Animal crossing
Latest
Our favorite games of 2020
The Engadget staff talks about their favorite games of 2020, both new and old.
New AR modes put 'Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp' characters in your world
Nintendo’s free-to-play mobile game Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is getting new AR features to let you interact with your favorite characters in the real world. The company announced AR Camera and AR Cabin modes that will let you place your animal neighbors in your surroundings via your phone and either hang out or take pictures with them. You can invite up to 8 different characters to hang out with in this space, in case you were feeling lonely and wanted a faux party during the pandemic.
'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' holiday update arrives on November 19th
You'll finally be able to transfer your save data to another Nintendo Switch.
The best deals we found this week: $50 off the iPad Pro and more
Buy Kindle bundle at Amazon - $89.97 Buy Kindle Paperwhite bundle at Amazon - $119.97 New deal additions Sony WF-1000XM3 Some of our favorite wireless earbuds from Sony dropped back down to $178, which is close to their lowest price ever.
'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' is $10 off for the first time in months
One of the most popular Nintendo Switch games to come out this year has returned to its all-time-low price. You can get a physical copy of Animal Crossing: New Horizons from Amazon and Walmart for $50, which is $10 off its normal price. In order to see the sale price, just add the game to your cart at either retailer’s website.
‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ is getting spooky for Halloween
Pumpkins and pine cones, and a Halloween friend called Jack.
Joe Biden's team brings official campaign signs to 'Animal Crossing'
'Animal Crossing' players can now add official Biden-Harris campaign signs to their islands.
IKEA Taiwan recreates its iconic catalog using Animal Crossing
Ikea Taiwan has recreated parts of its catalog on Facebook using the iconic characters and in-game furnishings from Animal Crossing.
Cloud saves are coming to ‘Animal Crossing’ on July 30th
'Animal Crossing' adds Island Backup & Restoration Services to protect players' islands and user save data.
Animal Crossing fans get real about the fictional NookPhone
The NookPhone from 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' may be fake, but our readers have very real feelings about it.
‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ adds swimming to its summer activities
Starting on July 3rd, Animal Crossing villagers can go swimming.
K.K. Slider's fans span rock stars and remixers
Every Saturday night, pop-punk icon Mark Hoppus does exactly what you’d expect him to do: He goes to a concert.
It’s hard to make real money selling virtual goods
Can you make a living selling tchotchkes inside video games?
'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' best feature is cooperation
After two months, the best part of Animal Crossing: New Horizon's is clearly all the new social cooperation features.
Top fashion houses are showing their latest styles in 'Animal Crossing'
Major fashion labels like Marc Jacobs and Valentino are showing their latest designs in 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' since the real runway isn't available.
The Switch has now sold more than the N64 and GameCube combined
The company sold 21.03 million Switch consoles during the fiscal year between April 2019 and March 2020.
A full season of Animal Crossing events starts this Thursday
Animal Crossing: New H
Monterey Bay Aquarium is doing virtual tours in 'Animal Crossing'
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is hosting educational streaming sessions with Nintendo' Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
Is the NookPhone good or bad for your Animal Crossing island?
No, you're not hallucinating and this isn't a late April Fool's joke. That is in fact, the NookPhone from Animal Crossing: New Horizons at the top of this post. It's safe to say that the game has really taken off in the two weeks since its release. It's the perfect salve for our troubled era, and a great way to kill time when you're stuck at home.
Engadget Podcast: How games (and Animal Crossing!) are keeping us sane
This week on the show, Devindra and Cherlynn dive into the deserted island life of Animal Crossing and how games can help us all survive being stuck at home. Also, Senior Editor Jessica Conditt describes how Doom Eternal -- a literal romp through hell on Earth -- serves a similarly relaxing roll for her. And producer Ben Ellman nerds out about Cities Skylines. Don't ever say we don't have varied tastes. Listen below, or subscribe on your podcast app of choice. If you've got suggestions or topics you'd like covered on the show, be sure to email us or drop a note in the comments! And be sure to check out our other podcasts, the Morning After and Engadget News! Subscribe! iTunes Spotify Pocket Casts Stitcher Google Play Music Links Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the island escape we all need today Doom Eternal is guns, gore and sophistication Cherlynn on Overcooked 2 Half-Life: Alyx is the flagship VR game we've been waiting for Half-Life: Alyx is proof Valve answers to no one Credits Hosts: Devindra Hardawar and Cherlynn Low Guest: Jessica Conditt Producer: Ben Ellman Music: Dale North and Terrence O'Brien