I’ve put almost 100 hours into this new wholesome MMO on Xbox, and I’m still in the prologue — Here’s why I love it

As an analyst, I’d say it’s in part because of Palia’s MMO design that its appeal has grown. The game offers a vast, interconnected world across multiple maps, and the recent update, which made the wholesome life sim free-to-play on Xbox, introduced another layer to this world – a new, unexpected region that deepens the existing narrative.

I’ve fallen hard for Starsand Island, a promising anime-style life sim bringing Ghibli vibes to Xbox and PC later this year

I recently got my hands on the Steam demo for Starsand Island, and it didn’t take long before I found myself captivated by this charming island’s narrative. Similar to many life simulation games, Starsand Island begins with a tale of returning to one’s ancestral roots, where you will craft a character who is set to inherit a coastal farm.

The Alters: Release date, mechanics, and everything else you need to know

11 Bit Studios has created The Alters, an engaging narrative game that combines action, survival, and choices, which might be referred to as a choice-driven story-action-survival game. This game will challenge your strategic thinking and decision-making abilities to their limits. Initially, players are given the mission to relocate their expansive offsite facility to a far-off destination against the advancing sun’s path.