“Cozy Gaming” in Animal Crossing and Finding Peace in our Storm
One of the reasons the Animal Crossing series has remained so popular after all these years is that it skillfully blends small daily surprises with a warm feeling of comfort […]
Animal Crossing and A “Seasonal” Opportunity
While crafting new items is a core part of the Animal Crossing experience throughout the year, the unique crafting recipes and resources that can ONLY be obtained during specific seasonal […]
Fishing in Animal Crossing: When We Can’t “Feel” it Working
The act of fishing in Animal Crossing is pretty simple in concept… we watch the water for the telltale shadow of a fish, cast our line where they will see […]
Animal Crossing: Emptying our “Pockets”
As in most video games, my character in Animal Crossing has a limited amount of space to carry the tools and items that I want to have access to while […]
Animal Crossing: The Secret to Moving Past our “Basic” Start
The first few days (or even weeks) spent in the world of Animal Crossing are a bit “basic”. Our “home” is just a tiny room with a bed, and the […]
Animal Crossing: “Rainy Days” and the Fish that Only Come Out in the Rain
One of the things that makes playing Animal Crossing so compelling is the way it follows the “seasons” we are experiencing in the real world. For example, when it is […]
Getting the Best out of Animal Crossing: A Matter of Time
When it comes to our multi-tasking philosophy in gaming, my wife and I have two very different approaches. While I often have several games I’m bouncing between (without being close […]
Crazy Redd: Counterfeit Fruit Vs. Authentic Solutions
Of all the unique characters who populate the world of Animal Crossing, the entrepreneur Redd (often known as “Crazy Redd” definitely stands out as one of the most interesting. Showing […]
Animal Crossing and a “Daily Bread” Mentality
Shopping takes up a decent amount of time in any villager’s day in Animal Crossing… but just like in real life, immediate gratification isn’t always guaranteed. For example, any items […]
Dealing With “Unfair Nicknames” in Animal Crossing and Beyond
One of the ways that Animal Crossing makes the villagers in the game feel like real characters is the way they come up with nicknames for my avatar. Typically, they […]
Finding God in Video Games 