2024
DOI: 10.18778/2391-8551.11.05
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No Uglies: Rejection and Utopia in "Animal Crossing: New Horizons"

Alexander Calloway

Abstract: What motivates cruelty against video game characters designed to be friendly? Using human-to-NPC interactions within the game Animal Crossing: New Horizons as a case study, this paper seeks to define what aspects of a cozy game contribute towards public displays of aggression or kindness toward the game’s characters. An examination of public forums dedicated to discussing villagers deemed ugly reveals the importance of parasocial connections in the utopian community planning aspects of Animal Crossing’s gamepl… Show more

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