Charming Holiday-Contributor

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August, 2023
Bachelor of Arts (Summa Cum Laude)
Switch, Indie Games, industry news
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About Charming Holiday

Charming Holiday is a news article writer from the United States. He is a former cultural policy advisor who has turned his focus to his lifelong passion of gaming. He lived and worked in South Korea from early 2016 to mid-2019 but has since returned to the greater Chicago area. His first console was the original Playstation, though he now focuses on the Nintendo Switch and its growing library of first party and indie games. Charming is particularly fond of mystery point-and-click games and action adventure platformers (2D and 3D). Charming hopes to expand his talents into the gaming news industry with the ultimate goal of one day getting to write for and ship a game.

Favorite Games

Some of Charming's favorite games include Stardew Valley, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Papers, Please, The Cat Lady, and Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines.

Favorite Console

With one of the largest and most diverse gaming libraries in console history, Charming is a diehard fan of the PlayStation 2.

Industry Focus

Charming Holiday enjoys writing about major industry news, such as studio mergers, technology patents, and gaming events, as well as highlighting indie games.
 

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Upcoming Sci-Fi Horror Game Has a Retro Aesthetic

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Disney Dreamlight Valley Survey Points to Hocus Pocus and More For Future Updates

The latest survey for Disney Dreamlight Valley includes franchises like Hocus Pocus and more, perhaps hinting at future update content.

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New Sci-Fi Horror Game Coming in 2026 is Inspired by the Classics

One upcoming sci-fi horror game draws inspiration from some of the unsung and beloved classics of the genre and is set to launch in 2026.

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Silent Hill f Reveals New Details About Story, Setting, and More

The May 13 Silent Hill Transmission includes brand-new story details and other exciting reveals about the upcoming Silent Hill f game.

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New Nintendo Store Will Have Exclusive Products

Nintendo reveals that it is opening another physical store location, giving fans the opportunity to purchase new exclusive products.

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Fan Transforms Villagers Into Real Food

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A talented Stardew Valley fan showcases an incredibly impressive homemade rug collection, inspiring fellow players to try crafting.

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