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This week, we have news about discovering your inner magic with The Merry Fairy, Spirit City: Lofi Sessions takes to the rails and Detective Dotson coming to Switch. Physical edition for Cattle Country, Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack announced and The Wandering Village on consoles and leaving Early Access. Upin & Ipin Universe is releasing on PC and Consoles, Zoo 2: Animal Park released on Steam and Mobile, stop-motion handmade digging adventure Mashina, the Tourist Trap update for Go-Go Town! and Physical Release for Those Games 1+2.
Discover Your Inner Magic with The Merry Fairy
If you’re seeking a peaceful escape from the demands of everyday life, The Merry Fairy might just be your sanctuary. Just released via Steam, this gentle journaling game invites you to unwind in a whimsical cottage filled with serenity and charm.
Unlike traditional games, The Merry Fairy skips the challenges and goals entirely, focusing instead on calm creativity. In that sense, it isn’t exactly a game, but more a relaxing journaling/ scrapbooking experience. You’ll find yourself welcomed into an enchanted home where everything is in abundance, from cosy candlelight to a fully stocked desk of decorations, all ready for your personalised scrapbook journal.
Settle in, light a candle (or several), and explore a magical space made just for you. With no pressure or rules, you’re free to discover your inner sparkle through journaling and design. Whether you’re scribbling quiet thoughts or crafting radiant pages, The Merry Fairy offers a warm embrace to anyone in need of rest, reflection and a touch of enchantment.
Spirit City: Lofi Sessions Takes to the Rails
The tranquil productivity game Spirit City: Lofi Sessions is set to receive a magical new expansion on 26 July 2025, exclusively for PC via Steam. Spirit City: Lofi Sessions – All Aboard! adds a dynamic twist to your everyday self-care routine, inviting you to board a customisable train and enjoy relaxing activities on the move.
As you journey through Spirit City’s scenic landscapes, including cloud-kissed skies and lush countryside, you’ll uncover new ambient environments and meet fresh Spirits at each destination. The expansion introduces moving backgrounds, regional Spirit variants, and a redesigned space for journaling, reading and studying, now onboard your very own cosy train cabin.
The DLC also offers full cabin customisation, letting you tweak seating arrangements, window styles and even an open-air observation deck. It’s a fresh spin on Lofi Sessions’ signature chill vibes, aimed at helping you stay productive in a space that’s both inspiring and soothing.
To play, you’ll need the base game Spirit City: Lofi Sessions (which Kalina gave our highest rating in this review) also available on Steam.
Detective Dotson Coming to Switch
Get ready for some sleuthing with a splash of sequins—Detective Dotson, the colourful India-inspired cosy mystery, is twirling onto Nintendo Switch on 30 October 2025, courtesy of Japan’s indie publisher Rainy Frog.
If you’re partial to pixel art, peppy Bollywood moments and solving mysteries with flair, Detective Dotson is one for your radar. You’ll step into the shoes of Dotson—a drama-loving Desi detective who ditches stardom for a magnifying glass after his father’s suspicious death. What follows is a riot of four interconnected cases involving pink dogs, vanishing jewellery and gangster antics, all tying into a bigger family mystery.
Detective Dotson is already available on PC and Xbox, and Kalina gave the game her highest rating in her review.
Lynne reviewed Cattle Country and gave it a Two Thumbs Up. She wrote in her conclusion:
“Cattle Country is a rootin’-tootin’ addition to the farming/life sim genre. There are a few issues which need taming, especially around the loading times on the Nintendo Switch.
However, there is so much to do in Cattle Country! Engaging festivals and mini-games, intriguing character stories and one of the best mining experiences I’ve encountered. Cattle Country will be riding into my top games for this year!”
Good news then that the game is now out in physical version on Switch and PlayStation 5.
Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack Announced
KOEI TECMO has announced the Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack. It will be released in 2025 on PlayStation5, PlayStation4, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch™2, and Windows PC via Steam.
You’ll be reunited with the beloved alchemist Reisalin “Ryza” Stout and her companions across all three titles in the “Secret” series—each remastered and packed with exclusive content, including new playable characters and expanded storylines.
If you haven’t played the games before, this Deluxe Pack offers the most complete way to experience Ryza’s journey. And it’s a lovely journey, as our reviews on LadiesGamers testify. All Two Thumbs Up reviews!
You’ll get:
- Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout DX
- Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy DX
- Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key DX
The Wandering Village on Consoles and Leaving Early Access
The Wandering Village is launching on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation on 17 July 2025. This simulation game places your settlement on the back of a colossal creature named Onbu, as you navigate a toxic, post-apocalyptic world.
You’ll take charge of a group of survivors seeking refuge from poisonous spores, building a thriving village atop Onbu’s back. But survival isn’t just about construction, it’s about cooperation. Will you nurture a symbiotic bond with your wandering host, or exploit it for your own gain?
Whether you’re feeding Onbu, launching food via catapult, or steering it through danger, every decision affects both your people and your creature. The game is already available on PC and Xbox and is also leaving Early Access on July 17.
Paula checked out the game in Early Access when it first launched three years ago, and the developers have been steadily working on it since!
Upin & Ipin Universe is Releasing on PC and Consoles
Upin & Ipin Universe is officially launching on 17 July 2025, bringing the animated twins from the Malaysian animated television series into their first-ever open-world adventure. Developed by Les’ Copaque Production and Streamline Studios, and published by Streamline Media Group, the game will be available on PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), PlayStation 4 and 5, and Nintendo Switch.
You’ll explore the vibrant village of Kampung Durian Runtuh through a 12+ hour narrative campaign that celebrates Southeast Asian culture. From farming and fishing to spinning tops and cooking, the game blends nostalgic charm with modern gameplay mechanics—all wrapped in a family-friendly experience.
Expect a culturally rich open world inspired by traditional Southeast Asian life, interactive storytelling with no combat or microtransactions. You can play split-screen co-op and there’s full voice acting in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
Personally, I had never heard of the twins, but the trailer looks very interesting!
Zoo 2: Animal Park Released on Steam and Mobile
Zoo 2: Animal Park has been around since 2018, but now you can play it for free on Steam, Android, iOS, or even just in a browser.
Basically, you’re restoring this old family zoo, and you get to look after all sorts of animals, unlock new areas, and decorate the place how you like. The graphics are nice and colourful, and there’s a bit of a story woven in, with some quirky characters and little quests to keep things interesting. You can even breed animals and customise stuff quite a lot, which is pretty fun.
With regular updates and some adorable animations it has enough depth if you’re into strategy games. There are in-game purchases if you want to speed things up or add extras, but you can play without spending anything as well.
Stop-motion Handmade Digging Adventure Mashina
Lovely looking game Mashina is coming out on Steam on 31 July 2025. You play as Mashina, a cheerful mining robot who’s on a mission to dig up minerals and help her quirky robot community thrive. Everything in Mashina is made out of all kinds of materials and animated using traditional stop-motion techniques.
The game splits into two parts: underground and overground. Underground, you’re scanning for treasures, digging up rare minerals, and building machines to make the job easier. Overground, you’re chatting with robot pals, upgrading your gear, and decorating your surroundings. It’s got a mellow vibe, but there’s plenty to do if you like exploring and tinkering.
If you’re into wholesome adventures with a bit of strategy and a lot of heart do check out the trailer!
Tourist Trap Update Go-Go Town
If you’ve been keeping an eye on Go-Go Town!, now’s a great time to jump back in as the Tourist Trap update just landed, and it’s the biggest one yet. Available now as a free content drop for players in Steam Early Access, this update seriously levels up the game’s tourism mechanics and late-game depth.
You’ll notice a whole new crowd of visitors rolling into town — from clowns and robots to aliens and dinosaurs — each with their own quirks and preferences. You’ll need to cater to their desires for entertainment, rest, shopping and more, which now directly affect your town’s rating. And thanks to the new Transit Terminals, you can choose who gets to visit, or who doesn’t.
On top of that, you’ve got star-rated food and shopping, major buildable landmarks like the Stadium and Hot Springs, and the long-awaited cliff terraforming feature, which lets you reshape the terrain to make room for your grand designs. There’s even a new visitor type, the Easy-Goer, to help ease new players into the game.
If you’re already playing Go-Go Town! or thinking about starting, this update adds a ton of fresh strategy and charm even before the full 1.0 launch. You can check out the trailer here.
Physical Release for Those Games 1+2
If you’ve been eyeing YEAH! YOU WANT “THOSE GAMES,” RIGHT? SO HERE YOU GO! NOW, LET’S SEE YOU CLEAR THEM! from the sidelines, now’s your chance to dive in, with a physical release that bundles both Volume 1 and 2 together. It’s out now in North America for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation5, and from the looks of it, you’re getting a proper dose of absurd fun.
It looks like a vibrant, chaotic party of mini games is coming your way, with 10 varied titles and a whopping 500 stages to bash through. Expect things like puzzle solving, parking challenges, and outrageous shooters, all delivered with that unmistakable stickman charm. Volume 1 brings you “Pin Pull,” “Number Tower,” “Color Lab,” “Parking Lot,” and “Cash Run.” Volume 2 cranks up the madness with “Knock-Back Shooter,” “Pin Pull 2,” “Draw & Guard,” “Numbers Dungeon,” and “Spellbinding Scroll.”
Once you’ve smashed through all stages, each mini game looks set to unlock a “Rank-Up Challenge”—where you’ll battle it out for global bragging rights via online monthly rankings. Plus, you’ll collect Coins to spin for Plates and Titles and design your own nameplate. And yes, we’re talking millions of custom combos: 8.9 million in Volume 1, and over 30 million in Volume 2. You even get the cheeky option to spin ten times at once. Go on, treat yourself.
If you love quick-fire games packed with personality, Those Games looks like the kind of collection that’ll keep you laughing, swearing, and spinning for hours. Whether you’re in it for the challenges or just to see stickmen fly about in absurd scenarios, this one’s got some serious charm.
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