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WRUP: Horror movies of 2027 edition
This week's 'What Are You Playing' segment features community members discussing their gaming habits, including Pokopia, No Man's Sky, Minecraft Dungeons II, and Warframe. The discussion also touches on horror movies and Halloween costume ideas, with participants sharing their thoughts on upcoming films and dream costumes.
WRUP: The many moods of Glorngus edition
This week's 'What Are You Playing' feature sees various gaming personalities discussing their weekend plans. Andrew Ross is playing Pokopia, Brianna Royce is returning to City of Heroes, Chris Neal is considering Lord of the Rings Online and Skate, Eliot Lefebvre is focused on Final Fantasy XIV and Warframe, and Tyler Edwards is diving into Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne.
Massively on the Go: Pokopia just feels like a more single-player Animal Crossing
Pokopia, a Pokemon-themed building game, offers robust single-player content with a compelling story and extensive building options, surpassing Animal Crossing in these aspects. However, its multiplayer features feel underdeveloped and largely skippable, serving more as a catch-up mechanic than a collaborative experience. While fun for solo players or those with dedicated building friends, the game struggles to deliver the engaging multiplayer MMO experience many players desire.
All Pokopia flavors and their foods
This guide details the six different Pokopia flavors and the basic ingredients that correspond to each, such as berries and vegetables. Understanding these flavor profiles is crucial for feeding specific Pokemon and increasing environment levels. The guide also explains how to use these ingredients to appease Mosslax for daily rewards.
How to get all Pokopia paint colors
This guide explains how to obtain all paint colors in Pokopia, including the elusive black and white variants. Players can acquire base colors by having Pokémon with the Crush Specialty process berries, with combined colors created through crafting or Smeargle. Rare berries can be obtained by printing their trees from Developer Island.
How to get the Pokopia Ocean Pals rug for Stunfisk
This guide details how to find the Pokopia Ocean Pals rug for the Pokemon Stunfisk in the game Pokopia. The rug is located in a hidden house in the northwest corner of Bubbly Basin, inside a Pokeball. The article also mentions the Swampert Squad rug and other Pokopia guides.
How to get Pokopia Seashell Fencing
This guide explains how to obtain the Pokopia Seashell Fencing recipe in the game, which is required to complete Popplio's request and the DLC storyline. The recipe can be purchased for 500 Life Coins from the Bubbly Basin Pokemon Center PC once the player reaches environment level 3 in the area.
How to get the Pokopia Ocean Door recipe
This guide explains how to obtain the Pokopia Ocean Door recipe in the game, which is necessary for building the Ocean Temple in Bubbly Basin. The recipe is found in a yellow Pokeball within the build area before construction begins. Crafting the doors requires one piece of Star-studded Rock per door.
How to get the Pokopia Starmie Doll
This guide explains how to obtain the Pokopia Starmie Doll, an item added with the Bubbly Basin DLC for Pokopia. Players will need a Dowsing Machine and should progress through the main story to find it in a cave northwest of Bubbly Basin, or can find it earlier with a Search Pokemon.
How to clean Grubby Pearls and obtain Shiny Pearls in Pokopia
This guide explains how to obtain Shiny Pearls in Pokopia by first finding Grubby Pearls and then having a Pokemon with the Scrub ability clean them. Grubby Pearls can be found in the tunnel left of the Bubbly Basin staircase and are used as a crafting ingredient for various in-game recipes.
All New Pokopia Bubbly Basin Pokemon And How To Unlock Them
The Pokopia 2.0 update introduces underwater exploration and the Bubbly Basin paid expansion, which adds new water-themed Pokemon. This guide details all the new Pokemon found in Bubbly Basin, their Pokedex numbers, habitats, and specialties, noting that access to these Pokemon requires the paid DLC and the game updated to version 2.0.
How to get the Pokopia Portal Pod recipe
This guide explains how to obtain the Pokopia Portal Pod recipe in the game Pokopia. The Portal Pod allows players to access items from any Portal Pod location globally. Players can unlock the recipe by increasing their Palette Town environment level or by acquiring Pods through the Bubbly Basin DLC, which includes finding two Pods directly and duplicating them using a 3D printer.
Mario Sunshine returns this month! Pure Nintendo Podcast E173
The Pure Nintendo Podcast episode 173 discusses the upcoming release of Super Mario Sunshine on Nintendo Switch Online Classics. The hosts also cover news regarding a special physical release, Final Fantasy XIV, and the Pokopia DLC. Kirk's Corner features a visual novel and discussions about Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and Geppy-X.
WRUP: Presenting Bilford McGurkee’s Slam Your Hand In The Car Door edition
This article is a weekly roundup of what the Massively OP staff and community are playing. This week's participants mention games like Splatoon, Pokopia, Pokemon Go, Guild Wars 2, Palworld, The Division 2, Final Fantasy XIV, Final Fantasy VIII, ZeroSpace, and Dragon Age: The Veilguard. The bonus question asks about the worst reason for ruining one's sleep schedule, with answers ranging from work to gaming.
This tiny case transforms your Switch 2 carts into Game Boy games
Elago has released a new $14.99 accessory for the Nintendo Switch that transforms game cartridges to resemble classic Game Boy games. The silicone case, shaped like the original Game Boy, features a slot where a Switch cartridge's art is displayed in a cut-out window. While functional for display, the author advises against using it as a keychain due to the risk of losing expensive games.
How to get Jirachi in Pokopia
This guide explains how to obtain the mythical Pokémon Jirachi within the game Pokopia. The article focuses on the in-game steps required to befriend and acquire Jirachi.
How to get shining wish notes in Pokopia
This guide explains how to obtain shining wish notes in the game Pokopia. Players can earn these rewards by assisting their villagers with various tasks.
Renewing the Novelty of Pokémon
This article argues that the most successful Pokémon games are those that introduce genuine novelty, rather than just adding more creatures or features. It highlights titles like Pokémon Snap, Pokémon Let's Go, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, and Detective Pikachu as examples of how the franchise has successfully rejuvenated its core experience to feel fresh. The piece suggests that while the traditional formula appeals to new generations, long-time fans need innovative approaches to rekindle their discovery.
How to make Surrounded by Stars habitat for Jirachi in Pokopia
This guide explains how to create the 'Surrounded by Stars' habitat for Jirachi within the game Pokopia. The article focuses on the steps required to build this specific in-game environment for the creature.
Pokopia Wish Upon a Jirachi event release countdown: Exact start time and date
The Pokopia Wish Upon a Jirachi in-game event is set to begin soon, offering players a chance to earn exclusive prizes. The article provides a countdown to the exact start time and date for this limited-time event.