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Nintendo

Nintendo: Tom Nook Is ‘Misunderstood’

As I play an advance copy of the newest version of Nintendo’s beloved Animal Crossing games, I’ve again been pondering the nature of Tom Nook, a character who could teach Bowser and Mother Brain a thing or two about tormenting a Nintendo gamer.

7 May 2013

In Real Life

Learning To Love Animal Crossing Again

Confession: despite my job, sitting down and playing a game is often incredibly difficult for me thanks to depression. How depression disables me from enjoying things doesn’t always present itself in the same way.

4 May 2013

Nintendo

Butts Are Off-Limits In Nintendo Games, But Penises Aren’t

I’ve been playing Animal Crossing: New Leaf in preparation for a review next month. One of the staple features in the Animal Crossing franchise is a store run by a fox. The store sells rare items and art. Like, say, this fine statue here. Warning: NSFW content ahead.

Nintendo

How Are You Supposed To Enjoy Animal Crossing?

I know how to have fun playing a Mario game, a Zelda game or a Metroid game. I get Pikmin. I get Fire Emblem. Hell, I got Cubello. But I never got Nintendo’s Animal Crossing series. Help me understand!

30 April 2013

In Real Life

Sloths, The Grandest Creature Of All, Are Finally In Animal Crossing

It was a long time coming. I’ll tell you why. These creatures have gone into space.

20 April 2013

Nintendo

Fantasy Life Mixes Animal Crossing With Final Fantasy

JRPGs are often a dime a dozen in Japan but late last December, Level 5 released Fantasy Life for the Nintendo 3DS in Japan (which experienced shortages in its first week on sale). And what is it about Fantasy Life that sets it apart from the crowd?

18 April 2013

Nintendo

Nintendo Reveals New Trailer For Animal Crossing: New Leaf

Nintendo has revealed a new trailer for Animal Crossing: New Leaf. As you might recall, you’re actually the mayor this time around.

9 April 2013

Nintendo

Watch The New Trailer For Animal Crossing: New Leaf

Here’s the newest trailer for Animal Crossing: New Leaf, which comes out for 3DS on June 9. It’s… relaxing.

25 March 2013

Nintendo

15 Minutes Of The English Version Of Animal Crossing: New Leaf. Let’s Go Swimming!

Tom Nook is no longer the boss of you in the new Animal Crossing: New Leaf, which is coming to the 3DS in North America on June 9. You’re the mayor. You’re in command of this town. Well, somewhat… watch and see.

6 March 2013

In Real Life

The Most Awesome Video Game Dog Companions

Just like cats, man’s best friend is a returning character in every genre. We’ve selected those video game dogs — from games both old and new — which are usually portrayed as companions; sidekicks who can both help us with minor tasks and save our asses in difficult situations.

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