Story of Seasons
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Tencent is reportedly looking to back out of several studio investments like Story of Seasons developer Marvelous, but…Tencent is reportedly looking to divest from several minority investments in video game studios, including a 20% stake in Marvelous, the developer of Story of Seasons. This reassessment of its portfolio may involve selling stakes back to original management, even at a loss. Investments in studios like PlatinumGames and FromSoftware are reportedly unaffected.
Report: Tencent plans to exit investments in Japanese studios like Story of Seasons developer MarvelousTencent is reportedly considering exiting some of its minority investments in Japanese game studios, including Marvelous, as part of a global portfolio reassessment. This move aims to divest stakes where envisioned synergies have lapsed, though investments in companies like FromSoftware and PlatinumGames are expected to remain unaffected. Tencent has stated its continued commitment to the Japanese game market.
Tencent Looking to Offload Game Dev Investments, Even at a LossChinese company Tencent is reportedly looking to divest from several of its Japanese game development investments, even if it means taking a financial loss. This move is attributed to the current industry downturn and Tencent's focus on AI development. While specific studios are not all named, Marvelous is mentioned as one of the companies Tencent seeks to exit. Despite these potential sales, Tencent has stated its continued commitment to the video game industry and its presence in the Japanese market.
Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea Is Coming to Switch 1 and 2 This SeptemberNatsume has announced that Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea will be released on Nintendo Switch on September 24, 2026. This open-world farming simulation features upgraded visuals, new mechanics like climbing and animal companions, and will be available in two versions for the Nintendo Switch with different price points. The announcement has reignited discussions about the split between the Harvest Moon and Story of Seasons series.
Indonesian Ratings Board Leaks 007 First Light Spoilers and MoreThe Indonesian Game Rating System (IGRS) has suffered a significant data leak, accidentally revealing extensive story spoilers for IO Interactive's upcoming game 007 First Light and Bandai Namco's Echoes of Aincrad. The leak also reportedly includes footage from Assassin's Creed: Black Flag remake and Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, as well as thousands of email addresses belonging to game developers.
Gunzilla called out, Netflix's surprise app store surge, and indie publishers rise up - Patch Notes #47Gunzilla Games faces accusations from former employees regarding unpaid wages, while Netflix's new 'Playground' app for children and its virtual game controller app have seen significant success. Additionally, indie developers Black Tabby Games and Landfall have launched new publishing labels, signaling a growing trend in the independent sector.
Stardew Valley 1.7 update leaks "are fake," confirms ConcernedApe – and he has "no plans to ever add" Harvest Moon-style romance rivalries to the farming simConcernedApe, the creator of Stardew Valley, has debunked rumors and leaks regarding the upcoming 1.7 update, stating that any claims of leaked content are false. He also confirmed that the game will not be adding Harvest Moon-style romance rivalries where non-chosen marriage candidates hook up.
Stardew Valley-like farming sim with a romanceable "supernatural serial killer" gets an August release date,…The horror-infused farming simulator Grave Seasons, developed by Perfect Garbage and published by Blumhouse Games, will be released on August 14 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The game blends traditional farming and life simulation elements with supernatural murder investigations and romance options, including the possibility of romancing the serial killer.
Vote for Your Faves in Story of Seasons, Rune Factory Popularity PollsMarvelous has launched an anniversary website for the Story of Seasons and Rune Factory series, featuring popularity polls for characters. Voting is open until April 6, 2026, with the top characters from each series to be featured in new anniversary illustrations. The polls celebrate the upcoming 30th anniversary of Story of Seasons and the 20th anniversary of Rune Factory.- Rune Factory, Story of Seasons 20th Anniversary Site Updated With Illustrations, Popularity PollsMarvelous has updated the 20th anniversary website for the Rune Factory and Story of Seasons franchises, featuring new illustrations and launching popularity polls for characters. Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is available on multiple platforms, while Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar will release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on May 28, 2026.
- Home Sweet Home’ iOS Review – A Great Start, but Needs More Work – TouchArcadeHarvest Moon: Home Sweet Home is a mobile-exclusive farming and life simulation game that offers a cozy village experience with farming, fishing, and NPC interaction. While it boasts good visuals and solid touch controls, the game is held back by a lack of cloud saves, controller support, and less engaging potential partners compared to genre peers. Despite these flaws, it presents a strong foundation that could be expanded upon for future updates or ports.
- Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal – Excited? Disappointed? A Little of Both. – Geeky SweetieThe author expresses mixed feelings about the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal, finding some new games exciting but lamenting the prevalence of remasters and ports. Disappointment is particularly noted regarding the lack of new cozy games like Animal Crossing, despite appreciation for the hardware improvements and features like voice chat. While still planning to preorder, the author hopes for more original and exclusive titles in the future.
Indie Selects for March 2025: Fresh Contrasts for a New SeasonThe Indie Select Hub for March 2025 features a curated collection of indie games on Xbox, highlighting contrasts between genres and themes. This month's spotlights include the violent sci-fi action of Romeo Is a Dead Man, the life sim and action RPG blend of Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, the literal money-cleaning sim Cash Cleaner Simulator, the FMV psychological horror Heart of the Forest, the survival horror Crisol: Theater of Idols, and the color-mixing puzzle game ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard.