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

Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Happy Home Paradise finally lets Nintendo explore franchise spinoffs.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Animal Crossing N64 should be Nintendo’s next remake

We all know Nintendo loves nostalgia. Why not bring the original Animal Crossing into the modern era with a remake?
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons is adding The Roost in next update

Animal Crossing: New Horizons will add The Roost and Brewster to the game this November.
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons lost item guide

People lose things all the time, and so do villagers in Animal Crossing: New Horizons! Here's how to narrow down owners of lost items and how to return them.
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Upcoming Animal Crossing-themed Puma sneakers gets good marks from gamers

A collaboration between Nintendo and Puma is bringing us some fresh new Animal Crossing gear.
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How to use QR codes in Animal Crossing: New Horizons to customize your island

Animal Crossing: New Horizons allows you to customize your island by using custom designs created by other players. Here's how to use QR codes and Custom IDs.
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More free Animal Crossing New Horizons content is in development

A new update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons is on the way that adds more items and fireworks shows.
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Hades wins top prize at the Game Developers Choice Awards

Hades won Game of the Year and other awards at the Game Developers Choice Awards.
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ spring update brings new versions of old events

The next seasonal update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons has been announced, and will include May Day, International Museum Day, Wedding Season, and more.
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How to crossbreed flowers in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Growing hybrid flowers can ensure that a player's island is beautiful, unique, and full of delightful colors. Here are a few tips on how to breed hybrids.
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Animal Crossing’s free March update brings the dreaded Bunny Day back

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is getting a free March update that brings new items and events to the game.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons villagers guide

We have all 400 villagers sorted into their personality type in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. See what villagers you have and which personalities you missed.
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3 ways Animal Crossing: New Horizons can stay fresh as Festivale approaches

With Animal Crossing: New Horizons' one-year anniversary looming, here are three ways Nintendo can keep players hooked.
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ next free update adds Festivale event to the game

Animal Crossing: New Horizon's next free update brings the Mardi Gras-themed Festivale to the game.
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How to get K.K. Slider to perform in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

You have to earn the attention of K.K. Slider in Animal Crossing: New Horizons to get him to visit your island. Here's how to get K.K. Slider to come visit.
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4 big predictions about where the video game industry goes in 2021

The video game industry had its biggest year ever in 2020. Here are four bold predictions about what could be next.
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons: How to increase friendship

Getting those coveted villager photos can be a process in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, but it's easy once you learn the hidden friendship points system!
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Here are our favorite video games of 2020, from Animal Crossing to Hades

Here are some of Digital Trends favorite video games of 2020, a historic year for the growing industry.
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons snowflake DIY guide

Winter in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is magical and fun, but what are the DIYs? Here are this season's DIYs and tips to catch and craft snowflake items.
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons snowboy guide

'Tis the season to create Snowboys! Animal Crossing: New Horizons reintroduces Snowboys, but how do you create the perfect one? Here are some tips to help!
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Animal Crossing New Horizons: Mushroom guide

Animal Crossing New Horizons has started its fall event, which gives you the opportunity to make new seasonal DIYs. Here's a rundown of how mushrooms work.
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons update for April brings Nature Day event, Redd, Leif

Animal Crossing: New Horizons' free update for April will add in several seasonal events and numerous features that were previously spotted via data mining.
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Animal Crossing: New Horizon’s next update adds holiday events, save transfers

Animal Crossing: New Horizons' next update brings long-requested save transfers to the game, as well as holiday events.
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The Trevor Project adds new anti-suicide clothes in Animal Crossing

The Trevor Project, an anti-suicide organization for LGBTQ+ youth, has released a set of clothing to raise awareness about the issue of suicide.
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons is an even bigger hit than you thought

Animal Crossing: New Horizons sold more games in just its first six weeks on the market than the previous Animal Crossing game sold in its entire lifetime.
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Here’s every new item you can get from Pirate Gulliver in Animal Crossing today

Gulliver has undergone a career change. Find him on your Animal Crossing beach, and you can earn loads of new Pirate set rewards. Here's the complete list.
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One woman’s quest to make Animal Crossing better for Black players

In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, you can customize your own tropical island to your heart’s content. One thing you can’t do, though, is have curly hair.
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You can now display Biden campaign signs in Animal Crossing

The Joe Biden presidential campaign has teamed up with Nintendo's Animal Crossing to allow for the display of Joe Biden yard signs in the bestselling game
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Animal Crossing Amiibo cards and special-edition Switch are coming back

Nintendo is rereleasing the first four series of Animal Crossing Amiibo cards in November. They are compatible with Animal Crossing: New Horizons.