Animal Crossing

Animal Crossing is a Nintendo-exclusive life sim franchise spread across numerous Nintendo consoles. Featuring anthropomorphic villagers, strong customization, and a real-time day cycle, the Animal Crossing series offer unique and varied gameplay.

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Fan That Has Been Playing Since Launch Discovers Helpful Fishing Trick

One Animal Crossing: New Horizons player who has been playing since the game's launch shares a helpful fishing trick they recently discovered.

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Switch 2’s Eventual Animal Crossing Game Should Bring One Background Feature to the Foreground

Animal Crossing's next game should turn an underutilized event into an opportunity to expand friendships with villagers in a meaningful way.

Animal Crossing May Be Coming Sooner than Expected on Nintendo Switch 2
Why the Next Animal Crossing Could Be Closer Than You Think

Animal Crossing’s next big release could be closer than fans think, especially with the Switch 2 and the franchise’s 25th anniversary on the horizon.

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7 Video Game Acronyms That Can Refer to Multiple Games and Series

These confusing video game acronyms can refer to multiple games and franchises, sometimes leaving gamers uncertain of which one is being discussed.

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Most Animal Crossing Fans Have Never Met These NPCs

Animal Crossing has racked up hundreds of NPCs and Villagers across its many titles, but there are a few that players may have missed.

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Donkey Kong Bananza, Mario Kart World Raise a Major Question for Animal Crossing

Now that Donkey Kong Bananza and Mario Kart World have adopted an open-world format, it's worth considering where Nintendo might take Animal Crossing.

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Addresses Switch 2 Island Transfer

Nintendo reassures Animal Crossing: New Horizons players that moving an island from the Switch to the Switch 2 will be a simple process.

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After Tales of the Shire and Hello Kitty, It’s Time For Animal Crossing to Hone in on One Weakness

Animal Crossing may be the gold standard of the simulation genre, but other simulation games prove that it's lacking in one crucial area.

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Animal Crossing: The Argument For and Against a Switch to Third-Person Perspective

Animal Crossing is famous for its isometric, rigid camera perspective, but there could be value in switching things up for the next entry.

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The Switch 2 Direct Was a Blessing For Most Nintendo Fans, a Curse For Others

Nintendo's showcase for the Switch 2 had a treasure trove of announcements, but one section of the fan base was left empty-handed.

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Puma And Animal Crossing Collab Now On Sale, 40% Off At Nintendo Store

The Puma x Animal Crossing drop you’ve been eyeing is now a steal at 40% off.

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Player Finds Hilarious Spot for T-Rex Fossil

An Animal Crossing: New Horizons player shares the funny idea they had for a T-Rex fossil on their island, putting it in a perfect spot.

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Nintendo Switch 2 Online GameCube Wishlist

The Nintendo Switch 2's Online subscription is getting an exclusive GameCube catalog, and there are plenty of games that still need to appear.

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Nintendo Still Has Plenty of Tricks Up Its Sleeve After the Switch 2 Direct

The latest Nintendo Direct included a vast number of reveals, but Nintendo is far from done with plenty more announcements to make in the future.

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How Tales of the Shire’s Mail System Can Improve Upon Animal Crossing’s

As Tales of the Shire continues its development, perhaps the game should tackle not just its own mail system, but Animal Crossing's too.

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When Is Nintendo Going To Get Around To Making An Animal Crossing TV Series?

Nintendo seems hellbent on riding the video game adaptation train, but one of its most popular franchises ever is waiting for a shot at the big time.

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Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Could Be the Perfect Stop-Gap Ahead of the Next Animal Crossing

The recent March 2025 Nintendo Direct revealed exciting news, including a Tomodachi Life sequel, which may be significant for Animal Crossing fans.

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Tales of the Shire Will Hopefully Be More Like Hello Kitty Than Animal Crossing in One Way

Before Tales of the Shire's July release, developer Weta Workshop should look at one QOL feature from Hello Kitty Island Adventure.

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Player Creates Hilariously Sinister Trap for Villagers

An Animal Crossing: New Horizons player crafts a devilish trap for innocent villagers and the result is cracking up the community.

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One Disney Dreamlight Valley Cosmetic is a Must-Have for the Next Animal Crossing

Disney Dreamlight Valley's house Dreamstyles might not be the most important feature, but a twist on them would spice up the next Animal Crossing game