Animal Crossing: New Horizons' is the coronavirus distraction we needed

In this time of social distancing, it turns out that a trip to a calming island where all you have to do is build houses and plant trees is the perfect escape.
'Animal Crossing' is the gaming phenomenon we can actually feel good about
This is additional taxonomy that helps us with analytics

Frontiers Animal Crossing and COVID-19: A Qualitative Study Examining How Video Games Satisfy Basic Psychological Needs During the Pandemic

How 'Animal Crossing' Became Coronavirus Therapy - WSJ

Nintendo's 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' is an island escape for a quarantined world — here's what the reviews say – GeekWire

Frontiers Animal Crossing and COVID-19: A Qualitative Study Examining How Video Games Satisfy Basic Psychological Needs During the Pandemic

Coronavirus tips: Social distancing home entertainment guide - Los Angeles Times

Animal Crossing in the age of social distancing, by Federico Fasce, Virgo Rising

Nintendo shares surge in anticipation of continued Covid-19 gaming boom

Why Animal Crossing Is the Game for the Coronavirus Moment - The New York Times

Why video games like Animal Crossing are popular during pandemic

Japanese Company Regrets Using 'Animal Crossing' For Work-At-Home Conferencing

Animal Crossing New Horzions Review: The Distraction We All Need

Animal Crossing in the age of social distancing, by Federico Fasce, Virgo Rising