Animal Crossing: New Horizons' is the coronavirus distraction we needed

In this time of social distancing, it turns out that a trip to a calming island where all you have to do is build houses and plant trees is the perfect escape.
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Is the Game We All Need Right Now

Animal Crossing in the age of social distancing, by Federico Fasce, Virgo Rising

Animal Crossing: New Horizons' is the coronavirus distraction we needed

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Animal Crossing in the age of social distancing, by Federico Fasce, Virgo Rising