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Christmas Games for 2023!

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'Tis the season to unwind and cozy up with games that capture the holiday magic! Whether you're nestled in for wintry Northern nights or seeking a cool escape from Southern summer heat, join me as we explore games that embody the enchantment and warmth of Christmas. You can also watch this list on YouTube to catch some game trailers! Lake Season’s Greetings In a prequel DLC to Lake, It’s Christmas time in Providence Oaks 1985. In Lake, Season’s Greetings you take on the role of Meredith’s dad, Thomas Weiss, and will be treated to a warm reunion with Providence Oaks and its inhabitants. I highly recommend you play Lake before jumping into the DLC as you’ll uncover answers to questions that were teased in Lake, meet new characters and discover how postal work plays a pivotal role in delivering the Christmas spirit in Providence Oaks. Everybody Wham Wham In Everybody Wham Wham you compete to build the best snowman for the Annual Wham Wham the Snowman-Man Snowman Building Fest

Can you Escape From Mystwood Mansion?

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Escape From Mystwood Mansion is a first-person puzzle escape room game that will test your wits, logic, and keen observation skills. In this immersive experience, you find yourself trapped within the mysterious walls of Mystwood Mansion. Your mission? To explore every nook and cranny, uncover hidden compartments, solve elaborate puzzles, and decipher cryptic codes in your quest for freedom. Will you manage to escape, or will you become trapped by the mansion's darkest secret? The adventure begins with just another day on the job – delivering a package to Mystwood Mansion. The moment you step inside, the heavy doors slam shut, trapping you within. You quickly realise that your only way out, is in. Explore the mansion's many rooms and confront the challenges that lie ahead. But beware, you are not alone. Surveillance cameras are scattered throughout this home and someone is always watching. The feeling of being constantly observed adds an extra layer of tension to the game and t

Potion Brewing in Tiny Witch!

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Have you ever wondered just where those dungeon masters are sourcing all those mobs from? Where do you find an endless supply of skeletons and ghouls that haunt their hallowed halls and take down intruding adventurers? Well, wonder no further as they're all buying direct from Tiny Witch! Tiny Witch is an adorable pixel art sim that puts you in charge of managing a minion shop. But here's the problem: you're stuck in a spooky, cursed forest store and the only way out is to successfully complete 10 days of service. Your Dungeon Master customers will arrive day and night, making requests for all kinds of nightmarish minions - ghosts, ghouls and zombies oh my! Your goal is to serve as many as you can before the day is over by whipping up souls in your cauldrons and preparing ingredients like mushrooms and bones in your pestles.  Tiny Witch's store is run a little differently from your normal shop management sim as you'll have two customer cycles to manage. Some dungeon

Diamond Hands for Dumb Money 💎🙌

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I had the wonderful opportunity to attend an early screening of Dumb Money this week: Craig Gillespie's 2023 comedy-drama inspired by the 2021 GameStop Wall Street takeover. In case this flew under your radar, at the height of the pandemic Keith Gill (aka Roaring Kitty) led a movement of small-time investors who went all in on GameStop stock. Gill would regularly share his market analysis with his YouTube followers and Redditors on r/WallStreetBets leading to a Wall Street squeeze that put hedge funds at risk of losing it all. Dumb Moneys All-star cast The film has an impressive line-up including Paul Dano, Shailene Woodley, Seth Rogan, Pete Davidson, America Ferrera, Nick Offerman, Sebastion Stan and many more. Dumb Money follows this collective cast of hopeful shareholders, based on real-life investors, as they attempt to take on the billionaires of Wall Street. From beginning to end Dumb Money had the audience rooting for the little guys as their investments become less about f

Boti: Byteland Overclocked - Exploring a Byte-sized Wonderland

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Prepare to journey back in time to the golden era of 3D platformers with a modern technological twist in Boti: Byteland Overclocked. In this captivating adventure, you step into the virtual world as Boti, an endearing data bot with a mission to purge the digital realm of viruses and glitches. Alongside your loyal companions, One and Zero, you'll embark on a thrilling quest through the inner workings of a computer tackling levels inspired by components like the graphics card, processor and power supply. Let the collecting begin! Boti: Byteland Overclocked evokes the nostalgia of classic 3D platformers like Crash Bandicoot, featuring a main hub that leads to various level portals. Armed with an array of abilities including jumping, dashing, hovering, and punching, you'll navigate obstacle-laden platforms on your way to the finish line, all while keeping an eye out for a plethora of collectibles. Megabytes and Botcoins serve as your currencies, enabling you to unlock upgrades for

Get the squad together for Party Animals!

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The Recreate Games beta playtest for the upcoming Party Animals release had me laughing and smiling nonstop this week!  Party Animals is a hilarious party fighting game built around a realistic physics engine that will see you bouncing and flinging all over the place. With a current roster of 24 adorable animals to choose from, you'll be playing as your favourite fluffy animal in no time. But don't worry, with plenty of character customisation options to be unlocked you'll be sure to stand out from the crowd. The playtest has been running intermittently since September 1st, featuring a selection of 8 out of the game's 20 total maps before full release on September 20.  Game Modes Party Animals offers a variety of different game modes, including all-out brawls, team fights and quirky mini-games. Here are some map highlights, tips and tricks: Ichiban Prepare to fling your opponents off the edge, in hopes they succumb to the deadly green smog before it engulfs the entire

Fae Farm leaves behind Tool Tutorials

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Few video game genres capture the hearts of gamers quite like the cozy farming sim. From the iconic Stardew Valley to the more recent Disney Dreamlight Valley, these games offer players a tranquil escape to pixelated farms without the usual burdens of combat and time constraints. Phoenix Labs, the creators of the highly-anticipated farming sim Fae Farm , are embracing a new trend in gaming by providing players with most of their essential farming tools within the first few minutes of gameplay. Fae Farm: Welcome to Azoria Fae Farm promises to be a charming addition to the farming sim genre, offering players a magical and cozy experience that transports them to the enchanting island of Azoria. In Azoria, residents face a laundry list of both natural and supernatural challenges. Players will embark on a journey through whirlpools, blizzards, and mystical vines while managing their homestead and lending a helping hand to new friends during these trying times. Check out my first steps into