Snow Coverage

Complete snow coverage is an essential step in this process. You will only have the option to create your Snowboy if your island has entered the complete snow coverage phase of the winter season. For Nothern Hemisphere players you should see complete snow coverage in mid-December. For Southern Hemisphere players then you should see complete snow coverage in mid-June. Once your island has been entirely engulfed in the snow,  it is time to look for your snowballs. You will need to scour your island until you find two small-sized snowballs in close proximity to each other.

Rolling your Snowboy

Once you have your two snowballs in view, it is time to start rolling. There are two ways to create the perfect Snowboy. One option is to roll each snowball with one leveling at the bottom of your character’s ear while the other is leveling at the top of your character’s ear. The other option would be to use the tile method which can be done with terraforming or patterns if you do not have the Island Designer App.

Tile Method

Step 1: Roll each snowball until they stop growing in size. You will feel the resistance of the snowball on the character as they roll it forward. Roll them to an open space on your island.

Step 2: Create a straight-line tile path of ten spaces with the Island Designer app, or with patterns.

Step 3: Roll one snowball to one end and the other snowball to the other end. 

Step 4: Roll one snowball directly onto the path and all the way to the other snowball, it will automatically be placed on top when you are close enough.

Perfect Snowboy complete! The Snowboy will let you know if it is perfect or not. If it is perfect then you will be rewarded one large snowflake and a random DIY recipe from the frozen collection that you do not own. You can get a single large snowflake from the Snowboy every single day until it melts. It takes four days for it to completely melt away.

Complications/How to reset

Complications can occur during this process! A snowball can break if rolled off of a cliff or into an object. If this were to happen, you have to go in and out of a building to reset the snowball spawn. Make sure to be a good distance from the remaining snowball as any building too close to the snowball will not trigger the snowball spawn reset. You can also save and exit the game to trigger a reset of the snowball. If the Snowboy is created and ends up not being perfect, you must exit the game without saving it in order to reset the snowballs for the day.

Thank you for joining us during the winter festivities of Animal Crossing: New Horizons.  Now, throw on those snow boots and get rolling, you have Snowboys to make!

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Cuphead, the 2D scrolling run-and-gun video game has made its physical edition debut for the Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, and Xbox One; and has brought its 1930’s cartoon style with it!

Cuphead was first released digitally on Sept. 29th, 2017 by Studio MDHR, created by Chad and Jared Moldenhauer. With a list that can go on forever, Cuphead captured its audience with its superb character design, art style, energetic soundtrack, and excruciating difficulty. Cuphead would go on to become a commercial success by selling two million copies within its first two weeks of release.

Since then, Cuphead has continued to dominate the gaming industry by winning awards left and right. Studio MDHR has taken advantage of this non-stopping success train by going on to release a DLC expansion entitled Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course, which was released on June 30th of 2022. That same year, a Netflix animated series, The Cuphead Show! would be available to stream. This animated series takes place in a similar universe to Cuphead and currently has three seasons.

Standard Physical Edition

Five years later, with no sign of slowing down, Cuphead has made its very first debut as a physical video game on select consoles. A collectors edition, as well as a standard edition, are two variations of the physical edition. The standard edition was released to retailers on December 6th, 2022, and comes with four bonus items that were not included in the original digital release. The standard physical edition retails for $39.99 USD.

• Delicious Last Course Expansion 
• 6 Collectible Cuphead Funnies Cards
• Cuphead Club Membership Card
• Exclusive Interior Art by Studio MDHR

Cuphead Collector’s Edition

The Cuphead Collector’s edition is exclusive to the creative production company iam8bit and is currently available to be pre-ordered with an expected ship date in the first Quarter of 2023. The collector’s edition is packed with everything that the standard physical edition comes with but is also full of fun surprises. The Cuphead Collector’s edition can be pre-ordered for $199.99 USD. 

• An ~8” Tall Handcrafted Cuphead Marionette- Fully Puppetable, Crafted by the Artisans at Rici Marionettes in Prague.
• Mechanical, Hand-Crank Music Box. 
• Foldout Inkwell Isles Poster
• Sleeve for the Physical Game Case
• Transforming Outer Box Featuring an Asbestos Safety Curtain
• Delicious Last Course Expansion 
• 6 Collectible Cuphead Funnies Cards
• Cuphead Club Membership Card
• Exclusive Interior Art by Studio MDHR

A Great Slam and Then Some!

What are your thoughts on the different physical editions? Planning on splurging on the standard or the collector’s edition? Let us know in the comments!

As the World Cup is nearing the end of its group stages and approaches the Round of 16, Rocket League has taken the opportunity to release the second round of their Nike FC Cup.

The Nike FC Cup kicked off on November 17th and will run all the way to December 14th. During this time, players can complete in-game challenges, purchase event-inspired items from the shop, participate in an international competition, and play in a new limited-time game mode. These opportunities will open and close at different times but do not fret, there is still plenty of time to join in on the fun.

In-game challenges available – November 17th to December 6th

How to Obtain a Country Banner: Complete the first challenge (top left) and look for the  Country Banners in your profile setting!

Each Challenge will unlock different decals! Make Sure to get yours before they are gone!

Round one of the purchasable items in the shop – November 17th to December 6th.

International competition, the Fan Clash: Nike FC Cup – November 17th to November 30th.

This part of the event is currently over! Finland came in first! Want to know the other countries did? Click here

Round two of purchasable items in the shop – November 30th to December 6th.

Limited time game mode, Nike FC Showdown – November 30th to December 14th.

Get ready for this new 4v4 mode which features a new Nike Ball and modified gameplay that makes the ball curve through the air.

Now that you’ve read through the entire event, it is time to grab some boost and hit the field to enjoy the rest of the Nike FC Cup!

Scorn

Scorn takes place in a biopunk-like world that is riddled with machines, limbs, bones, blood, and more. Progressing through this nightmare is difficult as parasites linger around the corner in preparation to hurt the user at all costs. Puzzles stand in the way of progressing through the city which really gets the mind working.

Agony

Agony puts the user right in the middle of Hell. While walking through a bloody environment the user will notice a pattern within the theme of the world. Blood, fire, bones, and bodies are always in sight while traversing through the burning setting. Puzzles will also be included throughout this dangerous voyage to keep the user on their toes.

Scorn 

While traversing through the world the user is able to come across different kinds of weaponry. These bio-machine tools represent modern weaponry such as a shotgun, pistol, and grenade launcher. There is also a flesh prod that can be picked up and used to fight off different parasites.

Agony 

Agony is not so lenient when it comes to giving the user weapons to fight off demons. An ignited torch is one of the only tools that users can use to defend themselves from monsters. There is also a dual-use which includes interacting with the environment by igniting different obstacles. 

Scorn

While progressing through the gruesome setting of Scorn the user will come across the common Arbejdere otherwise known as a Worker. Workers roam different passageways in a passive state. However, these creatures become hostile once they notice the user in their sights. With the ability to lunge and shoot sharp projectiles, these creatures will stop at nothing until they take the user down. Any of the weapons in Scorn will do the trick against these crawling parasites, it is best to take them down before they grow in numbers.

Agony

The most common enemy that you will find in the depths of Agony would be the Onoskeli. These goat-legged creatures are blind but are able to feel, hear, and smell within a certain range. As these creatures are attracted to fire the best way for the user to deal with them would be to throw a torch as a distraction and then attempt to escape. 

Now that we have gone over the different settings, weapons, and creatures it is time to make a decision. Would you rather wake up in Agony or Scorn?

1. Until Dawn – Blackwood Mountain

If you’ve been looking for a chilling vacation spot, then I have just the place for you, Blackwood Mountain. Join a group of friends Josh, Sam, Chris, Ashley, Emily, Matt, Mike, and Jessica as they head up the mountain to party like they never have before. Explore the spacious estate which includes a family-owned lodge, a getaway guest cabin, a spooky hotel, menacing clifftops, an abandoned sanatorium, a labyrinth of mines that are just to die for, and more! During this interactive drama, you will come across masked psychos, flame throwers, mythological creatures, and bone-chilling decisions. You are only a cable car away from this indecisive yet exciting night. Just remember, you can’t leave once you get there… you must survive Until Dawn.

2. Five Nights At Freddy’s – Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza

Hungry for some pizza? Want a job for roughly four dollars an hour? You’re in luck! Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza is hiring for a new security guard position for five nights a week with availability from 12:00 am to 6:00 am. This job includes monitoring the pizzeria through a camera system all while making sure the power does not go out. Did I mention that possessed animatronics will try to attack you? Keeping an eye out and closing doors is the best way to survive the night in this horrific pizzeria. Freddy Fazbear, Chica, Foxy, and Bonnie all haunt this demented pizzeria at their own possessed will. If you survive each night, at the beginning of the next shift, you will hear a pre-recorded message that gives you helpful information for the coming events. If all five nights are met with success, then you will be rewarded with your paycheck and you will be expected to do it all over again the following week. Would you be up for this job?

3. P.T. – Suburban House

Calling all house hunters in the area! A previously occupied suburban home is now up for sale. This wonderful abode comes with an L-shaped corridor, two rooms, one bathroom, and an unknown second floor. If you’re on the fence about buying the house feel free to come over for a visit. This first-person survival horror awaits you with bug-infested rooms, old writings on the wall, and a fridge filled with all sorts of surprises. Oh, just one more thing. Stay away from the sink, will ya?

4. Resident Evil 7: Biohazard – The Baker Ranch

The Baker Family invites you to come vacation with us on our spacious property. Located in Dulvey, Louisiana, our ranch is surrounded by an exquisite swampland that has hidden salt mines. Trust us, every night is an adventure! We welcome solo travelers, groups of friends, solo travelers, couples that want a fun night out, and did I mention solo travelers? While vacationing on the ranch you are more than welcome to check out the different kinds of buildings that we have on our property. We have a wonderful greenhouse, a lively boathouse, a decommissioned guest house, and a testing area… I mean barn. My wife’s name is Marguerite, my son is Lucas, and I’m Jack. We’re all extremely excited to welcome you onto the ranch. After you arrive we will sit down for a special meal and get to know one another. I promise that the dinner will be to die for.

5. Outlast – Mount Massive Asylum

Attention all aspiring journalists! The story of a lifetime has just arrived! Rumor has it that illegal experiments are happening to the patients at Mount Massive Asylum. If you’ve been waiting for the opportunity to break into the journalism industry then this is the story for you. This asylum is a bit daunting as there are many confusing locations within its walls. These locations include a courtyard, hospital, sewers, prison blocks, and more. It is also believed to have an underground lab. While searching for evidence please make sure to be mindful of the patients wandering the halls of the asylum. These variants, or patients, so to say, seem to act a bit “different”. Don’t forget to bring your camcorder and extra batteries! Running out of battery power would be like losing a finger… or two!

6. Alien: Isolation – Sevastopol Station

The power is out, everyone is gone, and screams are coming from down the hall. There is no escape unless you count the vacuum of space as one. It’s rumored that some kind of monster is wreaking havoc around the station. It’s up to you to figure out what kind of monster is out there and to dispose of any threats to the station. Access to the station will start off limited, but feel free to make your way through the Lorenz SysTech Spire, SciMed Tower, and Solomons Habitation Tower. Please be mindful of the Working Joe androids, they may seem friendly at first, but their bright red eyes will say otherwise. Also, while exploring the station, feel free to help yourself to our motion tracker and flamethrowers. Just don’t lose them or it’s game over, man!

Limbs have been severed, risks have been taken, and enemy AI has been triggered. After taking a peak into each one of these different video games, the question still stands. Which horror video game would you rather try to survive? Would it be the freezing Blackwood Mountain from Until Dawn? Or the insane family from Resident Evil 7: Biohazard? I look forward to your choices!

Did I miss your favorite horror game? Let me know what it is and I might include it in the next one!

In no particular order, I would like to start off with Blizzard’s Overwatch. In the year of 2018 Blizzard released a special skin for the character of Mercy. This stylish pink skin was available from May 8th to May 21st with a price of $15 (USD). Blizzard Entertainment would go on to donate 100% of the proceeds to Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The guaranteed minimum donation started at $250,000 (USD). In July of 2018, Blizzard announced a total of $12.7 Million was raised by the players.

Overwatch

https://youtu.be/BIQBvOGspmw – Video : Pink mercy l Support BCRF l Overwatch

In 2021 Capcom partnered with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation to release two different skins for the fan favorites of CHUN-LI and RYU. This event would run for an entire month from October 12th to November 12th. Both characters got a pink skin with a reversed highlight option for the price of $5.99 (USD) each or $9.99 (USD) as a two-pack. The guaranteed minimum donation started at $25,000 (USD). In June of 2022, Capcom would go on to announce that a total of $75,000 was raised by the players.

Destructoid

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJgBYSLNbgM – Video: Street Fighter V – BCRF x SF 

Behemoth decided to release their own DLC in 2011 that would help support Breast Cancer Awareness. A brand-new character that goes by the name of the Pink Knight was released for $1.99 (USD) on February 8th for the PSN. This charismatic character was also released alongside a Lollipop and four other brand-new weapons. 100% of the revenue was stated to be donated to charities involved with breast cancer research. The Pink Knight is still purchasable on Steam for $0.99 (USD). However, it is unknown if the partnership is still ongoing. It is also unknown how much money was raised.

2014 was an exceptional year for Bandai Namco as they decided to launch their Ms. Pac-Man Ribbon Campaign to benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation. During the month of October, Bandai Namco released a Pink Maze for their Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man mobile games. This Pink Maze cost $0.99 (USD) with 100% of the proceeds set to go to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. It is unknown how much was raised during the month of October.

2014 was an exceptional year for Bandai Namco as they decided to launch their Ms. Pac-Man Ribbon Campaign to benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation. During the month of October, Bandai Namco released a Pink Maze for their Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man mobile games. This Pink Maze cost $0.99 (USD) with 100% of the proceeds set to go to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. It is unknown how much was raised during the month of October.

SCS Software created their own DLC in 2019 to also support Breast Cancer Awareness. On October 1st of 2019 a $1.99 (USD) Pink Ribbon Charity Pack was released for Euro Truck Simulator 2. 100% of the proceeds were stated to be donated to reputable Breast Cancer research and awareness charities. The Breast Cancer Research Foundation and the Alliance of Women with Breast Cancer were the two named research/charities. The Pink Ribbon Charity Pack can still be purchased to this day and the partnership is ongoing.

These are just a few of the many video game publishers that have helped in the fight against Breast Cancer. I hope many of the huge name publishers see how much of a difference they can make with their following.