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HoloVillage: Our Cozy Days coming to Nintendo Switch 2
Holo Indie and Roboqlo announced HoloVillage: Our Cozy Days for the Nintendo Switch 2, planned for release this fall. This cozy life simulation game features farming, fishing, mining, crafting, and decorating, alongside dungeon exploration with VTuber talents from hololive Production. Players can build relationships with VTubers, customize their homes with over 1,800 furniture items, and personalize their characters with over 1,300 costumes.
Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit Brings Us More Ghostly Charm
Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit, a sequel to the popular cozy life sim, has launched on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game introduces a new island, fresh spirit bears, expanded campsite customization, and asynchronous multiplayer. Developed by Spry Fox and published by The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild, it offers a new story for both returning players and newcomers.
New Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream update cures permanent Mii sadness, corrupted saves, and residents being so angry they'd fall out of love with their crushes
Nintendo has released a new update for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, version 1.0.2, addressing several bugs. The patch resolves issues such as permanent Mii sadness, corrupted save data, and incorrect pet imagery. Players can update their game by navigating to the software on their Nintendo Switch home screen and selecting 'Software Update'.
Pump Petrol and Pursue Mysteries in The Last Gas Station — Out Now!
Alawar's narrative-rich cozy simulation game, The Last Gas Station, has launched on Steam. Players manage the last remaining gas station in a world dominated by electric vehicles, modernizing facilities, stocking shelves, and interacting with locals. The game also features a mysterious element that unfolds at night and launched with a 15% discount.
Cross-Platform Social Party Game Totopia Announced for Mobile
JNG Studio has announced Totopia, a cross-platform social party game with cosy life sim and platforming elements, inspired by Animal Crossing. The game will feature extensive customisation, over 100 maps, and various mini-games and co-op challenges. Totopia is planned for a Q2 2027 full launch on Android, iOS, PlayStation, Xbox, PC (Steam, Epic), with a playtest scheduled from May 7th to May 21st, 2026.
Party Meets Cozy Chaos – Totopia Reveals Upcoming Beta in Showcase Debut
JNG Studio announced Totopia, a free-to-play, cross-platform social party game blending cozy life simulation with multiplayer party game elements. The game will feature customizable characters, creature companions called Atomons, and over 100 maps for various party game modes. A "Mic Check" playtest is scheduled to begin on Steam on May 7th.
As Animal Crossing turns 25 in the golden age of cozy life sims, I love how Pokemon Pokopia and Tomodachi Life build on…
As Animal Crossing celebrates its 25th anniversary, the article reflects on its significant impact and influence on the cozy life simulation genre. It highlights how newer titles like Pokemon Pokopia and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream build upon the foundation laid by Animal Crossing, showcasing a vibrant and evolving landscape for life simulation games.
Pokemon Pokopia speedruns are already a thing, and they somehow don't use the cozy life sim's fastest ability
Players have already discovered speedrunning strategies for Pokemon Pokopia, with completion times around three hours. These runs often bypass certain in-game abilities and optimal biome placements to achieve faster credits. The article notes that the game's fastest ability, Graveller's Rollout, is surprisingly skipped in these speedruns.
POKÉMON TO TRANSFORM LONDON URBAN SPACE INTO POKÉMON PARADISE TO CELEBRATE RECENT LAUNCH OF POKÉMON POKOPIA
The Pokémon Company International has transformed urban spaces in London, Berlin, and Paris into "Pokopia Gardens" to celebrate the launch of the cosy life simulation game Pokémon Pokopia. The London garden, located in Acton, will be open from March 31 to September 30, mirroring the game's concept of rebuilding a Pokémon paradise. Visitors can enjoy Pokémon-themed flora and find new PokéStops and Gyms in Pokémon GO.
Hello Kitty Island Adventure City Town DLC Details Uncovered
Sunblink and Sanrio have revealed new details for the upcoming "City Town" DLC for Hello Kitty Island Adventure, set to release on April 16, 2026. The DLC introduces a new region with a rainbow metropolis, seven new shops, a customizable Imagination Cafe managed by the new character USAHA*NA, and over 30 hours of new quests and activities. The expansion will be available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PC, and Apple Arcade.
Pokemon Pokopia once again overtakes Resident Evil Requiem on Metacritic as the best game of 2026, with a score of 90…
Pokemon Pokopia has reclaimed the top spot on Metacritic's best games of 2026 ranking with an average critic score of 90, surpassing Resident Evil Requiem. This score matches Animal Crossing: New Horizons and solidifies Pokopia as the highest-rated Pokemon game ever.
Pokémon Pokopia Players Are Now Building Working In-Game Calculators, as Fans Push Cosy Life Sim's Limits to Begin Rivalling Minecraft Creations
Players of the recently launched game Pokémon Pokopia are already demonstrating impressive creativity by building functional in-game calculators. These creations are pushing the limits of the cosy life simulation, with some fans suggesting the game's potential is starting to rival that of Minecraft.
Dreamlight Cinematics Festival Brings the Magic of the Movies to Heartopia with New Outfits, Furniture, and More
XD Games is launching the Dreamlight Cinematics Festival event for its cosy life simulation game Heartopia, running from March 21 to May 1, 2026. The event, themed around classic Hollywood, will offer players free in-game items like the Car Cinema furniture set and Time-Limited Exhibition Passes. Additional cosmetic items and bonuses are available through the Deluxe Festival Pack.
Pokemon Pokopia Is One The Fastest-Selling Pokemon Spin-Offs Ever After Less Than A Week
Pokemon Pokopia has achieved over 2.2 million sales in just four days since its March 5 launch on Nintendo Switch, making it one of the fastest-selling Pokemon spin-offs. The cozy life sim has already surpassed several other spin-off titles in sales figures and has received critical acclaim, including a 9/10 from GameSpot.
Pokémon Pokopia is the highest-rated Pokémon game since X/Y on Metacritic, and it's not even out on…
Pokémon Pokopia has achieved the highest Metacritic score in the series, with an 88 based on 59 reviews, surpassing Pokémon X/Y. Reviewer Josephine Watson praised its town-building and life simulation elements, noting its well-balanced gameplay loop and customization options. The game is set to launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on March 5.
PREVIEW Starsand Island
Starsand Island is a cozy life-simulation game where players return to their home island to escape city life. Despite a jarring start in its Early Access version, the game offers an enjoyable gameplay loop with various jobs like crafting, farming, and exploration, set on a beautiful, whimsical island. The preview highlights the game's potential, hoping for more story buildup in the final release.
