No matter how you spell it, there’s something to be said for curling up with a cozy game, book, TV show or movie. Kris and Rian dive into some of their favourites, and discuss the role that cozy stories (in their many forms) play in their lives.00:00 Intro03:29 Read Watch Play23:35 Tangent: Gaming handhelds25:58 Tangent: Witchbrook announcement28:47 Defining ‘cozy’ games and books43:32 Reasons and purpose for cozy storytelling01:01:28 Rian’s lukewarm take about influencer marketing01:05:10 A few more tangents before we wrap up01:07:15 Outro and links#podcast #genreblender #bookspodcast #gamespodcast #cosygames #cozygames#booktube #rpgArticles:Cozy Gaming: Trend ExplainedCozy games redefine relaxation for a new generation of gamersCozy games offer relaxation, inclusivityWhat is cosy gaming and why is it beneficial?What Happened to FarmVilleFilm and TV:Mid-Century ModernThe Wheel of TimeFellow TravelersYellowjacketsThe Watchers The Crow (2024)Small Things Like TheseTwistersThe PittGames:KynseedFields of MistriaPixel CafeTravellers RestWitchbrookDave the DiverNeopetsMiniclipThe SimsAnimal Crossing New HorizonsKiller FrequencyMonster Hunter WildsAssassin’s Creed ShadowsDragon Quest III HD-2D RemakeBooks: The Crimson FireThe Angel of Indian LakeLegends & LattesThe Legend of UhThe Nameless RestaurantThe Bartender Between WorldsBabylon’s AshesButterChannels: https://www.youtube.com/@simpleSG101https://www.youtube.com/@primitivepixelsgames Follow Kris and RianYouTubeInstagramBlueskyFollow Rian:Bluesky Follow Genre Blender for podcast updates:YouTubeInstagram⁠BlueSky⁠ Website

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