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A while ago I wrote about the concept of the Cosy UX, and how little elements of an interface contribute to the overall 'take-away' feeling a user has about an experience. Recently my wife started playing the Nintendo Switch game Animal Crossing again and it reminded me just how good an example of this cosy concept it is. I've attempted to break down some of the reasons I think this game is considered one of the quintessential 'cosy' gaming experiences. Released in March 2020 just as the UK lockdown started and coinciding with large portions of the world also being ...