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Image by Rylie Howerter via Flickr Animal Crossing: New Horizons  defined the 2020 COVID-19 lockdowns for gamers on an international scale. At such a distressing and uncertain time in humanity, people turned to the highly immersive game for a sense of community, comfort and entertainment. As a series Animal Crossing  has served  the same purpose continuously since its original release in 2001, providing people with an outlet to access a subdued reality where players can fish,