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This week we have news about a physical version for Bakeru, a demo coming for Magical Bakery and a big patch for Switch for Garden Witch Life. A demo for Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato, A Little to the Left on iOS and a demo for 6-Sided Stories. 3D platformer Smurfs Dreams coming, Journey LIVE in New York and Amber Isle on Switch delayed.
Physical Version for Bakeru
Spike Chunsoft, Inc. announced that the Japan-esque Wild Action game BAKERU will be released as a physical edition for Nintendo Switch in North America and Europe on February 25th, 2025.
James reviewed Bakeru and gave it our highest rating, saying in conclusion:
Although it may be on the easier side, the game’s feel-good vibes, family-friendly graphics, and enchanting world more than make up for it, whether you’re exploring the large 3D levels, collecting tidbits of real-world history, or engaging in tight, fun combat, BAKERU is a game that’s easy to love. For those looking to unwind and enjoy a whimsical adventure, especially on sadder days, this one’s an absolute treat.
Magical Bakery Demo Coming
Magical Bakery, the cooking and management game from SOEDESCO® and SUPERLUMEN, has just unveiled its official gameplay trailer below. This game invites you to step into the role of a magical baker trainee, where every recipe is sprinkled with a bit of enchantment. In Magical Bakery, you’ll whip up delicious treats, solve customer problems, and upgrade your bakery to create the ultimate magical paradise.
As you level up, you’ll unlock new recipes and work towards inheriting the shop from its current witch owner. Whether you’re crafting sweet treats to brighten someone’s day or mastering magical exams, this game offers a charming blend of cooking, magic, and management.
Magical Bakery launches in digital and physical editions on November 7th, 2024, for Steam, Epic Games Store, Nintendo Switch, PS5™, and Xbox Series X|S. If you can’t wait to try it, there’s a demo available on Steam from 14th to 21st October during the Steam Next Fest.
https://youtu.be/eLGJ-IfVkEU?si=zksJpN1Ah49zl3bx
Big Patch on Switch for Garden Witch Life
Good news: Garden Witch Life Patch 1.0.19 is now live on Nintendo Switch, and it comes packed with new features and tweaks. This update includes adjusted sell prices for MagiBuy and the Community Box, fixed map points and whisk issues, and several other improvements.
Here’s the press release about the two biggest changes:
“Fatigue was taken out. Many of you expressed dislike about the fatigue meter adding unnecessary stress to what should be a relaxed experience. We intended for it to provide an incentive to take it slow, but after seeing your reactions, we decided to disable the entire mechanic for now. For now, instead of passing out, you will simply not be able to use tools without stamina, which will replenish on sleeping or eating. However, you can only eat until the hunger bar is full and reset that with sleeping as well.
Sell prices have gotten a boost across the board. MagiBuy used to pay 25% of its worth, and now it will pay 50%. The community box will pay 150% to start with, but sell fewer items and increase both as you become better friends with the townspeople. Simultaneously, we decreased the prices for tools, especially for the starter tools, in case you lose them.”
Lynne wasn’t sure about Garden Witch Life when she reviewed the original version, it will be interesting to see if this remedies most things she found!
Demo for Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato
StudioBando has just released the first demo for their upcoming game Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato, available on Steam as part of the Steam Next Fest, running from October 14th to 21st. The demo offers around 30 minutes of gameplay, giving you a taste of the full adventure, which is set to release later this year for PC, Xbox, and Game Pass.
Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato is a heartfelt, magical adventure inspired by Coco, Hayao Miyazaki, and The Little Prince. a touching story about family, tradition, and the legacy we leave behind. Players follow Miho, who, upon stepping into the pantry to fetch a potato for his grandma’s soup, is transported to a fantastical land. As Miho searches for ingredients, he retraces the steps of an ancient explorer, with each return to the kitchen revealing unexpected changes. Sopa is a heartfelt tale about family, adventure, and legacy, with a touching story about family, tradition, and the legacy we leave behind.
A Little to the Left in AppStore
A Little to the Left has made its way to mobile, bringing its object-organizing puzzles to iOS for both iPhone and iPad. The game tasks you with tidying up household items through over 100 puzzles, including daily challenges called Daily Tidy and access to past seasonal content in the Archive.
The mobile version is optimized for smaller screens, adding helpful features like pinch-zoom and panning to make organizing easier. Plus, all the quality-of-life updates, including an improved hint system, are available for free on all platforms.
You can try out A Little to the Left for free by downloading the trial in iOS, which includes nine puzzles, three Daily Tidy challenges, and one extra Archive puzzle. The full game is available for a one-time purchase of $9.99/£9.99. Its DLC packs, Cupboards & Drawers and Seeing Stars, will also come to iOS later this year, along with the Android release.
Demo for 6-Sided Stories Puzzler
6-Sided Stories is an upcoming cosy puzzler that blends over 40 charming hand-drawn puzzles with chill Lofi beats for a relaxing experience. As you solve each puzzle by flipping and colouring the pieces to reveal the full picture, you’ll follow a crew of adorable animals on their seasonal adventures, making friends and enjoying wholesome moments along the way.
The game offers a short and cosy playthrough perfect for puzzle lovers looking for a calm, heartwarming experience. A demo will be available during the Steam Next Fest so that you can give it a try before its release on November 20th.
3D Platformer The Smurfs – Dreams
Ready to decide the fate of the Smurf’s Village? The new 3D platformer The Smurfs – Dreams is set to release on October 24th for PC, Xbox, Playstation and Switch. Gargamel is up to no good again, casting a curse that puts the Smurfs into a deep sleep after eating sarsaparilla leaves. It’s up to you to dive into their dreams and save the Smurf Village before Gargamel’s evil plan succeeds!
You can play solo or team up with a friend to explore enchanting dreamscapes full of challenges and puzzles. Each Smurf’s dream is a unique adventure where anything can happen—so prepare for surprises!
Amber Isle on Switch is Delayed
Amber Isle was released on October 10th on Steam, but the Switch release, which was slated for October 31st has been delayed. This delay has been caused by console-specific performance issues, and the new release date is November 21st.
Journey LIVE in New York
Journey LIVE is going to be performed by BAM in New York on December 6 and 7: a unique event where live musicians play music based on the actions of video game players in real time, making each performance different. The show features the Grammy-nominated score of the game Journey, composed by Austin Wintory. With musicians from the American Composers Orchestra and Ode to Joy, this live performance brings the game to life on stage. It’s a special blend of gaming and music that offers a new experience every time and you can find more info here at the official site.
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