Latest articles by Kara Phillips
February is surprisingly light on cozy game launches but we're looking forward to these chill picks you shouldn't miss
Cozy calendar A quiet month for cozy games means we get to dig deeper into the wonderfully small and weird games coming this month.
The Elder Scrolls 6: All the key details about Bethesda's return to Tamriel
scroll locked The Elder Scrolls 6 is still very far away, but we've collected all the news and rumors while we wait.
The best free PC games
Freebies Forever Our frequently updated selection of the best free games right now.
From mugs to little trinkets, MadebyLottie is making my inner magpie sing with their ceramic gaming creations
Handmade Because everyone needs a little Club Penguin.
I was getting a bit bored of the traditional life sim routine, but it turns out I just needed more hobbies which Heartopia is happy to provide
Level up Between birds and dogs, we are so back.
The best browser games
Browse the best A collection of great games you can play right in your browser.
Minecraft's Mounts of Mayhem update has launched a DLC to add more trials that put your skills to the test, but most importantly it adds particle effects for when you're riding a horse
News It's the little things in life.
The best Stardew Valley mods
Updated! All the best Stardew Valley mods, from flowery retextures to easier fishing.
Minecraft's baby mob drop: Everything you need to know about the first update for 2026
Spring chicken Now that we know it's coming, here's what you need to know about baby animals and more.
Sonic the Hedgehog is everywhere when it comes to merch, but finally some more underrated characters are getting airtime thanks to Steady Hands
Go fast Hopefully more characters are due in the future, too.
Games like Wordle: Here's 15 more daily word games to satisfy your puzzle cravings
Puzzlers If you're looking for more daily word puzzles, we've got you covered.
9 big things Steam needs to improve in 2026
Steam Wishlist Hey Steam, we know you don't have much competition, but there's still a lot you should do.
The 20 best cozy games on PC that aren't farm sims
Cozy Games If you need more chill in your game library, these are the best cozy games you can play on PC.
Minecraft teases its first drop of 2026, and it might finally be the thing that stops me from being a passive mob killing machine
News Suddenly my avatar isn't THAT hungry.
The demo of Flock Around has made me realise I don't have the skills to be a wildlife photographer, but I'd certainly give it my best shot
Fine feathers Laying my real life binoculars down to rest for the time being.
What games did you play over the holidays?
HAPPY NEW YEAR One last look back at the Christmas break.
Someone has done the unthinkable and essentially turned Red Dead Redemption 2 into Katamari Damacy, but you can't argue with their reasoning: 'Because why not'
News All that's missing is a catchy theme tune.
If you're looking for a way to fill the Stranger Things-shaped hole in your heart, the new Minecraft DLC has you covered
News Or if you're just looking for a way to forget about the last season.
'Fine, I'll do it myself': Cybertsu had never seen a King of All Cosmos cosplay, so decided to pull off one of the most elaborate headpiece designs, and it's the best I've ever seen
Real star Sometimes the support is the motivation you need to keep creating.
I played 31 new cozy games this year, and my top 6 picks are all completely different
Cozy up Sometimes you just have to try something new.
I hated using oil pastels in school, but this artist has made me want to give them a second chance thanks to their adorable, low-poly video game character paintings
Pretty picture Low-poly, high-quality.
2026 may be year of the horse, but 2025 certainly gave it a good go with the amount of horse-related games, expansions, and updates we've had
Run wild Love thy neigh-bour
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar taught me that farming simulators don't have to follow the same routine to be just as fun as Stardew Valley this year
🏆 Clocking out of my 9-5 and clocking into my 5-9.
The process of creating cosplay from scratch is incredibly intimidating to me, but Emily White found a new love for it post-lockdown: 'It can take anywhere from a month to a year to bring a costume to life.'
Start from scratch Cosplay always starts somewhere, and for Emily, that's a lot of foam and brainstorming.
