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Psychonauts 2's cooking show level serves inspiration for all aspiring devsPsychonauts 2's cooking show level serves inspiration for all aspiring devs

One level in Psychonauts 2 managed to encompass the anxiety and excess of reality cooking shows.

byDanielle Riendeau
Jun 7, 2024
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The Unrealized Potential of Cooking in GamesThe Unrealized Potential of Cooking in Games
byLeonardo Ferreira
Jun 7, 2024
7 Min Read
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Exploring ancient Mexica culture through cooking in Cacao CafeExploring ancient Mexica culture through cooking in Cacao Cafe
byJoel Couture
Jun 7, 2024
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This ain't your Sims 3 baked French toastThis ain't your Sims 3 baked French toast
byHolly Green
Jun 6, 2024
4 Min Read
Kirby being plated up
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Come dine with me: Here are the video game characters I'd love to eatCome dine with me: Here are the video game characters I'd love to eat
byChris Kerr
Jun 5, 2024
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Good Pizza, Great Pizza would not exist if not for CostcoGood Pizza, Great Pizza would not exist if not for Costco
byJoel Couture
Jun 5, 2024
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Deep Dive: Cooking up a palatable food prep experience in Fruitbus
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10 Min Read
byDennis Foose
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Why Arctic Eggs are a dish best served cold
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