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Disney Dreamlight Valley: Another feel-good game to get lost in.

Hey, fellow Disney and Pixar fans! Have you heard about the new game that lets you explore a world filled with the magic of your favorite characters? It’s called Disney Dreamlight Valley, and it’s now available in early access on PC, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Game Pass.

Disney Dreamlight Valley is a hybrid between a life-sim and an adventure game, where you can discover rich stories and build the perfect neighborhood alongside Disney and Pixar heroes and villains. You can also customize your avatar, decorate your home, collect items, craft recipes, and more.

The game takes place in Dreamlight Valley, a once-idyllic land where Disney and Pixar characters lived in harmony—until the Forgetting. The Forgetting is a mysterious force that erased the memories and personalities of the characters, leaving them in a state of confusion and despair.

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to help the characters remember who they are and restore the magic of Dreamlight Valley. You can do this by completing quests, exploring the valley, and collecting Dreamlights. Dreamlights are special orbs that contain fragments of the characters’ memories that you will be able to unlock as you progress with the gameplay.

The game features memorable characters from Mickey & Friends, Disney’s The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, and Moana, Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story, WALL•E, and more. You can interact with them, befriend them, or even romance them. You can also take selfies with them and share them on real-world social network sites. With regular updates, the developers are constantly bringing out new quests and characters, ideal for gamers who are always hungry for that little bit more.

The game is still in early access, which means that it’s not complete and may change further. The developers are committed to hearing player feedback and working to make sure all players feel included and represented. They also have plans for regular content updates and special events based on real-world Disney and Pixar events.

I’ve been playing the game for a few months now, and I have to say that I’m loving it. The graphics are stunning, the music is catchy, the gameplay is fun and engaging, and the story is touching and immersive. I feel like I’m living in a Disney and Pixar movie.

Another fun feature that is seen in the likes of games such as Fortnite, is a battle pass style rewards system called The Star Path. You have the option to complete time-bound quests in order to unlock exclusive rewards, celebratory items and even more moonstones, the currency used to purchase rewards if you don’t have the time to earn them the good old fashioned rise and grind way.

If you’re a fan of Disney and Pixar like me, you should definitely check out Disney Dreamlight Valley. It’s available to purchase on PC or Nintendo Switch or play it with Xbox Game Pass. Alternatively, the game is planned for a free-to-play release later this year if you’d rather wait. Either way, you won’t regret it. Trust me.

3 Reasons why it’s okay to fail.

Dear reader.

I’ve been a little quieter on here than I’d like as life has been very busy at the moment. I managed to get myself onto a new career path after several long years in retail. I’ve taken the first steps in becoming a digital marketer which is super exciting and even means I get to do a little bit of creative writing too! You may be thinking; “It doesn’t sound like you’ve failed.” but I’ve actually tripped over many hurdles to get here, and I know that there will be many hurdles to come. And that’s perfectly okay

Whether it’s failing a level on a video game, flunking an exam or getting the dreaded ‘Unfortunately you were unsuccessful’ email after applying for a job vacancy, in one way or another we’re all bound to fail at something at least once in our lives. Just because we fail and make mistakes does not make us failures and here’s why.

Failing is inevitable:
You WILL fail. We’re humans and therefore we naturally make errors and mistakes. Sometimes you may not possess the right skills, but that doesn’t mean that you never will. By accepting the fact that it is near impossible to succeed on the first time every try, you’ll be less hard on yourself and won’t feel as deterred from giving it another go. Most success stories didn’t get it right the first time. The beloved Walt Disney was told he ‘lacked imagination and had no good ideas’ by the editor of his former newspaper, and we all know how that turned out.

“I think it’s important to have a good hard failure when you’re young… Because it makes you kind of aware of what can happen to you. Because of it I’ve never had any fear in my whole life when we’ve been near collapse and all of that. I’ve never been afraid.” – Walt Disney.

You learn more from failing than from succeeding:
By making mistakes, we are able to learn from them and know what areas we need to improve on. Instead of viewing it as set-back, view it as an opportunity for personal growth. Think of when you’ve ever started a new job. Your mistakes are pointed out but this isn’t to humiliate you or make you feel bad, more so to help you better yourself and improve your skills. If you never accept making a mistake you won’t ever be able to move forwards and learn from it.

By failing your eyes are opened to new paths:
When you fail at something, you may realise that the path you’re currently on isn’t the one for you. Sometimes it may seem like the right one to begin with yet it develops into something that you’re no longer makes you feel content. Failing may make you reconsider pursuing other things or even perhaps changing your views and opinions. If you never fail, you’ll never discover all the other options the world has to offer you.

The past year has been hard for everyone. Covid-19 has seriously affected our daily lives and mental health and probably will for the foreseeable future. A simple mistake could be enough to tip you over the edge if you don’t view it with a positive mindset. Be kind to yourself.

H x