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Simply Press Start @simplypressstart.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

I swear this was already out like a month ago?? We played a lot on the Switch/2 last year 😃

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Simply Press Start @simplypressstart.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Feels a little surreal that we're getting an update to ACNH! Looking forward to seeing this area change 👀

An Animal Crossing New Horizons villager sits on their dock. Kappn is docked in his boat nearby.

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Simply Press Start @simplypressstart.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

I wasn't expecting the Toy Day music to be playing early this morning in Animal Crossing GameCube! Very cozy way to start my day 🎁

A screenshot from Animal Crossing GameCube. A player character is standing in-front of their house in the snow.

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Simply Press Start @simplypressstart.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

For the last 3 years I've focused on a different AC game on YouTube. First was City Folk, then ACNL, and currently we're playing Animal Crossing for GameCube... In a little over a week we're starting Wild World, and I'm so excited!! It's the game I know the least, but I can't wait to learn 🤓

A screenshot from the game Animal Crossing Wild World. A Player Character stands in front of Nook's Cranny and the Able Sisters.

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Simply Press Start @simplypressstart.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Its been another year! Thank you for hanging out when you can 💙

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Simply Press Start @simplypressstart.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

We're having a Tipsy Kart evening! Viewer races, and AMA along with alcohol, what could go wrong? 👀 twitch.tv/simplypressstart

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Simply Press Start @simplypressstart.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

I was trying to take a picture for the next AC GameCube Let's Play episode thumbnail...and it turned out a little better than I thought it would 😂

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Simply Press Start @simplypressstart.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Finally found a Switch 2 Pro Controller! Can't wait to test it out more tomorrow during stream 👀 Picture of one (confused) Orange Boi™ for scale

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Simply Press Start @simplypressstart.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Timmy and Tommy know who the superior brother is 😘

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Simply Press Start @simplypressstart.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

There's a little rainbow above the waterfall this morning! 🌈

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Simply Press Start @simplypressstart.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

I was a little bummed when I signed onto Animal Crossing GameCube this morning to find Pudge had moved out... Until I saw that Cube had moved in! 🎉🐧

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Simply Press Start @simplypressstart.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

We'll be doing our very first Donothon tomorrow starting at 10AM Eastern 🎉 All money raised goes towards paying for our Switch 2, so we can continue to enjoy newer Nintendo titles. I know it's a super expensive time, so if you can't donate please don't worry! Hanging out is always amazing too 🥳

$100 raised - Blindfolded Taste Test
$200 raised - Discord Movie Night (chat's choice)
$300 raised - Tipsy Mario Kart (with Mario Kart World)
$400 raised - ACNH Dream Tours
$500 raised - Pineapple Pizza for lunch/dinner
$600 raised - Guess that Song (50% or more wrong = Marmite spoonful)
$700 raised - Chat Tweets for me (posts to BlueSky to be specific)
$800 raised - Bob Paper Mache (I've never done paper mache before...)

For every $50 raised I'll also try a BeanBoozled Bean!

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Simply Press Start @simplypressstart.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Our quest to get through our Backlog continues! This week we're playing Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage and Cadence of Hyrule 👀 Fantasy Life is next week! I cannot wait 🥳

05/10 - 05/16 Schedule:
SAT 10: Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage
SUN 11: Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage
MON 12: Cadence of Hyrule
TUE 13: Cadence of Hyrule
WED 14: Whatever Wednesday
THU 15: Day Off
FRI 16: Day Off

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Simply Press Start @simplypressstart.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Feeling very nostalgic for Animal Crossing GameCube tonight, so we'll be doing a little cozy stream in about 10 minutes to play it! Fingers crossed this game makes it to the Switch 2 GameCube VC 👀 twitch.tv/simplypressstart

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Simply Press Start @simplypressstart.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

4 months of playing in this town, searching for the Cabin series. 4 months of no Cabin wallpaper. 1 day after I gave up and used a Universal Code...they have it in stock 😂

A character in Animal Crossing for the GameCube is shopping in Nookington's. They are talking to Timmy about a Cabin Wallpaper.

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Simply Press Start @simplypressstart.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

I forgot how lovely the cherry blossom hourly themes are in Animal Crossing GameCube 🌸

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Simply Press Start @simplypressstart.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

I was definitely not expecting Grand Bazaar to be the next Story of Seasons remake, but I am excited! Figured it would be a good time to check out the original 👀

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Simply Press Start @simplypressstart.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Bob and Gaston are hanging out this morning in ACNH 💙

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Simply Press Start @simplypressstart.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Happy 5 year anniversary to ACNH and Lilybelle today! The island has changed a lot, but Boots is still here! 🐊

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Simply Press Start @simplypressstart.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Thank you all for hanging out today to celebrate 6 years of Partnership on Twitch 💙 Ollie joined me as a little co-host today with his own personal cat-cam too 😊

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Simply Press Start @simplypressstart.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

🎉 It's our 6 Year Partnerversary on Twitch tomorrow! 🎉 Not going to lie, I would have completely forgotten if not for Twitch reminding me 😅

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Simply Press Start @simplypressstart.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

I haven't played original Pokemon Gold/Silver/Crystal fully in about...15 years? Safe to say it welcomed me back today 😘✨

A Screenshot of a Pokemon Crystal livestream. There is a woman looking shocked at a Shiny Geodude that just appeared in-game.

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Simply Press Start @simplypressstart.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

The snow is gone! Hopefully it melts away soon IRL 😅

A screenshot of Animal Crossing GameCube. Depicted is a female player character standing in the town square with a shovel.

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Simply Press Start @simplypressstart.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Hisuian Living Dex complete 🎉 Now to figure out which game to focus on next...

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Simply Press Start @simplypressstart.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Checking out the City Folk Deluxe mod 👀 Might know what we're doing on stream on Wednesday!

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Simply Press Start @simplypressstart.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

I keep meaning to post my camper card for Pocket Camp Complete, so lemme do that now before I forget again 😅

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Simply Press Start @simplypressstart.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

And that's a wrap on our Starlight Children's Foundation charity streams with 1UP Gaming Festival and Horizon Holiday! We raised a total of $1051.69 which is absolutely incredible 💙 Our tree branches (and our hearts) are full thanks to all the donors 🎄

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Simply Press Start @simplypressstart.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

He..he really doesn't look happy about his little dance 😅

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Simply Press Start @simplypressstart.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Throwing it back tonight with some ACNL, if ya'll would like to join in 💙 twitch.tv/simplypressstart

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Simply Press Start @simplypressstart.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Kind of feels like the end of an era of Animal Crossing 🥹

Screenshot of Animal Crossing Pocket Camp. Player character is handing Bob a gift

Screenshot of Animal Crossing Pocket Camp. The final in-game memory

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Simply Press Start @simplypressstart.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

I just spent a good 10 minutes searching for my pro controller It was legitimately right in front of me on my desk 🙃 I need a nap

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Simply Press Start @simplypressstart.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Woke up this morning to someone staring at me 👀 #cats

An orange cat is staring intently. In the background is a lamp

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Simply Press Start @simplypressstart.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Why is Omanyte the cutest little guy??

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Simply Press Start @simplypressstart.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

I realized that this morning I am living up to my mug 😌

Someone with painted nails is holding up a mug that says "Ohh...this calls for a spreadsheet" on it. In the background is one monitor with a spreadsheet and another monitor with Stardew Valley

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Simply Press Start @simplypressstart.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

Being forced to take the day off because of illness kind of sucks, but some rest is really needed Going to take a page out of Ollie's book and get all snuggled in 💙

An orange cat peeks out of a blanket with huge eyes

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Simply Press Start @simplypressstart.bsky.social · 29/10/2024

7 years since Animal Crossing Pocket Camp launched! It really doesn't feel like that long ago... Will you be getting Animal Crossing Pocket Camp Complete?

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Simply Press Start @simplypressstart.bsky.social · 23/10/2024

My PS5 just got the update with the new Welcome screen! I really like that you can choose which tiles you want, and also finally choose your background/theme again! Now to get my Final Fantasy VII ones back 👀

The Welcome screen on PlayStation 5. There are various tabs with information about my console, and a dynamic them of Astro Bot in the background.

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Simply Press Start @simplypressstart.bsky.social · 22/10/2024

Felt like I was being watched this morning...👀

An orange cat peers through a doorway. There is a bed in the foreground and a mirror reflecting the room on the right.

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Simply Press Start @simplypressstart.bsky.social · 21/10/2024

Getting ready for our annual Luigi's Mansion playthrough on Halloween! Now to keep myself from playing early...😅

Luigi's Mansion is being displayed on a monitor. In the foreground is a keyboard and a GameCube controller.

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