The winter solstice has passed and the days are growing longer.

To celebrate this (plus some other, non-astronomical events), we’re taking a week off!

I imagine many of you will too.

An illustration of a kitten asleep in a slipper.

We have a few more bits and pieces still to come this year, mind.

Expect more of our favourite games andI’m very sorryChristmas cracker jokes.

My TBR is approaching 60 books at this point, which is more than my to play list.

A selection of clues are being examined on Saga’s evidence board in Alan Wake 2

I’m probably going to do somePowerWash Simulatorat some point, and play moreAlan Wake 2.

There’s a lot there to be going on with.

Plus I’ve Sons Of Saturn to finish, too.

Grimdark ultraviolence in a Warhammer 40,000: Darktide screenshot.

Alice0Like Alice, I hope to read a lot.

I imagine I’ll also be playing a lot moreDarktide, which is better now.

While I’m bumming about the grim darkness of the far future, I might also start onRogue Trader.

Joker strolls through the bustling Kichijoji, a new shopping district introduced in Persona 5 Royal.

And I believe Pip and I have an important job to hose down Michael J.

Fox’s vest in PowerWash sim.

I know, I know - it’s the default answer for me.

A vibrant town in Against The Storm.

But it’s a huge game!

Not to mention I’ll haveLike A Dragon: Infinite Wealthfrom the RGG folks, too.

Edders eating good in 2024.

A lovely house in a Legend of Mana remaster screenshot.

In particular, I’d like to polish off Alan Wake 2 and maybeBaldur’s Gate 3.

Current ideas:Dave The Diver, tryingJusantagain after maybe dismissing it too quickly before, and aWavetalereplay.

KatharineSo many games, good gravy.

A zoom out of the player character turned into a wheel of cheese in Baldur’s Gate 3

But gosh darn it, I’m sure gonna try and get through as many as I can.

Truly, a good gaming Christmas awaits.

In actuality: I’ll be building factories.

The small protagonist approaches a much larger, but possibly friendly rock golem in Bramble: The Mountain King.

I’m okay, family.

I’m just automating.

But you, reader dear, what are you playing this holiday?

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