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Insider Gaming says Ubisoft has canned its Animal Crossing-inspired Alterra
Ubisoft has reportedly canceled its unannounced Animal Crossing-inspired game, Alterra, after nearly three years of development at Ubisoft Montreal. Employees were informed of the cancellation and reassigned to new projects, with no layoffs announced. The game featured a voxel art style and mechanics similar to Minecraft, with players gathering materials to build and explore various biomes.
Review: Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, a sequel to the cult-classic social simulator, launches for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on April 16th. The game expands on Mii customization with new face paint and voice options, while also introducing nonbinary and same-sex relationship choices. Players manage their Mii citizens' lives, relationships, and island developments, with extensive tools for personalizing homes and the island itself.
Life After Fable Delay: What This Means for April's Gam... | TAG
The Fable reboot may be delayed until 2027 due to concerns about launching near Grand Theft Auto 6. Meanwhile, other games like Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, Pragmata, and Overwatch are generating excitement with new trailers and releases. Updates are also coming for Hello Kitty Island Adventure and Animal Crossing, while a new experimental mode is being tested for Marathon.
Open Animal Crossing: New Horizons for an Anniversary Gift
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Animal Crossing series, players can log into Animal Crossing: New Horizons to receive a special gift: a giant leaf statue. This commemorative item is available after downloading update Version 3.0.2 and can be found in the in-game mailbox. The article also mentions the series' origins as a social simulation game and briefly touches on other titles like Pocket Camp Complete.
Tomodachi Life Living the Dream countdown: Exact start time and date
Tomodachi Life Living the Dream is set to launch on April 16, with players in some regions able to start on April 15. The cozy social simulation game allows players to design Mii characters, populate an island, and manage their lives and relationships. It will be available exclusively on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Was In Development For Almost A Decade
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, a Nintendo Switch exclusive, has been in development for nearly a decade, with work beginning in 2017. Game director Ryutaro Takahashi revealed that the team focused on user-generated content and even debated the inclusion of farting animations. The game will feature same-sex relationships and non-binary Miis, and is playable on the new Nintendo console via backward compatibility.
Coming Out in gaming this week — April 13, 2026
This article highlights new game releases scheduled for the week of April 13, 2026. Titles include the narrative-driven cyberpunk platformer R.E.A.C.H., the fast-paced PvP shooter Last Flag, and the RPG dungeon crawler Regions of Ruin: Runegate. Other notable releases span genres like social simulation with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and action-adventure with Pragmata.
KuloNiku: Bowl Up! Review - Twisted Voxel
KuloNiku: Bowl Up! is a game that blends the social simulation elements found in Persona with engaging culinary management gameplay. The review highlights its successful fusion of these two distinct genres.
KuloNiku: Bowl Up! Review – The Sweet Spot
KuloNiku: Bowl Up! is a cozy cooking and management simulation game developed by Gambir Studio and published by Raw Fury. It features minigames, social elements, and a unique personality system, with an optional Cozy Mode for a less pressured experience. The game is available on PC via Steam.
New trailer for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
Nintendo has released a new trailer for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, scheduled to launch on the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The game, a revival of the Mii social simulation series, is set to release in Spring 2026, with a welcome demo available on the eShop.
Pokémon Pokopia (NS2) Review | VGChartz
Pokémon Pokopia is a highly rewarding and habit-forming social simulation game that offers immense freedom in crafting, building, and customization. Despite its daunting scope at times, the game provides a content-rich experience for Nintendo Switch 2 owners, promising longevity for the entire generation.
Pokémon Pokopia (NS2) Review | VGChartz
Pokémon Pokopia is a highly rewarding and habit-forming social simulation game that offers players immense freedom to craft, build, and customize. Despite its daunting scope at times, the game provides a content-rich experience for Nintendo Switch 2 owners, promising longevity for the entire generation.
HoYoverse’s Cozy Life Sim 'Petit Planet' Opens Stardrift Test Sign-Ups Ahead of April Closed Beta
HoYoverse has opened sign-ups for the Stardrift Test, a closed beta for its upcoming life simulation game Petit Planet, scheduled to begin on April 21 for PC, iOS, and Android. The test will introduce new "Neighbors" with storylines and expand core systems like Starsea Voyage and the Galactic Bazaar, focusing on daily activities, social interactions, and planet development.
Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream “Welcome Version Demo” Out Now, New Trailer Showcased
A playable demo, titled 'Welcome Version', for the social simulation game Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is now available on Nintendo Switch. The demo allows players to create Mii characters of friends and family and experience island life, with progress carrying over to the full release on April 16. A new trailer showcasing gameplay has also been released.
1888-set social investigation game 4 Penny Coffins announced for PC
Other Ocean has announced 4 Penny Coffins, a social investigation game set in 1888. The game is planned for release on PC and will feature elements of social simulation.
House Party Walkthrough: Your Complete Guide to Every Route, Romance, and Achievement in 2026
This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough for the social puzzle game House Party, developed by Eek. Games. It details how to navigate branching narratives, complete character romance routes, and achieve all in-game achievements, estimating 40-60 hours for full completion of the base game.
Persona 5 Royal Walkthrough: Your Complete Guide to Mastering the Phantom Thieves
This comprehensive guide for Persona 5 Royal breaks down the game's calendar system, social stats, and combat mechanics to help players achieve the true ending and maximize their time. It prioritizes key confidants, offers strategies for each Palace, and explains how to unlock the exclusive third-semester content. The guide also provides tips for New Game Plus and trophy hunting.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream preview: our last look at the Nintendo Switch game before launch
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream for Nintendo Switch doubles down on creativity and player-driven storytelling, building on the series' focus on social interaction using player-created Miis. The sequel introduces enhanced customization options for Miis, including pronoun and dating preference selection, and allows players to customize the island town and incorporate custom drawings. The game aims to provide a relaxing, silly, and fun experience with low-stakes interactions and mini-games.
Grey Legend: Survivors was announced: Post-apocalyptic RPG where characters’ psychology directs how they survive!
Finnish indie studio Silver Legend Ltd has announced its debut title, Grey Legend: Survivors, a post-apocalyptic base-building survival RPG focusing on character psychology and social dynamics. The game features a deep dialogue system powered by supercomputing to create unique playthroughs. It is planned for a 2027 release on PC and consoles.
Top 8 Upcoming Games for Nintendo Switch 2
This article lists eight upcoming games scheduled for release on the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. The list includes enhanced versions of popular titles like Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Disney Dreamlight Valley, alongside new releases such as Pragmata and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.
