3/22/24 ~ Newsletter
✨ Upcoming Games ✨
Moonglow Bay Looks Delightfully Cozy and Launches on Switch Next Month (1 minute read)
Moonglow Bay is set to launch on April 11th, 2024 for the Nintendo Switch. This is a cozy, relaxing fishing game where you catch creatures, explore, and help revitalize a struggling town. It combines fishing with town restoration. The game offers features like local co-op and encountering mythical creatures.
Origami Puzzler Paper Trail Launches in May 2024 (2 minute read)
Origami puzzle game Paper Trail makes its way onto PC, consoles, and mobile platforms via Netflix on May 21st, 2024. You play as Paige, solving puzzles by unfolding the world itself. Expect a unique twist on problem-solving and a cute artistic visual style.
🎮 Game Updates 🎮
10 of Stardew Valley 1.6’s Most Impactful Updates (4 minute read)
Stardew Valley update 1.6 brings a variety of changes to the game, like a new farm type and more festivals, to small improvements like NPCs no longer destroying chests. The update also includes bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements, such as a world map that shows your location and the ability to own multiple pets.
Wholesome Narrative Puzzle Adventure ‘Tin Hearts’ Launches Free VR Update (2 minute read)
Tin Hearts, a narrative puzzle game, just launched a free VR update for PC and Playstation VR2. This lets you directly interact with the game world in VR, fulfilling the game’s original VR vision. It’s a gift to supporters and is available now for PCs, consoles, and VR.
🍄 Game Reviews 🍄
Passing By: A Tailwind Journey Review (10 minute read)
Passing By: A Tailwind Journey for Switch has a cute world and combines puzzles, platforming, and survival. The reviewer disliked the frustrating controls and resource management but liked the art style. It’s a neutral recommendation for those who don’t mind some control quirks and like collecting cute stuff.
Lightyear Frontier Review – I’ve Never Loved Space So Much (4 minute read)
Lightyear Frontier is a peaceful and cozy farming simulator set on a distant planet. Players rebuild the environment by cleaning pollution and explore the world using a giant robot or on foot. The game encourages players to take their time and explore at their own pace. There are no enemies to fight, but players need to manage resources carefully. Lightyear Frontier can be played in single-player or multiplayer. Overall, Lightyear Frontier is recommended for cozy players looking for a way to unwind after a stressful day.
💖Cozy Gear & Accessories 💖
Cozy Gamer Stickers ($3+)
Decorate your e-reader, water bottle or PC, with these groovy stickers!
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Dry Erase Storage Board ($30)
Jot down quick notes while gaming on this sleek dry-erase storage board!
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Stardew Chicken Plush ($27)
Celebrate the new Stardew Valley update with this cute chicken plush!
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💌 Worthy Mentions 💌
The Beauty of Cozy Games (3 minute read)
Featured is the growing popularity of “cozy games” which are relaxing and low-stress. The author defines cozy games as those that can be played without pressure, unlike games with combat or complex storylines. Examples include Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley, and The Sims. The author argues that cozy games offer a welcome escape and recommends trying one out, even for players who typically enjoy fast-paced action games.
Disney Dreamlight Valley Dev Gameloft Making Dungeons & Dragons Survival Sim Game (1 minute read)
Gameloft, the developer behind Disney Dreamlight Valley, is creating a new Dungeons & Dragons game for consoles and PC. This yet-to-be-named title will be a unique mix of survival, life simulation, and action RPG set in the Forgotten Realms. It will feature cooperative gameplay and is expected to be challenging, but details are scarce. This news comes after Wizards of the Coast reportedly canceled several D&D games last year.
Tell Me Your Story, Story-Driven Cozy Puzzle Game, Heading to Switch (3 minute read)
Tell Me Your Story is a story-driven cozy puzzle game coming to the Switch in Q2 2024. You play as Amelia, a young girl visiting her adventurous grandmother Rose. Together, you explore Rose’s past through puzzles and artifacts, uncovering stories from her travels around the world. The game features hand-drawn scenes, a heartwarming story, and a corgi dog companion.
Cozy Lord of the Ring game pops up for the first time in 6 months with a sneak peek, and there’s “more to come soon” (2 minute read)
A cozy Lord of the Rings game called Tales of the Shire is getting a sneak peek after a long and quiet 6 months. The short video shows a peaceful day in Hobbiton, hinting at a life simulation gameplay style. Fans are eager for more information like a trailer or release date, but the developers promise “more to come soon.”
How Cinnabunny Puts Its Own Spin on the Animal Crossing Trio of Cozy Gameplay (4 minute read)
Reky Studios is creating a new cozy game called Cinnabunny, coming to Steam in March 2025. The game centers around baking in a rabbit village called Sugar Creek Burrows. Players will collect ingredients, bake goods, and learn the preferences of the rabbit residents. The game also features unique collecting mechanics like birdwatching and capturing runaway recycling robots, instead of the typical fishing, bugs, and fossils found in other cozy games.
Steam News: Introducing Steam Families (8 minute read)
Steam Families is a new feature that replaces Steam Family Sharing and Steam Family View. It allows families to create a group and manage which games family members can access and when they can play. Up to 6 family members can be included in a Steam Family. Adults can manage invites and apply restrictions, while children have limited permissions. Steam Families also includes parental controls so adults can restrict what games children play and how long they play them for.