Behind the rise of "cozy" games that encourage players to take their time in open worlds devoid of competition and went from niche to video game fixture in 2022 (Makena Kelly/The Verge)

Makena Kelly / The Verge:
Behind the rise of “cozy” games that encourage players to take their time in open worlds devoid of competition and went from niche to video game fixture in 2022  —  For as long as I had a GameCube, I don't think I ever once beat a game. … It was the one chore needing completion …

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