Quarantine has left millions of people with nothing to do as they are stuck at home with very few lifelines to the outside world. It has put us all in a position where entertainment is the most valuable resource we can possibly acquire. If you’re someone who likes to play video games, this has turned out to be a big blessing as you can now devote your time in energy into that title you’ve been meaning to play. Video game companies are taking full advantage and some games came out at the perfect time. For instance, Animal Crossing: New Horizons captivated fans at the perfect time.

According to new information from Nielsen, Animal Crossing has become such an international phenomenon that in just two months, it has become the most popular game in the history of the Nintendo Switch. In fact, the game sold $3.6 million in the month of April which made it the biggest console game of the month.

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The game is known for being incredibly relaxing and allows you to cultivate your own island while partaking in trade and commerce. Social media has been flooded with Animal Crossing-related content as of late and if you’re wondering why this is the case, well, now you know.

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Last week, GameStop made the surprising decision to stay open in states that require all non-essential businesses to close their doors. Following public backlash and mocking, the company has reversed that decision, according to GameSpot

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“We have been steadfast in our adherence to CDC-guided safety and local government orders for retailers in each of our communities. As millions of Americans look to GameStop to adjust to their new normal of increased time at home, for work, learning and play, we have implemented practices to help ensure the safety and health of our employees, customers and partners,” George Sherman, chief executive officer of GameStop said in the press release.

“We believe it is prudent to institute further safety protocols while meeting this increased demand through curbside pick-up. As such, stores that remain in operation will provide only pick-up at the door or delivery to home activities to further protect our employees and customers.”

GameStop’s fight to stay open lines up with one of the biggest release days in months with both Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Doom Eternal dropping on March 20. The store moved up the release date for Doom Eternal by one day to separate the Animal Crossing and Doom crowds.