For quite a few months now, worldwide video game developer and publisher Natsume have been tossing around the title “Project Happiness“, an upcoming mystery project by the company. Today, the company have finally removed the curtain from the title and begun promoting it under its new title Hometown Story. It is described as an experience that will fill you with both motivation and magical memories, and is under development by Yasuhiro Wada – the “Father of Harvest Moon” and his studio TOYBOX in Japan. While limited information is currently known on this title, you can expect to hear more on it during this years E3 Expo.
Publishing in Europe is set to be undertaken by Rising Star Games.
Hiro Maekawa | President and CEO of Natsume
Hometown Story is the perfect name for a game with such a heartwarming feeling, and we’re excited to begin revealing more about the game, alongside TOYBOX and Rising Star Games. We’re also pleased to confirm the game will be releasing on mobile platforms along with the Nintendo 3DS.
Yasuhiro Wada | CEO of TOYBOX
Hometown Story is a game and a story that’s dear to my heart – and I hope will become dear to the player’s heart as well. Our partnership with Natsume and Rising Star Games, who share our values on a quality gaming experience, is going to remain strong as we reveal more about Hometown Story throughout the year.
Martin Defries | Managing Director & COO of Rising Star Games
We are very excited to be able to announce the game’s official name and to launch a brand new global IP alongside our friends at TOYBOX and Natsume. Hometown Story will thrill and inspire our customers and it is wonderful to start a new journey with them and gain a generation of new customers through the launch of Hometown Story.
