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Does cozy gaming have a toxic positivity problem? Or rather, a cozy toxicity problem? We’re exploring that topic today by using specific games such as Palia and Disney Dreamlight Valley as case studies. Get cozy and let’s sit around the hearth together!

‧₊˚ Sites mentioned:

• Toxic Positivity: https://adaa.org/learn-from-us/from-the-experts/blog-posts/consumer/toxic-positivity

•Polygon Article: https://www.polygon.com/23914457/palia-early-access-development-conflict-endgame

•For such a cozy, casual game this sub is negative as hell: https://www.reddit.com/r/Palia/comments/15nvahw/for_such_a_casual_cozy_game_this_sub_is_negative/

•Cozy Toxicity and the Palia Gaming Community: https://www.reddit.com/r/Palia/comments/15pvr6n/cozy_toxicity_and_the_palia_gaming_community/

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