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The next generation of The Sims will finally have some much-needed competition
By Lauren Morton last updated
Life Choices The long-dominant life sim will finally get some competition in its next generation.
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Baldur's Village, the Stardew Valley/BG3 mash-up mod that lets you kiss Astarion, has a new update and potential release window
By Elie Gould published
News Only a matter of time.
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The best Sims 4 mods to expand your life sandbox
By Lauren Morton last updated
Modular The best Sims 4 mods add new features large and small, from personality tweaks to endless cheats.
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Polyamory is coming to The Sims 4 for free alongside the Lovestruck expansion pack this month
By Lauren Morton published
News The "romantic boundaries" system will open up your Sims' relationships.
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Stardew Valley players on Steam Deck can test out the new Nexus Mods app
By Christopher Livingston published
News Calling all farmers!
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All Disney Dreamlight Valley codes and how to redeem them
By Lauren Morton last updated
Castle Keys Cash in these Dreamlight Valley codes for free outfits and furniture.
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Yeehaw! 'Red Dead Redemption meets Stardew Valley' in cozy cowboy life sim Cattle Country
By Christopher Livingston published
News Farm, fish, raise livestock, fall in love (not with the livestock), battle bandits, and carve out a cozy home, home on the range.
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A Stardew Valley modder has decided to weed out the weak with a hardcore mode that'll delete your save if you look at the wiki
By Elie Gould published
News "I taught myself SMAPI in two hours for this."
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