Snuggle up with Cozy Gaming

It's getting colder out there, listeners, so why not curl up with an episode of Differently Brained and a cozy video game?
Lachlan and Jacinta chat about what a cozy game is (and what it isn't), how they help us regulate and feel safe and calm, and some recommendations for you to try out.

Resources:

Gaming statistics in Australia - Australia Plays 2023 Report - Interactive Games and Entertainment Association

Reuters article - Cozy comfort: new research backs up what games have thought for years: video games can be an antidote to stress and anxiety

Önnberg, M. (2024). Cozy games and their impact: An exploration study of coziness in games. - http://his.diva-portal.org/smash/record.jsf?pid=diva2:1881616 

Bowdidge, S. (2024). Cosy games: How games such as Animal Crossing help mental health, BBC News -  https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cglk8wl3lylo 

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