All articles tagged with #crafting
Three weeks with the $99 Cricut Joy 2 show it’s easy to start and great for quick projects like stickers and bookmarks, helped by Design Space and a free Cricut Access trial; onboarding could be clearer, multi-color designs require layering, but as an affordable entry point it rekindles creativity, with bigger tasks possible on higher-end Cricut models.
A practical opening guide for Pokémon Pokopia, covering time-skipping to speed builds, daily rewards, Ditto’s space-saving tricks, strafing for precise placement, keeping a nearby workbench for quick crafting, remapping run/jump, multi-item looting, and a photo-mode quirk.
Obsidian says it didn’t anticipate the broad backlash to Avowed’s crafting system, expressing surprise at player criticism while standing by the RPG’s core design for Xbox.”
The Well newsletter highlights research suggesting that engaging with art and crafts—like knitting or painting—can boost health and happiness, describing it as a potential fifth pillar of health. Insights from Daisy Fancourt, a UCL professor of psychobiology and epidemiology, are cited to illustrate how creative activities may improve well-being, whether done solo or in group settings.
The article outlines the top skills to unlock first in Arc Raiders, emphasizing mobility, looting efficiency, and stamina management to enhance gameplay and survival during raids.
Michaels is reviving the Joann brand by introducing a 'Knit & Sew Shop' format in its stores, leveraging Joann's popularity and its own acquisition of Big Twist yarn, and expanding its offerings with new concepts like 'The Party Shop at Michaels' to capture market share after the collapse of Joann and Party City.
Palworld's latest update introduces the Ore Mining Site, allowing players to easily farm ores for crafting. To unlock the site, players need to reach level 15 and spend 2 Ancient Technology Points. Building the site requires collecting materials such as stones, ingots, and Paldium Fragments. Assigning Pals with high Mining suitability to work on the site yields the best results, and players can use Ability Glasses and Ring of Mercy to capture suitable Pals.
The Planet Crafter, a first-person survival crafting game, is set to launch its 1.0 version on Steam in April after two years in Early Access, featuring new biomes, animal species, and an eight-player co-op mode. With over 96% positive reviews, the game offers a unique focus on terraforming and non-violent gameplay, distinguishing it from other survival games. The update will introduce genetic modification for animals, new biomes, lore, music, animations, improved controller support, and a demo is currently available on Steam with a 30% discount upon launch.
After 81 years in business, Ohio-based fabric and craft retailer Joann Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, with plans to potentially become privately owned next month. The company reassured customers that its stores and website will remain open and continue operating as normal. Joann Inc. aims to address its capital structure needs and enhance the customer experience with new financing commitments and a significant reduction in funded debt on its balance sheet.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, aiming to reduce its funded debt by about $500 million. The company expects to complete the bankruptcy process by April 2024 and become a private entity, with its stores and website continuing to operate as normal. Joann's Chief Financial Officer stated that the move will provide the financial resources and flexibility necessary to maintain its product assortments and enhance the customer experience.
Fabric and craft retailer Joann has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing struggles with declining revenue and customers cutting back on discretionary spending. The Ohio-based company has secured $132 million in fresh funding to reduce its $1 billion debt, and its 850 stores and website will remain open for business. The bankruptcy process will allow Joann to receive an infusion of cash, streamline operations, and reduce debt levels, while its stock will become privately owned following the delisting from the Nasdaq.
Lightyear Frontier is a cozy crafting exploration game with a unique mech-based twist to its farming, offering a purely peaceful gaming experience with no combat and no time pressure. While the game's story is currently short and sparse, it delivers a fun romp around an alien world with a focus on customization, decoration, and farming. The mech provides a new point of view and adds excitement to the gameplay, although the early stages can feel a bit slow. Despite its shortcomings, Lightyear Frontier's relaxed pace and focus on exploration make it an enjoyable experience in its Early Access stage.
A Palworld player has cautioned others against unlocking the Decal Gun Set, a suite of weapons that allows players to slap images of Pals on surfaces, due to its lack of permanence and the rare resources required for crafting, despite the potential for humor in plastering Pals with distorted decals.
Outbound is an upcoming open-world survival game that combines cozy and crafting elements, reminiscent of games like Stardew Valley and The Sims, where players leave their mundane office jobs to live in a camper van in a utopian near future. The game involves building, exploring, scavenging materials, and customizing the camper van, while also focusing on technological advancements and using natural energy to power the home. With no release date yet, interested players can wishlist it on Steam, follow the developers on Twitter, and back the project on Kickstarter.
Inflexion Games' upcoming survival game Nightingale has sparked passionate discussions among players about its crafting system and UI design, with some finding the card-based menus and hotkey assignments clunky and cumbersome, while others appreciate the visual approach. The game's combat and movement mechanics also received mixed reviews, with some finding them janky and unsatisfying. Despite these concerns, the game's unique setting and atmosphere have intrigued players, and the developers are working on polishing the UI ahead of the early access launch on February 20th.