Episodes

4d ago

In Episode 16 of Season 3, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (Min's Meadow), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss several topics including new years gaming resolutions, SMASH OR PASS Wholesome Snack edition, Emails + MORE!! WATCH THE BURNIES 2025 “The Cozy Game Awards”: Join the OFFICIAL Slow Burn Discord: https://discord.gg/6wxYg3S7BM GAMES MENTIONED: South of Midnight Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar Michala’s Cozy Life Shoutout: https://www.youtube.com/@michalascozylife Harvest Moon SNES Out of Words Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Everdream Village WHOLESOME SNACK PLAY OR PASS: Thrifty Business Lost & Found Co. B-e-e-t-l-e: be right back! Wylde Society Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth Verdant Spirit Crossing Travel Pack! Mirage Miracle Quest Cozy Caravan Fishbowl Find Your Words Arcane Eats CatchMaker PANdemonium! Merge Zitifono Mandrake Restory: Chill Electronics Repairs D-Topia Bits & Bops

Dec 10

In Episode 15 of Season 3, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (Min's Meadow), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss several topics including cozy hot takes for 2025, cozy game news and several listener questions!! VOTE for YOUR FAVORITE COZY GAMES in THE BURNIES 2025 “The Cozy Game Awards”: https://forms.gle/j2qYr562u46H6A7aA Join the OFFICIAL Slow Burn Discord: https://discord.gg/6wxYg3S7BM Starsand Island Sumikkogurashi Create a Wonderful Sumikko Island Cuddly Forest Friends Palia: Winter’s Wonder [Dec 9th] Tiny Bookshop Hokko Life Animal Doctor Sugardew Island Harvest Island Bongo Cat

Dec 3

In Episode 14 of Season 3, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (Min's Meadow), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) are joined by Jenny Windom of Wholesome Games to discuss several topics including how we game in December, December SMASH OR PASS, an inside look into Wholesome Games and MORE!! VOTE for YOUR FAVORITE COZY GAMES in THE BURNIES 2025 “The Cozy Game Awards”: https://forms.gle/j2qYr562u46H6A7aA Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/slowburncast Discord: https://discord.gg/QUCFypEJxT Games Mentioned: Two Point Museum Zooseum Hotdog Hazards Pixel Cafe Unboxathon Pancito Merge Punyan Suika Game Anxiety Puppy Cozyrama Everdream Village [Early Access] The Mushroom Journal Ooble Gardens Little Rocket Lab [Nintendo Switch] Viewfinder [Nintendo Switch] JENNY WINDOM GUEST SEGMENT Expedition 33 Discounty Tiny Book Shop Fields of Mistria Powerwash Sim 2 Leafblower Simulator Serre Winter Burrow Petit Planet Tales of Seikyu Minami Lane Make Room Is This Seat Taken? Fishbowl Usagi Shima Witchbrook Haunted Chocolatier Wylde Society Hela Fourleaf Fields Moonlight Peaks Loftia Starsand Island Spirit Crossing https://playspiritcrossing.com/ Watch the Wholesome Snack: https://youtu.be/kYwGSLM8lsQ?si=8lUyecvJ9EVyiNNR WholesomeGames.com for all other information @kimchica on all socials except on instagram @jennywindom GeeksandGrounds.com

Nov 26

In Episode 13 of Season 3, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (Min's Meadow), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss several topics including our thoughts on Switch 2 so far, listener emails, and a new segment of cozy game shark tank Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/slowburncast Discord: https://discord.gg/QUCFypEJxT Games Mentioned: Side Quest: Wytchwood Mario Kart World Switch 2 Welcome Tour DK Bonanza Drag X Drive Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Kirby Air Riders Metroid Prime 4 Kirby and the Forgotten Land Haunted Chocolatier Fields of Mistria Animal Crossing New Horizons Roleplaying Musical Moonstone Island Echoes of the Plum Grove Coffee Talk Coral Island Minabo a Walk Through Life Cosmic Wheel of Sisterhood Pokemon Story of Seasons Moonlighter Powerwash Simulator House Flipper Stardew Valley Peggle Rollercoaster Tycoon Roots of Pacha Hello Kitty Island Adventure LemonCake Pikmin 4 Harvest Moon More Friends of Mineral Town Autonomica Puff Pals Island Skies Slothtopia Coral Island The Ranchers Mina The Hollower Ages of Cataria

Nov 19

In Episode 12 of Season 3, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (Min's Meadow), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss several topics including our first thoughts on the extended trailer of Pokémon Pokopia, Steam Machine thoughts, More delays, and Shark Tank Ep 1 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/slowburncast Discord: https://discord.gg/QUCFypEJxT Games Mentioned: Side Quest: Wytchwood Pokemon Pokopia Dragon Quest Builders 1 + 2 Animal Crossing New Horizons Coffee Talk Tokyo Coffee Talk Episode 2 Solar Punk Paralives Witchbrook Fourleaf Fields ManaSparks Novalands COZY GAME SHARK TANK [Fictional Games] Curator’s Curse submitted by Acetronaut_Gaming Frond Grove submitted by Shannon/Piper

Nov 12

In Episode 10 of Season 3, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (Min's Meadow), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss several topics including our first thoughts on the some of the NEWEST cozy games we have been playing, cozy game news, emails + MORE! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/slowburncast Discord: https://discord.gg/QUCFypEJxT Games Mentioned: GAMES MENTIONED: Side Quest: Wytchwood Gemporium Date Everything Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar Cosmic Coop Pipkin Little Rocket Lab Whimel Academy Bye Sweet Carole Little Witch in the Woods Petit Planet Moonfrost Moonstone Island Fields of Mistria Stardew Valley Tiny Bookshop Merch Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeKMgKJ0idd5qdW-bnuCbExU8KnyBp13IzmIMSwRIlk64h6Lw/formResponse

Nov 5

In Episode 10 of Season 3, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (Min's Meadow), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss several topics including our thoughts on the HUGE Animal Crossing Switch 2 version + NEWS, November SMASH or PASS, + MORE! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/slowburncast Discord: https://discord.gg/QUCFypEJxT Games Mentioned: Side Quest: Wytchwood Animal Crossing New Horizons Switch 2 Upgrade + 3.0 Update Cats and Cups Tavern Keeper Magical Greenhouse Dinkum [Nintendo Switch Release] Hello Kitty and Friends Freeze Tag Tiny Lands 2 Cosmic Coop Unpetrified Echoes of Nature Windswept Goodnight Universe Winter Burrow Little Corners Umami The Berlin Apartment Disney Dreamlight Valley Wishblossom Ranch Kirby Air Riders

Oct 29

In Episode 9 of Season 3, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (Min's Meadow), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss several topics including our most anticipated games for 2026, our cozy game INS and OUTS, Gone Home Review, emails + MORE! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/slowburncast Discord: https://discord.gg/QUCFypEJxT Games Mentioned: Moonlight Peaks Starsand Island Witchbrook Fields of Mistria Sunkissed City Pokopia Tomodachi Life Petit Planet Animula Nook Wish Upon a Llama Animal Crossing Reveal? Neverway Cult of the Lamb Woolhaven Wylde Society Grave Seasons Deer and Boy Our Life: Now and Forever Palworld: Palfarm Gecko Gods Heartopia Floatopia Mazey Village Botany Manor Mushroom Musume Terra Memoria The Garden Path Galactic Getaway Fractured Library The Berlin Apartment Firefly Village Cosmic Coop Book Bound Echoes of the Plum Grove Everafter Falls Side Quest: Gone Home

Oct 22

In Episode 8 of Season 3, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (Min's Meadow), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss several topics including the delay of Witchbrook, Next Fest demo reviews, Pokémon first impressions, Emails + MORE!! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/slowburncast Discord: https://discord.gg/QUCFypEJxT Games Mentioned: Gone Home Witchbrook Pokémon Legends ZA Starsand Island Trade Tales Everdream Village Mazey Village Cosmic Coop Big Hops Zelda Skyrim Fields of Mistria

Oct 15

In Episode 7 of Season 3, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss their picks for the BEST Cozy Game demos to play for Steam Next, as well as 3 Listener Emails + MORE! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/slowburncast Discord: https://discord.gg/QUCFypEJxT GAMES MENTIONED: Fields of Mistria Coral Island Dinkum Starsand Island Everdream Village Trade Tales Fuggedaboutit farm Murky worlds goodest pup littlelands mazey village winter burrow teatopia carefully stamped pancito merge cloudside lane dreadwinter noslack pets: lo-fi paws

Oct 8

In Episode 6 of Season 3, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) are joined by returning guest ConsoleCaito to discuss Cozy Game Updates, Rating NEW Updates coming to cozy games, listener emails + MORE! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/slowburncast Discord: https://discord.gg/QUCFypEJxT GAMES MENTIONED: Gone Home (side quest) Animal Crossing Dragon Song Tavern Palia Luma Island Disney Dreamlight Valley Hello Kitty Island Adventures Spirit City Lo-fi Pal World: Pal Farm Pokopia Legend of Zelda

Oct 1

In Episode 5 of Season 3, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (Min's Meadow), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss several topics including HUGE cozy game reveals, October SMASH OR PASS, reviews + MORE! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/slowburncast Discord: https://discord.gg/QUCFypEJxT GAMES MENTIONED NEW SIDE QUEST for October: Gone Home NEW COZY GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS: Palworld: PalFarm Animula Nook Petit Island OCTOBER COZY GAME RELEASES: Casey Noir and Carved Pumpkin’s Latte Ealu My Card is Better Than Your Card Little Rocket Lab Bye Sweet Carole Snoopy & The Great Mystery Club Pokemon Legends ZA Kokoro Kitchen The Lonesome Guild Dreamed Away Moonlighter 2 Once Upon a Katamari Pipkin Simon the Sorcerer Origins Harvest Moon Home Sweet Home SIDE QUEST: Squeakross Home Squeak Home

Sep 24

In Episode 4 of Season 3, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (Min's Meadow), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) are joined by special guest MellowTeddy to discuss several topics including recent cozy game news, Palia deep dive, emails + MORE!! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/slowburncast Discord: https://discord.gg/QUCFypEJxT Games mentioned: Squeakross Discounty Fashion Dreamer Palia Infinity Nikki Stardew Valley Animal Crossing Fields of Mistria Powerwash Simulator

Sep 17

In Episode 3 of Season 3, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (Min's Meadow), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss several topics including the recent Nintendo Direct, More Cozy Game news stories, emails + MORE!! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/slowburncast GAMES MENTIONED: Side Quest: Squeakross NINTENDO DIRECT: Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 Mario Tennis Fever Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Dinkum Tomodachi Living the Dream Lynked: Banner of the Spark Hades II Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Overcooked 2 Switch 2 Edition Stardew Valley Switch 2 Edition Powerwash Simulator 2 Suika Game Planet Metroid Prime 4 Donkey Kong Banaza Emerald Rush DLC Pokemon Pokopia Pokemon Legends ZA Switch 2 Edition + DLC Two Point Museum Switch 2 Edition Little Nightmares III Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave Virtual Boy Witchbrook Fields of Mistria Loftia Animal Crossing PAYTON’S NEWS CORNER Peaceful Days Demo Moonstone Island Heartopia https://www.youtube.com/@Heartopia-official MIN’S MAIL TIME Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood Coffee Talk Dave the Diver Potion Permit Eastward Graveyard Keeper Magical Delicacy Until Then Moonlight in Garland Fields of Mistria

Sep 10

In Episode 2 of Season 3, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (Min's Meadow), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss several topics including a pricing debate for indie games, Underrated cozy games from our listeners, News + MORE!! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/slowburncast SIDE QUEST GAME: Squeakross INDIE GAME PRICES Hollow Knight SilkSong HAVE WE HEARD OF THESE COZY GAMES? Cabernet One Shot ShineHill The Smile Alchemist Best Friend Forever A Story Beside EastShade My Party Needs an Alchemist Spells and Secrets Mario is Missing Summerhouse Mr Saitou Mutazione Donut County Bye Sweet Carole PAYTON’S NEWS CORNER Whisper of the House Moonfrost Cult of the Lamb Woolhaven DLC Palia EMAILS Echoes of the Plum Grove Ogu and the Secret Forest Naiad OxenFree Corekeeper Monster Care Simulator Until Then Fields of Mistria Stardew Valley Moonstone Island Coral Island Animal Crossing New Horizons Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar Infinity Nikki

Sep 3

In Episode 1 of Season 3, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (Min's Meadow), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss several topics including our picks for the BEST cozy games releasing in September, Concerned Ape news, Story of seasons: Grand Bizarre review + MORE Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/slowburncast GAMES MENTIONED: Infinity Nikki Stardew Valley Fields of Mistria Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar Story of Seasons A Wonderful Life Story of Seasons Pioneers of Olive Town Coral Island Kemono Teatime Little Problems A Cozy Detective Game Make it! Pancakes Cozy Organizer Little Witch in the Woods Hollow Knight Silksong Letters to Arralla Voyagers of Nera Henry Halfhead Town to City Strange Antiquities Witchy Business Pacman World 2 Repac Ori and the Blind Forest Turnip Boy Commits Taz Evasion

Aug 13

In Episode 30 of Season 2, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (Min's Meadow), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss several topics including our favorite type of cozy games to play, Smash or Pass Indie world edition, New Cozy Game Impressions + MORE! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/slowburncast Games Mentioned Side Quest Game: Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion PATREON POLL: Stardew Valley Fields of Mistria Palia Disney Dreamlight Valley Story of Seasons Zelda Games Mario Games Pokemon Games INDIE WORLD SHOWCASE: Mina the Hollower Neverway Herdling Is This Seat Taken? Glaciered Winter Burrow Undusted Letters from the past Strange Antiquities OPUS Prism Peak GoGo Town NEW COZY GAMES (FIRST IMPRESSIONS): Tales of the Shire Tiny Bookshop Make Room Is This Seat Taken? Gemporium Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar Hozy Myth Match Leaf Blower Co. EMAIL: Mini Ninjas Super Mario Bros Wii Animal Crossing New Horizons Little Big Planet Harvest Moon Games Zoo Tycoon Story of Seasons Games

Aug 6

In Episode 29 of Season 2, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (Min's Meadow), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss several topics including first thoughts on Tales of the Shire, Nintendo news and Partner Showcase thoughts + MORE!! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/slowburncast GAMES MENTIONED: Side Quest Game: Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion Tales of the Shire Disney Dreamlight Valley Animal Crossing PLAY OR PASS: NINTENDO PARTNER DIRECT: Monster Hunter Stories 3 Twisted Reflection Once Upon A KATAMARI Just Dance 2026 DRAGON BALL Sparking! ZERO Plants vs Zombies: Replanted Persona 3 Reload Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Chillin’ by the Fire Hela Goodnight Universe Hello Kitty Island Adventure – Wheatflour Wonderland DLC

Jul 30

In Episode 28 of Season 2, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (Min's Meadow), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss several topics including cozy game recommendations for newbies to the genre, August cozy game recommendations, Into the Emberlands review! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/slowburncast _________________________________________ Games Mentioned: Animal Crossing Stardew Valley Harvest Moon/Story of Seasons Ooblets A Short Hike Wylde Flowers Peggle Roots of Pacha Unpacking Fields of Mistria Fantatical Bundle: https://www.fanatical.com/en/pick-and-mix/build-your-own-cozy-games-bundle Little Witch in the Woods Witchbrook Sunkissed City Research Story AUGUST COZY GAMES: Catto’s Post Office Magic Inn Make Room Out and About Whimside Tiny Bookshop Ritual of Raven Gemporium Fruitbus (on Switch) Firefly Village Super Farming Boy Discounty Whisper of the House Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar Sugardew Valley Spirit City Lofi Sessions Bandle Tale Sprout Valley Sugar Shack

Jul 23

In Episode 27 of Season 2, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (Min's Meadow), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss several topics including cozy game THIS or THAT, Patreon Poll results, Emails + MORE! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/slowburncast _________________________________________ Games Mentioned: Research Story Donkey Kong Bananza Bowser’s Fury The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Tales of the Shire Disney Dreamlight Valley (DDV) Fae Farm Sun Haven Moonstone Island Fields of Mistria Coral Island Stardew Valley Pixelshire Lake Everafter Falls THIS OR THAT: Dinkum Animal Crossing New Horizons Palia Hello Kitty Island Adventure Until Then Luna’s Fishing Garden Duck Detective Spilled! Roots of Pacha Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma Mario Party Jamboree Sugardew Island Skystead Ranch Dreaming Isles Side Quest: Into the Emberlands

Jul 16

In Episode 26 of Season 2, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (Min's Meadow), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss several topics including cozy game recommendations, escaping in video games, emails + MORE Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/slowburncast _________________________________________ INTRO/ POLL: Moonstone Island Animal Crossing Pixelshire Hello Kitty Island Adventure SIDE QUEST GAMES: Into the Emberlands EMAIL TOPIC: Luma Island I am Future: Cozy Apocalypse Game Bandle Tale I Am Future Lightyear Frontier Palia Mudborne Potion Permit Go-Go Town Solar Punk IF YOU LIKE THIS YOULL LIKE THIS: Stardew Valley: Rune Factory Roots of Pacha Cattle Country Fields of Mistria (Mentioned) Coral Island Animal Crossing: Dinkum Hello Kitty Island Adventure Animal Crossing Pocket Camp Cozy Grove (Mentioned) Ooblets Critter Cove Disney Dreamlight Valley: Tales of the Shire Palia Cheap Hidden Gem: Frog’s Adventure Webfishing Garden Galaxy A Good Story: Lake Celeste Beacon Pines Until Then Coffee Talk 1 & 2 Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical Rakuen Mr .Saitou Night in the Woods Fall of Porcupine Once Upon a Jester Bonniebear saves Frogtime Puzzle Games: Nubby’s Number Factory Peggle Unpacking Assemble With Care Carto Birth Stick-to-the-Plan Hamster on Rails Captain Toad Treasure Tracker Combat Games: Rune Factory Fantasy Life i The Girl Who Steals Time Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon My Card is Better Than Your Card Corekeeper Cult of the Lamb Crafting: Mineko’s Night Market My Time at Sandrock EMAIL INBOX: Harvest Moon: More Friends of Mineral Town (GameBoy) What Remains of Edith Finch Gone Home Coffee Talk 2 Moonlight in Garland Wanderstop Until Then Infinity Nikki Just Dance Unpacking Sonic Heroes Skyrim Email Us: slowburncast@gmail.com NEW Message #show-notes-26

Jul 9

In Episode 25 of Season 2, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (Min's Meadow), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss several topics including reacting to listener's underrated games, voice acting in games, narrative games and EVEN MORE emails! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/slowburncast _________________________________________ INTRO: Tales of the Shire (Delayed Again?) SIDE QUEST: Into the Emberlands PATREON DISCUSSION: Final Profit: a shop RPG Bubblegum Galaxy Fruit Mountain Season: a letter to the future Moonglow Bay Sumire 100% Orange Juice The Wild At Heart FixFox Voltaire The Vegan Vampire EMAIL SEGMENTS Moonstone Island Everdream Valley Everdream Village Paleo Pines Coffee Talk 1 & 2 Stray Gods Role Playing Musical Wylde Flowers Wylde Society Stardew Valley Animal Crossing Story of Seasons My Time at Portia My Time at Sandrock My Time at Evershine Pokemon Luma Island (Pirates) Gourdlets Gourdlets Together Cult of the Lamb Fantasy Life i Tavern Talk Fields of Mistria Harvest Moon Videoverse Afterlove EP Lake Oxenfree Guardian of Nature Tell Tale Series The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood A Bird Story To The Moon Until Then Coffee Talk Tokyo Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma

Jul 2

In Episode 24 of Season 2, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (Min's Meadow), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss several topics including their recommendations for the Steam Summer Sale + July Cozy Games you NEED to play! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/slowburncast _________________________________________ PATREON POLL: MySims Cozy Bundle Fae Farm Hello Kitty Island Adventure Harvest Moon: Winds of Anthos STEAM SUMMER SALE: Until Then Moonstone Island Fabledom Story of Seasons Olive Town Crash Bandicoot Pixel Cafe Locomoto Rune Factory 4 Special Eastward Let’s Build a Zoo Penko Park Pizza Possum Good Pizza Great Pizza Flibbius Mcdoogle Stardew Valley Dream Daddy Coffee Talk Coffee Talk Episode 2 Lil Gator Game SMASH OR PASS (or wishlist): Dragon Sprouts Islanders New Shores Gaucho and the Grassland Bring You Home Donkey Kong Bananza MISC. A Tiny Tale Monument Valley 3 Grimshire One Man’s Trash Super Mario Party Jamboree Upgrade Hotel Galactic Tales of the Shire Love in Tiny Places

Jun 25

In Episode 23 of Season 2, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (Min's Meadow), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss several topics including their least favorite cozy game sub-genre, Underrated upcoming games, Spilled! Review + MORE! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/slowburncast _________________________________________ Games Mentioned Side Quest Game: Spilled! Topic 1: A Tiny Sticker Tale Moonstone Island Rusty’s Retirement Spirit City Lofi Sessions Animal Crossing New Horizons Cozy Game News: Moonstone Island added evolutions Harvest Moon Home Sweet Home coming to consoles NEW Animal Crossing in JULY? Upcoming Cozy Games: Hotel Galactic Shiba Sweet Salad Days Wanderwood Vampire Rancher Monsterest KoROBO Magical Bakery TownBox Wonder Library Planet Party Time Aniimo Spilled! Review: Loddlenaut Luna’s Fishing Garden Red Lantern After Love EP Pixelshire

Jun 18

In Episode 22 of Season 2, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (Min's Meadow), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss several topics including thoughts on the latest Steam Next Fest, and 4 Viewer Emails!! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/slowburncast _________________________________________ GAMES MENTIONED: Astrobot Animal Crossing STEAM NEXT FEST DEMOS: KuloNiku Bowl Up Kokoro Kitchen Discounty Moonlighter 2 Firefly Village Dragon Shelter Ritual of Raven My Card Is Better Than Your Card Roach Post Egging On Sips and Sonnets Leafblower Co. Instants MOBILE GAMES: Adorable Garden Finch Downwell Part-Time UFO Starbrew Cafe Fields of Mistria Spirit City Lofi Sessions Rusty’s Retirement

Jun 11

In Episode 21 of Season 2, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (Min's Meadow), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss several topics including thoughts on both the Wholesome and Women led game showcases, Switch 2 first impressions, and June COZY GAMES! Discord: https://discord.gg/QhvWPd2x8x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/slowburncast _________________________________________ Games mentioned: Sims 2 Pets WHOLESOME DIRECT SHOWCASE: Discounty KuloNiko Bowl Up Ambroise Niflette & the Gleaned Bell Heidi’s Legacy: Mountains Calling → made by people behind Kamareu: a frog rescue → not to be confused with Goat Simulator The Guardian of Nature (EA) → reminds Min of A Tiny Sticker Tale Leaf Blower Co. Llamalandia Mazey Village Tales of the Shire Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar The Great Coffee Caper Collector’s Cove https://wholesomegames.com/ WOMEN LED GAMES SHOWCASE: Drywall Eating Simulator Grave Seasons Kokoro Kitchen Lily’s World Danchi’s World Woodo Wander Stars https://www.womenledgames.com/ NINTENDO SWITCH 2 IMPRESSIONS: Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma Mario Kart World Animal Crossing New Horizons JUNE RELEASES SMASH OR PASS: Moonstone Island Update June 16 Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma June 5 Instants June 7 Omelet You Cook (EA) June 7 Vending Dokan! Kozy Kiosk (EA) June 7 Camper Van Make it Home June 7 The Guardian of Nature (EA) June 7 Fireside Feelings June 7 Squeakross Home Squeak Home June 7 Kity Builder June 17 Date Everything June 17 Bitcraft Online (EA) June 20 Mushroom Musume June 20 Tamagotchi Plaza June 27th

Jun 4

In Episode 20 of Season 2, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (Min's Meadow), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) are joined by Kimchica of Wholesome Games to discuss several topics such as the upcoming Wholesome Direct, The Switch 2, and MORE! Discord: https://discord.gg/QhvWPd2x8x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/slowburncast _________________________________________ Games mentioned: Spirit Swap Wanderstop Tchia Pacific Drive Garden Story Our Recently Played Games: Expedition 33 Fantasy Life i The Girl Who Steals Time Cattle Country Roots of Pacha Infinity Nikki Stardew Expanded Mod Topic 1: Mario Kart World Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma Topic 2: Spiritfarer Venba Until Then Pixelshire Usagi Shima Fields of Mistria A Short Hike Journey Abzu Little Kitty Big City Make Room Camper Van

May 28

In Episode 19 of Season 2, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (Min's Meadow), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss several topics including more Fantasy Life Impressions, Underrated Cozy Games, Emails + MORE! Discord: https://discord.gg/QhvWPd2x8x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/slowburncast _________________________________________ Games mentioned: Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Die in the Dungeon Stardew Valley Fields of Mistria Coral Island Fortnite Moonstone Island Bloomtown: A different story Roots of Pacha Infinity Nikki Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Rune Factory Series Spiritfarer Toem The Wild at Heart Ooblets Minecraft Sun Haven Fae Farm Luma Island Slay the Spire Underrated Cozy Game Recommendations: Galaxy Burger ABZU Naiad HOA OxenFree Planet of Lana Froggy’s Battle A Short Hike (NOT $5 lol) Gourdlets Re:Fresh Webfishing Luna’s Fishing Garden Storyteller

May 21

In Episode 18 of Season 2, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (Min's Meadow), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss several topics including first impressions of the new Fantasy Life i, Cozy Game creators taking sponsorships, EMAILS + More! Discord: https://discord.gg/QhvWPd2x8x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/slowburncast _________________________________________

May 14

In Episode 17 of Season 2, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (Min's Meadow), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss several topics including Pixelshire first impressions, our PAX East 2025 Review, and exclusive first looks at some upcoming cozy games!! Discord: https://discord.gg/QhvWPd2x8x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/slowburncast _________________________________________

May 7

In Episode 16 of Season 2, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (Min's Meadow), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss several topics including first impressions on To Pixelia and Little Sim World, Reacting to Cozy Game hot takes, and four viewer emails! Discord: https://discord.gg/QhvWPd2x8x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/slowburncast _________________________________________ Pat: ACNH Stardew Moonlighter Balatro Tiny Glade Min: Roots of Pacha Fields of Mistria Lemoncake Cozy Caravan Pikmin 4 Payton: Moonstone Island Echoes of the Plum Grove ACNH Coffee Caravan Coffee Talk

Apr 30

In Episode 15 of Season 2, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (Min's Meadow), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss several topics including the Switch 2 Pre-Order Drama, the BEST cozy games coming out in May + MORE!! Discord: https://discord.gg/QhvWPd2x8x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/slowburncast _________________________________________

Apr 23

In Episode 13 of Season 2, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (Min's Meadow), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) are joined by Eeowna to discuss several topics including the Nintendo Switch 2, Cozy Games + MUCH MORE!! Discord: https://discord.gg/QhvWPd2x8x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/slowburncast _________________________________________

Apr 16

In Episode 13 of Season 2, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (Min's Meadow), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss several topics including overrated cozy games, favorite farm sim mechanics, + MORE Email Questions! Discord: https://discord.gg/QhvWPd2x8x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/slowburncast _________________________________________

Apr 9

In Episode 12 of Season 2, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (Min's Meadow), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) are joined by KayDaisy to discuss EVERYTHING Switch 2 and their thoughts about the new games, pricing, tariffs and more! Discord: https://discord.gg/QhvWPd2x8x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/slowburncast _________________________________________ Games Mentioned: Mario Kart World Donkey Kong Bonanza Metroid Prime 4 Welcome Tour Drag x Drive Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma Two Point Museum Witchbrook Streetfighter Elden Ring Robot Game? Animal Crossing Population Growing (GameCube) Super Smash Bros Melee (GameCube) Tomodachi Life

Apr 2

In Episode 11 of Season 2, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (Min's Meadow), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss several topics including the best upcoming cozy games for April, a new kickstarter + MORE!! Discord: https://discord.gg/QhvWPd2x8x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/slowburncast _________________________________________

Mar 26

In Episode 10 of Season 2, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (Min's Meadow), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss several topics including cozy game hot takes, and a BIG review for AfterLove EP a new narrative based cozy game! Discord: https://discord.gg/QhvWPd2x8x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/slowburncast _________________________________________ Games Mentioned Animal Crossing Stardew Valley Story of Seasons Series Fae Farm Coral Island Side Quest Game: Afterlove EP Coffee Talk Until Then Life is Strange Night in the Woods Penko Park Bloomtown a different story Potion Permit Ooblets Beacon Pines Oxenfree

Mar 19

In Episode 9 of Season 2, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (Min's Meadow), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss several topics including a controversial comment, cozy game news, upcoming games, emails + MORE! Discord: https://discord.gg/QhvWPd2x8x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/slowburncast _________________________________________ Games Mentioned This Month’s Side Quest: Afterlove EP Upcoming Cozy Game Releases Harvest Moon Cozy Bundle Everdream Village Town of Toz Tales of Autumn Wind Story Fae & Fauna Puni the Florist Tea for Sana Gemporium: A Cute Mining Sim Quick Mentions On Your Tail Vivarium Mineko’s Night Market Witchy Life Story Sticky Business Reka Re:Fresh Trash Goblin My Time At Sandrock Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life GoGo Town! Sugardew Island

Mar 12

In Episode 8 of Season 2, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (Min's Meadow), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) are joined by guest Josh's Gaming Garden to discuss several topics such as the best and worst cozy games of 2025 (so far), Story of Seasons, emails + MORE! Discord: https://discord.gg/QhvWPd2x8x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/slowburncast _________________________________________ Mentions: Doloc Town, Tales of Seikyu, Sugardew Island, Rune Factory Frontier, Recettear Side Quest Reminder: Afterlove EP Best Cozy Games of 2025 so far: Sea Fantasy, Hello Kitty Island Adventure, Die in the Dungeon, Two Point Museum, Cuisineer “Worst” Games of 2025 so far: Sugardew Island, Skystead Ranch, Grimoire Groves Harvest Moon vs Story of Seasons Games: Harvest Moon Magical Melody, Story of Seasons Olive Town, and other titles! Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma Fantasy Life i: A Girl Who Steals Time Tales of the Shire Dreaming Isles Recettear Remaster (Coming Soon)

Mar 5

In Episode 7 of Season 2, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (Min's Meadow), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss several topics including Steam Next highs and lows, smash or pass for March, emails + MORE! Discord: https://discord.gg/QhvWPd2x8x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/slowburncast _________________________________________ New Side Quest: Afterlove EP Everholm Pokemon Presents: Pokemon ZA, Pokemon Cafe Remix, Pokemon TGC Pocket Everafter Falls Steam Next Fest Demo Reviews: Solar Punk Tailside Tiny Garden Monsterest Monster Care Simulator Camper Van Cattle Country Mudborne Kabuto Park Lou’s Lagoon Book Bound Is This Seat Taken? Bathhouse Creatures March Play or Pass: Merchants of Rosewall March 4 2025 Grimoire Groves March 4 2025 Two Point Museum March 4 2025 Book Bound March 6 2025 Sugardew Island March 7 2025 Call of Boba (Early Access Release) March 10 2025 Wanderstop March 11 2025 Mudborne March 20, 2025 Galactic Getaway (Early Access) March 27th 2025 InZOI March 28th 2025 Honorable Mentions for March Releases: Bao Bao’s Cozy Laundromat Spirit City DLC MySims Cozy Bundle (Steam Release) Escape from Mystwood Mansion (Nintendo Switch Release) March 19th 2025 Fields of Mistria 2nd Major Update March 10th 2025

Feb 26

In Episode 6 of Season 2, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (Min's Meadow), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss several topics including cozy game news, Steam Next Fest top picks, Emails + MORE! Discord: https://discord.gg/QhvWPd2x8x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/slowburncast _________________________________________ Hello Kitty Island Adventure, Infinity Nikki, Shokudo Underworld, Afterlove EP, NEW Pokemon Snap Coffee Talk, What Comes After Cinnabunny, Die in the Dungeon (EA), Bunhouse Luck Be A Landlord, Castle v Castle, Camper Van Demo (Steam) Sugardew Island Demo (Steam) Unpacking, Duck Detective, Until Then, Fields of Mistria, Roots of Pacha, Rakuen The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood Skyrim, Zelda Breath of the Wild, Stardew Valley Steam Next Fest Demos Tailside, Mudborne, Wholesome Out and About Solar Punk, MonsterRest, BookBound, BaoBao’s Laundromat, Animal Spa MonsterCare Simulator Sapling Wars, Tales of Seikyu, Tiny Garden, Is This Seat Taken?, Grimoire Groves, Kabuto Park, Cattle Country, Luma Island, Pixelshire, Garden Witch Life, Loftia, Hatch Tales, Slothtopia, Puff Pals Island Skies

Feb 19

In Episode 5 of Season 2, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (Min's Meadow), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss several topics including cozy game news, the controversy with Fantasy Life, Slow Burn side quest discussion, emails + MORE! Discord: https://discord.gg/QhvWPd2x8x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/slowburncast _________________________________________ Sugardew Island digital release March 7, physical release March 14 Quick Mentions: Spells and Secrets, Super Dungeon Maker, Solar Punk, Garden Witch Life, Everdream Valley Skyrim Fabledom Fields of Mistria March 10th Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time releasing May 21st Snack World Hello Kitty Island Adventure Luma Island Slow Burn Side Quest Game: The Red Lantern Animal Crossing New Horizons Animal Crossing Wild World Animal Crossing New Leaf CoreKeeper, Minecraft Overcooked, PlateUp!, Coffee Caravan Moonstone Island Stardew Valley Mario Party, Jackbox Party Packs, Mario Kart, Valorant, AmongUs, Webfishing

Feb 12

In Episode 4 of Season 2, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (Min's Meadow), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) are joined by special guest Liss the Lass to discuss The Sims, cozy game gimmicks, emails + MORE!! Discord: https://discord.gg/QhvWPd2x8x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/slowburncast _________________________________________ Games mentioned in this episode: February Side Quest Game: The Red Lantern Hello Kitty Island Adventure Animal Crossing New Horizons Stardew Valley The Sims Paralives Fields of Mistria Quick mentions: Coral Island, Harvest Island, Luma Island, Moonstone Island, Loftia, Floatopia, PuffPals Island Skies Liss’ Recently Played Games: Pokemon TGC Pocket on Mobile, NY Times Crossword, Stitch Sims 1+2 Legacy Collection Sims 1, Sims 2, Sims 3, Sims 4 MySims Cozy Bundle, MySims Agents, MySims Sky Heroes The Sims 4 Life and Death DLC Pack, The Sims 4 Lovestruck DLC Pack The Sims 4 Custom Content (Mods) IMVU Nintendogs Upcoming Mario Kart Game Moonshell Island Tavern Talk Coffee Talk Roots of Pacha Luma Island Palworld

Feb 5

In Episode 3 of Season 2, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (Min's Meadow), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss several topics including the price of cozy games being too high, smash or pass upcoming games, emails and MORE! Discord: https://discord.gg/QhvWPd2x8x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/slowburncast

Jan 29

In Episode 2 of Season 2, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (Min's Meadow), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss several topics including the Upcoming cozy games in 2025, Cozy Game this or that, emails and MORE! Discord: https://discord.gg/QhvWPd2x8x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/slowburncast

Jan 22

In Episode 1 of Season 2, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (Min's Meadow), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss several topics including the Nintendo Switch 2, as well as 2 viewer emails! Discord: https://discord.gg/QhvWPd2x8x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/slowburncast

Dec 10, 2024

In episode 24, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (MintendoGaming), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) host the first Annual "Slow Burn Cozy Award Show" The gang give out awards to the best cozy games of the year!

Dec 4, 2024

In episode 23, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (MintendoGaming), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss several topics including some new controversial cozy game news, and 6 Viewer Questions!! Tune in for some OTHER Slow Burn Announcements!

Nov 27, 2024

In episode 22, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (MintendoGaming), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) are joined by consolecaito to discuss several topics including Disney Dreamlight Valley, new cozy game first impressions, viewer questions and SO MUCH MORE!

Nov 20, 2024

In episode 21, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (MintendoGaming), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss several topics including Cozy Game news, our most played cozy games, and a few emails from all of you!!

Nov 13, 2024

In episode 20, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (MintendoGaming), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss several topics including Cozy Game trends they love and hate, cozy game gaming setups, Fields of Mistria news and MUCH MORE!

Nov 6, 2024

In episode 19, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (MintendoGaming), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) are joined by MRIZ (MRIZ) to discuss several topics including November's BIGGEST cozy games, the impact of Stardew Valley coming to consoles and MUCH MORE!

Oct 29, 2024

In episode 18, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (MintendoGaming), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss several topics including a look back at the 2024 year of cozy games, cozy game news, game recommendations + MORE!

Oct 23, 2024

In episode 17, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (MintendoGaming), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss several topics including ALL of the Steam Next fest demos they played as well as some good and bad cozy game news..

Oct 15, 2024

In episode 16, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (MintendoGaming), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss several topics including cozy games being stressful? viewer questions + MORE!

Oct 9, 2024

In episode 15, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (MintendoGaming), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss several topics including a controversial cozy game that JUST hit kickstarter as well as cozy game gimmicks, viewer questions + MORE!

Oct 1, 2024

In episode 14, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (MintendoGaming), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss several topics including first impressions on the newest Zelda game, upcoming cozy games in October, and more viewer emails! Cozy Game hot takes, Unpopular opinions and MORE!

Sep 25, 2024

In episode 13, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (MintendoGaming), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss several topics including Cozy Game News, Tales of the Shire First Impressions and Emails! Cozy Game hot takes, Unpopular opinions and MORE!

Sep 18, 2024

In episode 12, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (MintendoGaming), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) sit down and talk to Sandy Spink the creator of the popular cozy game Moonstone Island! Let's chat about the game's development journey and find out what it takes to release such a successful game! Poll Results, Email Questions and MORE!

Sep 11, 2024

In episode 11, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (MintendoGaming), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss several topics including revisiting cozy games we initially didn't enjoy, Switch 2 rumors, and more viewer emails! Cozy Game hot takes, Unpopular opinions and MORE!

Sep 4, 2024

In episode 10, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (MintendoGaming), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss the latest cozy game reveals from both the Indie Showcase and the Nintendo Direct! Cozy Game hot takes, Unpopular opinions and MORE!

Aug 27, 2024

In episode 9, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (MintendoGaming), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) answer 5 email questions from the viewers! This episode is all about you!! Cozy Game hot takes, Unpopular opinions and MORE!

Aug 21, 2024

In episode 8, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (MintendoGaming), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) play a game of "Play or Pass" where they talk about new upcoming cozy games and decide whether they will play or pass them Cozy Game hot takes, Unpopular opinions and MORE!

Aug 14, 2024

In episode 7, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (MintendoGaming), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) are joined by Cozy Game Developer Jennifer who is the lead developer of Janbeh Games! Find out some behind the scenes challenges game developer face and MORE! Love, Ghostie is out NOW on steam! Check it out!

Aug 7, 2024

In episode 6, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (MintendoGaming), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) play a game of Red Pill, Blue Pill. The crew also discusses topics including Cozy Game deal breakers and Cozy Game community challenges!

Jul 31, 2024

In episode 5, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (MintendoGaming), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss a few topics including COZY kickstarter games and a reaction to Concerned Ape's latest tweet!

Jul 24, 2024

In episode 4, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (MintendoGaming), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) are joined by their first guest Miss Bubbles to discuss a few topics including Early Access cozy games and a brand new viewer question!

Jul 17, 2024

In episode 3, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (MintendoGaming), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss a few topics including which cozy game is better... Stardew Valley or Animal Crossing!! Also the crew recommends a bunch of cozy games you may have missed!

Jul 10, 2024

In episode 2, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (MintendoGaming), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss a few topics including are there TOO MANY cozy games and a spicy email has the crew flustered!

Jun 30, 2024

Welcome to the Slow Burn Podcast! In episode 1, Pat (NintenTalk), Min (MintendoGaming), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss a variety of Cozy game topics. How do we feel about combat in cozy games? Let's Build our DREAM cozy game + MORE!