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Animal Cross encyclopedia will teach kids about creatures and critters where Blathers failed to

May 22, 2022VG247

The encyclopedia is coming to Japan only though. Japan is getting an incredibly wholesome looking Animal Crossing-themed encyclopedia that’s meant to be an educational tool for kids. Blathers has plenty to say about all kinds of critters and creatures in the world of Animal Crossing, but we don’t always want to hear it. For those who do want to learn a bit more though, there’s an encyclopedia based on all of the non-anthropomorphic animals in New Horizon coming out later this year, though unfortunately it’s Japan only (thanks, VGC). Apparently the book will have information on all 235 species that…

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons glitch makes villagers’ clothing vanish

December 4, 2021VG247

If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Look at those fuzzy bottoms. There appears to be an issue with the Happy Home Paradise DLC for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, as it is causing clothing to vanish, rendering villagers nude. Well, if you consider animals having the capability of being nude, then, yes, they are running around in their birthday suits showing off their fur and fuzzy tails. As reported by Eurogamer, the glitch only seems to happen in the cafe, and this has apparently been going on…

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Watch the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Direct here

October 15, 2021VG247

If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Find out what’s coming in November. Today, Nintendo will host a Animal Crossing: New Horizons Direct showcase, and you can watch it right here with us. The 20-minute showcase kicks off at 10am ET, 3pm UK and will detail Animal Crossing’s November content update, which will see The Roost added to the game – going by a previous tease. Back in September, Nintendo teased the upcoming content update with mention of the cafe known as The Roost.The Roost is run…

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Direct is coming October 15

October 6, 2021VG247

The 20-minute showcase will detail Animal Crossing’s November content update. The Animal Crossing: New Horizons Direct will air at 7am PT, 10am ET, and 3pm UK. You will be able to watch it here with us as always. Those who play the game will hear details on the new content update scheduled for November. In September, Nintendo teased some of the content included in the free update with a short clip. In it, the cafe known as The Roost was pretty much confirmed as coming to the game, which means you can expect Brewster to be included. Brewster is a…

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons update coming this week, more to come

July 27, 2021VG247

By Stephany Nunneley 27 July 2021 17:06 GMT Animal Crossing: New Horizons is getting a free update later this week.The free update to Animal Crossing: New Horizons will arrive on July 29.Watch on YouTubePlayers can expect new seasonal items and weekly Fireworks shows. You will need to make sure you have downloaded the latest update to the game in order to enjoy the content.And that’s not all to expect, as Nintendo says there is more to come in the way of content.According to the company, the additional content is in development and slated for release later this year.The most recent…

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May Day, Wedding Season and loads of cheese coming to Animal Crossing: New Horizons soon

April 26, 2021VG247

By Dom Peppiatt 26 April 2021 19:58 GMT Animal Crossing: New Horizons is getting a new update in the form of update 2.0 soon, and Nintendo has announced it’ll be bringing bring back a few favorite Spring events, as well as introducing new items.The next Animal Crossing: New Horizons update is set to land on Wednesday, April 28, and will lay the foundations for some major upcoming events, such as the return of May Day (April 29-May 7), International Museum Day (May 18-31), and the Wedding Season (June 1-30).Hit the links to see what each event contributed to the Animal Crossing:…

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Check out this Best Buy exclusive Animal Crossing gift box, now available for pre-order

April 16, 2021VG247

By Elizabeth Henges 16 April 2021 20:21 GMT Who doesn’t love some great Animal Crossing merchandise? Since New Horizon’s release a little over a year ago, there’s been plenty of great gifts and swag to pick up for the franchise. Here’s another item to add to your list too, with Culture Fly’s Animal Crossing Gift Box is up for pre-order at Best Buy!Right now, this special Animal Crossing Gift Box is only available at Best Buy in the US. But, for $50, you’ll get a lot of really neat Animal Crossing stuff. With coasters, a glass, and a mold for…

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Nintendo wants to focus on more original IP in the future

April 11, 2021VG247

Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa has said that the company will be focusing more on original games, as well as supporting existing IP.Despite the demonstrable success Nintendo has enjoyed by focusing on the likes of Mario, Splatoon, Zelda, Animal Crossing, and so on since the Switch launched back in 2017, it seems the company is eager to diversify its portfolio going forward.In an interview with Nikkei (thanks VGC), Furukawa has suggested that Nintendo needs to commit to creating new franchises and evolve its output in order to better challenge the growing competition in the home entertainment department from other companies like Sony and Microsoft.Watch…

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Animal Crossing New Horizons Fishing Tourney: prizes, points and trophies explained

April 9, 2021VG247

At long last, it’s time for the Spring Fishing Tourney in Animal Crossing: New Horizons! Players in the northern hemisphere can take part in this quarterly event — hosted by the adorable blue-eyed beaver C.J. — on Saturday 10th April 2021.And for once our friends in the southern hemisphere will be able to play right along with us, since their Autumn Fishing Tourney will also be held on April 10th.The Fishing Tourney runs from 9AM to 6PM local time, but is it worth spending hours of your day taking part? Here we list the prizes, points and trophy rewards, just…

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons cherry blossom season | Full recipes list

April 1, 2021VG247

It’s April 1st, and if you’re already tired of dodging April Fool’s pranks, here’s something wholesome to focus on instead: Cherry Blossom Season is back in Animal Crossing: New Horizons!From today until April 10th (which also happens to be the date of this year’s Spring Fishing Tourney, just FYI…) you can catch cherry blossom petals as they waft by gently on the island breezes. During this ten-day period, you can also collect 14 cherry blossom themed DIY recipes to help you get in the mood for spring.These dates apply to the northern hemisphere only. Players in the southern hemisphere will…

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Someone has made a perfect recreation of ‘Zero to Hero’ from Disney’s Hercules in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

March 28, 2021VG247

By Dom Peppiatt, Sunday, 28 March 2021 14:51 GMT As the world at large celebrates the one-year anniversary of Animal Crossing: New Horizons being available on Switch, one player has taken it a step further.Redditor Melhunnibee has created a shot-for-shot recreation of the song and video of Zero to Hero from Disney’s Hercules – and it’s spectacular.The comments under the video are lovely; throngs of people thanking the creative Nintendo Switch player for posting the inventive recreation of one of the movie’s best tracks (and visual accompaniments).YOU NEED TO WATCH THIS: Disney’s Hercules – Zero to Hero – ACNH Recreation…

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The Animal Crossing: New Horizons Island Tour Creator website is now available

March 24, 2021VG247

You can now show off your island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons using posters or a video.Visiting the new Animal Crossing: New Horizons website, you will need to scan a QR code with your phone to get started. Then Tom Nook will walk you through a tool that you can use to promote your island.Players wanting to show off their island can use the Island Tour Creator to make two types of promos. These are a classic tourism poster and a full-fledged trailer.The first step is to choose which one you would like to make. Choosing poster, you will enter the…

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You’ll be able to create your own Animal Crossing character at Build-a-Bear

March 10, 2021VG247

By Stephany Nunneley, Wednesday, 10 March 2021 17:18 GMT Make your very own huggable Animal Crossing: New Horizons critter.Build-a-Bear has announced an Animal Crossing: New Horizons line is in the works. While characters, designs, and a launch date haven’t been announced, at least you know that soon you will be able to create something cute to hold and squeeze at night. Or whenever you feel like it, really.Teaser pages are currently up on the US and UK stores, so sign up for an email notification and keep your eyes peeled for when you can nab one yourself. We expect these…

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Watch the whole Act 1 of Hamilton remade in Animal Crossing: New Horizons here

February 28, 2021VG247

By Dom Peppiatt, Sunday, 28 February 2021 15:36 GMT A creative and dedicated Animal Crossing: New Horizons player has spent an impressive seven months recreating the opening act of Hamilton in the relaxed Nintendo Switch game.One of the best parts of Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the tool case it gives to players to be creative; in the past, we’ve seen players recreate Revenge of the Sith, the entire Sinnoh map from Pokemon Diamond & Pearl, early 2000s music videos and The Wizard of Oz in the game.But perhaps the most impressive feat we’ve seen achieved in the title is the painstaking recreation of the…

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