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Save on the Furniture & Fashion Plan
It's not just Animal Crossing: New Horizons that's being treated to a brand new update this week, as new features have also arrived in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp. Two new AR features have made their way into the game, bringing its cast of cute, cuddly characters to life in new ways. There's an AR Camera mode...
News You Can Now Visit Nintendo's Official Island In Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Here's the code...
As part of the latest update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Nintendo has also shared a new Dream Address - allowing players to visit the official Nintendo island in the game. To visit this island, all you'll have to do is go to sleep on any bed in your home and then enter the following address when talking to Luna. Here's the...
News New Restrictions Placed On Time Travel In Animal Crossing: New Horizons
You'll just have to wait for Toy Day
Time travel in Nintendo's lifestyle simulation series Animal Crossing has always been a bit of a controversial play style. While some players are eager to see what the future may bring, others believe it's the equivalent of cheating, as it allows you to unlock special items, earn Bells fast and participate in...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Usage Guidelines For Businesses And Organisations Detailed
Take note
As Xbox's Phil Spencer put it, Animal Crossing has become a phenomenon. It's resulted in a lot of companies using the game as a market tool to increase the popularity of their own products. Not long ago, for example, IKEA released an entire catalogue featuring fully-furnished
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Following on from its announcement earlier this week, Nintendo has now officially released the winter update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons. It adds Toy Day, Turkey Day and perhaps most importantly a new feature allowing users to
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nominated For Game Awards 2020 GOTY
Will it be the game of the year?
The nominations for this year's Game Awards have been revealed and Animal Crossing: New Horizons is in the running to take out the game of the year. It's up against, Doom Eternal, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Ghost of Tsushima, the indie hit Hades, and The Last of Us Part II. An
News Animal Crossing Island Transfer App Launches On Switch This Week, Here's How It Works
Save data transfer finally arrives!
As part of the newly-announced Winter update headed to Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Nintendo has finally lifted the lid on the much-anticipated 'Island Transfer' feature. The feature will allow New Horizons players to transfer a single player's resident data from one Nintendo Switch system to another. To do...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Winter Update Arrives This Thursday
Here's what's new...
Nintendo has announced that a free Winter update is set to arrive in Animal Crossing: New Horizons this Thursday. A new trailer for the update has been shared, giving us our first proper look at the new content we'll be able to enjoy over the coming months. It looks just as lovely as ever, and as well as the usual batch of new...
News Games Like Animal Crossing Are Good For Your Mental Health, Claims Oxford University Study
"This lets us explain and understand games as a leisure activity"
A new study conducted by Oxford University claims that video games are good for your mental wellbeing. The groundbreaking study, which was undertaken in collaboration with academics at the university working with true gameplay data for the very first time, focused on people playing...
News This Animal Crossing Loungewear Is The Perfect Chill-Out Collaboration
Tom Nook slippers? Count us in!
Animal Crossing: New Horizons has to rank as one of the most chilled-out video games ever – so it makes sense to align the series with the kind of clothing you wear when you're lazing about the house, busy doing nothin'. With that in mind, Gelato Pique has just revealed that it is producing a range of loungewear...
News Isabelle Is Totes Adorb In This Stunning Fan-Made Animal Crossing TV Series Teaser Trailer
So cute!
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a fantastic game, but what would it be like as a television series in the style of Dwarf Studios' 2019 stop-motion animation Rilakkuma and Kaoru? A fan-made project directed by Gabriel Salas explores this idea, and the results are absolutely stunning, even if it does only last for 41 seconds. Gabriel shares...
Video Animal Crossing: New Horizons Trailer Shows Us What's New In November
The latest island goings-on
Autumn really is in full swing right now in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and this latest trailer from Nintendo shows off what you can expect to enjoy throughout this month. In the bugs and fish department, you'll be able to get your hands on the blowfish, damselfly, and more, and those pesky mushrooms can still be...
News LEGO Shares Animal Crossing: New Horizons Designs Inspired By Its New 'DOTS' Range
Give your in-game home a makeover
If you're looking to give your Animal Crossing: New Horizons home a much-needed makeover, why not try out these new, artsy designs from LEGO? Celebrating this year's LEGO DOTS launch – a new 2D tile concept that hopes to spark new ways for kids and big kids alike to get creative – the company has shared a...
UK Charts Animal Crossing Retakes Second, But Pikmin 3 Sees Disappointing Drop
Switch-only titles take six of top ten
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 7th November, revealing that Animal Crossing: New Horizons has managed to jump back into second place. Animal Crossing, alongside fellow evergreen smash hit Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, both see small rises in the pecking order this week as they overtake Ubisoft's Watch...
Random Animal Crossing Characters Rocked Up To An NFL Stadium Last Week
As should be the case every week
The launch of Animal Crossing: New Horizons earlier this year has undoubtedly given the franchise a level of mainstream appeal it had never quite achieved before, with all sorts of companies from fast-food chains to clothing stores jumping on the bandwagon to promote the
Deals Introducing The Adorable, Limited-Time Animal Crossing: New Horizons Pastel Collection (UK)
Animal Crossing amiibo cards also back in stock
Tired of garish video game swag that sticks out like a sore thumb in your subtle, stylish country abode? Does that bright red and blue Mario cushion or green Legend of Zelda hoody clash with your classy Cath Kidston furnishings? Well, thankfully there's a new collection of Animal Crossing clothing and...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update 1.5.1 Patch Notes - Fixes Some Bugs
Improving island life
Following on from last week's 1.5.0 update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Nintendo has now rolled out version 1.5.1. As promised, this update resolves a new bug (introduced in the previous update) that caused an issue with the in-game passports. Along w
Japanese Charts Animal Crossing Ends Super Mario 3D All-Stars' Run At The Top
Friendly fire
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 28th September - 4th October, revealing that Super Mario 3D All-Stars has fallen from its lofty first place position. The pesky, evergreen superstar that is Animal Crossing: New Horizons has claimed top spot once again this week, narrowly outselling Mario's new compilation by just over...
Random Animal Crossing's Stalk Market Is Turning Gamers Into Real-World Traders
"They’re kind of the same thing, concept-wise"
If you've been playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons a lot lately then you'll no doubt be familiar with the "Stalk Market" – the act of buying up turnips in-game and selling them for a bumper profit before they turn bad. According to a new report by
News BlackMilk's Super Mario Designer Range Now Live, Animal Crossing Range Also Announced
Update: The Animal Crossing line can now be viewed
Update: The Animal Crossing range is now available to view. You can check out all of the designs here ahead of the line's launch next week. Original Article (Mon 5th Oct, 2020 13:45 BST): If you're into your Nintendo fashion, you might want to keep an eye on clothes retailer BlackMilk over the...
News Don't Worry, Nintendo Says It's Working On Animal Crossing's New Passport Bug
And apologises for the inconvenience
Last week saw the release of Animal Crossing: New Horizons' latest update, taking the game to Version 1.5.0 and providing players with lots of spooky new content. As it happens, one particularly spooky new addition wasn't meant to be included, with a new bug accidentally being introduced which causes an issue...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons' NookLink App Gets A Neat New Feature
Just in time for Halloween!
As had been promised when the game's Version 1.5.0 update was released, Animal Crossing: New Horizons' NookLink app has now been updated. The update introduces a new feature which allows you to quickly perform Reactions in-game by using your smartphone. As you can see in the image below, you can simply tap on your chosen...
News The Latest Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update Has Removed Harv's Hacked Fences
"Goodbye my fav hacked item"
Yesterday, Nintendo rolled out version 1.5.0 of Animal Crossing: New Horizons and while the main purpose of this update was to add some spooky seasonal content in time for Halloween, it seems to have also removed certain hacked items. One item, in particular, that's gone missing since this update is a hacked fence - the...
Guide Animal Crossing: New Horizons: Fall Update - Complete Autumn Events Guide
It's gonna be a really gourd time
There are two things for certain that we know about humans: they are unnaturally obsessed with autumn... and they may have become a bit bored of Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Sure, the game was a brilliant distraction earlier this year - but everyone knows the best parts of this series are celebrating the...
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Nintendo's latest fall update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons is now available - this bumps the game up to Version 1.5.0. This new update adds spooky seasonal content. There's the Halloween event, DIY projects requiring pumpkins, new character customisation options and appropriately themed outfits. There are also some quality of...
News Animal Crossing amiibo Cards Are Getting Restocks In Other Parts Of The World
Series 1 - 4 return this November
It appears North America won't be the only region restocking the insanely popular Animal Crossing amiibo cards (series 1 - 4). Nintendo Australia has also announced these cards will be making a return locally this November. Each pack will be priced at $4.95 AUD and can be pre-ordered right now from select stores...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Wins Big At The Japan Game Awards 2020
Game of the Year
The results of this year's Japan Game Awards have now been revealed, with Animal Crossing: New Horizons standing out as the star of the show. The ceremony – which celebrates Japan's biggest and best games as well as a few international hits, too – saw Nintendo's life sim take home a total of three awards, including the...
News All Animal Crossing: New Horizons Players Will Receive A Ring Fit Adventure Item In-Game
“Your sweat is so shiny and beautiful!"
In a cool little bit of cross-promotion, Animal Crossing: New Horizons players will soon be treated to a free Ring-Con from Ring Fit Adventure to display in-game. Perfect for placing inside your living room next to the already-available Switch and TV combo, the Ring-Con will be given to all players who...
News Animal Crossing Switch Consoles And amiibo Cards Are Getting Restocks
Go! Go! Go!
In case the brand new update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons wasn't enough good news, Nintendo has now revealed that both the Animal Crossing Switch console and the series amiibo cards will be seeing restocks. Currently only confirmed for North America, the restocks will be available at select retailers only. The Switch system will...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Fall Update Adds Spooky Halloween Fun Next Week
And another update is already in the works
Nintendo has revealed that Animal Crossing: New Horizons' fall update arrives next week on 30th September. Available for free, the update is set to add some spooky touches to the season, with Halloween costumes, character customisation options, DIY projects and festivities. We have a full rundown for you...
News Phil Spencer Praises Animal Crossing: New Horizons During The TGS Xbox Showcase
Says it's an "iconic" Japanese game
As you're probably aware, this year's online-only Tokyo Game Show is currently underway in Japan. Xbox kicked things off with its very own event, and to begin, head of Xbox Phil Spencer delivered a message praising the Japanese game industry. Alongside series like Final Fantasy, Resident Evil and Persona, he also...
News Prepare To Get Comfy With These New Animal Crossing Cushions
Bums on seats
Animal Crossing fans will be delighted to hear that the Nintendo UK Store will soon be launching the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Pastel Collection which will be arriving later this year. If that sounds like your cup of tea, then you can register your interest here. While we wait to find out more about this collection, we can let you...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Fall Update Is 'Around The Corner', Says Nintendo
Bringing "spook-tacular tricks and treats!"
It feels like it's been forever since we last heard about the promised fall update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, but a new post from Nintendo's Canadian website gives us a small – and we mean, very small – update. The post details free updates heading to a selection of games in the near future,...
UK Charts Animal Crossing Sneaks Back Into Third As Switch Takes Four Of The Top Ten
Minecraft Dungeons sells best on Switch
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 12th September, revealing that Animal Crossing: New Horizons is Nintendo's highest-charting title once again. The game managed to creep back up into third place this week, fending off new release, Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning. Marvel's Avengers and Tony Hawk's...
Hardware That Animal Crossing Pad That Looks Like Tom Nook's Face? It's Pretty Good
"I'll be there with bells on!"
Peripheral maker Stoga has released a series of Animal Crossing: New Horizons-inspired wireless controllers for the Nintendo Switch. These aren't the first Animal Crossing-style pads we've seen – PowerA has
Random Here's How Much Your Animal Crossing: New Horizons House Would Cost In Real Life
Those mortgage repayments aren't cheap!
Fully upgrading your home in Animal Crossing: New Horizons costs a lot of Bells, with that pesky Tom Nook draining your resources left, right and centre, but have you ever wondered how much your island getaway might cost in real life? Strangely enough, online comparison service Money h
News This Animal Crossing Nook's Cranny Set Is Being Officially Reviewed By LEGO
Just imagine...
A fan-made LEGO set based on Animal Crossing's Nook's Cranny shop is being officially reviewed by the company as part of its LEGO Ideas campaign. As you may be aware, the LEGO Ideas website allows fans to submit their very own designs for approval. If a design gets 10,000 votes from the community, it's automatically put forward for...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Gets A New Limited-Time Seasonal Item
Get it while you can!
If last week's Grape-harvest basket wasn't enough for you, you'll be pleased to know that another seasonal item has made an appearance in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. From today until 8th October, you can get your hands on the charmingly named Moon rug. Obviously designed to look like the moon, the item will cost you 2,000...
News Most Animal Crossing: New Horizons Players Are In Their 20s And 30s
With an even male-female split
Towards the end of last week, Animal Crossing series veterans appeared at Japan’s Computer Entertainment Developers Conference (CEDEC). Series producer Hisashi Nogami and New Horizons director Aya Kyogoku discussed a number of topics about the franchise, also revealing some interesting stats for its latest release...
UK Charts Several New Releases Push Animal Crossing: New Horizons Down To Fourth Place
Nintendo takes three of top ten
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 5th September, revealing that Animal Crossing: New Horizons has been knocked down to its lowest position in weeks. Of course, fourth place isn't bad by any stretch of the imagination, especially considering the top three is made up entirely of brand new releases this week...
Guide Animal Crossing: New Horizons: TV Guide And Show Schedule - Get In-Game Weather Forecasts
Why watch TV in real life when you could watch fake TV in a video game?
Since the very first entry in the series, televisions and the shows they air have been a staple of the Animal Crossing games. For many players, this is one of the first items to collect — because we all know there's nothing more relaxing than sitting on the couch, watching...
News Super Mario Furniture Is Coming To Animal Crossing: New Horizons Next March
A crossover too hot for 2020 to handle
Today's Super Mario 35th Anniversary Direct threw up quite the number of plumber-themed announcements, several of them long-anticipated, others complete surprises. Nestled amongst the bigger news items were a few smaller nuggets; one particular inter-series mingling that caught our eye was the 'Animal Crossing:...
News There's A New Seasonal Item Available In Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Pick up pine cones and acorns, too
As we cruise through 2020 and begin our descent into autumn (or fall, if you prefer) and the cooler months, Animal Crossing: New Horizons continues to keep many of us occupied as we tend to our digital villages - islands now populated with so much flora, fauna and folk that we can no longer rightfully call them...
News PowerA's New Switch Controllers Can Be Pre-Ordered Now
Animal Crossing, Pikachu Lightning, Hylian Shield and the big M
If you are in the market for a third-party controller for your Switch, then these offerings from PowerA look like they will fit the bill. Available from 30th September, these new designs feature Animal Crossing, Pikachu Lightning, Hylian Shield and several Mario themes. Priced at only...
UK Charts Animal Crossing: New Horizons Stays On Top For Second Week In A Row
The island nobody wants to leave
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 29th August, revealing that Animal Crossing: New Horizons has managed to take the top spot for a second week. There are four other Switch representatives in this week's chart - including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in third (one up from last week), Minecraft (also one higher than...
Feature How Savvy Innovators Are Plugging Gaps In Animal Crossing: New Horizons
"This wouldn’t be the first time fans have made a tool to complement the game"
In a recent Instagram post, Nicole Cuddihy told her audience that creating more inclusive patterns for Animal Crossing: New Horizons characters has helped her accept her own skin, including “spots, blemishes and stretch marks.” Cuddihy is a New Horizons pattern...
Random Blair Witch's Switch Trailer Contains A Hidden Animal Crossing Code That Nobody Spotted
Can you find it?
Back in June, a Nintendo Switch launch trailer was released for Blair Witch, a Blair Witch Project spin-off game developed by the folks at Bloober Team. We didn't notice it at the time, but the video actually contains a hidden code that can be used inside Animal Crossing: New Horizons. As it happens, nobody spotted it at the time...
Japanese Charts Animal Crossing: New Horizons Rules Again As It Nears 5.6 Million Physical Sales
Nintendo takes 9 of the top 10
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 17th - 23rd August, revealing that Animal Crossing: New Horizons is number one once again. Was there ever any doubt? The game sold an admittedly lower-than-usual 42,863 physical copies this week, putting it just a few thousand shy of hitting 5.6 million boxed sales in...
Deals Get Great Savings On Legend Of Zelda And Animal Crossing Goodies With Zavvi
Savings and freebies especially for you!
UK-based retailer Zavvi is celebrating its 11th birthday, and we're teaming up with them to offer you some pretty special deals on Zelda and Animal Crossing goodies to mark to occasion. First up is this Zelda Mystery Box. They're very limited (to just 200 units) and would usually cost £39.99, but below,...
UK Charts Animal Crossing: New Horizons Fends Off PGA Tour 2K21 To Reclaim Number One
Another first place in the bag
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 22nd August, revealing that Animal Crossing: New Horizons has taken top spot once again. The Switch exclusive managed to beat this week's major new release PGA Tour 2K21, which launched across both PS4 and Xbox One. Last week's number one, EA Sports UFC 4, also available on...
