What Makes A Cosy Game Cosy And Why Do Us Fans Of Cosy Games Love Them?
馃崈 What makes a game truly cosy? From gentle worlds and relaxed pacing to the comfort they bring, I explore why so many of us love escaping into cosy games.
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馃崈 Why I'm Proud, As a Straight Man in My 50s, to Love Cosy Games
After more than 40 years of gaming, I've stopped worrying what other people think I should play. This is my look at why I'm proud to love cosy games, why nobody needs permission to enjoy hobbies that make them happy.
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Why Has Gemcraft Remained So Well Played After All This Time?
馃拵 GemCraft has been captivating Tower Defence fans since 2008. Discover why its unique gameplay, clever progression and timeless design still keep me coming back after all these years.
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What Makes A Great Tower Defence Game?
What separates a good tower defence game from a great one? Here's what years of playing them taught me.
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How Gaming Has Changed During My Lifetime
From arcade gaming and cassette tapes to Steam, indie games and AI, I look back at 45+ years of gaming and how it's changed.
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Hidden Cosy Games You Might Have Missed
Discover hidden cosy games that deserve more attention and why looking past the biggest names can lead to great surprises.
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What Makes A Great Incremental Game
Discover what makes incremental games so satisfying, from meaningful upgrades to long-term progression.
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Why Tower Defence Games Remain So Popular
Discover why tower defence games continue to thrive and why players keep returning to the genre.
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Why Hidden Indie Games Deserve More Attention
A look at why hidden indie gems deliver some of gaming`s best experiences, despite never becoming the biggest releases.
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Why Cosy Games Have Become So Popular
Discover why cosy games have become one of gaming's fastest-growing genres and why players love them.
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All About Tower Defence Games Through The Ages
From browser classics to indie gems, explore the history and evolution of tower defence games through the years.
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