New Update for Free Bluey Video Game Introduces Muffin and Uncle Stripe

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So, get this, Outright Games just dropped the news bomb that Bluey: The Videogame’s second freebie update is ready to roll on Nintendo Switch. It’s like Christmas, but with flamingos and squash. And speaking of flamingos, you can now jump in as Muffin, the self-proclaimed flamingo queen. Gotta love her. Oh, and her dad, Uncle Stripe? He’s big on squash. Honestly, I have no clue how those two became a gaming duo, but hey, who am I to judge?

Now, you can snag flamingos and rackets in the game — I mean, who knew there was a racket market? Plus, gather pictures (remember the Sticker Book?), and swap your stars and medals for these special rewards. I’m still not sure what special really means here, but it sounds cool, right?

For those living under a rock, Bluey’s this hyper-energetic Blue Heeler dog from a show that’s not just for kids — adults, admit it, you binge it too. You’ve got the whole family there: Mum, Dad, and Bingo. And yeah, there’s Bandit (Dad) and Chilli (Mum) lending their actual voices to the game. Talk about commitment.

Anyway, the game pulls you into Bluey’s little universe. Honestly, it sounds almost too perfect the way they recreated her home. Seriously, the word “faithfully” makes me wonder if they got every dog hair on point. And with this interactive sandbox thingamajig, every day is a new episode. I’m kind of jealous, to be honest.

Oh, oh! And it’s got this episodic gameplay. Strange — you’d think they’d just let you run wild. But no, there’s a method to the madness, pulling inspiration from the best bits of the show. Ludo Studio, BBC Studios, and Artax Games are all part of this gig. It’s like a meeting of the minds. Or maybe a chaotic brainstorm. Who can tell?

And if you’re a free spirit like me, you can wander off the path, which is, like, my life motto. Jump between quests like you’re hopping on hot sand. Plus, you can rope in up to four players. Unleash your inner Bluey, Bingo, Mum, or Dad. I tried to play as the dog once in real life; not easy, folks. They’ve even got these mini-tailgames (and now, I’m picturing tiny tails) like Keepy Uppy and Magic Xylophone.

Okay, the final big reveal: physical and digital copies drop on November 17, 2023. Mark your calendars, or don’t — the digital world never forgets.

So, there it is. Game night just got a lot more… fluffy? Playful? Let’s go with chaotic, like a kid hopped up on sugar. Happy gaming!

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