"I have a Queery about...Queer Gaming: Animal Crossing" ft. Angie and Luca

"What's the deal with Animal Crossing?" "Why do so many queer people love this game?" "What are some examples of queerness in gaming and animation?" "How has Animal Crossing helped us this past year?"

On this week's episode, we are talking about one of my favorite subjects, and something that truly came through over this past year: Animal Crossing: New Horizons. I'm joined by special guests Angie (she/her) and Luca (they/them) (Angie of Mokoto and Frankie of Lothorien in the game) of the LGBTQ+ Animal Crossing Facebook group. I chose to talk about Animal Crossing on the show because as I was exposed to it over the past year, I started to see the giant community it brought together. It allowed many of us any outlet to connect and socialize with each other during a type when we had to be physically distant. It allowed for a beautiful, virtual escape where we could create the island paradise of our dreams and express ourselves in ways we may not feel comfortable doing in real life. Through the episode, we discuss why this game has such a significant LGBTQIA+ following, how do we express our Queerness in the game, Queer icons from the game, and why we think everyone needs to get into this game.

Organization of the Week: Queer Cultural Center
Learn
Donate

Resources for Further Learning:
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Helps Queer Players Express Themselves
Animal Crossing: New Horizons has subtle nods to LGBT relationships

Show Produced by Nick Eibler

Co-Produced/Edited by Addison McKissack

Theme Song written by Matt Gregory, Colin Egan, and Mike Hubbard 
Produced by Colin Egan and Mike Hubbard

Logo Design by David Pavón