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Nintendo Should Make Animal Crossing Plushies

Animal Crossing: New Horizons was the self-care we all needed in 2020. Museums used it for digital tours, drag performers put on full performances in Animal Crossing, and the average person took some time to relax and decompress on an island paradise.…

What’s Lurking in Pokemon 25’s Future?

It’s the 25th anniversary of Pokemon and we’re relatively unaware of the plans for the year. Of course, there’s going to be plenty of merch and collectibles sold on the mainline Pokemon Center store. Still, the things that started it all (the actual games)…

What Animal Crossing Needs in 2021

I think we can all agree that one of the best things to come out of 2020 was Animal Crossing: New Horizons. With regular updates, relaxing gameplay, new mechanics, and tons of things to do, it helped ease the pain of quarantine…

Three Things We Learned from NoA’s Doug Bowser

In a recent interview, Nintendo of America’s Doug Bowser spoke with a gaming journalist about some of the biggest questions on Nintendo fan’s minds right now. I think a lot of us have questions about the future of the Switch, including whether…

I Can’t Stop Thinking About the Macy’s Parade Dancing Pikachus

It was a holiday unlike many others for most of us. Some didn’t get a chance to gather with family for fear of the COVID-19 pandemic. Others face financial hardships that make a road trip tough to pull off. I’m grateful for…

Is Brewster Coming to New Horizons in 2021?

The Animal Crossing: New Horizons world is busy this time of year with several holidays. We just finished up Halloween and we’re looking ahead to Present Day. Plus, mushrooms and acorns are keeping players busy as they try to acquire all the seasonal…

Best Spin-Off Nintendo Titles

There’s a new Legend of Zelda game coming out shortly, but it’s not what you might think. Instead of Breath of the Wild 2, Nintendo surprised everyone with Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. Instead of the normal dungeon-crawling, cucco kicking adventures we know, this game…

Pokemon Sword and Shield – Did They Succeed?

We’ve hit the first anniversary of the latest Pokemon titles. The Sword and Shield duo released on November 15th, 2019, for the Nintendo Switch. If you recall, these games released after weeks of high-intensity backlash from the community. Overall, the removal of many Pokemon from…

We Deserve a Good Mario Party Game

Let’s face it, this year is overall one of the worst in recent memory. From political turmoil to a global pandemic, we need each other more than ever but need to keep a distance to protect our health. I’ve been playing more…

Animal Crossing Halloween Renewed My Obsession

I knew it would be a huge release, but the Animal Crossing update for Halloween changed my approach to the game. Before this past update for October’s spookiest holiday, I played about 10 minutes a day. I would essentially get my fossils, fish…