Could Nintendo have done something more creative with this collection? Absolutely. Considering most of the "end-game" of Animal Crossing: New Horizons is about collecting your favorite residents while creating an island that reflects a player's personal style and taste, the crossover could have at least allowed a moderate level of Build-A-Bear customization to the plushies outfits.
Just a little over a year ago we had just begun quarantining. Days were repetitive, the future uncertain as COVID began its horrific reign. However, a bright light broke through the dark in the second
Collecting keyword data, Blue Planet Aquarium in the UK analyzed Google searches for every villager, furnishing, houseware and clothing item in Animal Crossing: New Horizons to find out the most (and least) popular villagers among players, most-sought after items, and to understand how players spend time in-game.
The island, dubbed UCI Land, is a replica of the UC Irvine campus in southern California and has its own hashtag #AnteaterCrossing.
In addition to pumpkins being added to New Horizons, the most recent Animal Crossing patch brings new eye colors, new Halloween costumes at Able Sisters, and a book of DIY pumpkin-themed ideas for those having trouble deciding where to start. An event will also be taking place on Halloween in-game.
Infusing gaming with music to bring fans together, the multi-faceted musician MOZIAH partnered with HyperX for upcoming Animal Crossing music video, going live on Twitch on Sept 12th to celebrate the launch. Read more on the event here:
Streamer, host, and boss lady of the GeekyGlamorous shop, Mandie "GeekyGlamorous" Roman has recreated some of her Villager's looks in real life, and the results are adorable.
2001 a Japanese game designer for Nintendo named Katsuya Eguchi wanted to capture the feeling of isolation he felt after moving to a new city alone. The result of his creation is the Animal Crossing series.
Thanks to a global lockdown, the desire to go outside and explore has never been higher. Enter Pokémon Snap, an update on the 1999 classic, making you an roller coaster riding adventurer who takes pictures of cute Pokémon for research. Read all about the release here:
The current global pandemic has affected many people, with most now working from home and, at times, struggling to stay connected with family and friends. HyperX came together with Pokimane, Vakyrae, Fuslie, and basketball star, Gordon Hayward, to share how their families are staying connected amidst the chaos.
