Sometimes at the end of a hectic day, it’s nice to chill out and play a few hours of video games as apart of our evening routine. And something fast-paced and action-packed isn’t something you want to end the day. Video games come in a variety of different genres, and there are games out there that are perfect for those easy when you want to get cozy on the couch and chill out. They may not be as loud, fast-paced, or mentally taxing, but simple gameplay that lets the player slow down and enjoy the game without feeling rushed. So here are a few chill games to check out and unwind with after a long busy day or week.

Why buy a Christmas stocking this year when you can make your own. And have one inspired by the bell bag in Animal Crossing instead of a generic boring stocking. This year I’m shaking things up and ditching my traditional holiday decor. And, making geeky video games inspired holiday decor. And to kick things off I starting with a new stocking to hang by the fireplace with care. Animal Crossing is one of my favorite games to play when I’m looking to relax. It’s simple, cute, and creative. You can arrange things to fit your taste and there’s no shortage of things to do in town once you’re settled. I’m looking forward to the release of Animal Crossing New Horizons on Switch and checking out Tom Nook’s new business venture. But until then I’ve got a cute new Animal Crossing inspired Christmas stocking. So if you’re a fan too and new to sewing then this sewing project is for you.

The month of October means a lot of things like pumpkin-flavored everything and comfy sweaters. But it means Halloween the best day for horror movies and video games. Playing a horror game is a lot different from watching a horror movie. Video games allow you to get right in on the action. So you feel like you’re the one running for your life through a dark forest.  So today why not try something different and play a horror game instead. Go ahead and spook yourself silly this Halloween with these spooktacular games.

Creativity is apart of our daily lives, and we use it in things like art and writing. One place you wouldn’t expect to use creativity is in video games. But, many video games utilize critical thinking skills and quick decision-making. Unfortunately, most people still don’t know that video games play a vital role in boosting creativity for kids and adults alike. So, I’ve compiled a list of video games that let you get creative. These games are not only fun but have unique gameplay and promote creativity. Some of the games allow you to create, while other games just have unique gameplay and plot that’ll make you think.

Storytelling & Video Games

Game Design and Exploration

The early video games certainly didn’t have much in the way of storytelling involved. Also, most early video games had good and bad characters with an obvious goal. Such as saving the world from danger or rescuing a princess. The progression would show through what level you reached or the high scores. As technology started evolved game developers started to shift to creating compelling stories to keep players interested. Games like Myst mark a shift in the way game designers thought about players and their involvement in games.