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Pokémon Pokopia's free 2.0 update is here, and it's making a splash with new underwater features and improvements
Pokémon Pokopia has released its major 2.0 update, introducing underwater exploration and building mechanics. This free update also brings numerous quality-of-life improvements, gameplay enhancements, and new customization options, including new Pokémon and biomes.
Tracing blueprints in Paralives is so easy it freed me from 25 years of The Sims' grid-based tyranny
Paralives' gridless building system allows players to easily import and trace real-world blueprints, offering a level of freedom not found in The Sims' traditional grid-based approach. This feature enables more accurate and realistic house designs, though some structural elements like showers may still present scaling challenges.
New Windrose update fixes your holey roofs with more building pieces, and its performance foundations are now much sturdier
Kraken Express has released a new update for the pirate survival game Windrose, focusing on major networking and performance fixes, alongside the addition of new building pieces. The patch addresses issues like high CPU usage, SSD strain, and FrameGen stuttering, while introducing new wall and floor pieces and reducing crafting costs. This update aims to stabilize the game before the upcoming Ashlands biome expansion.
My Time at Evershine talks about development scope and changes to building
Developer Pathea Games is discussing significant changes to the development scope of their Kickstarter-funded multiplayer sandbox, My Time at Evershine. Features like brick-by-brick building are being re-imagined for overall town growth, and NPC interactions are being enhanced with more personalized elements. The game is also introducing grid-based placement for structures and more tangible progression rewards for the governor's mansion.
Pokémon Pokopia Review - The Most Surprising Pokémon Spin-Off in Years - MonsterVine
Pokémon Pokopia is a surprising spin-off featuring addictive building mechanics, numerous Pokémon to discover, and an emotional story. It is considered a strong contender for the Nintendo Switch 2's best game.
Pokémon Pokopia Review - The Most Surprising Pokémon Spin-Off in Years - MonsterVine
Pokémon Pokopia is a surprisingly emotional and addictive spin-off game featuring hundreds of Pokémon to discover. The game's building mechanics and narrative suggest it could be a standout title for the Nintendo Switch.
Pokopia players say its water physics are "just as bad" as they are in Minecraft, prompting all sorts of liquid chaos: "How do I even begin to fix this"
Players of the new cozy game Pokopia are encountering significant issues with its water physics, comparing them unfavorably to Minecraft's. Many builders are struggling to manage water interactions, leading to chaotic results on their islands. The community is sharing tips and workarounds to address these liquid-related challenges.
