In her long and storied mascot career, Hello Kitty has starred in numerous games. These games span every genre imaginable, from charming life simulators to fast-paced platforming and racing games.

The science behind making something feel cozy is quite simple, video game developers tell me. The more frigid and imposing the outside world is, the more heightened the sense of coziness tends to be.

Update: The release date for Hello Kitty Island Adventure‘s May Content update has been edited to reflect the fact that the update does not arrive on Nintendo Switch consoles until May 22nd. It is ...