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Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the perfect game for this moment in history. The slightly campy, always cute life simulator is back with its first game in nearly eight years, and while it sticks to what’s likable about the series, it also has the kind of upgrades that Tom Nook would charge a hefty sum of Bells for. Not everyone sees the appeal of a game that includes paying off a mortgage and running errands. At times, Animal Crossing: New Horizons stretches the definition of what a game even is. Still, it’s captured the hearts of millions. This is the island getaway we all need right now.

Ichiban and mascots on dondoko island.

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth: Dondoko Island tips and tricks

Dondoko Island is more than a simple mini-game in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. You can sink dozens of hours into it, so keep these tips in mind to rank up.
All of the Lego Animal Crossing sets interconnected.

Lego’s Animal Crossing sets are every bit as adorable as the games

Animal Crossing Lego figures stand together.

Animal Crossing is the next Nintendo franchise to get the Lego treatment

Catching a bug in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons bug guide for November 2022

Catching a fish in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons fish guide for November 2022

Animal Crossing Halloween

Animal Crossing Halloween event: costumes, items, dates, more

Donald Duck walks through a town in Disney Dreamlight Valley,

Disney Dreamlight Valley and Harvestella make one critical farming mistake

Alear and Marth open a door in Fire Emblem Engage.

Nintendo’s mobile games are more influential than you might think

Nintendo's three Cold Stone ice cream flavors.

Cold Stone’s Nintendo-themed ice cream sundaes are a sweet way to beat the heatwave

Standing next to bells in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

How to make money in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Sanrio villagers in Animal Crossing.

How to get Sanrio villagers and items in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Mario, Luigi, and Peach stand around a Mario flag in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

How to get Super Mario items in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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How to get a ladder in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Some areas of your island are above sea level. Here's how to craft the ladder in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. It all starts with Tom Nook and earning miles.
A garthering of friends in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

How to add friends in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is way better with friends, but finding out how to add them can be tricky.
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Turkey Day guide

If you want to get a (turkey) leg up on what to expect from this year's Turkey Day in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, here's a full guide on how to prepare.
OLED Nintendo Switch

The best gifts for Nintendo Switch owners

Looking to buy something fun for that special Switch owner in your life? Look no further.
My New Horizons character dances next to her satellite farm.

The best Animal Crossing games, ranked from best to worst

Whether you're a seasoned villager or looking for a new game to relax with, we've taken the best Animal Crossing games and ranked them from best to worst.
Isabelle making the morning annoucements.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons ordinances guide

Considering how long it's been, and how many people may not have played a game with them, here's a full guide on ordinances in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
Animal Crossing player poses with their terraformed waterfall.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons terraforming guide

Terraforming is brand new to the Animal Crossing world. This guide will explain how to unlock terraforming in Animal Crossing: New Horizons and how to use it.
A player visits Katrina's fortune-telling booth.

How to unlock Katrina in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is jumping into the mysterious world of fortune-telling with Katrina. Here's how to unlock the character and improve your luck.
My New Horizons character dances next to her satellite farm.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ 2.0 update isn’t enough to save it

The Animal Crossing 2.0 update brings new content and old characters, but it's not enough to warrant a full return.
Brewster at the Roost in Animal Crossing.

How to find Brewster and unlock the Roost in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

To help you find Brewster and unlock The Roost for your island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, we'll show all the steps that you need to do to set up shop.
Cooking in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

How to cook in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Get your chef's hat ready! If you want to know everything about how to cook in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, we've got a step-by-step recipe for you to follow.
Player around flowers in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

How to get a 5-star island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

One of the coveted goals in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is to get a five-star island. In this guide, we'll break down everything you'll need to earn one.
A classroom full of students in Animal Crossing: Happy Home Paradise.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons beginner’s guide

Animal Crossing: New Horizons offers more possibilities than ever, and there are many ways to explore island life. Here's our beginner's guide for new players.

How to use photo mode in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Animal Crossing: New Horizons features a robust photo mode that allows players to capture their creations in the best light possible. Here is how it works.
A classroom full of students in Animal Crossing: Happy Home Paradise.

Animal Crossing: Happy Home Paradise fixes the series’ fatal flaw

Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Happy Home Paradise finally lets Nintendo explore franchise spinoffs.
The Nintendo Switch Animal Crossing: New Horizons Edition in its dock.

The best Animal Crossing-themed Switch accessories

Whether you're looking for a Nook-themed console or a K.K. Slider controller, there are several Animal Crossing accessories available for the Nintendo Switch.
A model wears BlackMilk's new Zelda overalls.

Why does so much official video game apparel miss the mark?

Now that video game-themed apparel is considered trendy rather than nerdy, lots of companies are cashing in on clothing lines.
Key art for Animal Crossing Happy Home Paradise.

Animal Crossing won’t take away your DLC items if you ditch Switch Online

Nintendo has confirmed that players won't lose Animal Crossing DLC items if they ditch a Switch Online subscription.
A Villager drinks coffee at The Roost in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ 2.0 update is gigantic

New Horizons' huge free content update is bringing back old characters, introducing new quality-of-life updates, and more.
Players joining the development company in Animal Crossing Happy Home Paradise.

Animal Crossing paid DLC lets players design adorable vacation homes

Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Happy Home Paradise DLC is set to launch on November 5.
Brewster serves cofee in Super Smash Bros.

Animal Crossing Direct: How to watch and what to expect

Want to be the first to see the upcoming reveal of the Roost and other surprises in the Animal Crossing Direct? Here's how.
A mail truck drives through a forest in Lake.

Cozy video games are the cure for our hectic modern times

While big-budget games get bigger and badder, more and more gamers are getting sucked innto modest cozy games.