The ever iconic Stardew Valley is well-deserved in it’s cosy game hall of fame status - with its charming art style, heartwarming villagers, and relaxed gameplay minus the pressures of paying back a property-developing tanuki (*cough* Animal Crossing *cough*). With the increasing popularity of cosy games there are many greener pastures for when you’ve either romanced or caught every fish in the sea. Here are our recommendations based on the most beloved elements of the magnum opus of cosy games: Stardew Valley.

Originally published in Colin Magazine Edition 5

There are lots of different ways to cosplay: some may find all the satisfaction in spending hours whirring away at their machine or craft table to create their own works of art, others source their cosplays online and may focus on other aspects of the hobby, such as makeup, concepting cool and creative photoshoots, or just straight up vibin’ at community events.

Originally published in Colin Magazine Edition 6 

Far too often these days, I catch myself longing for the early days of gaming. The days when you would load up your game with a 1000 ping and become immersed in a world filled with like-minded individuals from across the globe. I’m talking about the era of Old School RuneScape, the original World of Warcraft, and the earlier seasons of League of Legends.