Sending Cozy Vibes Across the Galaxy, Lake is Available On Switch, Sims 4 Free Update 🎮✨

2/16/24 ~ Newsletter

✨ New Releases & Upcoming Games ✨

Sending Cozy Vibes Across the Galaxy (2 minute read)
Lightyear Frontier, launching March 19th on Steam, blends casual adventure, laid-back farming sim, and peaceful space exploration. Explore a vibrant alien world, crafting unique tools and building your dream homestead beneath a starry sky. Unravel the secrets of a forgotten civilization, connect with fellow spacefarers, and immerse yourself in calming music and hand-painted visuals.

Lake is coming to Switch on February 15 (2 minute read)
Lake, a chill open-world game where you deliver mail and explore a charming Oregon town in 1986, arrives on Switch on February 15th. Originally released for other platforms, the game combines driving and point-and-click adventure elements. Play as Meredith, revisiting her hometown for two weeks. Deliver mail, meet colorful locals, and decide: city life or lakeside serenity?

🎮 Game Updates 🎮

The Sims 4 Partners With Supermodel Winnie Harlow to Bring Inclusive Update (2 minute read)
The Sims 4 continues its push for inclusivity with a new vitiligo skin detail update, partnering with supermodel Winnie Harlow. Players can customize the vitiligo appearance for their Sims across various body parts, representing diverse experiences. This free update aims to empower players to “embrace what makes them unique,” aligning with Harlow’s message and expanding representation in the game.

Disney Dreamlight Valley Is Teasing Its Next Update with Emojis (1 minute read)
Gameloft is set to release a new update for Disney Dreamlight Valley, featuring a Star Path with seasonal unlocks. Teasing the update on social media, fans speculate that it will be themed around the Monsters Inc. series. Mike Wazowski, a key character from Monsters Inc., was previously confirmed to be part of the update, scheduled for late Winter 2024. 

🌿  Cozy Corner 🌿

Best Gaming Consoles for an Epic Gaming Experience (3 minute read)
Dive into the top gaming consoles for both casual and hardcore gamers. Xbox Series X is best known for its powerful performance and exclusive game titles in Xbox Game Pass. Or enjoy PS5’s beautiful graphics and innovative controller. For versatile fun, switch between home and portable gaming with the Nintendo Switch. If you want unlimited customization options, consider building your dream gaming PC. No matter your style, there’s a suitable console for everyone!

💖Cozy Gear & Accessories 💖

💌 Worthy Mentions 💌

Disney Invests $1.5 Billion into Epic Games to Create New Games and Universe (2 minute read)
Disney is investing $1.5 billion in Epic Games to build a new “games and entertainment universe” featuring their wide range of characters. This means Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar, and Avatar heroes might join Fortnite and other future projects. While details are light, this partnership brings exciting possibilities for a unique Disney gaming experience across multiple platforms.

Sims Like Game Paralives Shares Exciting Update (3 minute read)
The Sims-inspired life simulation game, Paralives, will enter Steam Early Access in 2025. Expect some bugs and missing features, but devs promise an enjoyable experience. New features like Personalities and Relationship Labels were revealed in a gameplay video, exciting the game’s backers. This could be a great alternative for Sims fans waiting for Project Rene (also referred to as Sims 5). The exact launch date is still TBA.

The Best Frog Games in 2024 (3 minute read)
Featured are the best frog-themed games available on mobile and Nintendo Switch in 2024, catering to frog enthusiasts. A featured game includes Frog Detective: The Entire Mystery, a Nintendo Switch title with three mysteries to solve. Also listed is Frog Hop, a 2D platformer requiring strategic navigation. Frog Cafe Idle Cooking on mobile, a game where players manage a swamp cafe run by frogs, is also highlighted.

Hogwarts Legacy Celebrates Anniversary – Check Out Stats & Bloopers (3 minute read)
Celebrating its first anniversary, Hogwarts Legacy shares fun facts and bloopers! 25% of funny moments involve Weasleys, as expected. Slytherin reigns supreme with 30% of players, followed by Gryffindor and Hufflepuff. Players have diligently explored, brewed, and battled in 740 million hours! If you’re finished with Hogwarts, the article recommends other magical adventures. Also, enjoy watching a funny blooper reel created by the developers to highlight some of their comical discoveries during game development.