Finding Connection During Coronavirus Quarantine with Animal Crossing: New Horizons

In the game, players can enjoy the experience of visiting neighbors’ houses, browsing fully stocked shop shelves, and hopping on a plane to visit a friend, without fear of infection.
Simon Parkin writes about the satisfaction of playing the game Animal Crossing: New Horizons while social-distancing to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

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