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Awoooo time for some interdimensional adventures! The sequel to the beloved and acclaimed Grapple Dog, Grapple Dogs Cosmic Canines aims its sights on having players jump, dash and grapple their way across various levels. The unique visuals of this game reminded me of something you might see on the Game Boy Advance, which tickled a nostalgic itch and gave me plenty of reason to try out the demo.

Arrgh avast ye mateys! There be treasure in this game. The latest in The Gentlebros series of cat based adventure games, Cat Quest III has players set sail across the Purribean in an honestly fun and immensely cute pirate themed tale.

The premise is that you are a seeker, a cat with a magic star shaped fur spot and under the guidance of the disembodied ghost cat head Captain Cappey, you set off on an adventure to find the North Star. A magical object said to grant wishes that was hidden by the seekers long ago.

Time once again to highlight some of the latest and greatest deals on Steam, and today publisher Bandai Namco is having a sale on some of their most noteworthy titles.

Furry relevant games include:

• Digimon Story Cybersleuth Complete Edition - Become a Cyber sleuth in an increasingly digital world when an accident leaves you with more questions than answers. Or become a hacker in Hacker’s Memory. $9.99($49.99)
• Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered - Embark on a magical journey with wondrous creatures in this fantasy RPG with an artstyle inspired by Studio Ghibli. $7.49($49.99)
• Klonoa Fantasy Reverie Series - Play as the furry hero Klonoa in this sidecrolling action series. Fantasy Reverie includes both Klonoa: Door to Phantomile and Klonoa 2: Lunateas Veil. $9.99($39.99)
• Doraemon Story of Seasons: Friends of the Great Kingdom - Harvest crops and tend to your farm in this cute farming sim. Work with your friends to overcome obstacles. $34.99($49.99)
• Ni No Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom - Form your own kingdom and defend it against the sinister forces at work. Prince’s Edition: $11.99($78.98)
• Sandland - Played by our very own Valraven for an UWRP a few weeks ago, step into the sand filled shoes of the fiend prince Beezlebub and lead a mostly band in search of a legendary spring in this magical world created by Akira Toriyama. $39.59($59.99)
• Digimon Survive - Craft your story in this visual novel/rpg hybrid as you get lost in a mysterious world filled with dangerous creatures. $14.99($59.99)

And many more, including several anime titles. Be sure to check out the full event on Steam for some really good deals and act fast! Many of these sales end June 27 

Nintendo Power Hour! 

A much anticipated Nintendo Direct finally premiered on June 18th, 2024. With it, came news about a variety of upcoming releases for the Nintendo Switch happening in Q3 and Q4 of the year. A lot of fun games had been announced both first and third party with several coming soon. Lets look at some of the highlights.

Having recently come back from playing Super Mario Bros. I was naturally intrigued by Kitsune Tails which got showcased as part of the Wholesome Direct I covered previously. It's adorable, full of Japanese inspired charm and the protagonist is a fox. All things that very much appeal to me. And like the game series it clearly takes gameplay inspiration from, it is brutal.

Players step into the paws of Yuzu, a kitsune who has recently become a courier. Yuzu is a curious and energetic fox who frequently gets into trouble. Which becomes all the more apparent with a cutscene after the first level where Yuzu gets attacked by an oni while foraging for mushrooms in a cave. A couriers life is not an easy one, especially as Yuzu gets tasked with delivering a letter to a ghostly warlord in a haunted house. The amount of stage variety in the demo isn’t bad and they aren’t easy to clear either.

It’s-a me! Super Mario!

Originally released in 1985 for NES and Famicom, There is little doubt that Super Mario Bros. has an immense legacy. Mario is one of the oldest and most recognizable names in pop culture. It's one of the earliest titles in what would become one of the biggest and most well-known gaming franchises to ever exist. In fact, it’s considered one of the greatest games of all time and in the context of the time period in which it was released, it definitely is something special that earned that legacy without question. 

Steam Next Fest is here and it has so many highlighted games and demos. Today I’m looking at one that caught my attention: Isle of Swaps.

For those who are unaware, I have a long history with card games. I’ve collected Pokémon cards since I was little. I found a Yu-Gi-Oh structure deck in a shed once(Don’t ask me what it was doing there) and play Magic: The Gathering with friends on occasion. I’ve played several digital card games of varying types. So when a new and especially cool looking card game comes along, I become interested. Now if this game sounds familiar, that's because Isle of Swaps was featured before as one of the games Daxel played for the Deckbuilders Fest back in March. It's back for round 2 as one of the games highlighted for Next Fest.

Summer Fest has rolled around and with it, a number of reveals, announcements and so much more. In particular what got my attention was the Wholesome Direct, which showcased a lot of cute and cozy games, most of which are upcoming and have demos already out. Some of these are even headed to multiple systems. Check out some of the more notable titles below.

Welcome to my Retro Nintendo Series, where I look at old Nintendo games and try to review them. Starting of course with the Nintendo Entertainment System(NES).

It's a good time to be a PlayStation fan. Sony has their Days of Play celebration which includes sales, specials, and is currently happening. Their State of Play which premiered on 5/30/24 sadly didn’t have much in the way of Furry related titles(Thank you Daxel for letting me know). That said, there’s still plenty for gaming furs to appreciate. 

Sly Cooper the Thievious Racoonis, the first game in the Sly Cooper series, is being added to the PS2 classics catalog for Plus members on June 11. 

Additionally, a number of games have gone on sale! Until 6/12, a selection of premium titles can be found for good prices. Including several Jackbox party packs and bundles.

Notable games such as: 

• Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 $49.69($69.99) 
• Jedi: Fallen Order $9.99($39.99)
• It Takes Two $11.99($39.99) for both PS4 and 5

Games of furry interest include:

• God of War Ragnarok $39.89($69.99) - PS5($29.99 instead of $59.99 on PS4)
• ARK: Survival Ascended $35.99($44.99)
• Mortal Kombat 1 $27.99 for Premium($69.99)
• Diablo IV Standard $34.99($69.99)
• Monster Hunter World & Rise $9.99 ea($19.99 for World, $39.99 for Rise. Expansions available for extra)
• Skyrim Anniversary Edition $16.49($49.99)
• theHunter: Call of the Wild $7.49($29.99)
• Bluey: The Videogame $31.99($39.99) 
• Overcooked: All you can eat $15.99($39.99)
• Smalland: Survive the Wilds $23.44($34.99)
• Stellaris Console Edition $17.99($59.99)
• TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge Dimension Shellshock $5.99($7.99)
• Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy $14.99($59.99)
• PAW Patrol World $27.99($39.99)
• PAW Patrol: Grand Prix $17.99($29.99)
• Unicorn Overlord Monarch Edition $52.99($69.99)
• PAW Patrol Mighty Pups Save Adventure Bay $14.99($29.99)
• Gigantosaurus the Game $12.49($24.99)
• Toss! $11.99($19.99) 
• The Longest Road on Earth $4.99($9.99)

And MANY more! Happy shopping!