The rise of “cozy” in gaming and storytelling, and why so many players are gravitating toward low-stress, comfort-driven experiences. And an unexpected phenomenon: gamers engaging in photojournalism inside games.
This episode was recorded at Hobart’s Edge Radio 99.3FM studios, and first aired on 19 Feb 2026.
For more info on Media Mothership go to https://mediamothership.au/ 
Recorded live each week from Edge Radio studios in Hobart, Tasmania. https://www.edgeradio.org.au/

Links

https://www.edgeradio.org.au/

https://www.writerswrite.co.za/what-is-cozy-fiction-how-to-write-it/ 

https://www.escapistmagazine.com/gamers-cant-seem-to-agree-on-a-definition-for-cozy-games/ 
  
https://www.pedestrian.tv/tech-gaming/cozy-gaming-hobby-stress-relief/ 
  
https://www.inverse.com/gaming/the-science-of-cozy 
  
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/life-sim/the-cozy-game-boom-is-the-clearest-trend-on-steam-over-five-years-of-data/ 

https://www.polygon.com/arthur-morgan-roger-clark-cameo-apology/ 

https://www.polygon.com/arc-raiders-war-photographers/ 

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/third-person-shooter/arc-raiders-is-almost-like-a-social-experiment-embark-studios-ceo-reveals-a-neurology-professor-encouraged-him-to-submit-the-game-for-scientific-testing-to-study-player-behaviour/ 

The rise of &ldquo;cozy&rdquo; in gaming and storytelling, and why so many players are gravitating toward low-stress, comfort-driven experiences. And an unexpected phenomenon: gamers engaging in photojournalism inside games. This episode was recorded at Hobart&rsquo;s Edge Radio 99.3FM studios, and first aired on 19 Feb 2026. For more info on Media Mothership go to <a href="https://mediamothership.au/">https://mediamothership.au/&nbsp;</a> Recorded live each week from Edge Radio studios in Hobart, Tasmania. <a href="https://www.edgeradio.org.au/">https://www.edgeradio.org.au/</a>
Links
https://www.edgeradio.org.au/
https://www.writerswrite.co.za/what-is-cozy-fiction-how-to-write-it/&nbsp;
https://www.escapistmagazine.com/gamers-cant-seem-to-agree-on-a-definition-for-cozy-games/&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; https://www.pedestrian.tv/tech-gaming/cozy-gaming-hobby-stress-relief/&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; https://www.inverse.com/gaming/the-science-of-cozy&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; https://www.pcgamer.com/games/life-sim/the-cozy-game-boom-is-the-clearest-trend-on-steam-over-five-years-of-data/&nbsp;
https://www.polygon.com/arthur-morgan-roger-clark-cameo-apology/&nbsp;
https://www.polygon.com/arc-raiders-war-photographers/&nbsp;
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/third-person-shooter/arc-raiders-is-almost-like-a-social-experiment-embark-studios-ceo-reveals-a-neurology-professor-encouraged-him-to-submit-the-game-for-scientific-testing-to-study-player-behaviour/&nbsp;

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Media Mothership explores how media can shape our understanding of the world through interviews and discussions with content makers, critical thinkers and forensic fans of movies, TV shows, video games, etc. Host Dr Craig Norris discusses the latest news, absurdities and trends in modern media and culture.

Media Mothership explores how media can shape our understanding of the world through interviews and discussions with content makers, critical thinkers and forensic fans of movies, TV shows, video games, etc. Host Dr Craig Norris discusses the latest news, absurdities and trends in modern media and culture.