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Jun 27, 2020
It is likely painfully obvious that MyPotatoGames adores Animal Crossing. Additionally, as a website that provides wholesome video game news, it seemed imperative to create the following article. An article that is a crossover between Animal Crossing: New Horizons and various games which get a thumbs up from MPG.
It is true that we have featured some video game design ID codes in previous articles. However, this crossover article features a huge variety of some seriously cool video game-themed Animal Crossing: New Horizons designs that you can use in the game.
How To Obtain Custom Designs Using ID Codes
Getting the custom designs app on your NookPhone will allow you to create your own designs and to scan QR codes created by others into your game. However, in regards to clothing with QR codes, you will only be able to place tiles, or wear designs as tank tops. However, you can use Nook Miles to purchase the Pro Design upgrade. The upgrade can be purchased from the Nook Stop terminal at Residents Services for a reasonable 800 Nook Miles.
This will allow you to create different items of clothing as ‘Pro Designs’. There are various types of clothing you can then choose from. Examples include balloon-hem dresses, hoodies, sweaters, coats and more. You can also scan QR codes of Pro Designs from New Leaf.
However, to do this, you need to unlock the Able Sisters clothing shop on your island. In New Horizons, the Able Sisters don’t just sell clothing. The prickly pair have a curious kiosk located at the back of their store. Here, you can save and share designs made in Animal Crossing: New Horizons via Creator ID codes, or Individual Design ID codes.
Providing you have a Switch Online Membership, (and have purchased the Pro Design upgrade), you can use this feature. And despite the game being just a few months old, there are already an astounding number of awesome fanmade designs via the kiosk’s portal. Here are just a few of the best gaming-themed ones:
Indie Video Game Design Codes:
Mario Video Game Design Codes:
Zelda Video Game Design Codes:
Pokémon Video Game Design Codes:
Animal Crossing Video Game Design Codes:
Other Video Game Design Codes:
And as the top potato of MyPotatoGames, Henry naturally had to have his very own t shirt as well 😆🥔
If you enjoyed this article, why not check out some awesome Pop Culture Design ID codes for New Horizons here.
- Mar 27, 2020
Although villagers were able to carry various tools in previous games, they can be seen carrying a whole bunch of new items in New Horizons. But not only do they carry some of these items, they will actively use or interact with them. Some activities don’t even require items. And it isn’t just residents that have been spotted doing so. NPC’s such as Tom Nook will no longer just sit behind a counter like a lemon. As the game is a new release, It’s possible that there are other things you may spot your residents doing. However, here are some confirmed cool little things that characters do in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
Singing Randomly
Singing Duets
Credit to Hannah Metcalf for letting me use this footage Singing Along To Songs Played On Stereos (Both Indoors & Outdoors)
Credit to Sergio Velasquez for letting me use this footage Doing Stretches/Yoga Poses
Lifting Weights
Drinking Soda
Drinking Fancy Beverages With Straws
Naruto Running…?
Sweeping Up
Eating Food Such As Donuts And Sanwiches
Drinking Tea Together In The Plaza
Sniffing Flowers
Examining Plants Whilst Holding A Notebook
Credit to Bee Gle for letting me use this image Carrying Various Cute Bags
Inspecting Plants With A Magnifying Glass
Tom Nook And Isabelle Dusting
There are also plenty more examples of Residents doing things like this, for example chasing after butterflies, carrying baskets, and doing aerobics. Special characters such as Harvey and Tom Nook will drink coffee, etc. What are some of your favourite things you’ve spotted characters doing?
If you appreciate the smaller details in games, why not check out these articles on great examples of attention to detail in New Horizons here and here.
- Mar 26, 2020
Constructing a campsite on your island undoubtedly gives it some extra charm. However, it also serves other purposes. Having a campsite on your island is necessary in order for K.K. Slider to come to your island. The campsite is also a useful way to meet new characters and even invite them to live on your island. Here is a guide on how to unlock the campsite in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
How To Unlock The Campsite On Your Island
Gameplay is more slow-paced in Animal Crossing: New Horizons than in previous Animal Crossing games. Therefore it takes a bit of time and a few requirements in order to unlock the campsite.
You will first need to have upgraded the Residents Services tent into a building before Tom Nook will suggest the construction of a campsite.
In order to upgrade your Residents Services tent into a building, you will need to do the following:
- Pay off your getaway package debt and upgrade your tent to a house
- Provide the materials required by the Nooklings to build Nook’s Cranny
- Build a bridge
- Craft the required items for three homes and have three new villagers move in
After completing these steps, the Residents Services building will be built. It will take a full calendar day to construct the building, and you will be unable to access the recycling bin or Nook Stop terminal during that day.
Once you have built the Residents Services building, you need to talk to Tom Nook inside and select the ‘What should I do?’ option twice. He will then explain that he wants K.K. Slider to visit the island and put on a show. However, he wants to build a campsite to attract tourists to the island first. He will then give you a recipe for a campsite construction kit to craft at a workbench.
In order to craft it, you will need 15x iron nuggets, 15x wood, 15x softwood and 15x hardwood.
Once you have constructed the kit, you will be able to choose where you want it to be built on your island.
After choosing a spot for the campsite, return to the Residents Services building. Tom Nook will then tell you that he can proceed in constructing the campsite.
The campsite will be built and ready for visitors the next day.
What Purpose Does The Campsite Serve?
Once the campsite is built, there will soon be a tent in its place with a visitor. You can invite any visitors that you want to live on your island by speaking with them and convincing them to move there.
You can also use amiibo cards to invite an animal to your campsite. In order to unlock this feature, you will need to have convinced the first visitor to your campsite to move to your island. Once they have officially moved in, head to Residents Services.
Upon interacting with the Nook Stop terminal, Tom Nook will inform you that he’s added a new service to the terminal. This will allow you to scan in Animal Crossing amiibo cards and invite animals to your campsite. The process is pretty simple. All you need to do is select the ‘invite camper’ option at the terminal, and then when prompted, press your desired amiibo to the NFC reader on your Switch console.
The character will then be summoned to your campsite, where after talking to them several times, you may be able to invite them to your island to stay. Special NPC’s such as Isabelle, Resetti, Mabel, etc, are unable to pay a visit to your campsite. The only other characters you won’t be able to invite are those from the Animal Crossing Sanrio series.
- Mar 21, 2020
Upon arriving at your island, you may be disappointed to find it looking pretty empty. In previous mainline games, the museum, a tailors, and a general store would be on the map from the start. Although disappointing, it makes sense that these amenities wouldn’t be readily available on a deserted island. The good news, however, is that you can unlock them as you progress through the game. And so here’s how to unlock Nook’s Cranny & the museum in New Horizons.
Unlocking Nook’s Cranny
The Nooklings start out by selling a limited amount of items from the resident services tent that they share with their uncle. After a few days, they will ask for your help to build their very own shop. They require the following resources in order to build ‘Nook’s Cranny’, which is named in honour of their uncle:
- 30 wood
- 30 softwood
- 30 hardwood
- 30 iron nuggets
Wood, softwood, and hardwood can all be obtained by chopping at trees with an axe, which can be crafted in the Residents Services tent.
Iron nuggets can be acquired by hitting rocks with a shovel, which again, can be crafted at the Residents Services tent. Hitiing rocks with a shovel can also produce stone, clay, and bells if you find the money rock. This means that it may take a couple of days to gather the 30 iron nuggets necessary. A way to get more iron nuggets is by using Nook Miles to purchase a Nook Miles ticket. These can be redeemed from the terminal inside the Resident Services tent. A Nook Miles ticket allows you to go to the airport and visit a random island. Once there you can gather resources like you would on your own island. Anything obtained whilst there can be brought back with you.
Once you donate the required resources to Timmy in the Resident Services tent, you will be able to pick a spot for the shop. The shop will be built and open for business the next calendar day. It will stock a wider variety of goods, including un-craftable furniture and wallpaper and flooring.
Unlocking The Museum
On your first day on your island, you will be given a DIY crafting lesson from Tom Nook. He will then give you DIY recipes for a flimsy rod and a flimsy net. He says that he would “love to see anything you manage to catch”. If you speak to Tom Nook in the Residents Services tent after catching a critter, you will be able to select the “I found a creature!” option and donate it to him.
To convince Blathers to come to your island, you need to donate five fish or bugs to Tom Nook. Once you have donated five critters, Tom Nook will receive a conveniently well-timed call from Blathers. Blathers is now convinced enough that the island has an interesting variety of fauna, and wishes to visit. You will then be given the task of choosing a spot for his tent. This will be where the museum is eventually located, so make sure to pick the spot carefully.
Blathers will arrive in his tent the next day. Upon talking to him, he will tell you that he needs more exhibit entries in order to open a proper museum. Once you have provided him with 15 exhibits, which include fossils, fish, and bugs, you will be able to construct the museum. The building will take two calendar days until it is constructed.
- Nov 29, 2019
The Animal Crossing series is of full of Easter eggs, jokes, quirks, bizarre events, and fun references. And these features aren’t just limited to the more recent games; Nintendo have been humouring players of the franchise right since Its conception. I am an avid Animal Crossing fan, and even I am still learning new things about the games. And so, I thought I’d share my Potato-y wisdom with you all, and share these 10 Fun Facts about Animal Crossing that you might not have known.
The shopkeep just wants some sleep
In Animal Forest e+, players can witness Tom Nook in his PJ’s, and shop in his store after closing hours. This can be accomplished by using a shovel to bang on the door of his shop three times. Inevitably, he is sleepy and will therefore move more slowly. Additionally, he will pay less for items you sell him, charge more for the items he has on display, and the catalogue will be unavailable.
“Hello, my name is secretary.”
In the early stages of the development of Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Isabelle was simply known as ‘Secretary’ or ‘Hisho’. Fortunately, she did eventually obtain the name of ‘Shizue’ (based on her shih tzu breed) before the game’s release in Japan.
The mew mew that hasn’t caught a train since ’02
Upon starting a new game in Animal Crossing: New Leaf, players will embark on a train journey, where they will be joined by Rover. He mentions that he hasn’t travelled by train since 2002 (the year that the first Animal Crossing game was released). Whatever the reason for his avoidance of public transport (*glares at Nintendo devs*), it’s good to see the kitty travelling again.
Chip the beaver, a fraud as well as a fish thiever
Chip is a beaver who hosts the fishing tourneys in the games. He is notorious for his gluttonous consumption of every single fish that you catch and give to him. However, as beavers mostly eat plants, his diet is more typical of that of an otter.
Turning leaves into bells and the tanuki that sells
There is more to the Animal Crossing franchise’s leaf logo than meets the eye. Japanese folklore believes that tanukis can turn leaves into money. Hence why the series has a tanuki as a shopkeeper, leaves as inventory icons for furniture, and the ability to sometimes obtain bells when shaking trees in the games.
‘Spot’ the difference
According to Tom Nook, a way of telling his twin nephews Timmy and Tommy apart is the presence of a mole on one of their hands (and it’s not Resetti, just to clarify). Additionally, Timmy is more high-pitched than Tommy, and is the eldest of the twins.
When your WiFi is slow, and the journey is long, you can always sit back and enjoy Totaka’s Song
Whilst visiting the island in Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Kapp’n will start whistling the iconic Totaka’s Song if your WiFi is really slow.
Scrapped Metal
During the development of New Leaf, one of the suggested features of the game was for players to be able to pan for gold. Unfortunately, this idea didn’t ‘pan’ out.
An Alien on TV at 3:33
On Sundays and Mondays at 3.33am in Animal Crossing: New Leaf, players can watch an Alien message on their television sets. The bizarre message will replace the static on your television set until 3:34am, when your television will return to its original static.
The mole that Nintendo sacked because too many people felt attacked
First appearing on the Gamecube in 2001, Resetti, is infamous for his angry rants at players who quit their games without saving. Before the release of New Leaf, he was simply a bit of a nuisance for some players. For others however, he was terrifying, and has allegedly made people cry. Hence why he was essentially ‘sacked’ in new Leaf, but with players given the option to re-employ him as part of a PWP. Due to the autosave feature in upcoming Switch game Animal Crossing: New Horizons, it has been hinted that Mr. Resetti may be taking on a new role.
Animal Crossing Merchandise
Take a look at this adorable personalized Animal Crossing Stocking stuffer gift! I am giving away sticker packs on my Patreon this month as well!
- Apr 9, 2019
“The three themes of Animal Crossing: family, friendship, and community” – Katsuya Eguchi (The “Father” of Animal Crossing”)
PAX East 2019 was last weekend and on Sunday there was an Animal Crossing panel. The panel was called “18 Years of Animal Crossing: A Look Back” and was run by 3 members of Nintendo-Insider.
“18 Years of Animal Crossing: A Look Back” PAX East 2019 Panel This Panel Included:
- A walk through the history of AC starting from the original game on N64 and through the ones on 3DS, WiiU, and Mobile
- A general love fest for the series
- Fun, unnecessary speculation about the upcoming Switch Game
What is Animal Crossing?
The panel began with an explanation of the people running the panel and a brief description of what the Animal Crossing game entails.
During the explanation of the series, they mentioned the colorful cast of characters and it instantly felt like a walk down memory lane. Talking about how Tom Nook gives out no interest loans to the players and how he should be respected more. K.K. Slider and how people sometimes time travel to catch his show because it’s just that important.
The Timeline of Animal Crossing
At about 16 minutes into the panel, it became really interesting. They delved into the timeline of Animal Crossing with in-depth information about the series: how many copies sold, localization info, new content in each version, the more technical information (like how GameCube had the first e-reader cartridge). It was also very interesting to see the trailer for each game one after the other to see how it has evolved over the years.
The Future of Animal Crossing
At 47 minutes, the panel goes into the future of Animal Crossing regarding the 2019 Switch release.
Listed below is the speculation discussed at the panel. Please note, these are theories and not official information regarding the 2019 game:
- It’ll be a huge step up from New Leaf. Rather than being an upgrade of New Leaf, it’ll be a complete overhaul of the game.
- Some kind of coop with split play capabilities so you and a friend can hang out in your town together.
- It’ll be out this year even though some people are starting to think it won’t be.
- With Mario Maker 2 coming out in June and Pokemon coming out during Christmas, Fall (August/September) seems like a very likely time for the release.
- E3 will most likely be the big announcement of Animal Crossing Switch and if not, it looks like it’ll be pushed to 2020.
A still from the Animal Crossing 2019 teaser trailer. Final Thoughts
It was nice to have a walk down memory lane and hear the history of this amazing series. Here’s to hoping that there will be some major announcements at E3 in June for our beloved series! Stay tuned to MyPotatoGames for more Animal Crossing Switch news. Happy Gaming!
PAX East 2019
Watch Highlight: PAX EAST 2019 – ALBATROSS THEATRE- 18 Years of Animal Crossing: A Look Back from PAX2 on www.twitch.tv - Feb 2, 2019
With the release of Animal Crossing for Nintendo Switch imminent (HYPE!), we thought it would be fitting (and cathartic) to compile a list of our favorite pieces of Animal Crossing merchandise.
And whilst this is definitely not an exhaustive list (there’s so much cool stuff out there!), here are 10 Wonderful Wares For You To Blow your Bells On:
1. A Guide To Village Life – Art Book
2. ‘Switch’ up your style with this Animal Crossing Switch Enamel Pin
3. Is it ‘time’ that you treated yourself to something cool? If so, why not get one of these Animal Crossing Vinyl Clocks?
4. Or a colourful and cute Pastel Pin
5. Be the early bird that catches the worm with this mug (that features Brewster’s ‘mug’…)
6. Perhaps you ‘wood’ like one of these awesome laser-cut necklaces?
7. How about this colourful rainbow Happy Home sketchbook?
8. Maybe this relatable tee? (At least we have our in-game friends right..?)
9. These Clip-on backpack buddies from HotTopic
10. This rather cool DJ K.K. Slider plushie
- Oct 7, 2018
Animal Crossing: ‘New Leak’
A new leak by LootPots suggests that Animal Crossing for Switch could potentially hit the shelves as early as Q1 2019.
The site, which is notorious for its Nintendo news and reviews, states that “information from one of our sources suggests that Animal Crossing on Nintendo Switch is most likely set for a late Q1 or early Q2 (calendar year) release date.”
“Which in layman’s terms means sometime around March/April 2019. The game is also rumored to be targeting a suggested retail price of €59,99.“
However, with no confirmation from Nintendo regarding the game’s release date, this information should be treated as a rumour.
About Animal Crossing:
Animal Crossing is a franchise infamous for its community-based life simulation games with anthropomorphic characters. Developed and published by Nintendo, the first main series Animal Crossing game was released in Japan for Gamecube back in 2001. Whilst various spin-off games have been released, the most recent main series game, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, was released for Nintendo 3DS in 2012. Whilst there are no specific objectives in the games, players are encouraged to participate in activities such as fishing, socializing and errand-running, shopping etc.
Whilst very little is known about the content of Animal Crossing for Switch, it is highly likely that the game will feature notorious fat cat Tom Nook, who starred in the game’s September Nintendo Direct reveal trailer. Additionally, the presence of Isabelle in the Nintendo Direct Super Smash Bros. Ultimate trailer suggests that she could also be making a return.
More to follow!
