Check out the awesome 1 YoCoin animated hat! Yesterday saw a very special release in YoWorld. As the theme comes to a close, the Vikings have released a selection of accessories, including a very special animated Steampunk Clockwork Hat which costs just 1 YoCoin. Yes, that’s right – your eyes are not deceiving you. This incredible [...]
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August 1st: Steampunk Accessories
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August 2nd: Exterior & Captains Quarters
Are these the last two decorating releases? Today sees two new releases in YoWorld – both of the decorating ones. The new releases are for the ‘Exterior’ – that’s the deck to you and us – and the Captains Quarters. First we take a look at the exterior. Here players can choose from a small [...]
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August 3rd: New Steampunk Costumes
Check out the Ballistic Badger Costume… Monday saw the last steampunk clothing and accessories hit the YoWorld stores. A cute ‘Ballsitic Badger’ two-piece costume was released, costing 13 Yocash in total, but most players thought it looked like a raccoon. The aviator section contained a wide range of awesome clothing, including aviator jackets, caps and [...]
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August 4th: Steampunk Finale!
The last steampunk decorating items arrived in YoWorld… Tuesday saw the Steampunk 2015 ‘Finale’ announced over in the discussions forum. This release centered around the second Common Room release and a Cargo Room release. There were some interesting items in each. In the Common Room section, players could choose from beautiful alcoves, ‘fainting couches’ (also [...]
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August 6th: YoWorld’s 25th Podcast Release
YoWorlds 25th podcast aired today and came with some special surprises! At 6pm EST today, Big Viking Games released their 25th live podcast. Were you online to catch any of it? If you missed out, we got you covered with a quick update! The podcast was packed full of players wanting to [...]
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New Theme: Contemporary Summer Catch-Up Part 1
Here we look at all the awesome clothing, accessories and hairstyles… We have a new theme in YoWorld. On Wednesday the Vikings released Contemporary Summer 2015. In the space of just three days, there have been loads of new items put up for sale, and in Part 1 we take a look at what clothing, [...]
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New Theme: Contemporary Summer Catch-Up Part 2
Here we look at all the awesome new decorating items… We have a new theme in YoWorld. On Wednesday the Vikings released Contemporary Summer 2015. In the space of just three days, there have been loads of new items put up for sale. In Part 1 we took a look at what clothing, accessories and [...]
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The Stock Market Comes To YoWorld!
Are you a ‘wheeler dealer’? August 6th 2015 saw a brand new and, for some players, extremely exciting new feature launch in YoWorld. The ‘Stock Market’. Players were given the opportunity to purchase ‘shares’ in fictional companies, with the chance to gamble when to buy and sell in the hope of making a profit. Players [...]
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August 11th: Contemporary Summer Clothing Catch-Up!
Check out the two latest clothing, accessory and hairstyle releases…Since the end of last week there have been two clothing releases in YoWorld – plus a new pet and a YoCash promotion. First, we take a look at the Sunday release. This saw more beach wear hitting the fashion store, along with a new female [...]
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August 10th: Contemporary Bed
Awesome new bedroom furniture arrives in YoWorld… Monday saw new furniture released in YoWorld. The official feedback thread over in the Discussions forum was entitled ‘Contemporary Bed’ but the release centered around the whole bedroom. This is quite an exciting release. There are beautiful beds, attractive furniture and awesome sculptures in a variety of colors [...]
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August 13: Summer Nights & Summer Hair Mystery Box
What color will you get? It’s a beautiful balmy, Summer night, and the waves are crashing on the beach. But it’s still light so – are you ready to party into the early hours? Today’s release is another clothing and hairstyle one. There are awesome dresses and jewelry for the ladies, casual or classy clothing [...]
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YoWorld Postmortem: What Happens When You Reacquire A Game
This Viking blog post is a ‘must read’… Are you a regular reader of the Big Viking blogs? If you are then you will have most likely already read this latest blog. However, for those of you who haven’t, YoRehab strongly recommends it as being an awesome read. Sam Kim, the product marketing manager at [...]
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August 12th: New Bathroom Items – Plus A Long-Awaited ’2nd Apartment’!
A second apartment finally arrives in the Realtor Office… Yesterday saw new decorating items released into the game. This time it was the turn of Contemporary Bathroom fittings and fixtures. This released the usual bathroom items – toilet, sink, bath mats, towel rails, and there was also an animated shower cubicle with running water. For [...]
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August 16th – Fairytale Sneak Peek!
Would you fork out 29 YoCash for Cinderella’s Carriage? As the new Fairytale theme approaches, the Vikings have given players a sneak peek – with the release of a Cinderella inspired carriage. There are just two problems, though – the cost and the length of time it will be in store! A few days ago, [...]
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August 14th: Contemporary Kitchen
The Contemporary Summer decorating items come to a close with Contemporary Kitchen… The Contemporary Summer theme was short and sweet, and Friday saw the release of what appears to be the last decorating items – Contemporary Kitchen. This release contained all the usual items – stove, fridge, units, islands, etc – and as usual with [...]
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August 17th: Contemporary Summer Comes To An End
Awesome outdoor decorating items bring the theme to a close. Just when everyone thought Contemporary Summer had ended, the vikings put out one last release. Entitled ‘Outdoors’ it contains some really awesome items… Do you like to lounge around by the pool, sipping cocktails or a nice cold beer? If so, we think you will [...]
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August 18: Once Upon A Time…
Welcome to Fairytales 2015… Today sees the arrival of a brand new theme in Yoworld – Fairytales 2015. This new take on the previous fairytale themes opens with Cinderella’s Castle. The first day centers around a new home release – an elegant castle with ten rooms to decorate – and the first decorating section, the [...]
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August 19th: What Nice Clothes…
A small but interesting clothing release… Yesterday saw the first clothing release of the Fairytales 2015 theme. Many players were initially disappointed that only four items were released, but in fairness they are not bad items, though perhaps a bit pricey. Players were treated to a two-piece Wolf (disguised as Granny) costume, Red Riding Hood’s [...]
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August 20: Fairytale Fish Pond
Get it quick, before it leaves the store! Today saw the first actual Fairytales 2015 decorating release. Like yesterday’s clothing release, it was small but rather nice. It consisted of a number of animals and birds – and an amazing animated fish pond. Okay, so at 25 YoCash, the Whimsical Fairytale Pond is certainly not [...]
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August 23: Fairytales 2015 Catch-Up…
YoRehab takes a look at the latest clothing and decorating releases… The last few days have seen two Fairytales 2015 releases in Yoworld. There was a Snow White clothing release on Friday and the second part of the Outdoor Fantasy section today. First we look at the Snow White clothing release. Players were offered the [...]
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