1/19/24 ~ Newsletter
✨ Upcoming Games ✨
This Week’s Cozy Game Releases
This week, the cozy gaming community welcomes three new releases. Seasons of Rocco is a free Steam game following a fox’s winter journey. Another Code: Recollection, is a mystery game with engaging puzzles releasing today, January 19. Finally, Toy Trains, a VR puzzle game released on January 16 where players guide trains through challenges. Each game caters to different preferences, offering adventure, mystery, and puzzles for the cozy gaming community to enjoy.
Sims 4 Castle & Goth Kits Release Date & Features
The Sims 4 released two new kits, Castle Estate, and Goth Galore, on January 18, catering to player preferences determined by a community vote. The Goth Galore kit offers black and distressed fashion, embracing a fresh goth aesthetic for Sims. On the other hand, the Castle Estate kit is a build kit allowing players to live out their medieval fantasies and create castles, motes, and more! Players across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox systems can enjoy these kits, adding new elements to The Sims 4 experience.
☁️ Game Updates ☁️
Stardew Valley Expanded is Basically A Whole New Free Game
Stardew Valley Expanded, a popular mod by FlashShifter, has been downloaded over 1.8 million times. The mod adds numerous enhancements, including new characters, marriage candidates, map changes, a continent, events, and more items. Creator Devin Hedegaard, originally a fan of Stardew Valley, started modding after reaching 100% completion and continues to update the mod with content that has been three years in the making. PC players can download the mod for free from NexusMods.
Cult of the Lamb to Get Significant Free Sins of the Flesh Update in 2024
Massive Monster, the developer of Cult of the Lamb, announced a free content update titled “Sins of the Flesh” coming in early 2024. The update includes new features and stories, adding significant content to the well-received 2022 roguelike with base management elements. Cult of the Lamb follows a unique storyline where players, as a possessed lamb, build a loyal following through resource collection, structure-building, and dark rituals to appease gods.
🌿 Cozy Corner 🌿
8 Secrets to Creating the Ultimate Cozy Gaming Room
Hercozygaming provides tips for creating the ultimate cozy gaming room that also doubles as a home office. Suggestions include starting with a soft, neutral color palette, incorporating a plush rug for comfort, and bringing in plants for a touch of nature. It’s also a good idea to incorporate soft textures like knit blankets, throws, and pillows for added comfort. The goal is to create a calming and inviting space for relaxation and gaming after a long day.
🍄 Community Spotlight🍄
✨ Meet Lee ✨
Lee, also known as atwentysomethingloser on social media platforms, is a cozy games speed runner. She’s mostly known for her Stardew Valley content and also plays other cozy games. Lee began creating content in January 2021, after deciding to conquer her fears and pursue her dreams. You can read more about Lee’s hobbies, goals, and favorite cozy playlists in the hyperlinked title above.
💖Cozy Gear & Accessories 💖
Keyboard 5-in-1 Cleaner ($12)
Let’s start clean and fresh this year with this 5-in-1 brush cleaner!
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Switch Travel Pouch ($46)
Bring your switch on the go with this luxury cruelty free leather travel case!
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💌 Worthy Mentions 💌
5 Cozy Games to Counteract the Winter Blues
Combat the January blues with these cozy games to provide some much needed self-care. Stray lets you explore a post-apocalyptic city as a cat with a touching story. Dorfromantik combines city-building and puzzles in a serene style. Animal Crossing: New Horizons offers charming farming and community-building. Unpacking turns organizing into a storytelling mechanic. Pikmin 4 provides a colorful puzzle and strategy gameplay with a dog-inspired companion.
Epic Nintendo Switch Sale has Games Starting at $2
In Nintendo’s digital sale, a lot of cozy Switch games are available at discounted prices, catering to different preferences. Some games include Coffee Talk ($6), Cult of the Lamb ($14), and Moving Out 1 and 2 Bundle ($22). Other games to pick up during the sale include Graveyard Keeper ($10), Overcooked ($4), and Dordogne ($14). Physical game deals at other retailers are also mentioned.
Cozy Keep Allows Players to Be The Equipment Vendor of Their Dreams
Cozy Keep is a charming shop-keeping simulation game that puts players behind the counter of their own shop. Gameplay involves tasks like cleaning, finding items to sell, farming, and even monster hunting to earn profits. Drawing inspiration from Stardew Valley, Sims4, and RuneScape, the game allows players to decorate their store and attract more customers. While the game lacks a set release date, the demo provides a glimpse into the upcoming cozy adventure to come.
If Stardew Valley Was a Free MMORPG, It’d Be This New Fantasy Game
Ravendawn, a new and free MMORPG, combines Stardew Valley’s farming and customization with an expansive open world. Players can build anywhere by claiming land, collaborate with others to expand territory and experience a player-driven economy with self-balancing AI elements. The game offers customization, including characters, mounts, ships, houses, and a choice of three archetypes leading to different classes and ten professions like fisherman or blacksmith.