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This week, we have news about Cozy Caravan landing in Early Access, a free update for Disney Dreamlight Valley called Parks Fest and Magical Delicacy coming this Summer. We also have Fabledom, Sea of Stars, and A Space for the Unbound, which are all getting a physical release. Minecraft turns 15, and there’s the 6th new update for Fashion Dreamer and Farmer’s Dynasty 2, which will have a playable demo.
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Cozy Caravan in Early Access
Cozy Caravan will arrive in Steam on the 16th of May! Ready for a journey through picturesque landscapes with Bubba, your best friend in a caravan drawn by Rigby the Bee? It promises to be a great experience, driving through the beautifully crafted world. You’ll meet all kinds of characters with their own stories that ask for your help. Or they want to trade things with you, and then when you open shop, you can welcome them to sell your produce or craft items and dishes that you’ve made in mini-games. Exploration will be a big part of the fun, as is greeting the friendly townsfolk and joining in on their activities.
I had the pleasure of checking out Cozy Caravan and it’s a great wholesome experience, just the kind we like! You can find my thoughts on the game here.
Physical Version Sea of Stars
iam8bit and Sabotage Studio have announced that the physical release of the Sea of Stars retail edition is now available at retailers across Europe for PlayStation 4/5, Xbox Series S/X and Nintendo Switch. Paula gave Sea of Stars our highest rating of Two Thumbs Up, saying in conclusion:
Sea of Stars constantly finds ways to keep the story and characters interesting and surprise you with creative and fun plot twists. With over thirty hours of enjoyable gameplay, Sea of Stars might be just what you are looking for if you are a fan of RPGs.
The retail edition is priced at $39.99 / £34.99 and features a double-sided poster with art from concept artist and illustrator Bryce Kho.
Physical Edition for Fabledom
Maximum Entertainment and Grenaa Games have teamed up to bring physical retail editions of the fantasy city builder Fabledom to stores. Fabledom allows players to create their dream kingdoms without the need for complex spreadsheets or optimization. Paula reviewed the game and gave it our highest rating, saying:
Overall, I’ve had a lot of fun with Fabledom. It can be a slow burner, and it takes a while to get going. That may not suit all players of the genre, but for me, it gives me an opportunity to watch the Fablings ambling around as they build their city, and I love the fairytale setting.
The physical editions for Switch and PS5 are now available for pre-order through all good retailers, making it easier than ever for fans to embark on their fairytale adventure.
Magical Delicacy Coming This Summer
Metroidvania-lite meets wholesome cooking in Magical Delicacy, which is coming to PC and Xbox (available on day one with Xbox Game Pass) this summer!
In Magical Delicacy, you take on the role of the young witch Flora, who travels to the adventurer’s town of Grat to grow her magical skills and cook enchanting delicacies for the townsfolk. Collect an assortment of inspiring ingredients from shops, foraging through the town, and by growing them in your garden, cook up a storm in your upgradeable kitchen using various tools and deliver your meals to fulfil the orders from hungry townsfolk. You will get to explore the unfamiliar town of Grat, learn new ways to traverse, discover secrets, and experience a unique and witchy world one dish at a time. Check out the new trailer below!
Boxed EU Edition for A Space For the Unbound
It must be the week for the boxed editions! Another game is in a special physical edition, A Space For The Unbound, published by Tesura Games in collaboration with Serenity Forge.
We gave it our highest rating; when Serena reviewed it, she wrote in her conclusion:
A Space for the Unbound is a wonderful slice-of-life adventure that is sure to tug at your heartstrings and make you nostalgic for your high school days. It made me smile and cry, and any game that has the power to do that deserves nothing more than a two-thumbs up.
A Space for the Unbound is a slice-of-life adventure game with beautiful pixel art set in the late 90s rural Indonesia that tells a story about overcoming anxiety, depression and the relationship between a boy and a girl with supernatural powers. Follow two high school sweethearts, Atma and Raya, on a journey of self-discovery at the end of their high school years. When a mysteriously supernatural power is suddenly unleashed, threatening their existence, they must explore and investigate their town to uncover hidden secrets, face the end of the world, and perhaps learn more about each other. Set in a small town inspired by 90s-era rural Indonesia, A Space for The Unbound presents an endearing story-driven experience with a vibrant environment waiting to be explored.
Disney Park Inspired Fun in Dreamlight Valley
The latest update for Disney Dreamlight Valley brings the start of Dreamlight Parks Fest, a free in-game event available now through June 5! During the event, you will discover Disney Parks-inspired fun.
Throughout the event, Disney and Pixar Villagers will ask players to complete special requests to earn exclusive in-game rewards. By collecting Disney Parks-inspired buttons and cooking cupcakes to fulfil these requests, players will then unlock recipes to craft collectable popcorn buckets, maps, and furniture to use in decorating their very own Dreamlight Parks.
I haven’t been back in Dreamlight myself for ages, but those items like the popcorn bucket sure bring back memories of gorgeous days spent in Disney World Orlando!
Minecraft Turns 15!
News thanks to our Reddit member Grumphus256!
Minecraft is celebrating its 15th anniversary on May 17th! To celebrate, Mojang invites players to a festive nostalgia ride, offering special and unique gifts for the occasion. From May 15th to May 29th, players logging into their Bedrock Minecraft accounts daily will receive a new Character Creator item each day. These free items, commemorating Minecraft‘s rich history, will include exclusive designs like hairstyles, eyes, mouth features, arms, hats, outfits, and footwear, all designed to modify your skin uniquely. Don’t miss out on these daily gifts—log in every day to collect them all!
If you don’t have the game, the celebration also comes with some rare discounts!
Minecraft Java & Bedrock for PC ($29.99 → $14.99)
Minecraft for iOS ($6.99 → $1.99)
Minecraft for Switch ($29.99 → $14.99)
No news yet on any discounts for the Android version at the moment.
15 days of Minecraft means 15 new items! From May 15th – May 29th get a new free Character Creator item representing a different year of Minecraft history.
Want to know what the items are? Log in every day to collect the full set and check out our Instagram stories where each… pic.twitter.com/6XPyMmXSzI
— Minecraft (@Minecraft) May 14, 2024
6th Free Update for Fashion Dreamer
Marvelous Europe has announced the release of the sixth free content update for their Nintendo Switch exclusive, Fashion Dreamer. The “Retro Pop Fair” update is now available for a limited time, encouraging influencers to infuse modern flair into vintage styles. This update expands creative possibilities with 56 new options, including patterns, makeup, and showroom items. Additionally, quality-of-life improvements have been made, such as increasing the number of items that can be held simultaneously.
Perhaps more importantly, the following quality of life improvements have been implemented too:
● Item limit increase from 6000 to 9000
● Ability to follow up to 500 Muses (previously 200)
● Adjustments to increase the availability of gacha tickets and lucky coins, as well as gacha pull probability
● Ability to place select shoes and headgear on the showroom shelf
● The photo item vending machine now changes content each time
● Minor bug fixes, among other updates
For Farming Fans: Farmer’s Dynasty 2
Farmer’s Dynasty 2 will bring fans of the farming genre to the great outdoors with an immersive farming experience where players can build, farm, and embrace rural life. You will be able to use a mix of traditional and modern farming equipment and choose from underpowered tractors to 400 bhp monsters. The game allows players to renovate and use trusted traditional equipment or opt for more powerful modern machines to ease the workload.
When it launches on Steam, Farmer’s Dynasty 2 will transport players to a beautifully detailed open-world farming simulation featuring a main campaign and a variety of captivating side quests. The game offers both a nostalgic embrace of agricultural traditions and a fresh take on the beloved farming experience. A playable demo will be available during Steam Fest from June 10th to June 17th, and players can now wishlist the game on Steam.
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