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Easter weekend is upcoming. Do you have special plans? We don’t, to be honest, even though the weekend lasts extra long: we have Monday free from work too. But I’m pretty sure some chocolate will be involved.
Anyway, let me give you the news that caught my eye this week; enjoy!
Disney Dreamlight Update
Aside from bug fixes and improvements, Disney Dreamlight Valley has brought us the Pride of the Valley update. There is a new Realm door in the Dream Castle, this time for The Lion King! You can now welcome Simba and Nala to your Valley as you build your very own version of Pride Rock.
With Easter this weekend, you can also take part in the Eggstravaganza event from April 8 to 29. There’s also a new Star Path: Celebrate Disney Parks! Place your very own Pixar Pal-A-Round, Dumbo the Flying Elephant or Mad Tea Party rides and transform your Valley into the happiest place on earth! As a fan of Disney parks, this one will make me jump back in the game.
That’s just a small indication of the content of the update, you can find the full notes here!
Own a Forever Entertainment Game? Get Alekon 50% Off!
I just finished reviewing Alekon, so the fact that you can get it now for 50% off if you own any Forever Entertainment game on the list caught my attention. You can find the list in the Nintendo eShop on your Switch console. Among others, I see My Brother Rabbit, Stitchy in Tooki Trouble, Cooking Simulator and many more.
Rune Factory 3 Special Golden Memories Edition
Though the upcoming release of Rune Factory 3 Special on Switch is still some time away on September 5th, XSeed is opening up their online stores soon for a Golden Memories Edition. Rune Factory 3 Special Golden Memories Edition has a suggested retail price of $79.99 and contains the following contents:
- Custom outer box featuring an original illustration based on the game’s anime opening
- Rune Factory 3 Special Nintendo Switch game card and case
- An acrylic standee featuring protagonists from Rune Factory 3 Special, Rune Factory 4 Special, and Rune Factory 5 measuring 6” wide and 4” tall
- An original soundtrack CD
- A custom 5” by 8” planner containing in-game seasons in addition to a real-world calendar
- Exclusive “Swimsuit Mode” DLC allowing for characters to appear in their swimsuits year-round
All physical pre-orders through the XSEED Games Store will also include the option to bundle the game with an adorable Golden Wooly keychain, modelled after Micah’s sheep form, for an additional $5 while supplies last.
Spring Update Two Point Campus
Ready to celebrate Spring with Two Point Campus? You can, with their new update. It’s available now on PC, the Xbox series and PlayStation series, and next week on the Nintendo Switch. Discover new items such as decorative chicks, massive eggs and chocolate bunnies. And you can dress up your student in cute Bunny Ears.
There’s also a brand new Challenge Model level where you’ll find the infamous Wiggy Silverbottom has a venture going. Burying his priceless collection of Fitzpocket eggs all over Two Point County! Race to locate Silverbottom’s precious buried treasure hidden deep underground, and then use your colourful haul to decorate your campus!
No Man’s Sky Major Update
No Man’s Sky continues to go from strength to strength after a shaky release in 2016. Hello Games released the second major update of 2023 after the Fractual update 4.1 released earlier this year.
The Interceptor update introduces multiple features to an already massive space exploration game. The update includes a selection of corrupted planets, a new range of Sentinel Interceptor starships, new resources, new enemies, a spate of Interceptor jetpacks, cockpits, and many more.
Hello Games also makes countless improvements to the virtual reality experience and bug fixes. Here’s the link to the patch notes for the full details.
Tin Hearts Switch Exclusive
We mentioned last week that wholesome, narrative adventure Tin Hearts is getting close. This week we got the news that Tin Hearts will indeed be released on Nintendo Switch on April 20th, 2023. But the other versions on PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, Utomik), PlayStation 4 & 5, and the Xbox family of consoles will release one month later on May 16th.
Partner Spotlight Sales at Nintendo
In the American eShop store, you can now save on select digital games with the Partner Spotlight Sale! It lasts until 4/17 at 11:59 p.m. PT and there are some big discounts. Games like LEGO® Star Wars™:The Skywalker Saga Deluxe Edition, It Takes Two and Nexomon have a nice pricetag. You do need an American eShop account to download them.
Grow on the Go
When I reviewed BunHouse and Garden In! I already mentioned how I loved gardening. Or used to, as nowadays I look for nice games that feature gardening. And there’s another promising one coming: Grow on the Go by Pixel Drip Games.
Care for your leafy friends in this cosy plant care sim and explore new locations from the comfort of your store window. Design your dream workshop and find the best companions for each of your pals.
Looks interesting!
That’s it again for this week! Thanks for reading, have a Happy Easter and join me again for a cup of coffee or tea next week!
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