Power-washing, pool-cleaning and mowing: Why millions are playing games about mundane jobs
It's been nominated for two Bafta Games Awards - but why have mundane job games like PowerWash Simulator 2 become so popular?
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It's been nominated for two Bafta Games Awards - but why have mundane job games like PowerWash Simulator 2 become so popular?
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