Press release:
LONDON, UK – March 23, 2023.
The London-based (the UK) video games publisher Fireshine Games and London-based (Ontario Canada) indie games developer Big Blue Bubble, are today super excited and happy to announce that their un-paw-gettable island adventure “Little Friends: Puppy Island” (the labra-dorable next game in the best-selling “Little Friends” series), is coming to PC (via Steam) and the Nintendo Switch (via the Nintendo Eshop) this summer (2023).
Explore a paradise island and become best friends with adorable puppy pals in a wholesome puppy adventure! Head out on walks across exciting locations, dig up hidden treasures, build and expand your holiday resort, and meet lovable pups to care for on your very own tropical island.
Become best friends with Shibas, Labradors, Corgis, Huskies, Pugs and more, with 9 unique puppy breeds to find and adopt across a diverse paradise island. Become a puppy fashionista and dress up your puppies with over 350 outfits and accessories, and explore sandy beaches, snowy mountains, cherry blossom sanctuaries and more on a wholesome island adventure.
Find the paw-fect new locations to construct accessory shops and activity stations, and train your puppies to become the ultimate pup stars, levelling up their stats in obedience, agility, friendliness and more. Care for your puppies by bathing, brushing, feeding, walking and playing with them.
FEATURES:
Little Friends On Holiday! – Set off on an exciting new adventure that takes your puppy care experience even further! Explore an entire paradise island, find exciting new locations, dig up treasures and embrace your adventurous side with your new Little Friends.
Explore Puppy Island! – Take your lovable companion out on their very own adventure across an island filled with puppies! Discover sandy beaches, snowy mountains, cherry blossom sanctuaries and so much more! What will you uncover on your adventure?
Become Puppy Pals! – Become friends with 9 different breeds of puppies and find the perfect companions to enjoy your adventure with! Meet new puppies while out on walks and bring them home to care for them. Take photos using the in-game camera to make memories that last a lifetime.
Build The Ultimate Puppy Paradise! – Discover new locations throughout the island to build new toy, clothing and accessory shops and unlock pawsome new items for your puppies!
Enjoy Puppy Care! – Brush, bathe, feed and play with your pups to give them everything they need for their adventures! Improve their obedience, agility, endurance & more, levelling up their stats to gain access to exciting new areas of the island.
Dress Up Your Pup! – With over 350 colorful outfits and accessories to choose from, find your puppy’s own unique style! From tiaras and dresses to mohawks and sunglasses, customise your puppy’s look however you like!
“We’re so excited to introduce the adorable next game in the Little Friends series, which jets players off on a cozy, fun-filled adventure across a paradise island,” said Katie Clark, Senior Product Manager at Fireshine Games.
“Developed by the talented team at Big Blue Bubble, creators of the smash hit My Singing Monsters franchise, we can’t wait for Little Friends: Puppy Island to scratch the itch of players looking for a wholesome new puppy sim later this summer.”
Little Friends: Puppy Island is available to pre-order now on Nintendo Switch at physical retailers and can be added to your Steam Wishlist. To keep up with all the latest news & updates, follow Little Friends: Puppy Island on Twitter and TikTok.
About Fireshine Games
Fireshine Games is a global publisher of digital and physical videogames based in London, England. Originally established in 2014 under the name Sold Out, Fireshine Games works with studio giants such as Team 17, Rebellion and Frontier Developments as well as introducing new indie dev studios to the world like Pugstorm, Stonewheat & Sons, Spiral Circus, ColePowered Games and many more – publishing for physical and digital distribution.
Fireshine is also part of the EG7 group of companies. For more information on Fireshine Games and its upcoming titles, visit the official website at fireshinegames.co.uk.
About Big Blue Bubble
Big Blue Bubble is an established video game developer with over 15 years of experience creating fun, innovative, and accessible titles. With more than 100 titles to date, Big Blue Bubble maintains a proven track record of being the first to market with a variety of innovations in technology and game design, establishing the company as a long-standing industry veteran.
Big Blue Bubble’s commitment to producing fun, engaging games has earned the studio recognition from prestigious organizations around the world, such as Deloitte, BAFTA, and IGN. Big Blue Bubble continues to produce award-winning titles that stand the test of time, including their top-grossing flagship franchise, My Singing Monsters. More information about Big Blue Bubble can be found at www.bigbluebubble.com.
Jonas “O.J” Ek
The Gaming Ground
Twitter: @TheGamingGround
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Tags: Adventure, Animals, Big Blue Bubble, Fireshine Games, Indie games, Little Friends, Nintendo Switch, PC games, Puppy Island, Steam