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PETA Is Protesting Fish Captivity – In A Video Game

Ashe Schow
PETA Is Protesting Fish Captivity – In A Video Game
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People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) have always seemed to lean into the old adage, “there’s no such thing as bad publicity.”

The organization seems to only seek bad or mocking publicity, and the latest stunt is no different. People are trapped in their homes due to the coronavirus pandemic. This has helped explode the popularity of Nintendo’s “Animal Crossing: New Horizons,” which launched on March 20. The video game is a casual life simulation, where players turn a deserted island into an adorable little village, complete with anthropomorphic animal residents.

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