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:

• Japan: Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life (January 2023)
• North America: Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos (September 2023) and Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life (June 2023)
• Europe: Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos (October 2023) and Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life (June 2023)

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.

Latest Farming Video Game News

HM Digital Sales and Farm Folks Update | Posted at 03:35 PM 23 November 2018Happy Farm'n Friday! It's the last weekend for the Christmas Light Extravaganza install, and unfortunately today it is raining. It's not much fun untangling light strings with wet and cold fingers, but tomorrow is predicted to be a clear day. I'm hoping to have the whole project finished by Saturday night. It's currently at 9300 LED lights! Last night at Thanksgiving dinner, Mr.Fogu's brother-in-law got his nieces convinced that putting whipped cream on everything made it better. They tried whipped cream and ham, whipped cream and cubed cheese, but then paused at the suggestion of whipped cream, cookies, and gravy.

Natsume Thanksgiving Sale

Yesterday was the fall feast of Thanksgiving and the start of the Christmas shopping season. To celebrate the weekend festivities, many of Natsume's digital downloadable Harvest Moon games are discounted 50% off in North America:

• Harvest Moon 3DS: The Tale of Two Towns (3DS) = $9.99 USD / $10.99 CAN
• Harvest Moon: A New Beginning (3DS) = $14.99 USD / $16.99 CAN
• Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley (3DS) = $14.99 USD / $16.99 CAN
• Harvest Moon: Skytree Village (3DS) = $14.99 USD / $20.49 CAN
• Harvest Moon: Seeds of Memories (iOS/Android) = $4.99 USD / $6.99 CAN
• Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life SE (PS4) = $7.99 USD / $9.99 CAN
• Harvest Moon: Save the Homeland (Ps4) = $7.49 USD / $9.99 CAN

This sale will end on November 25 (Sunday) While not part of this specific Nintendo/Playstation sale, the Steam version of Harvest Moon: Light of Hope SE is on sale for 50% off ($9.99). The Steam sale also includes the DLC packs at half off their normal price; the bundle that includes all 4 DLC is discounted to $14.95. Also on sale on Steam is Farming Simulator 17 for 50% off. The latest version of the series, Farming Simulator 19, which was just released on the 19th of November, is not on sale. On another note, Little Dragons Cafe is now available on the Steam/PC platform, priced at $59.99!

Farm Folks Update

Overgrown has revealed some more gameplay features of their Kickstarter farming game. This time the team has revealed how players can participate in other activities:

• Fishing: Farm Folks will have both fresh water and salt water fish. After getting the fishing pole, it can be upgraded to catch larger and rarer fish. The fishing mini game involves tossing their line into the water, wait for the fish to take the hook, and then follow the on-screen prompts to reel the fish in. The fish can be cooked, sold, or even used for hunting and trapping island wildlife.
• Mining: The initial mining location is the stone quarry outside of town, but eventually a series of underground tunnels will be available. The quarry has stone and simple ores, while the deep island tunnels have rare ores, gems, and even hidden items. The materials can be used for farm building upgrades, tool upgrades, or processed into jewelry, household items, or gifts.
• Woodcutting: A variety of trees grow on Softshoal, some requiring an upgraded axe before they can be cut down. The lumber will be used for building repairs and making crafting stations, as well as for repairing things within the town of Port Meridia.

Until next time! - Cher (There's red glitter everywhere! Wooooo!)Feedback: Add

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