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Want to be a Hobbit and Live Comfortably? Play Tales of the Shire
Cozy gamers were finally treated to the release of Tale of the Shire in July. And while many big-name game reviewers disparage it in their latest reviews, the general, casual gaming public quite enjoys the game. What are my takes on this widely anticipated cozy game?

Can Your FYP Help Find Your Next Cozy Game to Play?
Sometimes the fyp isn’t all doomscrolling, sometimes it gives you a couple of gems of information. Like, some games to add to the ever-growing list of cozy games on Steam to play! Here are some cute and cozy games that my FYP has showcased to me, which are releasing soon, I’ve played, or are lined up to play.

Growing into the Cozy Illustration Niche: An Artist’s Mid-Year Report
Every month I find myself looking back at one specific art piece I made in recent time. Greenhouse was a turning point for myself as a whole. A beaming light ahead if you would, to what was in store for me.

Fantasy Romance Books for Adults: My Cozy Reading List
Let’s face it, Romantasy has taken over a lot of our TBRs in recent years. There have been recent releases that are just too good to pass up. Here are some suggestions of magical romance books that I’ve read, am currently reading, and are also in my own TBR, ready to be explored.

5 Cozy Switch Games Perfect for a Rainy Day
Rainy days are a perfect time to curl up on the couch and catch up on some cozy gaming. I’m sharing some suggestions for the best cozy switch games to bring the sun inside your own home when it’s damp outside.

Wanderstop: The Best Cozy Gaming Choice When You’re Burnt Out
Burnout is the worst, debilitating at times, when you fly too close to the sun in your day-to-day pursuits. Wanderstop gives us a narrative about recovering from burnout while also giving yourself a safe space to recover on your a by running a no-stakes, whimsical tea shop.

Tiny Glade: A Relaxing Gateway Game Before Our Shire Adventures
While the world continues to give millennials more world-changing events every day of our lives, we can escape to create our cozy cottages in this builder game. Tiny Glades is the perfect brain-off game to unwind with and just be at peace.

Games I’ve Been Cuddling Up to With My Squishy Pillows This Cozy Autumn
Anyone can game, and I’m here for the games you can curl up on the couch with a giant fluffy blanket and play all day. Here are some games I’m currently playing this fall