Not at all! "Wholesome Games" is not a synonym for "good games" and we believe every type of game can-and should-co-exist, including the scary and violent games that we don't curate. We want to make absolutely clear that our values are diametrically opposed to these uses, and we can only hope that's reflected in our work. Honestly, so do we sometimes! Toxic positivity is a real problem, and lots of words and ideas like "wholesome" (or "family values") have been warped into dog whistles and harmful purity tests, or used to dismiss serious concerns. The question of what makes a game wholesome is one that comes up again and again in our community, and while common themes sometimes emerge from those conversations, we think it devalues the discussion to suggest that there's ever going to be a comprehensive final answer.
If a game is cute and cozy but contains harmful stereotypes, is it wholesome? We say no! If a game is violent, but that violence is about overthrowing an oppressor, is it unwholesome? We say no! The opinions presented by our curation are just that: one group's opinions. Something we've always tried to be mindful of is that what looks wholesome to one person might not look wholesome to someone else. That's up to you to decide! It's subjective and we don't want to pretend that it isn't. We want to be a part of showcasing the breadth of experiences that games can have for players. For many years, the most critically acclaimed titles have been the ones with the darkest themes and grimmest depictions of life, but there's also a whole world of hopeful video games with rich storytelling, innovative gameplay, and beautiful art and sound. One of the goals of Wholesome Games is to change how we think about which games are taken seriously. Since then, the community has grown to nearly 500k members across Twitter, Discord, TikTok, YouTube, and more. Wholesome Games is a community that started on Twitter when indie game developer Matthew Taylor began curating games according to their feelings of comfort, compassion, and coziness. Can we co-stream your events?Ībsolutely! Here's a co-streaming kit to help you get started. We've got them all archived in this YouTube playlist! Do you have a press kit? Yes! You can find the Wholesome Snack: The Game Awards Edition press kit here.
Unfortunately, the FIFA 23 Switch version is the Legacy Edition which is basically last year’s version with updated rosters.Where can I view past Wholesome Games events? Temtem is clearly very largely inspired by Pokemon as the primary focus of the game is to explore the islands of the Airborne Archipelago and collect various creatures that you find.įor the sports aficionados out there, both NBA 2K23 and FIFA 23 are coming to the Switch next month on September 9 and September 30, respectively.
We got our first taste of these Tricolor Turf Wars in the recent Splatfest demo.Īlso arriving in September is Temtem, a Pokemon-like massive multiplayer online role-playing game. Online competitive multiplayer will once again be the main focus with Turf Wars adding a third team into the mix. Splatoon 3 is, of course, the third installment in Nintendo’s third-person shooter franchise. Headlining September’s release calendar for the Nintendo Switch is Splatoon 3 which arrives on September 9. But what if I told you that Nintendo was only getting started?Īfter a quiet August, things are picking back up for the Nintendo Switch. Between Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, and Pokemon Legends: Arceus, there’s been no shortage of quality games to enjoy. It’s been an incredible year for the Nintendo Switch.
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