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Mar 31, 2025
Spirit City just received a massive update adding tons of new features and even a new Kitchen to enhance your space!
If you aren’t familiar with the game yet, Spirit City is a unique gamified productivity tool designed to help you stay organized in a playful way while having fun.
You are given a large space you are free to make your own to fit your vibes. Set the perfect mood, enjoy the incredible soundtrack, and watch as you accomplish your daily tasks in record time!
The Kitchen DLC is here!
The latest update for Spirit City adds a kitchen that you can fully customize from countertops to a cozy breakfast nook. Even add a splash of your own personality with the all new color wheel. Change the colors of your cabinets, tables and more – the creative options are near endless.
The DLC also features three incredibly adorable spirits to accompany you in your daily tasks but you will have to find out how to unlock them yourself!
The update does not stop here, it also introduces a bunch of new activities that you can exercise in your new Kitchen space!
Additionally you will also find new decor items, avatar clothing items and just so much more!
Spirit City: Lofi Sessions Kitchen DLC is Available Now!
If you love baking, cooking or even the relaxing joy of doing dishes I recommend you check out the Kitchen DLC on Steam today!
- Mar 18, 2025
The Petit Island Physical Edition for Nintendo Switch, PlaysStation and Xbox is now finally available!
If you aren’t familiar with the adorable cat focus game yet, then you are in for a treat!
In Petit Island you’ll spend your days exploring a tropical and very gorgeous island paradise filled with adorable villagers. Embark on an unforgettable adventure and uncover the many mysteries hidden on this beautiful island.
You will indulge in a heartfelt story as your grandpaw was once a brave and adventurous cat who spent years exploring the island and going on many adventures. He has so many stories to tell about his time on the island, but he left that exciting life behind years ago when he moved to the city. And now, his memory is fading. All that remains of those stories of courage and expedition are what you, Lily, remember from growing up with those tales.
Explore the towns and cities, create lasting memories as you take pictures with the locals, document the wildlife you encounter and even get to know and help out the locals – as they may also aid you on your journey.
Petit Island Physical Edition is now Available!
You can grab Petit Island with its beautiful box art at your favorite retailer now! Check out the lovely trailer below! It is also currently celebrating a Sale on Steam at the time of publishing this article!
- Mar 13, 2025
Go-Go Town is an excellent city builder game where you play as the newly minted mayor of a run-down town. This town was once a bustling hub of tourist activity, but now it’s a ghost town. Your job is to restore it by building food stalls, shops, attractions, and even homes. Revive the local resource industry to gather the materials needed to build the town into an exciting place to visit. Even explore some hidden areas to discover fun secrets and new vehicles you can travel with!
Spring Cleaning Update
The devs behind Go-Go Town have been incredible at listening to community feedback, and have given players some really great new content. There have been some really cute decorative items added for Lunar New Year. You can also decorate a player house to make the perfect cozy environment to relax in. Plus the Dinkum collab, a bigger map to explore and build on, zone customization, fast travel, more decor items, and so much more.
Now we have the Spring Cleaning update! This is the fourth major update for the game and adds even more great content. You’ll be able to rotate the camera 360° so you can see your gorgeous little town from every angle. To go along with the camera rotation, houses and apartments can now be rotated and placed in any direction! Get even more creative with your designs now.
Go-Go Town Couriers will deliver up to 5 different items to market stalls to keep them stocked and operating. Of course, you can still add items yourself, but this will help you better run the stalls. The trader UI has been improved, and lets you buy as many items as you want from available stock, purchase from the back catalog, and you can view items you have yet to collect. Automated feeders will be available for purchase, too, making your farm animals happy!
But Wait, There’s More!
Store your tools and personal vehicle in a fancy new dimensional pocket. Explore your town’s information like what fitouts you have, where your workers are, and more all through the new Town Info App. There’s so much more fun music to love, too, and you can now make playlists to suit your tastes. You’ll find a new food truck to set up in your town. Caves and sewers aren’t as dark as they once were. Plus, you can access your phone while in a vehicle, too! Don’t forget to check out all the fun new decor, either.
Available Now
Of course, there’s much more to Go-Go Town‘s Spring Cleaning update than just all of this. You can find the full update log on Steam now!
- Mar 12, 2025
With Palia’s open Beta release on the horizon, and its lofty promises of a free-to-play cozy experience, I’ve gotten more and more excited at the idea of having cozy MMOs. We have a hoard of relaxing, cozy games to play these days, but sometimes you just want to have a whole community you can play together with. And now, Palia isn’t the only cozy MMO coming to the market! Loftia is another adorable MMO for the cozy gamer crowd.
A Cute Solarpunk MMO Packed With So Much To Do
Loftia is still in its early stages, but it shows great promise. Drawing inspiration from fan favorites like Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing, the game seeks to carve its own path into the genre with some familiar elements.
Set in a new, solarpunk world you’ll be able to play solo or even build your very own community of people. Loftia encourages socializing by utilizing group quests and server events. You’ll be able to celebrate events like Halloween together by playing special mini-games that will give you the chance to win prizes like wallpapers, skins, outfits, and more! Group quests will take you on adventures across breathtaking biomes with friends so you can uncover the secrets of Loftia.
Loftia allows for total customization, too. Design your character and dress them up in a number of different styles. Then, you can decorate your home to fit your aesthetic. Want to live out your cottagecore dreams? Or perhaps you want to set up the gothic home you’ve always hoped for. Maybe you even want to create a gamer’s paradise. Whatever you choose, you’re free to make your home however you wish!
While you build up the perfect set of decorations for your home, you can go out and explore the world or even settle in for some farming! Loftia has over 50 different crops you can plant and harvest. The game even focuses on sustainable efforts, so you’ll get to use a community garden or hydroponics to grow your crops. Plus, you can level up your farming by becoming a beekeeper or wine maker. And when you get tired of farming, gather resources to upcycle items! Turn an old tire into a pretty little garden planter for your home.
Plus, so much more. Loftia is absolutely packed full of things to do. Just chill with friends. Hang out with the local NPCs. Explore the world solo or with friends. Join an existing club or create your own. Even adopt a pet! You get to choose how your adventure goes.
Release Date
There’s currently no release date. Loftia was successfully funded on Kickstarter so expect to see this lovely game on PC and Switch once it releases sometime this year!
- Jan 5, 2025
Research Story is an adorable pixelated addition to the farming sim genre. Exotic plants and animals have been spotted near the quaint town of Shimmerbrook, which has attracted a lot of new settlers. In fact, the Violet Archive is there to keep a record of development of the area, and they’re looking for new researchers. That’s where you come in!
You’ll explore Shimmerbrook to discover new plants and animals since it’s up to you to help the Violet Archive. Grow crops to learn about what environments they thrive in, and plan your farm layout to support their growth. You even get to raise a variety of animals, who will give you perks to help in your farming. And of course you’ll get to befriend the townsfolk and craft items and decorations to build your perfect home.
Research Story has just undergone an exciting transformation with a massive update, introducing an astonishing 29 new shimmer versions of all animals, a brand new greenhouse, additional decor slots, and so much more!
Step into the role of the town’s new researcher and embark on a charming adventure in Shimmerbrook, where your mission is to explore and uncover new plants and animals. It’s now your responsibility to support the Violet Archive in its quest for knowledge.
Research Story is a delightful farming simulation game that invites players of all ages to dive into a vibrant world brimming with exotic plants and animals just waiting to be discovered in your quaint hometown. Cultivate a variety of crops and learn about the unique environments they thrive in, while strategically planning your farm layout to ensure their optimal growth.
You’ll also have the joy of raising an array of the cutest animals, each providing you with helpful perks to enhance your farming experience. Plus, don’t forget to connect with the diverse and intriguing villagers who call the nearby town home. Fully personalize your farm by crafting unique items and decorations, allowing you to create your dream homestead. Embrace the adventure and make your mark in Research Story, where every day brings new discoveries and endless possibilities!
Play Research Story today!
Research Story is currently in early Access and you can find it on Steam. There you can also find a free demo for Research Story!
Nov 1, 2024
If you want to share a unique Stardew Valley or Animal Crossing themed gift this year, look no further. Browse some super adorable themed gaming merch and so much more – browse my shop to see my entire collection and on Etsy here.
Stardew Valley Gardening kit & Stardew Valley Gaming Mat
This Stardew Valley inspired DIY gardening kit comes with everything you need to grow your own beautiful plant. The printed weather proofed ceramic pot has a drain hole and a tray so that you can safely water your plant friend. The print features a wide variety of characters and memorable scenery from the game. The kit includes a reusable zipper pouch, a bamboo gardening stake to name your plant, instruction cards, stickers and so much more!
Animal Crossing Themed Gardening kit – Tiny Garden Pals
Much like the Stardew Valley kit, everything is custom made with the tiny world of Animal Crossing that fits in the palm of your hand in mind. Perfect to grow the included seeds or a succulent of your likings. It comes with a tiny shovel, made for the kit, the tiny planter is last imprinted so it won’t fade, it also has a drainage hole and a bamboo coaster. There is a small canvas soil bag themed after Leif. A no fail instruction card along with a tiny bamboo plant stick also themed after our gardening friend Leif from Animal Crossing.
Animal Crossing themed Coin Purses… and more!
This super soft Animal Crossing inspired Coin Purse comes in the design inspired by everyone’s favorite video game. Choose between a midnight blue Fossil, golden Bell Bag or the ever adorable Celeste from ACNH inspired coin purse. If you want to go for the ultimate fan bundle you can choose the tripple pack that includes all three of them, perfect for gifting or to keep all to yourself.
And so much more…
- Jul 19, 2024
Trade Tales is an exciting, modern farm sim by Brick Geek. Immerse yourself in a unique journey full of charm as you settle in a brand new town. You recently won ownership rights to a small farm plot in this town via a lottery, so now’s your chance to start a fresh new life. However, this game offers exponentially more than just the simple farm life!
Live The Life You Want
In fact, you get to actively shape your destiny and become so much more than someone who wants a simple farm life. Explore the town’s rich culture, make friends or even rivals with those you encounter, and develop different skills. Do the usual farming, fishing, mining, and raising animals that you’re familiar with. But also branch out from the familiar and open a shop, become a popular supplier, work different part-time jobs in town, or become a social media star. Start your own jewelry brand or run a restaurant. Open up a pet shop to sell adorable kittens or run a bakery with tasty treats.
Whatever you want to do, your Trade Tales life is in your hands and you get to choose. Plus, you get the chance to design your brand’s logo, customize your store’s interior and signage, but you also can build your own advertisements. Post flyers around town, make engaging social media posts to attract customers, purchase billboards for even more reach. You’re in charge of everything in your business, so do what you can to make it the best possible!
There’s Even More to Love
What makes Trade Tales unique isn’t just the job system, though that’s incredibly fleshed out on its own. You also have the chance to purchase multiple plots of land to turn them into profitable assets. Use the in-game smartphone and apps to make daily life easier. Host events like birthday parties, graduations, and weddings where you can invite NPCs to join you in making memories. Invest in the stock market, face disasters, encounter romantic rivalries, and solve problems to overcome other problems like natural disaster and economic lows. You can even travel to new destinations where you’ll meet new people and learn new things.
Kickstarter Campaign
And now’s your chance to support the game so you can get all this incredible content and more! Trade Tales has a Kickstarter currently going on that details all these fun and unique features you’ll get to experience in the game. It also offers some cool rewards for being a backer as well as some extras for reaching certain stretch goals. And as great as the game sounds already, you’re not going to want to miss being a part of this campaign!
So far, the first stretch goal has been unlocked, which means there will be an even more in-depth character creator for you to enjoy. The next stretch goal adds more vehicles to the game, and the goal after that adds even more part-time jobs to expand an already robust job system. Then there’s the addition of a museum and the possibility of a console release. Which, this game would be perfect for the Nintendo Switch!
As for the backer rewards, I highly encourage you to head on over to the Kickstarter campaign to take a look for yourself. However, depending on the tier you choose, you can expect to enjoy some fun rewards. Each tier comes with access to the game. Some tiers only give the option for a digital game key, while others offer Alpha access. Other rewards include in-game items like clothes, furniture, and pets. Or if you’re feeling super generous, you can even become an NPC in the game for everyone to see!
Release Date
Trade Tales is projected to release in Alpha Access September 2025, with the full Steam release coming available in the first few months of 2026. As for now, you can head on over to Steam to add it to your Wishlist so you can keep an eye on it. You can also take a look at the Kickstarter campaign and back it to help make the game even more incredible while receiving some fun rewards!
- Feb 14, 2024
If you’re unfamiliar with Kynseed, it’s a lovely farming sim that dives deeper and brings more to the table than most farm sims. Run your farm and customize it to your tastes. Run a business of your choice like a blacksmith, apothecary, or general store. Craft items, battle monsters, and get to know the townspeople. Even get married and raise children!
There is so much to do and experience in this gorgeous game, and now there’s a huge update called “The Big Build Update” that has recently been released. If you already own this game, the developers suggest you restart with a brand new character so you can get the full experience of all the new things.
The Big Build Update
The following is the huge list of content this update brings to Kynseed.
- Customize the look of your farm’s interior and exterior.
- Buy new farm plots.
- A certain Fairweather item might also give you a further area to customize
- New farm structures.
- Repair structures like bridges to access new areas.
- Fix statues and stalls to make travel and commerce easier.
- Repair houses that can be destroyed by the encroaching evil creatures of the land.
- New Axe and choppable trees for wood collection
- New Stone resource.
- Track all your progress through Progress Screen with a picture that fills in as you go.
- 400+ challenges to complete
- Items screen gives a breakdown of number found, total collected and the highest rating acquired.
- Relationship screen tracks all current npcs and your relationship with them.
- Story/Event keeps a history of parts of the game you have already discovered.
- Shops give a brief overview of how your shops are doing.
- Customization catalogue shows you all items you can unlock and what activities will unlock them.
- New Noticeboard Tasks
- Talent system means each NPC, including your children, has their own skill which can be used to your benefit.
- New dialogue
- New relationship cutscenes
- The type of an NPC’s like/dislike can now be seen on their info
- NPCs now travel between levels and have had other AI tweaks.
- Your previous family can visit from time to time
Plus so much more! There are bug fixes, some story pacing adjustments, and batch crafting. Unlock proverbs, there’s a star rating for items, and a new instant message system that alerts you to events, tasks, and shop alerts for low stock. And there’s even more than that, which you can go check out on Kynseed’s Steam page!
