Just when it looks like cozy games may have reached their peak, they keep getting bigger and more popular. Here's my story on why and how for The Guardian, including lots of amazing insights from folks across the industry:

Love this piece from @heatherteacup.bsky.social One of my favourite things about the horror genre is its sheer scope. Come and play with us! www.gamesradar.com/games/simula...

Watched the sun set in Avowed. This game is so heckin pretty

I knocked over my Lego bonsai tree a little while ago and I still can't figure out how it fits back together. I'm stumped (as is my bonsai 😭).

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In the New Year I hope to assume my final form by taking up cross stitch, embroidery, and someday knitting.

Just two days left to go. I can't remember when I last felt this tired at the end of a work year. 2024 has really been something

god now i'm thinking about the mummy (1999) again. some of the best any human being has ever looked on film. a two hour nonstop bisexual awakening

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It's a Songs from The Big Chair kinda day

It's almost time for my favorite seasonal film, completely unaltered and exactly as depicted in this promotional image.

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✨ Game Announcement ✨ Introducing Wylde Society; a period drama game! ☕ 👠 Play as Vivian Wylde; witch & socialite 🏩 Build & run a magical boarding house 🍽️ Host dinner parties & elegant balls 🔮 Explore magical realms & expand your magic Enjoy the trailer, and please share ✨ youtu.be/sVLWnmiL9f0

I say this with my whole chest: fuck this decision. Denying gender-affirming care is beyond disgusting.

WORLD PREMIERE: When spookiness strikes a luxury campsite, the one and only Duck Detective is summoned to quack the case! Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping is a new standalone game in the acclaimed Duck Detective series! store.steampowered.com/app/2714620 #wholesomesnack

It's official, TOEM 2!📸 The team is back together, including our amazing composers! Together, we’re working hard making it something that can stand proudly beside the original game, celebrating what worked, while improving the rest. We can't wait to share more! Wishlist here: s.team/a/2900640

Pentiment is a Christmas game btw (like Night in the Woods is a Halloween game)

They live in my mind rent free #DragonAgeTheVeilguard #Evka #Antoine #DragonAge

It's been a Bad Week, but boy are the Indy reviews making me hyped to put on that fedora

Rockerboy 🎸 #JohnnySilverhand #Cyberpunk2077

Manfred close-up #datv

Mood of the day

Happy Dragon Age Day! Big thanks to @eplerjc.bsky.social for speaking to me for this piece on the one and only Varric Tethras! I loved learning all about Varric's role in Dragon Age: The Veilguard and how it came to be! Spoilers ahead ❗ www.gamesradar.com/games/rpg/it...

Great piece from @heatherteacup.bsky.social really making the most of an excellent sounding trip to visit Obsidian! This finally sold me on Avowed. And there's plenty more to come from the access as we roll out this month's packed Big Preview! www.gamesradar.com/games/rpg/de...

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