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gaming2 years ago

"Palia on Switch: Cozy Life Sim Launches with In-Game Event and N64 Classics"

Life simulation game Palia, which has been in open beta on PC since August, has now been released on Nintendo Switch. Players take on the role of an amnesiac human in a serene fantasy world, where they can engage in various professions and befriend the local villagers. The game's portable nature and cross-progression feature make it a seamless experience on the Switch, although the lack of a keyboard for text chat is a minor inconvenience. Palia is a live-service game with regular updates and events, and the Switch's pick-up-and-play nature makes it a natural fit for the game's routine.

gaming2 years ago

Cozy Lord of the Rings Game "Tales of the Shire" Coming Soon

Weta Workshop and Private Division are collaborating on a new Lord of the Rings game called Tales of the Shire, set to release in 2024. Described as a "cozy" game, details are scarce, but a live-action trailer suggests a tranquil farming sim in the style of Stardew Valley. This is one of several Lord of the Rings games in development, including an MMO by Amazon and a survival crafting title called The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria. Embracer Group, which secured the rights to the franchise, aims to turn it into one of the biggest gaming franchises in the world.

gaming2 years ago

"Exploring Dave the Diver: From Seafood Restaurants to Metal Gear Solid and Opal Discoveries"

In this week's episode of Zero Punctuation, Yahtzee reviews the indie game Dave the Diver, a cozy pixel art game set underwater. Despite battling giant krakens and saving a hidden civilization of merpeople, the game maintains a low-stakes atmosphere, emphasizing the mundane aspects of life, such as working at an artisanal sushi restaurant. Yahtzee, the author and creator of Zero Punctuation, has been producing the series since 2007 and has a background in game journalism, solo game development, and writing novels.