Lists / 9 February 2024

Whitethorn Winter 2024 Showcase Roundup

Yesterday, indie publisher Whitethorn Games premiered their annual Whitethorn Winter Showcase, where they shared news and announcements about a few of their titles, including a release date for Botany Manor, Lake’s highly anticipated arrival on Nintendo Switch, and more.

This year, Whitethorn Games were also joined by a number of allies such as ID@Xbox, Safe In Our World and Take This, who are committed to enhancing the games industry by fostering a more inclusive, accessible, and representative space for developers, players, and industry professionals.

You can watch the full presentation in the video below, or you can continue reading for a roundup of the showcase.

Botany Manor — PC, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch Release Date Announced

The enduring estate of Botany Manor is home to retired botanist Arabella Greene. After a long career, she has amassed a collection of rare, long-forgotten plants that require some research to help them live again. Play as Arabella and explore the stunning historic manor and its grounds to look for clues in her notes, books, posters, and items scattered around the residence to determine the correct set of circumstances to help the flora flourish. Unlock new seeds and plant them. Interactable items around the property that can be turned and flipped will provide information to help you solve each gardening puzzle, grow the plants, and discover their mysterious qualities.

Botany Manor will be available on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One and Xbox Series S|X on April 9th 2024. The game will be available day one with Xbox Game Pass.

Watch the Botany Manor release date trailer.

Magical Delicacy — New Gameplay and First Steam Demo Announcement

In Magical Delicacy, play as Flora, a young witch who has ventured to the beautiful harbor town of Grat in order to grow her magical abilities. Using the power of magic, cook delicious dishes for the townsfolk from a vast array of ingredients you can purchase from local merchants, forage from around the town, or grow in your garden. Customize each dish to your customers’ tastes through a creative cooking system. Explore the charming 2D platforming environment inspired by Metroidvanias, gain new abilities, reach new areas, and unlock shortcuts.

Magical Delicacy will be available on Steam and Xbox One and Series S|X — available day one with Xbox Game Pass — this year.

Watch the new Magical Delicacy trailer.

Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island — Xbox Announcement

Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island invites you to take on the role of backpacker Alex, who has found herself stranded on the gorgeous shores of Ambrosia Island. As she begins to explore her surroundings, she discovers that she is not alone – the island is populated by the gods of Greek myth and legend! However, something is amiss – the gods are unable to remember who they are. In order to find her way home, she must befriend the inhabitants and help them to restore their memories.

Explore the dynamic island in this non-linear adventure and unravel its story to discover its celestial guests and build friendships with the gods through a unique relationship mechanic. The closer you become, the more they are willing to help Alex with their godly powers. Solve the mystery of Ambrosia Island, save the gods, and hopefully help Alex find a way back home!

Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island will launch on PC via Steam and Xbox One and Series S|X summer of 2024.

Watch the Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island gameplay video.

Skate Fish — Android and iOS Release Date Announced

From Sudden Event Studios, welcome to a world where the only way to catch fish is to impress them! Customize your character, board, and fishing rod, and ride your way through several chill environments, each with its own species to angle and obstacles to skate. Use nostalgic finger-deck two-finger touch controls to flip your board, grind ledges, and perform aerials as you become a skate-fishing legend by catching dozens of carp, bass, trout and other fish to support wildlife preservation efforts.

Skate Fish will be available for Android via Google Play and iOS via the Apple Store on March 28, 2024.

Watch the Skate Fish release date trailer.

Lake — Nintendo Switch Release Date Announced

In Lake, travel back to 1986 and take on the role of 40-something-year-old Meredith, who leaves the fast-paced drudgery of her big city life and returns to her quiet, rustic hometown. During her two-week stay in the beautiful lakeside community of Providence Oaks, Oregon, she’ll fill in for her father – the local mail carrier – where she will not only deliver letters and parcels to new and old friendly faces but will also rekindle old friendships, make new ones, and maybe even find romance.

At the end of her vacation, will Meredith return to the big city, or will she choose a different path for her life? It’s up to players to steer the story how they see fit in this slice-of-life interactive game.

Lake will be available on Nintendo Switch on February 15th 2024. The game is currently available on PC via Steam, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Xbox One and Series X|S.

Watch the Lake Nintendo Switch reveal trailer.

Wytchwood — Android and iOS Surprise Launch

Wytchwood is a crafting adventure game set in an expressive land of gothic fables and fairytales. As the mysterious old witch of the woods, players will explore a strange countryside, collect magical ingredients, brew sorcerous enchantments, and pass their twisted judgment upon a capricious cast of characters and creatures. After all, how will they ever learn if someone doesn’t teach them the moral of the story?

Wytchwood is now available for Android via Google Play and iOS through the App Store. The game is also available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox, and Steam.

Watch the Wytchwood Android and iOS launch trailer.

Slime Heroes — Game Reveal

In Slime Heroes, journey through a whimsical world entrusted to an unlikely hero — a slime — tasked to save it from a mysterious corruption. Journey through the expansive 3D world — alone or with a friend — and encounter ferocious enemies, challenging but approachable puzzles, and forgotten treasures. Gain magical gems throughout the world and dynamically combine them to create unique and powerful magical skills that can take down even the most corrupt minions and bosses. Discover a touching story of overcoming expectations, friendship, and forgiveness as you progress because even slimes can be heroes!

Slime Heroes will be available on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, and on Xbox Series S|X.

Watch the Slime Heroes reveal trailer.