Comfort in the Dark: How Horror and Cozy Games Save Us

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Saved By Gaming

ziggychris

12 episodes

6 days ago

With the power to bring people together or just help us escape the world, gaming is more than just a game. From the comforting escape of a fantasy RPG to the life-changing power of adaptive controllers, games are breaking barriers. They’re helping people cope with anxiety, find community, and even recover from trauma. Each episode we speak to developers, content creators and gamers like you and me, to discover how each of us was saved by gaming. So whether you game to unwind, to connect, or to overcome—this is the show for you. Let’s press start on this conversation!

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Comfort in the Dark: How Horror and Cozy Games Save Us

Saved By Gaming

47 minutes 38 seconds

1 month ago

Comfort in the Dark: How Horror and Cozy Games Save Us

In this episode of 'Saved By Gaming', we’re joined by Amelia Lemoncat, a Twitch streamer known for her unique blend of horror and coziness. We explore the comforting aspects of horror games, the impact of gaming during tough times, and the importance of community in the gaming world.

Amelia reveals her personal experiences with games like Halo and Stardew Valley, discussing how they provided solace during challenging periods in her life.

Most importantly, as always, we uncover the healing power of gaming, the significance of finding one's tribe, and how each of us can be ‘saved by gaming’.

(0:00) Intro

(0:25) Welcome in Amelia Lemoncat.

(1:23) Discussing the comfort of the horror genre.

(6:48) Why people love watching horror games on Twitch.

(9:05) Games that helped Amelia through tough times

(12:35) The impact of Stardew Valley during depression.

(17:14) Chris and Amelia discuss the role gaming as a coping mechanism.

(23:55) The importance of finding community and acceptance online.

(34:31) Amelia’s favorite and most-played games

(38:10) Comfort games and the appeal of zombie survival

(39:56) Amelia’s gaming prescription for tough times

(44:09) Advice to younger self