Kara Phillips-Ashman

Everyone says that a dog is a man’s best friend. Life is so much better with a dog by your side. How much better would it be if you could have a conversation with one, though? Lucky for us, Animal Crossing lets us do just that. I grew up with my family dog being a […]

When thinking about island life, what comes to mind? Probably sunny and warm, like lying on the beach or jumping into the sea. So you wouldn’t expect to come across an icy friend from the Antarctic. But luckily for us, Animal Crossing lets our ice-cold companions enjoy life outside of the tundra! They may not

Even though Animal Crossing is a pretty positive experience anyway, it always helps to have that thing that makes you smile as soon as you log in. Then, of course, it’s the characters they have hand-selected to make their island or town so appealing for many players. I always catch myself grinning at something my

Everyone who plays Animal Crossing will have their favorite villager. It might be the first character who moved to your Town in Wild World or someone who sent you a letter. You might like them because they are cute. No matter what, there is a reason we hold villagers so close to our hearts. I’ve

One of my favorite parts of the Animal Crossing franchise is how events and holidays get celebrated within the game. When I was younger, I’d wait all day to celebrate Halloween with my villagers. Or I’d spend all day looking for chocolate eggs to get unique easter furniture. Likewise, I wait patiently each year for

Taking pride in Animal Crossing comes in a vast number of forms. From making sure you have the perfect entrance to having the most beautiful beachfront resort, several things make each person’s experience unique. One of my favorite things to see when I visit my friends in-game is introducing myself to their islanders. I find