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Musings

Musings is a series by Editor-in-Chief Jeff Neuenschwander where he talks about a number of interesting and pertinent issues with the community. The series is meant as the beginning of an open dialog with all of you, so feel free to discuss your own opinion in the comments of each musing.

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Tom Nook’s Snapshots: A Year in Animal Crossing: New Horizons (June 4 – 10)

June 11, 2025June 11, 2025 Quentin H.0

This week in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, I juggle playing while attending Pokémon GO Fest: Jersey City and catch insects for Flick!

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Tom Nook’s Snapshots: A Year in Animal Crossing: New Horizons (May 28 – June 3)

June 6, 2025June 6, 2025 Quentin H.0

This week, summer rolls into Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and I hear some really weird advice from Cephalobot about heartbreak.

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Wishing on a dream that seems far off on my island outside of the visitor tent.
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Tom Nook’s Snapshots: A Year in Animal Crossing: New Horizons (May 21 – 27)

May 30, 2025May 30, 2025 Quentin H.0

This week in Animal Crossing: New Horizons: I wish on stars, argue with others, get a letter from a fellow oprainfall contributor, and more!

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Tom Nook’s Snapshots: A Year in Animal Crossing: New Horizons (May 14 – 20)

May 22, 2025May 23, 2025 Quentin H.0

In this rain-soaked week of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, I find a stamp rally, celebrate Gayle’s birthday and cheese rolling, and more!

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Tom Nook’s Snapshots: A Year in Animal Crossing: New Horizons (May 7 – 13)

May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 Quentin H.0

This week in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, I set up an outside kitchen, I dig up flowers to prevent them from spreading, and more!

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Tom Nook’s Snapshots: A Year in Animal Crossing: New Horizons (April 30 – May 6)

May 9, 2025 Quentin H.0

This week in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, I do the May Day Maze, have two islanders want to leave, and try my best while sick in real life.

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Tom Nook’s Snapshots: A Year in Animal Crossing: New Horizons (April 23- 29)

May 3, 2025 Quentin H.0

This week in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, I put pathways in to combat the flower problem and I get sick and…it’s hard playing while ill.

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Tom Nook’s Snapshots: A Year in Animal Crossing: New Horizons (April 16 – 22)

April 25, 2025 Quentin H.0

Bunny Day is this week in Animal Crossing: New Horizons! In addition, there is more rain and…I unexpectedly dream of another island!

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Tom Nook’s Snapshots: A Year In Animal Crossing: New Horizons (April 9 – 15)

April 18, 2025April 18, 2025 Quentin H.0

This week in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, it RAINS, there is a Fishing Tournament hosted by C.J., and a lot more!

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Tom Nook’s Snapshots: A Year in Animal Crossing: New Horizons (April 2 – 8)

April 10, 2025April 10, 2025 Quentin H.0

For this week’s Animal Crossing: New Horizon’s column, I buy turnips, drink cups of coffee, and also try to find time to stop and enjoy life.

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Tom Nook’s Snapshots: A Year in Animal Crossing: New Horizons (March 26 – April 1)

April 3, 2025April 2, 2025 Quentin H.0

This week in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, I track down Brewster, enjoy coffee with Gonzo…and celebrate a birthday!

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Tom Nook’s Snapshots: A Year in Animal Crossing: New Horizons (March 19-25)

March 27, 2025March 26, 2025 Quentin H.0

I somehow find time to play Animal Crossing: New Horizons while also making all of my GDC 2025 appointments throughout the week!

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Tom Nook’s Snapshots: A Year in Animal Crossing: New Horizons (March 12 to 18)

March 20, 2025March 19, 2025 Quentin H.0

This week in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, I meet Pascal who gives…wisdom. I also see Celeste again and celebrate Pi Day in my own way!

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Tom Nook’s Snapshots: A Year in Animal Crossing: New Horizons (March 5 to 11)

March 13, 2025March 13, 2025 Quentin H.0

My play schedule in Animal Crossing: New Horizons has been all over the place, and I discover what it’s like to play early and late at night!

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Tom Nook’s Snapshots: A Year in Animal Crossing New Horizons (February 26 – March 4)

March 5, 2025 Quentin H.0

This week in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, I participate in Festivale, meet a new potential islanders, play in the rain, and more!

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Tom Nook’s Snapshots: A Year in Animal Crossing: New Horizons (February 19 – 25)

February 27, 2025March 6, 2025 Quentin H.0

This week in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Spring comes to the island. On top of that: I introduce a real-life friend to my island.

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Tom Nook’s Snapshots: A Year in Animal Crossing: New Horizons (February 12 – 18)

February 20, 2025February 20, 2025 Quentin H.0

This week in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, I pay off a house loan, start a NEW home loan and a new bridge, and more!

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Tom Nook’s Snapshots: A Year in Animal Crossing: New Horizons (February 5 – 11)

February 12, 2025February 13, 2025 Quentin H.0

This week in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, K.K. Slider finally puts on a cool concert and, and I get a matching flamingo! (And other things)

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Tom Nook’s Snapshots: A Year in Animal Crossing: New Horizons (January 29-February 4)

February 5, 2025February 6, 2025 Quentin H.0

This week in Animal Crossing, I become convinced that Gulliver is faking his ‘washing up on shore’ routine and Isabelle tells an ‘odd’ story.

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Tom Nook’s Snapshots: A Year in Animal Crossing: New Horizons (January 22-28)

January 30, 2025January 30, 2025 Quentin H.0

Another week in Animal Crossing: New Horizons and I discover fake art, learn a new reaction, and just fish the day away!

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