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 […]
A “Cheat Code” in Animal Crossing?
It only took a short time in my Animal Crossing game for me to find that many of my neighbors are of the “giving” sort… they would just walk up […]
Animal Crossing: The Humble Beginnings of our New Horizons
Regardless of our skill level in other games or even our experience in previous Animal Crossing titles, we all start our adventure in the world of Animal Crossing: New Horizons […]
“DIY” in Animal Crossing: Some Assembly Required
The world of Animal Crossing is filled with fun objects to find, collect and decorate our virtual homes with, but many of the coolest items in the game require a […]
Navigating “Seasons of Change” in Animal Crossing
The world of Animal Crossing might be a bright, colorful oasis populated with cheerful activities to participate in, but that doesn’t mean we won’t experience some difficult moments… like when […]
Catching an Atlas Moth in Animal Crossing: A Different Approach
If you haven’t yet experienced the challenge of catching an Atlas moth or some of the other more valuable (and skittish) insects in Animal Crossing, let me just tell you […]
Money Trees In Animal Crossing: Reaping What We Sow
The act of “planting” in most games follows a pretty predictable and linear path… if I plant an apple seed into the ground, typically one single apple tree will grow. […]
Finding God in Video Games 