Natsume reveals first Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos screenshots
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Natsume reveals first Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos screenshots

BySamantha Cruz

Natsume has shared with us the first Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos screenshots! Today’s screenshots reveal some of the new features in The Winds of Anthos. “The 25th anniversary of Harvest Moon would not be complete without Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos,” said Hiro Maekawa, President and CEO of Natsume Inc. “This new installment…

Bit Orchard: Animal Valley coming to Nintendo Switch and Xbox consoles
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Bit Orchard: Animal Valley coming to Nintendo Switch and Xbox consoles

ByKyle

The charming and relaxing Bit Orchard: Animal Valley was just announced. Red Deer Games confirmed the upcoming release of Bit Orchard: Animal Valley, a pixel art farming adventure. This adorable game will appear on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X later this with all of its vintage vibes from the late 1980s and…

Harvest Days has a new Steam Early Access release date
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Harvest Days has a new Steam Early Access release date

ByDaniel Alvarez

One of the most anticipated indie farm management games is coming to Steam Early Access. Harvest Days, a new game coming to Steam Early Access, has been delayed by a month. Since its introduction at Steam’s Next Fest in February, this endearing life simulation game has grown in breadth and scale. A new game in…

Real Farm Premium Edition arrives on PS5, Xbox Series X, and Switch this fall
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Real Farm Premium Edition arrives on PS5, Xbox Series X, and Switch this fall

ByDaniel Alvarez

After their success on the last-gen of consoles and PC with the last “Gold Edition” free update, Real Farm Premium Edition will arrive on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch later this year. Soedesco Studios’ game recently received a significant free “Gold Edition” upgrade on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. The “Gold Edition”…

Farming Simulator 22 release date announced
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Farming Simulator 22 release date announced

ByDaniel Alvarez

Giants Software has unveiled the release date, fresh information, and a cinematic teaser for Farming Simulator 22. Farming Simulator has sold over 25 million copies globally since 2008. The game series has launched on all prominent platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets, and PC. In addition to the release date of Farming Simulator 22, regional…

Harvest Moon: One World update makes days and animal lifespans longer
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Harvest Moon: One World update makes days and animal lifespans longer

ByKyle

Natsume today announced that Harvest Moon: One World has received a patch update on both Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. According to Natsume: The new update focuses on two significant changes based on player feedback. Animals and pets will now have a longer and more consistent lifespan. In-game time will now pass more slowly. Enjoy longer days…

Harvest Moon: One World launches on Nintendo Switch and PS4
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Harvest Moon: One World launches on Nintendo Switch and PS4

ByKyle

Harvest Moon: One World is out now on Nintendo Switch and PS4. The new Harvest Moon adventure lets explore five unique and colorful areas as a boy or a girl. You’ll visit the sprawling grasslands of Calisson, the gorgeous beaches of Halo Halo, the searing desert heat of Pastilla, the cozy hills of Lebkuchen, and the snowy mountains of…

Harvest Moon: One World gameplay trailer debuts
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Harvest Moon: One World gameplay trailer debuts

BySamantha Cruz

Natsume has debuted the first gameplay trailer for the next title in the Harvest Moon franchise, Harvest Moon: One World. The new trailer gives fans a first look at the new animals, the new bachelors and bachelorettes, and the different lands and villages of the world. Harvest Moon: One World launches on PlayStation 4 and…

Harvest Moon: One World Collector’s Edition announced
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Harvest Moon: One World Collector’s Edition announced

ByKyle

Natsume is releasing a Harvest Moon: One World Collector’s Edition on PS4 and Nintendo Switch. It’s launching in North and South America on March 2, 2021. Harvest Moon: One World Collector’s Edition includes a chicken plushie and a music diorama that features an original song from the game. The diorama depicts a scene from the game…

Farmville is shutting down at the end of 2020
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Farmville is shutting down at the end of 2020

ByKyle

We all remember those annoying notifications from friends asking you to play Farmville. Eleven years after its launch, the casual game is about to shut down for good. Zynga announced the closure on its support forum. The reason stated for the closure is the end of Flash Player support on Facebook and in web browsers….

Harvest Moon vs. Story of Seasons: A brief history of the farming sim controversy
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Harvest Moon vs. Story of Seasons: A brief history of the farming sim controversy

ByEduard Gafton

Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town came out last month. Why does it look so strikingly similar to Harvest Moon? I’ll come clean from the get-go and tell you that I haven’t played a single game in the long-running Harvest Moon series. So I have no first-hand experience to draw on here. As such,…

Summer in Mara Review
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Summer in Mara Review

ByAndrew McKissock

In a time where many of us are distanced from society, the slew of games that revolve around farming simulation can provide us with a bit of structure. Chibig Studios’ kickstarted game, Summer in Mara, sees the player journey to over 20 different islands helping to bridge that distance between Koa and the diverse characters…

Summer in Mara sets sail today on PC and Switch
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Summer in Mara sets sail today on PC and Switch

BySamantha Cruz

The story-based adventure game Summer in Mara is out today on PC and Nintendo Switch. Summer in Mara is a farming simulation meets adventure game. Players visit new islands, make friends, and learn more about the evil corporation Elit, which wants to conquer Mara. The story draws on themes like growth and empathy as players explore the…

Summer in Mara coming to PC and Switch June 16, free demo available on Steam
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Summer in Mara coming to PC and Switch June 16, free demo available on Steam

ByKyle

Players will soon be able to set sail for a sunny archipelago as Summer in Mara launches on June 16 for Nintendo Switch and Steam. Also, explorers can dip their toes in to test the waters with a free prologue available now on Steam. Summer in Mara is a mix of farming simulation and story-based adventure. Players…

Stardew Valley tops 10 million units sold
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Stardew Valley tops 10 million units sold

ByKyle

According to indie developer Concerned Ape, the hit farming simulator Stardew Valley has crossed the 10 million units sold threshold. Stardew Valley was first released in February 2016 on PC. It was later ported to numerous other platforms, including Mac, Linux, Xbox One, PS4, and Switch. The game has also been ported to handheld and…

Farming Simulator 20 is out now
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Farming Simulator 20 is out now

BySamantha Cruz

Farming Simulator 20 launches today on Nintendo Switch, Android, and iOS devices. Players can take to the farm life with over 100 faithfully-reproduced farming vehicles and tools. This year’s game also has new machinery, crops, as well as a whole new North American environment to explore and develop. You will also tend to livestock of pigs,…

Harvest Moon: Mad Dash launches on PS4 and Switch
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Harvest Moon: Mad Dash launches on PS4 and Switch

BySamantha Cruz

Harvest Moon: Mad Dash is out now on PS4 and Nintendo Switch. The latest Harvest Moon title is a fast-paced take on the long-running series. Harvest Moon: Mad Dash features both single and multiplayer across multiple different levels. You’ll harvest, fish, milk, and more as you fulfill orders to complete each level. Mad Dash is available as…