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Crafting Mines And Crossing Animals: Playing Video Games During The Pandemic

Are we all just playing Animal Crossing all the time?
Are we all just playing Animal Crossing all the time?

Reality is lonely right now. Stay-at-home orders eliminated most opportunities to socialize outside the house.

So it’s not surprising that many people are seeking out virtual worlds and communities through video games, including .

Viewership on Twitch, a live streaming platform for gamers,  And many, many people stuck at home are finding joy in after a timely new release.

From ‘s Cecilia D’Anastasio:

We talk about gaming during the pandemic — and why  much more than a fun way to kill time.

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Kathryn Fink
Kathryn Fink is a producer with NPR's All Things Considered.