Shared Link | Saturday, April 18, 2020

Animal Crossing in the age of social distancing

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An analysis of Animal Crossing as a playful space during the pandemic lockdown.

Site iconGame Developer — April 8, 2020

A look at how Animal Crossing’s strong sense of place, playfulness, and generosity work and are especially relevant in the current environment.

Tags: Shared Link, GAME: Animal Crossing: New Horizons, CREATOR: Federico Fasce

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