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Do you too have a dream of opening a tiny bookshop? Do you love games that are actually the cutest game ever made??? Well, we have news for you! The demo for Tiny Bookshop is a frustratingly short glimpse into what will inevitably be a resounding success. Take a look at the prologue to Tiny Bookshop and see what has us constantly checking the store…
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Uh oh.....a new cozy farming sim has hit the scene. Fields of Mistria retreads a lot of our classic cozy farming paths but with a few tricks up its sleeves. Does this game stand a chance against our farming-sim burnout or will it cast its mystical spell on Jacy and Makenzie? Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a message about the pod with a tex…
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One of favorite games of the year got a ton of new content since we last covered it! We go through the high points and revisit some of our favorite features of Coral island. We've made a lot of progress but there's so much of the game left to explore with this new release! Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a message about the pod with a text!…
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Like so many others, Jacy and Makenzie made some resolutions for the Comfy Club podcast at the beginning of the year. What's that? You don't remember them??? Hey, neither did we! In this episode, we check in on those resolutions and give a quick rundown of our fave games of 2024 so far! Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a message about the po…
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We tackle a long-running franchise in another Is It Cozy? episode. You already know we're bad at games and hate reading all the important info in game but we didn't let that stop us! With it's turn-based gameplay, historical fictionalization, and beautiful building, can Civilization VI win a cozy victory? Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a m…
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We've included a special uncut Koshek entrance in this week's Bundled Up episode to apologize for being late! This week we cover some updates for a few games as well as share our Steam Summer Sale haul! P.S. Check out all the other ways you can connect with the podcast below the list of games! Game mentioned this week: Palia Supermarket Simulator D…
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We hate when people complain but don't offer solutions so after railing on the latest Sims 4 expansion, we decided to put ourselves to the test! We got to work and came up with our own ideas for different Sims 4 packs loaded with new traits, careers, locations, and stories. Will we get famous with these ideas or do you think we love-struck out? Tex…
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What could be cozier than researching and organizing plants for your own adorable little shop? How about solving problems by researching and organizing plants in your own adorable little shop! Strange Horticulture takes root with some of the highest praise we've given a game to date. Check out our thoughts and pick it up for yourself! Texting a pod…
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Someone call a plumber over at EA - The Sims is leaking! And we're not talking about the notorious memory leak... The upcoming Sims 4 expansion Lovestruck just got leaked in full and will be available for pre-order later this week. Do we think this expansion was ever going to appeal to us? Not really. Do we still feel like the pack is well-done? Li…
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Coming soon to a gaming platform near you: Hollywood Animal! The demo for this game (set to release this year!) takes you through the first 2 years of building a film studio in the age of the talkies. Did Jacy & Makenzie make it as big time Hollywood execs or did this game leave audiences disappointed? Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a mess…
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We review the latest updates from Palia! From a totally revamped resource economy to cute new decor, the Singularity 6 team is putting their best foot forward. Check out what we loved and learned in Palia this week! P.S. you already know we logged in right after recording and learned EXACTLY how to do all the things we mentioned wanted to do in thi…
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We kick off summer break with a Bundled Up episode! We have a ton of news and lots of games to talk about this week so get cozy and join us! Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a message about the pod with a text! Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Join our discord server for u…
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Episode 62: Nancy Drew - The Mystery of the Seven Keys
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In what may be our most heated episode, we discuss the trials and tribulations of the new Nancy Drew game. A jewel heist, a legendary clock, and ancient customs are all at work in Prague in The Mystery of the Seven Keys. Nancy may have solved the mystery this time....but at what cost to our sanity? Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a message …
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Episode 61: Finishing 24 for 24 Challenge
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We're more surprised than anyone but we managed to finish The Sims 4 24 for 24 challenge! Did we learn a lot about The Sims 4? Yes! Was it grueling? Yes! Do we want to keep playing with these sims.......? Anyway, we beat the challenge! What should we tackle next in The Sims 4? Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a message about the pod with a t…
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Send help - Makenzie and Jacy have been sucked into some sort of retail matrix and can't escape....Could anyone have guessed that the epitome of an early access game could have had a grip on these two like this? Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a message about the pod with a text! Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast Listen on…
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Kids love games and so do we so this should've been a totally easy list to make...right? Turns out we maybe don't know all that much about kids but here are some great game recommendations anyway! Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a message about the pod with a text! Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast Listen on: Apple Podcast…
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You know when someone asked us for game recs that were right up our alley we completely forgot every game we've ever seen or played so we did research! Today we give game recommendations for all you cozy gamers who love mystery games like Nancy Drew! Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a message about the pod with a text! Call Me By Your Game a…
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Episode 57: Stardew Valley 1.6 Update
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The long-awaited 1.6 update for Stardew Valley has finally arrived! From waterfalls to winter melons, this patch has changes from top to bottom to keep old and new players on the hunt for new stuff. What's your favorite new addition to the game in the 1.6 update? View the full changelog here Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a message about t…
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Episode 56: 24 for 24 Challenge (The Sims 4)
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The Sims 4 team issued a challenge to all simmers! Can Jacy and Makenzie complete all 24 challenges or will they conveniently stop playing The Sims 4 for the next 8 months? Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a message about the pod with a text! Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the sh…
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Episode 55: Palia Updates (Spring 2024)
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We've been promising to come back to this game for months and we finally did it! Palia has had a load of updates since we first covered it and we want to share how the game is shaping up. From the biggest temple to a brand new villager, we cover the highlights of a game that is truly carving a path for quality cozy MMOs. Texting a podcast? You know…
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Get cozy and hang out as we revisit some of our recently covered games, some cozy game news, and some personal technology upgrades! Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a message about the pod with a text! Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Join our discord server for updates, f…
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Have you ever dreamt of a game where everything was cute and the vibes are im-peck-able? Tiny Bird Garden might just be your perfect game. We check out this indie game and it's incredible collection of birds in this weeks episode. Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a message about the pod with a text! Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video gam…
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In this cute resort management sim game, Makenzie and Jacy experience all their favorite cozy game mechanics - crafting, cooking, decorating, meeting cute animals in clothes, and cleaning up garbage! See if this game that seems to check every box meets the expectations of the Comfy Club Podcast. Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a message abo…
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When it comes to a game about roller coasters, you can always expect a lot of ups and downs. Parkitect is another installment in a world of tycoon-style building games but does it manage to hold a candle to its competitors? Keep your arms and legs inside the vehicle as we go through all our thoughts on this cute park tycoon game. Texting a podcast?…
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I'm a gamer, you're a gamer, we're all gamers in this episode! Jacy and Makenzie talk about being gamers who are married to gamers and all the many, many...many ways that influences their relationships. Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a message about the pod with a text! Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast Listen on: Apple P…
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Get cozy and hang out with us as we look back on our year in gaming and set some intentions for 2024. Which games stood out to us and which fell flat? Are we actually going to change any of our game habits? can we play more new games or will we be stuck in the same rut for another year? There's only one way to find out! Texting a podcast? You know …
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Talk about water, water everywhere and there is PLENTY to drink! Between cleaning the ocean, running a farm, saving the island's magical legacy, and falling in love...there truly aren't enough hours in the day. We get our toes wet in this first look at Coral Island. Does this game make waves or does it get lost in a sea of save-the-town farming sim…
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Do you like good pizza? What about great pizza though? In a game that combines the adorable nature of Ooblets and the restauranteering of Diner Dash, you get to truly immerse yourself in a world where the only thing that matters...is pizza. Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a message about the pod with a text! Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic…
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We're on a city-builder hot streak right now. In this decade-old game, we tackle important video game questions like "are we the baddies" yet again. Banished may be one of the oldest games we've discussed, but does it stand the test of time? Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a message about the pod with a text! Call Me By Your Game a nostalgi…
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A city builder...IN SPACE! Does Aven Colony pass the anti-colonialism vibe check? Maybe not. Is it still a great game? Listen and find out! Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a message about the pod with a text! Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Join our discord server for up…
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Disney Dreamlight Valley has FINALLY announced their plans for their official release and let's just say we're more than a little disappointed. There are some big changes to their original plans and some exciting new announcements but will it all even out in the end? We'll find out over the next month! Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a mess…
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Palia has had some BIG updates since we last checked in with it and we're here to catch you up. Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a message about the pod with a text! Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Join our discord server for updates, feedback, comments, or just to tell u…
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Can you believe it's been one whole year of Comfy Club?! We go through our top games that we've covered this last year in a single-elimination tournament bracket to find out what games have impressed us the most. Can you guess what games come out on top or which dark horses make it into the quarterfinalist bracket? Texting a podcast? You know it! S…
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Don't worry, we don't only talk about Baldur's Gate 3 this episode....we do also talk about... Disney Dreamlight Valley The Sims 4: Home Chef Hustle Coral Island Stardew Valley Shop Titans ...and even more! Come hang out as we give you news, updates, and unsolicited thoughts about all your favorite cozy games! Texting a podcast? You know it! Send u…
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We round up 14 cozy games that get us in the fall mood. Some are classics but quite a few of our choices may surprise you! Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a message about the pod with a text! Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Join our discord server for updates, feedback, …
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Episode 42: Is It Cozy? Baldur's Gate 3
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[PG-13 warning!] Baldur's Gate 3 is one of the biggest and broadest games we've covered to date and we've barely dipped our toes in! Not only does this game have nearly endless character customization, social interactions, and co-op, it also has combat, romance, and the ever-looming threat of a space alien lobotomy... Join us as we discover just ho…
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We we get into a game we REALLY get into a game. After taking a short break, we came back and only had one game on the brain. See what else we hadn't yet discovered in the world of Palia! Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a message about the pod with a text! Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify…
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We know, we JUST talked about it, but we had even more thoughts about Palia! There have also been updates to some of our favorite games - Shop Titans and Disney Dreamlight Valley. Check out all the new stuff with us! Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a message about the pod with a text! Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast List…
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Palia is bursting onto the scene with every cozy mechanic you can think of...AND it's an MMO! See what we think of this game in it's early stages of open beta. Does it hold it's own against the big guns of the genre or fall flat? Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a message about the pod with a text! Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game…
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Episode 39: Horse Ranch (The Sims 4 Expansion)
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Do we have nectar-goggles on for the new Sims 4 expansion pack or is it really that great? Find out on our episode about the brand new expansion - Horse Ranch! Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a message about the pod with a text! Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Join our d…
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Episode 38: Pre-release Versions and What They Mean
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If you've listened to the pod, you've heard us talk about Early Access and demos. With some new games around the corner in closed betas, alpha versions, Kickstarters, and more, we decided to do a rundown of what exactly all those pre-release version menas in terms of our expectations. Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a message about the pod …
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Buckle up, everyone, because this one is a bumpy ride. Hokko Life takes a run at all-time classics like Animal Crossing, Harvest Moon, and Stardew Valley but does it manage to compete in a market crowded with heavy hitters? Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a message about the pod with a text! Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podca…
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While it may be a short game, Witchy Life story managed to check a lot of boxes for us. Check out all our thoughts on this adorable town-saving visual novel! Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a message about the pod with a text! Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Join our dis…
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We're back from a mini break with tons of updates! A new Sims 4 expansion on the horizon, announcements from Nintendo and The Sims, plus the Steam Summer Sale! Catch up with us while we discuss all the cozy game goings-on right now. Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a message about the pod with a text! Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video g…
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This episode we take a look at the big things we're going to do differently at our next convention! Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a message about the pod with a text! Support the show Join our discord server for updates, feedback, comments, or just to tell us how to be better at games: https://discord.gg/NMSgXNbzCg Check us out on all the…
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We went to our first convention! Check out what we did and saw at Dallas FanExpo 2023. Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a message about the pod with a text! Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Join our discord server for updates, feedback, comments, or just to tell us how to …
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Episode 33: Updates for Disney Dreamlight Valley
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That's right, immediately after talking about it on the last Bundled Up episode, Gameloft hit us with a whole lotta new information! We talk the confirmed updates, future plans, and even fan theories - including our own! Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a message about the pod with a text! Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast …
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We check in on some of the games we've covered the last 2 months and bring you some news about some of our favorites! Games include: Disney Dreamlight Valley (of course) Dredge Foundation Coral Island Shop Titans Assassin's Creed: Unity (a surprise mention) Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a message about the pod with a text! Call Me By Your…
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We definitely have a love-hate relationship with this game. From tedious tiling to the most satisfying cleaning mechanics, House Flipper has a lot to offer. See if you agree with our assessment and tell us if you're ready for House Flipper 2! Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a message about the pod with a text! Call Me By Your Game a nostalg…
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Take a step back in time with our favorite medieval city builder right now. Foundation is a cute and easy to play game that checks a lot of city-builder boxes. See what we think in this episode! Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a message about the pod with a text! Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast Listen on: Apple Podcasts …
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