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The Ushi No Tane websites specialize in information, FAQs, and guides about the Nintendo console versions of the Harvest Moon, Story of Seasons, and Legend of the River King video games. These game genres are created and published in Japan by Marvelous (JP). In other regions, you'll find Natsume, XSeed Games/Marvelous (USA), Marvelous (EU), and Rising Star involved in the series' release.
The latest version of the mainstream farming series that have been released in various regions of the world are:
The latest version of River King, in all regions of the world, is River King: Mystic Valley (JP 2007, NA 2008, EU 2009).
Since 2000, Ushi no Tane has been run by a grouchy old lady who happens to be fond of video game agriculture along with two feline helpers: Intern Captain Bootu and Intern Hondo Mewnaka. The website is not officially affiliated, sponsored, endorsed, or employed by the developers of Harvest Moon, Story of Seasons, or River King. This is simply a fan site.
The three tomato types growing here have unfortunately developed some sort of twisted-leaf symptom. While there is fruit on the plants, the leaves are in terrible shape. Two of them were doing great last month, but things have gone downhill over the past two weeks or so. Internet research implies that it is either a virus or it is an after-effect of herbicides. I'm thinking it is the herbicide, as I had used some to take out weeds growing in the cracks along the concrete pavers. It wasn't even applied to the tomatoes, but the plants were placed in the same area. Apparently tomatoes are very sensitive to it. Well drat, there's so much to learn about vegetable farming!
This month on the social version of Bokujou Monogatari on the Mobage gaming network in Japan, three community events have been scheduled.
A fellow farmer sent me an email about Farm Folks, a farming simulator video game currently asking for crowdfunding support via Kickstarter. As the main character farmer, you wash up on Softshoal Island after your boat is destroyed by a storm. Taking the chance to start a new life, the protagonist moves into a local farm and starts working the land. The game includes farming, fishing, mining, and even a marriage option with kids. You can customize your farmer and participate in holidays. The local town, Port Meridia, is where a wide variety of villagers reside. You can complete requests for the villagers and raise your friendship with them. The game has a plethora of livestock to care for such as chickens, sheep, goats, and a magical unicow. Whaa... a unicorn cow?! Well now that's unique! The game is planned for PC release, but has stretch campaigns for Playstation, XBox, and Nintendo Switch. Currently the game is already 85% funded, but there are only 19 days left to reach 100%. If you're interested in learning more about Farm Folks, there's videos and descriptions on their Kickstarter page:
Until next time! - Cher (Marionberries are ripening on the vine, but Mr.Fogu keeps eating them before I can harvest! Nom nom...) Feedback: Add | View (1)| << Previous page | Next page >> |