Animal Crossing is not like "a game", Animal Crossing is like home.

Why I Play: It makes me forget all the bad things going on and just lets me relax in my own little world i designed.

Why I play: My grandmother was a huge fan of Wild World on the DS and every Sunday I would come out for breakfast and see her selling her turnips. The game itself is just so serene and is a great way to calm down or hang out with friends.

Why I play: I play because it helps me with relax and helps me with anxiety.

Why i play: it keeps my grandmother's memory alive and makes me feel like I'm at home with her when I'm sad

Why I play animal crossing: it helps brings back a little bit of my childhood I can't get back

Why I play animal crossing: it’s such a relaxing game and I’m able to get away from anything that’s troubling, just god a bad grade: animal crossing. Brothers being mean to me: animal crossing. It’s just such a fun getaway

Why I don't play - Animal Crossing: New Horizons: BECAUSE MY SWITCH WON'T LET ME BECAUSE IT'S NOT RELEASED YET AAAAAAH Update: can play it now, is very gud

why i play: I've grown up with it, this game has taught me how to read and helped me through the toughest times. it truly is a second life

Why i play: After slaughtering several hundred demons into mincemeat for a few hours, you need to kick back and unwind.

01:31 Who's ready for a full 100% Museum?! 😎

I played this when I was living in England away from my family in scotland. The DS version allowed me to connect and keep in touch with my 2 little cousins and brother. Today my brother is married and my cousins are all adults and working. We still play AC and will always play AC together. It's a 16 year tradition. Thank you Nintendo

Nintendo always have the best community out there, basically Young adult or people that were born in the 90s to early 2000 just hanging out and feeling nostalgic for original Nintendo titles and hype for Nintendo Games. I am grateful for my first console purchased ever and it was the GBA SP and started it out playing Zoids and Fire Emblem SS :)

Why I play: Because it Animal crossing.

I'm happy this advertisements nintendo has been making, shows adults on it talking about the game, because that's the reality, ac has been a good part of the life for all of us!

All these people my age talking about their love for this game. Amazing.

Omg this made me cry! Animal Crossing is a calm escape from our hectic lives. I love NINTENDO 😭❤️☺️

Why I play: Animal Crossing has gotten me through a lot of hard times in the past. I’m so grateful that this game exists. I’m excited to play with everyone soon!

Animal crossing is like an escape to me, it helped me when I was going through a lot of stuff and stress

This is such a heart warming video.

It feels like something told Nintendo: You want to delay this. This people will need this hope soon.

If the game stores close just before the release I'm going to cry

"It's like every day life, but even better"

Why do I play? Because it’s either this or playing Animal Crossing: New Leaf for the Nintendo 3ds with the Regginator

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Nobody: This villager: (1:50) *Casually catches a shark

Calling Animal Crossing “Trash” is ILLEGAL!!!!!! Edit: I just realized I got 600 likes! Thanks!

i love how they show males being exited for animal crossing. its not a “girls” game its a game for everyone

0:08 tom nook blink twice if youre being held hostage

I've never played animal crossing before and I can't afford this one but I really love the community!

doctor: “you have 2 minutes and 40 seconds left to live” me:

why i play animal crossing : because i grew up with it and it was the one way i could connect with my sister, because it lets me creatively express myself, because it makes me feel less lonely, because it gives me creative freedom, because it calms me down when i feel nothing can, because its such an experience to watch your town grow and it gives you something to be proud of, and because its just a crucial part of who i am and how i live my life

Why I Play: Animal Crossing was one of the first games I played and really was able to dive into and play for a long time as a kid by myself. It gave me another place I could travel to whenever the real world had other things going on. There is so much creativity involved and so many things to do, it is simply an amazing series.

This game is the only good thing to come out of 2020 at this point.

I am so genuinely excited to play animal crossing again for the first time in 10 years! And looking forward to connecting with other people who hold this franchise close to their hearts. You guys are such a heartwarming community.

This just makes me want to play this more! Everything they said was how I feel.

Why I play Animal Crossing: how can I not?

Why I play: Never played AC before, really hoping to get New Horizons. It will be my first AC game.

“Grab a cup of coffee” yeah, how we gonna do that without Brewster

Why I play- I have actually never played an animal crossing game, but I’m so excited for this! It’s calming and pleasing, and the designs are wonderful! Planning my town and talking about villagers got me even closer to a friend I love very much, it’s so nice talking with them about what to name the island or if I’ve seen this villagers design, it’s really small but it makes my day when they message me!

1:32, It's Abdallah!

Why I play: because it’s relaxing and helps me to forget my problems and chronic pain.

One of the things I love about animal crossing is how colorful it is! It always relaxes me and cheers me up, along with the cute music and sound effects. And having the creative power to make just about anything you can imagine is so addicting! I love all the cuteness of it!! Been playing since the GameCube version!

I love this video, it really captured the essence of this game and why people love it, it's uplifting to see something happy & carefree during these times and all of the people that have been postively affected by these games

why I play: because theirs a pandemic going on, everything is closed, and i really need a destresser.

“Animal Crossing is garbage.” Said no one ever.

This is honestly the sweetest video I've seen about Animal Crossing.

Why i Play: was Always my get away from my parents and my depression when i was in middle school. It has always been there for me staying up and the music was always helping me sleep. ❤️

Why I play: I can create my own objectives and express myself creatively (be it patterns, room theme-ing, overall town). And the music.

New Horizons will be the first Animal Crossing game I play. My brother also pre-ordered it. We are so excited!

How sweet is this! I'm so looking forward to the relaxation we can all get from this game tomorrow, especially with everything going on!

went to pax east, sadly didn't get a chance to get anywhere near animal crossing. now that im getting it tomorrow, i couldn't be happier.

god maybe ive been holding some stuff inside but this video made me start crying

Why I will play: cause my friend says it is a calm game

Why I Play: I got into this game back on the Gamecube when I was still pretty young, if my sisters were playing a game I'd want to play it too, how I got into most franchises at that age. As the years went by I would continue coming back to Animal Crossing, either with City Folk on the wii or with New Leaf on the 3DS. It was an escape from the world that feels satisfying because of the progress and time I would put into it, something relaxing after a hard day at school or when I felt like there was something I could do in my town. It also kept me social, either talking to the villagers or when I'd play online with old friends. I hope to create more memories here, play with others, build up my island into something wonderful and to be proud of. A game that makes all the time put into it actually satisfying unlike the things you go through in an average day to day adult life.

So good to see so much positivity, we all need a little bit during these rough times. I wasn't interested in animal crossing, but after seeing the community and just the overall spirit of the game, I think it's time I jump in. Stay safe and God bless 😇

Why I Play: It all started in 2018 when I got new leaf on my 3ds as a Christmas present. I was honestly shocked and didn't even know what the heck I was supposed to do. But as I progressed through the game, I found it relaxing and fun. It was so much like reality but even better! There's always so much to do whether you want to catch fish, play hide and seek with your villagers, or get stung by bees, and possibly being chased by a scorpion 😂. It's still a fun and amusing game to play. If you're reading this Nintendo, thank you so much for making this a simulation game. And for those of you that have never played an animal crossing game, you should take this as an opportunity to get the game. Personally, thank you Katsuya Eguchi for making this creation and thank you Nintendo for letting this be a legitimate game. Have a good day and I hope all of you can sleep tonight so that you can play new horizons tomorrow morning with your family and friends. BTW my friend code is 0829-6302-1025

WHY I PLAY: Because I love it!

Animal Crossing is a favorite series of mine. I’ve been playing it since the Gamecube days. Wild World made much needed QOL improvements (no longer needing to go home to save). It’s a great franchise and I’ve been looking forward to playing New Horizons since it was first announced over a year ago.

1:09 he's so wholesome it warms my heart

Bill is my brother, he’s been an OG in my wild world town since I was 5 years old

Just a few more hours until we COME *HOME.*

I can't wait! I'm getting new horizons next Sunday! Animal crossing is my home.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is my first Animal Crossing game I have ever played and bought my copy back in June 2020 and I have to say I'm in love with this game. This game is a saving grace on my mental health even when I'm at my worst of moods. Animal Crossing is not a win or lose game to stress over it's a game to relax with. At this point while it may not cure me of depression it serves as a great distraction from negative thinking, it helps calm me down, and it helps me feel more welcomed to be myself in a world where hatred doesn't exist. Animal Crossing welcomes you with welcoming characters/villagers and it is a place to call home when you feel like you don't live in a welcoming environment.

Why i play: This will be my first AC game ever and i will look foward to a new start of a chapter which is ACNH.

Never played an AC game but considering everything going on at the moment in the world and for us all personally, this seems like a nice chilled distraction. I may go 110% into it

I always play bc it's a very safe place for me, as for memories I always show my grandma how much I progress in the game and she's always very exited to see it, in new leaf she loved how everything was so pink in my town lol. Now we live far away from each other and she's a lot older so she might not remember, but I'm looking foward to show her how much I'll do in my island.

IM SO EXCITED!! I've really been struggling with mental health lately, and I remember that when I was younger I relied on this game to keep me going, and I really hope it can do the same now.

Nice additional side effect of playing: You don't go outside, hence don't get sick. Finally the time of social shut ins has come!

YO ABDALLAH! I was not expecting to see him there loll

Why I play: it has helped me create friendships that I still have to this day and helped my anxiety and Panic Attacks diminish. My family got in on it with City Folk and we just had fun playing together. Recently I haven't slept well and had a hard time falling asleep, but incorporating animal crossing back into my bed time routine, I have been sleeping so much better.

Brings back so many memories when I use to play animal crossing on my gamecube. CHILDHOOD MEMORIES MAN Just bought my switch lite today + animal crossing woot will get it friday

Why I play : I can’t. My switch lite got delayed, and now my game is delayed on Amazon too. But I will watch creators play until it’s my time to land on my island. Be safe, everyone.

Why I Play: It makes me feel good and not feel lonely. I forget about all the negative that is happening when I play. I love designing my home and the town and just like the guy said in the video “it’s like a home Away from home.” And I can’t wait to play this game :)

This is my first Animal Crossing, I’ve always been sucked into other games around their releases. Can’t wait to try it out!

Why I play: I started playing when AC City folk came out on the wii and i was hooked from day 1, i think i was about 11 or 12, and just the memories of all the random encounters and characters i met made me feel more at home then anywhere else

This is Gonna be my First Animal Crossing Game!

Why I play: Animal Crossing was there for me on my roughest times... It helped me grow and develop more socially with other people. I made so many good friends on Animal Crossing during the last 8 years of playing new leaf that I can't wait to see what Animal Crossing New Horizons has to offer! TAKE MY MONEY NINTENDO!

I love how it’s such a bonding experience for so many people ❤️

Hearing people's excitement for the game makes me sooo happy 😊💖

Other: Listen to the Interview Me: I NEED THIS TOM NOOK TOY!

Why I play Animal Crossing? Because I am quarantined. (LOL, don’t worry. I’ve been playing this game since childhood)

This is very wholesome. Also I want that Tom Nook plush

I'm so hype! Been playing AC since the gamecube that I got for Christmas! Can't wait to play this. It gives me the feels. 😢

Why I play: it gives me a little escape from my life, and I love to make bonds with my villagers.

1:25 Grab a cup of COFFEE... with Brewster... ironic... :(

Haven't played Animal Crossing since the Gamecube. Definitely looking forward to picking this one up!

so hyped, this is gonna get me through the quarantine

Why i am getting new horizens: 1: it looks cool and pretty! 2: *i need to distract myself from the apocoplysps we are in*

Why i play: Because my real life is not beautiful like everyone, Animal crossing is the only game that i can have some "friends" to talk to, this is why i love Animal Crossing, being calm, relax and getting some new stuff for my town, one of the best games to relax and have some fun, too bad i can't play the new one because i'm short with money but i hope everyone enjoy this game, have a Amazing Launch day Animal Crossing!

I had no idea what this game was about for the longest time, this video actually cleared it up for me. I like what I see!

Honestly, I got the GCN game when I was 12 by chance because I was at Toys R Us and didn't want to leave empty handed. Totally fell in love with it and the other games in the series. Bug hunting in New Leaf was basically how I met one of my exes. Can't wait to jump into New Horizons and start terraforming everything.

It helps with my depression and anxiety :')

I just hope they didn't get rid of any of jerk villagers.

This is such an awesome ad! It perfectly accentuates the beauty of the Animal Crossing series :,)

I play this because it is so calm and you meet new people and such good adventures. If we still had school I would run home just to play this

I want to play to escape the fact that I'm stuck in my house being lonely

Why can’t I live in Australia? They have the game already!!

Why I play - Iv been playing Animal Crossing for 11 years and I Remember playing on the Nintendo Wii and The Nintendo Ds Lite and Im playing Animal Crossing Pocket Camp now! And I also play New Horizons as well!! And I used to have it on my 3DS too!

Why I play: i started in new leaf so I kinda grew up with it (I was young at the time) so now that new horizons is here it makes me feel so calm and I have a great time, I always loved the museum. Everyone is so happy and it’s always so welcoming and warm. It has a great energy to it.