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Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town
As seen in Otaku USA Magazine: August 2021 Edition
This year for the franchise’s 25th anniversary, publisher XSEED Games brings to life its latest title, Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town. Longtime fans of Story of Seasons/Harvest Moon already have a deep appreciation for the farming simulation games the brand is known for; this time around, new and returning players will find so much more to love in this delightful entry.
Nina The Starry Bride
As seen in Otaku USA Magazine: August 2021 Edition and on otakuusamagazine.com
Take your average rags to riches love story, you know the one, the prince rescues a pauper girl, takes her in, provides all the lavishes that would make anyone swoon, yet our maiden isn’t buying it—well, not yet at least.
Build The Cat Cafe Of Your Dreams With Calico
As seen on Sprudge.com
Remember when cat cafes were a thing? While I’ve never seen one in person, they sound delightful in theory (minus the hair and smells)! Since going to cafes safely is still touch and go, these types of experiences may be best-saved post-vaccination.
Genshin Impact
As seen in Otaku USA Magazine: June 2021 Edition
With their first open-world RPG, developer miHoYo quickly captivated the masses. Whether you play it or not, you’ve likely heard of Genshin Impact, as it has garnered millions of players since its release and is now a household name among gamers and the streaming community.
Wotakoi: Love is Hard For Otaku
As seen in Anime USA Magazine: Spring 2021 Edition
In need of a romantic comedy slice-of-life anime that features actual working adult humans? The romantic comedy genre is stuffed to the brim with an indescribable number of series that follow the awkward love stories of high school teens, a tried and true formula that still appeals to those who have long since graduated. It’s not too often that a sweet yet hilarious love story between adults comes around. May we introduce to you, Wotakoi: Love Is Hard For Otaku.
Laid-Back Camp Virtual (Lake Motosu + Fumoto Campsite)
As seen in Otaku USA Magazine: August 2021 Edition
Laid-Back Camp Virtual is the latest virtual reality series by Gemdrops Game Studios. Bringing the great outdoors to you hasn’t been easier than now. Hardcore fans of the Laid-Back Camp anime love it for the iyashikei element, the Japanese word for healing, and can now finally experience a cozy camping adventure all for themselves just like in the show.
Going Under
As seen in Otaku USA Magazine: August 2021 Edition
Going Under lures you in with its brightly colored graphics and roguelite gameplay, but throws you right into a complex narrative of company culture, oozing with satire. Indie games have been having a moment over the last year, sharing quite a few knock-out titles — this one being no exception.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
As seen in Otaku USA Magazine: June 2021 Edition
Craving more backstory from Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild? Since its announcement at E3 2019, little has been released on the Breath of the Wild 2 development.
The Sprudge Guide To Animal Crossing Cafes
As seen on Sprudge.com
During a time where more of us are brewing from home, it’s easy to miss your favorite latte and bustling neighborhood cafe. The good news is that you can create a cafe or coffee bar in Nintendo’s Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
Pokémon Café Mix: The Sprudge Review
As seen on Sprudge.com
If you ever found yourself daydreaming about opening a cafe staffed with cute, cheery Pokémon, your time has finally come. A new video game, Pokémon Café Mix (developed by Genius Sonority for Nintendo), offers yet another digital bit of video game escapism for folks dreaming of pre-pandemic coffee times.
How To Build Your Dream Cafe In Animal Crossing: New Horizons
As seen on Sprudge.com
Many people have asked over the years if Sprudge ever plans to open up its own cafe IRL. The answer is “maybe someday”—but for now, I was inspired with the assignment of designing Sprudge's very own digital cafe for the world of Animal Crossing, writing up a useful step-by-step guide along the way so you can make your own, too.
She’s My Knight
As seen in Otaku USA Magazine: August 2021 Edition
Likening himself as God’s greatest creation, 17-year-old Haruma Ichinose is the effortlessly hot popular guy at school. That is until Yuki Mogami steals the limelight. She’s got one thing he doesn’t. Height! And Haruma can’t stand her for it.
Doughnuts Under A Crescent Moon
As seen in Otaku USA Magazine: August 2021 Edition
Uno Hinako is a seemingly average career woman who just wants to be normal and fall in love. She strikes out again and again without a real clue as to why she can’t make relationships with guys work.
Immaculate Design: Heaven’s Design Team
As seen in Anime USA Magazine: Spring 2021 Edition
God has spoken! The almighty needs help. Help with populating his latest planetary creation with functional and well-designed creatures that is.
Calico
As seen in Otaku USA Magazine: August 2021 Edition
Magical girls? Check. Cat cafes? Check. The ability to pick up and pet every animal you see? Check. For when you want to live out all of your magical person dreams, Calico is the game for you.