Bulbasaur is hosting a jump rope contest in Pokopia, and yes, there are stakes

Mark your calendars, Pokopia fans. The game’s next big limited-time event now has a date, and it stars the OG Grass Starter, Bulbasaur

The limited-time event, called Bulbausar’s Jump Rope Contest, kicks off on April 19 and will run until April 26 at 4:59am local time. As its name suggests, the event revolves around Bulbasaur’s jump rope mini game, and prizes will be awarded based on players’ scores. To earn points, you have to jump over Bulbasaur’s vine jump rope without getting tripped up.

While the event is live, players can compete alongside others in their worlds or on Cloud Islands in a multiplayer version of the event.

“In another player’s world, both the host and guests can participate in the jump rope contest, including those playing in spectator mode,” the event’s official page reads. “The highest number of jumps recorded by any participating player will become that world’s high score, but only the host will receive prizes.”

Cloud Islands will work a little bit differently. All players on the island can participate, but the highest number of jumps by any participant will be attributed to the Cloud Island’s high score. Only the player who logged that number of jumps will earn prizes.

Though we don’t currently know the full list of prizes available for players, we do know there will be a trophy for players to earn that they can then put on their islands to prove their skill.

Though Pokopia‘s next limited-time event doesn’t officially begin until April 19, you can start the festivities early by setting your Nintendo Switch 2’s internal clock to the date through its console settings. If you want to practice your jumping skills before it begins, though, you can currently try out Bulbasaur’s jump rope mini game by talking to the Grass Starter.

Pokopia‘s last limited-time event that introduced a new item to the game was the April Fools’ Day event with the Inflatable Sudowoodo decoration. Before that, Hoppip, Skiploom, and Jumpluff made their debut in the life-sim with the “More Spores for Hoppip” event that introduced a host of themed items for the evolution line. According to data-mined info, the next event after Bulbasaur’s will introduce Sableye and will require players to collect a new currency from Dream Islands, much like Hoppip’s Cotton Spores.

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MOUSE P.I. For Hire is coming soon to PC and consoles, and it’s coming pretty soon. Developed by Fumi Games, MOUSE P.I. For Hire puts you in the boots of Jack Pepper across an action-packed adventure.

But first, let’s look at when the game goes live worldwide so that you can jump in in the first minute.

MOUSE P.I. For Hire release countdown

MOUSE P.I. For Hire releases worldwide on Thursday, April 16. The following countdown will expire once the game goes live across all platforms.

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The countdown is based on the following timings.

• 5am PT
• 7am CT
• 8am ET
• 3pm UTC
• 4pm CET

The timings are based on the information available on SteamDB. While MOUSE P.I. For Hire will also be available on consoles, the same schedule is valid. Hence, you can’t take advantage of any New Zealand trick for extra hours of gameplay.

What to expect from MOUSE P.I. For Hire

MOUSE P.I. For Hire is an FPS title unlike anything you might have seen. It’s an adventure that takes inspiration from the cartoons of the 1930s. The black and white visuals are all hand-drawn frame by frame. While the visuals might be all retro, the gameplay is anything but that.

As you progress along your adventures, you’ll find out more about the world around you. You’ll have to make full use of your arsenal and firepower to eliminate enemies in front of you. The world of MOUSE P.I. For Hire will throw plenty at you, including different bosses. Hence, you’ll need to master the use of your weapons and upgrade them over time.

Here’s a summary of what you can expect from the game.

• Hand-drawn visual world inspired by teh class cartoons.
• Fast-paced FPS combat where you have to be constantly on the move.
• Single-player campaign that you can complete at your own pace.
• Over 20 levels teeming with all kinds of enemies.
• Unique weapons and equipment that are completely upgradable.
• Different consumables that will turn the tide of the battle in your favor.

While the game doesn’t offer a demo, you can choose to pre-purchase MOUSE P.I. For Hire on your preferred platform.

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