Animal Crossing

Question 1

What franchise does Animal Crossing: New Horizons belong to?

Answer 1

A franchise of video games developed and published by Nintendo

Question 2

Who conceptualized and created Animal Crossing: New Horizons?

Answer 2

Katsuya Eguchi and Hisashi Nogami

Question 3

When was Animal Crossing: New Horizons released?

Answer 3

March 2020

Question 4

What milestone did Animal Crossing: New Horizons achieve in digital sales?

Answer 4

First console game to reach five million digital sales within a month

Question 5

Why were the sales of Animal Crossing: New Horizons high?

Answer 5

Attributed to social distancing and stay-at-home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic

Question 6

What award did Animal Crossing: New Horizons win at The Game Awards 2020?

Answer 6

Best Family Game

Question 7

How many copies of Animal Crossing: New Horizons were sold within its first six weeks?

Answer 7

37.62 million sales

Question 8

What was the estimated gross revenue of Animal Crossing: New Horizons in its first year?

Answer 8

$2 billion

Question 9

Define ‘digitally convergent media’

Answer 9

Devices that can access multiple media forms, including gaming, social media, and streaming

Question 10

What does the term ‘production’ refer to in media studies?

Answer 10

All phases of designing, developing, and making the media product

Question 11

What does ‘distribution’ entail in the context of media?

Answer 11

Processes linked to delivering the media product to audiences

Question 12

What is the value of the consumer game software market in 2021 according to UKIE?

Answer 12

£4.28bn

Question 13

What was the percentage growth of the consumer game software market from 2019 to 2021?

Answer 13

11.4%

Question 14

What is the significance of the golden age of video games?

Answer 14

Combined revenue of US arcade and home video games peaked at US$11.8 billion between 1978 and 1983

Question 15

What are some criticisms of the video game market in the 1980s?

Answer 15

Rival consoles, poorly designed games, and lack of quality control

Question 16

What is a franchise in media?

Answer 16

A series of games linked by character, theme, or multiverse

Question 17

What is the gameplay objective in Animal Crossing: New Horizons?

Answer 17

Bringing civilization to a deserted island

Question 18

How does Animal Crossing: New Horizons structure its gameplay?

Answer 18

Few set missions, freedom to play at their own speed

Question 19

What feature allows players to experience in-game time in Animal Crossing: New Horizons?

Answer 19

Follows the circadian rhythm of a real-world day

Question 20

What multiplayer options does Animal Crossing: New Horizons offer?

Answer 20

Party Play, Wireless Play, Online Play

Question 21

True or False: Animal Crossing: New Horizons offers micro-transactions or loot boxes.

Answer 21

False

Question 22

What is the limitation regarding save files in Animal Crossing: New Horizons?

Answer 22

Only one game can be saved per console

Question 23

What is the critical reception rating of Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Amazon?

Answer 23

4.8 out of 5

Question 24

What major awards did Animal Crossing: New Horizons win?

Answer 24

• BAFTAs 2021: Game Beyond Entertainment
• BAFTAs 2021: Best Multiplayer
• AIAS DICE Awards 2021: Family Game of the Year
• Golden Joystick Awards 2020: Nintendo Game of the Year
• NAVGTR Awards 2021: Game, Franchise Family
• The Game Awards 2020: Best Family Game

Question 25

What is a key feature of the production process for Nintendo games?

Answer 25

Development is kept in-house to maximize profits

Question 26

What is the PEGI rating for Animal Crossing: New Horizons?

Answer 26

PEGI 3

Question 27

What does the term 'consumption' refer to in media studies?

Answer 27

How audiences use media products for pleasure and the rise of user-generated content

Question 28

What type of content is often shared by prosumers in relation to Animal Crossing?

Answer 28

* Tips and tricks * Walkthroughs * Reviews or commentaries

Question 29

Fill in the blank: Animal Crossing: New Horizons is exclusive to the _______ platform.

Answer 29

Nintendo Switch

Question 30

What is the PEGI rating for Animal Crossing?

Answer 30

PEGI 3 ## Footnote This rating indicates that the game is suitable for all ages.

Question 31

What does the ESRB rate Animal Crossing?

Answer 31

E (suitable for everyone) ## Footnote ESRB uses different criteria than PEGI for rating games.

Question 32

What has contributed to the global and commercial success of Animal Crossing?

Answer 32

High-profile praise and a large following ## Footnote Several wikis and fan accounts discuss updates and tips.

Question 33

How are mobile and hand-held devices impacting the sales of Animal Crossing?

Answer 33

Driving sales forward by appealing to a new generation of gamers ## Footnote Many gamers prefer hand-held devices over traditional consoles.

Question 34

What is a significant feature of Animal Crossing that appeals to diverse audiences?

Answer 34

Customization of characters and avatars ## Footnote Players can personalize their in-game experience significantly.

Question 35

How has Animal Crossing been used for social activism?

Answer 35

Gamers staged in-game protests wearing Black Lives Matter caps ## Footnote This demonstrates the game's capacity for community engagement.