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Wholesome Gaming Round-Up September 6th, 2024

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Digital avatar representing a woman with shoulder-length brown hair and bangs, holding a green mug with steam rising from it. She is smiling and wearing an orange top. The style is a colorful, simplified caricature. Published on: LadiesGamersThis week, we have news about a giveaway for Nif Nif, Fabledom coming to consoles, Blocky Farm on Steam and other consoles and indie classic To the Moon ported to PS and Xbox. The lovely wooden diorama Woodo, Cities: Skylines II has a new Decorations Patch and there’s a free Aquarius Update for No Man’s Sky. Kickstarter Hotel Galactic is still open, a Shovel Knight Live: Steel Thy Concert is coming to New York and Los Angeles and a release date for Atelier Yumia.

Giveaway Nif Nif

Every now and then we try to host a giveaway for a game we reviewed. This time, we celebrate the last of the Kickstarter campaign for Nif Nif. With the help of Springfox Games we now have 2 PC Demo codes to give away. Don’t hesitate to let me know in the comments of this article if you want to participate. This Giveaway will end on September 13th, 2024, at 11.59 pm CET!

Nif Nif's cartoony title screen, featuring a smiling pink pig ready to hose down his opponents.

Fabledom Coming to Consoles

Exciting news for fans of city-building games! Fabledom, the enchanting fairy tale city builder by Dear Villagers and Grenaa Games, is coming to consoles on September 12th. You’ll be able to build your dream kingdom on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series consoles, bringing the magic of Fabledom right to your living room.

In Fabledom, you can engage in diplomacy, recruit legendary heroes, and even pursue romance as you rule over your own fairy tale kingdom. Expect a few surprises along the way, like encounters with flying dragons, as you explore this whimsical storybook world. We’ve previously reviewed Fabledom on Steam, and it received our highest rating—so this console release is definitely one to look out for!

Fabledom

Blocky Farm on Steam and Other Consoles

Blocky Farm is expanding its reach and is now available on Steam, GOG, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S|X. Priced at €9.99 | $9.99, Blocky Farm invites you to create the farm of your dreams, manage your lands, and connect with a charming town full of potential friends.

In Blocky Farm, you’ll take care of adorable animals, accessorize them with fun gadgets, and enjoy delightful interactions that boost your farm’s rewards. As you expand your farm, you’ll build new structures, plant diverse crops, and strategize to maximize efficiency. Plus, you can deliver fresh goods to the nearby town and reinvest your earnings to keep growing. We’ve reviewed Blocky Farm on the Nintendo Switch and enjoyed it, so if you like your farming sims, be sure to check it out.

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To the Moon Ported to PS and Xbox

The beloved indie classic To the Moon by Freebird Games is coming to Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. Originally released on Steam in 2011 and later on Nintendo Switch in 2020, To the Moon is being ported to more platforms. So, every game can now experience the touching story of Dr. Rosalene and Dr. Watts, who give patients on their deathbeds a chance to fulfil their final wishes by altering memories to grant them a new, dream-fulfilling past.

We reviewed the game on Switch in 2020, and liked it a lot! 

In addition, the new series finale, The Beach Episode, will launch on September 20th on PC. This special episode takes the Sigcorp crew on an all-expenses-paid trip to the Golden Lobster Resort, packed with mini-games, mysteries, and some familiar faces from To the Moon, Finding Paradise, and Impostor Factory. But even on this relaxing getaway, not everything is as it seems…

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Wooden Diorama Woodo

At GamesCom, this little diorama caught my eye, as it looked so detailed and lovely. The game is called Woodo, a cosy 3D puzzle game that invites you into a tranquil world of diorama assembly.

Picture of a diorama of the game Woodo, taken at GamesCom 2024

In Woodo, you’ll join Foxy, a young girl from the city who is sent to the countryside for the summer. Through her journey, Foxy discovers a different pace of life, filled with self-discovery, tranquillity, and a newfound sense of balance. You’ll create beautiful, wooden sceneries piece by piece, with each assembly accompanied by Foxy’s voice narrating a story that ties into the scene.

Woodo is a gentle reminder of those childhood feelings of wonder and peace, often missed or forgotten with time. There is no release date announced yet, but we will keep an eye out!

The image shows the title screen for Woodo, featuring two adorable characters: a frog with a wooden texture, wearing a yellow cap and overalls, and a cute fox with an orange coat and a slightly shy expression. They are surrounded by wooden and leafy objects, including a spatula, a wooden stump, and various carved pieces that form the word "Woodo" in playful, pastel-colored letters. The background is a soft green, giving the image a calm and charming vibe. Published on: LadiesGamers.

Cities: Skylines II Decorations Patch

Cities: Skylines II has had another update with fixes and improvements, but also with a new Decorations Menu. The menu gives access to almost 300 decoration props in 8 categories:

    • Nature (33 props)
    • Park (35 props)
    • Potted Plants (30 props)
    • Residential Props (84 props)
    • Industrial Props (49 props)
    • Commercial Props (25 props)
    • Debris (29 props)
    • Decals (13 props)

Even with some hick-ups at release of this next generation city builder, we gave the game our highest rating! 

The image shows gameplay from Cities: Skylines II, featuring a suburban area with neatly arranged palm trees, modern houses, and backyard playground equipment like swings and seesaws. The scene is set during summer with clear skies, and the interface at the bottom of the screen displays various building and landscaping options, such as playground equipment and garden items. The game’s HUD indicates that the current time is 08:10 on a day in December 2025, with a temperature of 27°C. The location being developed is named Fort Johnson. Published on: LadiesGamers.

Aquarius Update No Man’s Sky

The folks at Hello Games have been busy with another update for the ever-popular and ever-expanding No Man’s Sky. The Aquarius update to No Man’s Sky lets you fish in the new oceans introduced in the Worlds update, which gave the water a reflective surface. You can catch various underwater creatures, from small fish to large alien marine mammals. To find them all, you’ll need to explore different bodies of water on various planets. This update also introduces a deployable Exo-Skiff, automated fish traps, a deep diving suit, cooking and more.

For the next 6 weeks, you can also take part in The Aquarius expedition. During this time, you’ll journey across the galaxy to catch fish, collect stories, and reminisce about the one that got away. Completing the expedition will reward you with a detailed set of deep-sea customisation parts, including a unique underwater jetpack.

This latest update to No Man’s Sky is free for existing players to download. You can grab the base game at a 60% discount via Steam until September 16th.

A player character in an orange spacesuit stands on a futuristic hovercraft with a sail, fishing in a serene, alien landscape in No Man's Sky. The scene features a vibrant, orange-hued sky with fluffy clouds and distant mountains, reflecting in the calm waters. The lush environment is dotted with large, exotic plants and floating creatures, evoking a sense of exploration on an alien planet. Published on: LadiesGamers.

Hotel Galactic Kickstarter

Sometimes, even when a Kickstarter is funded successfully, you can still enter as a backer with a late pledge. This is the case with the management sim Hotel Galactic. The campaign was successfully funded and beyond by the end of July, but you can still join the other 3,274 backers. The next stretch goal to reach is a new alien race in the game.

Hotel Galactic is a cosy management game where you transform a rundown intergalactic hotel into a thriving tourist destination. Inspired by the enchanting worlds of Studio Ghibli, Hotel Galactic blends wholesome nostalgia with modern fairy tale magic, ushering you into a new era of simulation games crafted by Ancient Forge. You can find more info on the Kickstarter page here. 

A whimsical scene from Hotel Galactic featuring a smiling, anthropomorphic deer-like creature in a kimono and a green creature wearing a conical hat. They stand in front of a beautifully detailed, vine-covered traditional Asian-style building, illuminated by red lanterns. A serene night sky with twinkling stars and a large, glowing moon enhances the magical atmosphere. Published on: LadiesGamers.

Tiny Glade is Coming

Tiny Glade is a relaxing game that lets you doodle whimsical castles, cosy cottages, and romantic ruins without any goals, management, or combat to worry about. The game is set to launch on September 23rd, 2024, for PC on Steam.

Its gridless building system adds procedural details, making whatever you create look fantastic right from the start. It’s perfect for when you just want to kick back and craft something beautiful! Check out the launch trailer, and you can find more information here and you can even try out the demo now.

Shovel Knight Live Concert

SOHO Live, the Tokyo-based company known for bringing iconic video game and anime music to life, has announced Shovel Knight Live: Steel Thy Concert, celebrating a decade of the beloved series. Arranged by Grammy-winning artist Charlie Rosen and featuring music from Shovel Knight composer Jake Kaufman, the concert promises an epic musical adventure in both New York and Los Angeles.

Fans can enjoy classic tunes from the Shovel Knight series reimagined by a live orchestral and rock ensemble. The event will also include a live conversation with the developers of the indie hit, marking its ten-year anniversary. VIP ticket holders will get an exclusive chance to meet members of the Yacht Club Games team. Each show will be a two-hour, intimate celebration of Shovel Knight, perfect for fans eager to relive the magic of a decade of digging!

Here are the details of the tour:

  • Los Angeles, The Fonda Theatre, January 19th, 2025
    • General on-sale Friday 6 September at 12 pm EDT 
  • New York City, The Town Hall, February 22nd, 2025 
    • Town Hall Member pre-sale Thursday 5 September at 12 pm EDT
    • Ticketmaster pre-sale Thursday 12 September at 12 pm EDT
    • General on-sale Friday 13 September at 12pm EDT

Tickets can be purchased from shovelknightconcert.com. Follow Yacht Club Games on social media platforms @YachtClubGames and sign up for the Yacht Club Games newsletter for the latest updates.

The image shows the promotional artwork for Shovel Knight Live: Steel Thy Concert. It features various characters from the game playing musical instruments, including Shovel Knight himself on a trumpet, King Knight on a violin, and other knights playing a guitar, drums, and a keytar. The characters are arranged dynamically around the game's title in bold, stylized lettering, set against a patterned background. The artwork captures the lively and whimsical tone of the event. Published on: LadiesGamers.

Atelier Yumia Release Date

We have more news about Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land. The game will be available on 21st March 2025 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 & 5, Windows PC via Steam and, for the first time in franchise history, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

“In a world where alchemy has become taboo and is considered evil, Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land follows the adventures of Yumia Liessfeldt, and her companions as they seek to uncover the truth behind the fall of the Aladissian Empire, which once thrived with alchemy and the memories of a lost history. Yumia’s quest will take her across a ruined continent and despite the uncertainties of confronting her past, she will need to create her own path if she hopes to unravel the mysteries behind the cataclysm that destroyed Aladiss.”

The image is a promotional artwork for Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land. It features the main characters in a dynamic pose, with Yumia in the forefront smiling confidently. She is accompanied by a vibrant cast, including an orange-haired girl, a blue-haired girl with animal ears, and other adventurers, all dressed in detailed, fantasy-themed attire. The background showcases a lush landscape under a bright blue sky, highlighting the game's adventurous spirit. The game's title and logo are displayed in the top left corner. Published on: LadiesGamers.

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