I’m Finally Entering the HoYoverse, and I Blame Animal Crossing
I’ve never played a HoYoverse game despite having plenty of opportunities to do so, but with Animal Crossing taking its time, that’s about to change.
It’s Obvious Now: This Animal Crossing-Like is Poised to Go Head-to-Head With Nintendo
A new Animal Crossing-like game recently took the internet by storm, and the title seems poised to offer Nintendo some proper competition.
PS5's Controversial Animal Crossing-Like Game Explained
A cozy life sim promising peaceful play on PS5 is raising eyebrows for all the wrong reasons, and the comparisons aren't even the least bit subtle.
Upcoming PS5 Game Looks Exactly Like Animal Crossing
An upcoming PlayStation 5 game draws attention after players notice it bears a striking resemblance to Nintendo's Animal Crossing franchise.
Nintendo Switch 2 Is a Ghost Town For Animal Crossing Fans, So This Cheap Steam Game is a Must
With no Animal Crossing news for Switch 2, this cozy life-sim's customization and familiar rhythms make it a must-play Animal Crossing-like on Steam.
Cozy Gamers on PS5 May Be Striking Gold Yet Again With This Animal Crossing-Like
Although PlayStation 5 is a console with hard-hitting and gritty exclusives, it's also becoming an underrated cozy gaming hub with this upcoming game.
Animal Crossing Fan Recreates Silent Hill 3 in New Horizons
One Animal Crossing fan recreates Silent Hill 3 in New Horizons, offering an unexpected blend of adorable life-sim and classic survival horror.
With the Wait For a New Animal Crossing Unlikely to End Soon, This Cozy Game Could Be a Needed Alternative
Animal Crossing fans looking for a cozy gaming fix should try this title: an indie game that mimics the same deserted island rhythms as New Horizons.
September's Switch 2 Direct Didn't End the Wait For a New Animal Crossing, But It Brought the Next Best Thing
Sadly, Nintendo is still being tight-lipped about the next Animal Crossing, but a recently announced game might just fill the void.
New Switch Console Exclusive Has Serious Animal Crossing Vibes
An upcoming Nintendo Switch timed-console exclusive game should greatly appeal to fans of the Animal Crossing series.
Animal Crossing Was Almost Given a Different Name
A former Nintendo localization lead sheds some light on bringing Animal Crossing to the west, and reveals that it nearly had a different title.
Tales of the Shire's Fishing Minigame Is The Best of Both Worlds
Fishing is a core component of most cozy games, and Tales of the Shire's fishing minigame strikes a careful balance between two of its contemporaries.
Tales of the Shire Should Have Been The Perfect Handheld Game
Tales of the Shire's gameplay seems tailor-made for handheld consoles, but there are big issues holding it back from being a good portable experience.
Above All Else, Tales of the Shire Proves It's Time for Animal Crossing to Fix This Flaw
Tales of the Shire may not be a perfect life sim, but its approach to a staple feature should be essential for the next Animal Crossing.
New PS5 Game Releasing August 5 Has Serious Animal Crossing Vibes
An upcoming PlayStation 5 game should appeal to fans of Nintendo's beloved Animal Crossing franchise.
Tales of the Shire Was Right to Follow Stardew Valley and Not Animal Crossing With One Mechanic
Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley have some key differences when it comes to gameplay, and Tales of the Shire was right to tail Stardew in one area.
Tales of the Shire Raises the Bar for the Next Animal Crossing Game's Decorations
Tales of the Shire may fall short of its competition in a few big ways, but its decorating system might raise the bar for the next Animal Crossing.
As Animal Crossing Fans Wait For Nintendo to Forge a Path Forward, It May Be Worth Taking a Step Back
Any Animal Crossing fan who is awaiting Switch 2 news should look back at an overlooked middle child of the franchise via an expansive mod.
Animal Crossing Fan Makes a Playable Super Mario Level in New Horizons
An Animal Crossing fan shows off their playable Super Mario Bros. level in New Horizons, sparking enthusiastic responses from fellow players.
The Next Animal Crossing Game Should Give Villagers The Sims 4 Treatment
It's hard to know what the next Animal Crossing game will look like, but it should consider taking some inspiration from The Sims.