in Los Angeles, Nintendo revealed some new features for the upcoming Luigi’s Mansion 3 coming to Nintendo Switch this year.
Luigi is invited to a luxurious hotel with Mario, Peach, and the others. But of course, not long after Luigi arrives, things take a dark turn for the gang. The other guests turn out to be ghosts and they are rather aggressive! Luigi has to save everyone and face every challenge thrown at him. There are many floors to this hotel with each one having uniquely themed designs, ghosts, and puzzles. For example, the floors range from a medieval castle to a museum/production studio!
Luigi now has a new Poltergust G-00 to take care of these enemies with some new capabilities. These capabilities are: Slam (slam the ghost to the ground), Suction Shot (attach the plunger to stuff and pull – effective against ghosts with shields), and Burst (a powerful air-pressure release to get rid of multiple ghosts at once). It should be pretty satisfying to gain experience t unlock these new abilities.
The game will receive a cooperative mode which includes the best invention from the lab yet; a green blob that is Gooigi. You can alternate between the two to use both their skills. Gooigi can slip through metal fences and walk through spikes. However, Gooigi and water do not mix so stay away from those bathrooms. You can also pass the joy-con to a friend so you can both play at the same time in the main story; one is regular Luigi, the other as Gooigi.
Another new feature is the ScareScraper which offers offline and online play for up to 8 players. Catch all ghosts before the timer runs out or find lost Toads throughout many procedurally generated floors.
The game did not get a specific release date but is still scheduled to come out later this year. Stay tuned with us here or follow us on Twitter for more Nintendo and E3 2019 updates all week long. See below for some gameplay video with Nintendo Treehouse.