Nine books I enjoyed in June, July, and August 2024.

Scout Lace Harding is a romanceable companion in Dragon Age: The Veilguard and the series’s first dwarf romance. I’ve been waiting.

Sweet and simple matchmaking sim Love, Ghostie from Janbeh Games offers dozens of possibilities—and tons to collect.

I played as many Wholesome Games demos as I could during the 2024 Steam Celebration. These are my six favorites.

Devolver Digital’s The Crush House is a unique management sim, but its mechanics don’t support the advertised gameplay experience.

Comics writer and editor Stephanie Cooke advocates for industry transparency and creator equity at every turn—even when she’s talking about her queer YA debut, Pillow Talk.

Candy Is Dandy podcast host Daniel Zafran explains the show’s unique format and why he’s taken such an interest in sweet treats.

My Little Scythe from Stonemaier Games boasts an impressive action economy and unique mechanics for a truly family-friendly experience.

Rolling Hills: Make Sushi, Make Friends is a simplistic sim game with beautiful food design and sweet character quests.

Eight books I enjoyed in April and May 2024.

When chronic back pain turned into a progressive, degenerative neurological syndrome, I had to have emergency spine surgery. Here’s what happened.

In a word: haunting.