Animal Crossing Archives

‘Animal Crossing’s New ‘Welcome Amiibo’ Update Turns Over ‘New Leaf’

December 18, 2016Kelly Knox1

‘Animal Crossing’ is back and better than ever.

Watch the ‘Animal Crossing’ Nintendo Direct This AM (Updated!)

November 2, 2016Z

Get ready to go back to town with today’s special ‘Animal Crossing’ Nintendo Direct.

I Was a #3DSKidForADay

September 20, 2016Z

I was invited to take part in Nintendo’s #3DSKidForADay campaign–or, as I like to call it, every single day of my life!

Nintendo Announces Big Deals for Back-to-School

August 10, 2016Z3

Back-to-school video game deals? Totally a thing! And Nintendo’s got ’em.

‘Animal Crossing Noir’ Animated Drama Combines Island Hopping and ‘The Prisoner’

July 2, 2016Andy Robertson

This fan made video series takes ‘Animal Crossing’ and ‘The Prisoner’ as inspiration and setting for a story that will unfold over the coming weeks.

Nintendo Talks NX, Mobile Plans

April 27, 2016Z

If no news is good news, then Nintendo has been sitting pretty for some time. Not only has the Big N been playing the proverbial cards close to its chest with regards to its newly developed mobile phone strategy, the company has also been noticeably tight-lipped about its forthcoming console, codenamed NX.

‘Animal Crossing: Amiibo Festival,’ ‘Xenoblade Chronicles X,’ And the Power of Patience

December 10, 2015Z2

Patience, they say, is a virtue. But metering out gameplay in your big holiday lineup? That, my friends, is a gamble. How do Nintendo’s newest console titles fare in that regard? Read on to find out.

This Full Tour of ‘Animal Crossing: Amiibo Festival’ Uncovers More Than You Expected

November 17, 2015Andy Robertson

‘Amiibo Festival’ is more than a ‘Mario Party’ knockoff. It’s an unusual blend of board gaming and all ages challenges. Ahead of our full review, here’s a look at the nuts and bolts.

Get a Head Start on the Holidays Thanks to Nintendo [Giveaway!]

November 13, 2015Kelly Knox34

It’s not too early to being planning the perfect holiday presents, and thanks to Nintendo and GeekMom, you can get a head start!

The GeekDads Episode #147: Play Together – ‘Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer’

October 23, 2015Z

In this special (and unexpected) edition of The GeekDads podcast, Z. and his kids play ‘Animal Crossing: Happy Home Academy’ together. And wackiness ensues.

Limited Edition 3DS for ‘Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer’

October 3, 2015Andy Robertson

Here’s a look at the limited edition 3DS for ‘Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer,’ as well as how the amiibo cards work in the game.

‘Animal Crossing’ Amiibo Cards Are Here

October 1, 2015Z

Possibly due to the more niche appeal of ‘Animal Crossing’–as opposed to, say, ‘Super Smash Bros.’–or the fact that they are, y’know, mostly made of paper, ‘Happy Home Designer’ amiibo cards seem far easier to find than their traditional figurine counterparts.

7 Things You Should Know About ‘Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer’

September 25, 2015Kelly Knox

Before you pick up Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer, now available for the Nintendo 3DS, here are seven things you should know.

‘Happy Home Designer’ – A New Way to Play ‘Animal Crossing’

September 22, 2015Z

‘Happy Home Designer’ has all the charm and creative stimulation of ‘Animal Crossing,’ but that great feast of content is now perfectly portioned.

New Nintendo 3DS Bundle Announced

September 2, 2015Z1

Ok, so I was wrong. Apparently we are getting the smaller, sexier New Nintendo 3DS here in the States. Sort of.

A GeekDad Import Guide: The New Nintendo 3DS

August 13, 2015Z2

While I’m certainly hopeful that this iteration of the 3DS will eventually be made domestically available, I remain unconvinced. So much so that I went out of my way to import a New Nintendo 3DS from Japan.

Nintendo Bets Big on Fan Creativity

June 17, 2015Z

This September, Nintendo brings ‘Super Mario Maker ‘ and ‘Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer’ to the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. Fellow gamers, are you ready to flex your creativity? Are you ready to get weird?!

E3: First Look at ‘Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer’

June 16, 2015Kelly Knox

Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer features many exciting UI improvements and fun new ways to interact with your favorite characters.

Animal Crossing Style Game On iPad

June 20, 2014November 23, 2017Andy Robertson

Not got a 3DS or Wii and want to play Animal Crossing. If you are in Canada this game, Castaway Paradise has you covered (for the rest of us it is coming soon).

Fly Your Geek Flag (Literally) in Animal Crossing: New Leaf

July 17, 2013Kelly Knox

Bring your fandom into your town in Animal Crossing: New Leaf and make it a place you’re proud to be mayor of.

From the Mayor’s Desk – Week 4

May 31, 2013Z

As a member of Nintendo’s Animal Crossing: New Leaf Mayor Program, I know I have a duty to my anthropomorphic constituents, but I also reserve the right to have fun!

GeekDad’s Animal Crossing: New Leaf Coverage Recap

May 27, 2013Z3

Animal Crossing: New Leaf will at long last be available in North America on June 9th, and we GeekDads couldn’t be more excited.

From the Mayor’s Desk – Week 3

May 24, 2013Z

As my third week in Nintendo’s Animal Crossing: New Leaf Mayor Program winds to a close, I’m struck by how different the hamlet of Muswell looks since my unceremonious appointment late last month.