Something went wrong. Try again later
    Follow

    Animal Crossing

    Franchise »

    Nintendo's popular open-ended series of life simulation games with cute anthropomorphized animals.

    Nintendo To Reveal Animal Crossing 3DS At E3?

    Avatar image for bradnicholson
    BradNicholson

    1557

    Forum Posts

    665

    Wiki Points

    0

    Followers

    Reviews: 0

    User Lists: 0

    Edited By BradNicholson

    The word on the street says Nintendo is set to unveil its fresh (and hopefully non-vomit-inducing) 3D-equipped handheld the 3DS during E3 2010. But a newer rumor being kicked around suggests that a tech demo won't be all that could be shown during the supposed presentation of the hardware. According to Destructoid sources, Animal Crossing 3DS will also be unveiled. Animal Crossing!

     Like this, except in 3D!
     Like this, except in 3D!
    Destructoid's sources say that Nintendo has been showing this alleged new version of the popular simulation-style game to developers and publishers, no doubt attempting to drum up interest for the new handheld. Its public appearance, according to these sources, will be at some undetermined point during E3--common sense dictating that a press conference debut would be the surest bet--where it will also be announced as a launch title. Tom Nook all up in that launch window, people! (Possibly.)
      
    How likely is this? Destructoid is confident enough in the sources to run the story, of course. And a quick look at just how darn popular Animal Crossing has become since 2002 supports the likelihood of a new sequel. Additionally, a familiar mega-property like Animal Crossing is probably enough to lure in crowds that wouldn't be immediately be sold on their need for a new Nintendo handheld, no less one that supports the future of gaming. That's sound thinking.  
     
    Anyway, count me in...tentatively. I won't bite unless it's guaranteed that I'll be able cast my fishing rod into the screen, man.   
    Avatar image for bradnicholson
    BradNicholson

    1557

    Forum Posts

    665

    Wiki Points

    0

    Followers

    Reviews: 0

    User Lists: 0

    #1  Edited By BradNicholson

    The word on the street says Nintendo is set to unveil its fresh (and hopefully non-vomit-inducing) 3D-equipped handheld the 3DS during E3 2010. But a newer rumor being kicked around suggests that a tech demo won't be all that could be shown during the supposed presentation of the hardware. According to Destructoid sources, Animal Crossing 3DS will also be unveiled. Animal Crossing!

     Like this, except in 3D!
     Like this, except in 3D!
    Destructoid's sources say that Nintendo has been showing this alleged new version of the popular simulation-style game to developers and publishers, no doubt attempting to drum up interest for the new handheld. Its public appearance, according to these sources, will be at some undetermined point during E3--common sense dictating that a press conference debut would be the surest bet--where it will also be announced as a launch title. Tom Nook all up in that launch window, people! (Possibly.)
      
    How likely is this? Destructoid is confident enough in the sources to run the story, of course. And a quick look at just how darn popular Animal Crossing has become since 2002 supports the likelihood of a new sequel. Additionally, a familiar mega-property like Animal Crossing is probably enough to lure in crowds that wouldn't be immediately be sold on their need for a new Nintendo handheld, no less one that supports the future of gaming. That's sound thinking.  
     
    Anyway, count me in...tentatively. I won't bite unless it's guaranteed that I'll be able cast my fishing rod into the screen, man.   
    Avatar image for stalefishies
    stalefishies

    488

    Forum Posts

    39

    Wiki Points

    0

    Followers

    Reviews: 0

    User Lists: 0

    #2  Edited By stalefishies

    Animal Crossing doesn't sound like it would benefit at all from 3D, so it seems odd as a launch title.

    Avatar image for dustpan
    Dustpan

    1781

    Forum Posts

    32518

    Wiki Points

    0

    Followers

    Reviews: 3

    User Lists: 0

    #3  Edited By Dustpan

    The horror, the horror

    Avatar image for milkman
    Milkman

    19372

    Forum Posts

    -1

    Wiki Points

    0

    Followers

    Reviews: 2

    User Lists: 3

    #4  Edited By Milkman

    Nintendo has already killed Animal Crossing. They have already made it clear that they are perfectly fine with releasing the same game again and again.

    Avatar image for jjor64
    JJOR64

    19700

    Forum Posts

    417

    Wiki Points

    0

    Followers

    Reviews: 3

    User Lists: 5

    #5  Edited By JJOR64

    It would be neat to see AC on the 3DS.  I guess we will have to wait till next week to find out.

    Avatar image for youngfrey
    YoungFrey

    1363

    Forum Posts

    10811

    Wiki Points

    0

    Followers

    Reviews: 0

    User Lists: 4

    #6  Edited By YoungFrey

    I want to believe that they might fix AC, but they essentially fixed nothing in 2 releases.  The "sequels" were ports in all but name.  Heck, considering how much Farmville is a lame version of AC, I'm afraid they will fix nothing in AC, and manage to load it down with "social" crap.  Once it's out and I hear that they have fixed it, then I'll care. 
     
    Nintendo, why do you hate us?

    Avatar image for spiceninja
    spiceninja

    3286

    Forum Posts

    9105

    Wiki Points

    0

    Followers

    Reviews: 18

    User Lists: 2

    #7  Edited By spiceninja

    I really love City Folk. I play it every day. But I never really played an AC game before it so everything in that game was fresh and new to me. I can see why people might be put off by it since it's the exact same games as the two before it. 
     
    What I'm getting at is if this game is the same exact game as City Folk, to the point where they allow me to import my City Folk data to it, then I ask you, what is the point? If they want my money they're going to have to change it up a bit and having the game be in 3D is not a big enough change.

    Avatar image for manmadegod
    ManMadeGod

    1625

    Forum Posts

    5698

    Wiki Points

    0

    Followers

    Reviews: 1

    User Lists: 21

    #8  Edited By ManMadeGod

    Please Nintendo, let's evolve AC is some way. Don't just put the same dam game out again!

    Avatar image for fluxwavez
    FluxWaveZ

    19845

    Forum Posts

    19798

    Wiki Points

    0

    Followers

    Reviews: 0

    User Lists: 6

    #9  Edited By FluxWaveZ

    Played the NA original on the Gamecube for days.  Played AC:WW on the DS for days.  If I ever get a 3DS, I probably won't be playing this one at all if it uses the same old formula.

    Avatar image for lonely_ogre
    Lonely_Ogre

    110

    Forum Posts

    0

    Wiki Points

    0

    Followers

    Reviews: 2

    User Lists: 1

    #10  Edited By Lonely_Ogre

       I remember when the first animal crossing came out, it was fun--different, unique, and fun. But even at that point, on the gamecube, the graphics were distracting. I don't need super high def graphics, but come on...can't we at least upgrade a little? Ok, I guess it's different on the D.S, but I just wish Nintendo would spend a tiny amount of time upgrading their graphics...because bad graphics + 3d....I dont' know what that equals, but it doesn't seem good. Anyone agree?     

    Avatar image for blair
    blair

    2265

    Forum Posts

    3572

    Wiki Points

    0

    Followers

    Reviews: 1

    User Lists: 2

    #11  Edited By blair

    I want more Animal Crossing.  I don't really care about the stipulations.

    Avatar image for fishinwithguns
    fishinwithguns

    569

    Forum Posts

    4

    Wiki Points

    0

    Followers

    Reviews: 0

    User Lists: 1

    #12  Edited By fishinwithguns

    I remember the fucking mole from Wild World berating my ass because I turned off the game once without saving.  His tirade seemed to go on forever, its effect was making me turn off the game before he even finished talking and I never played it again.  That whole game was just animals insulting you, ha.

    Avatar image for ben_h
    Ben_H

    4828

    Forum Posts

    1628

    Wiki Points

    0

    Followers

    Reviews: 1

    User Lists: 5

    #13  Edited By Ben_H
    @Blair said:
    " I want more Animal Crossing.  I don't really care about the stipulations. "
    This.  I WANT to owe Tom Nook more bells.
    Avatar image for ollyoxenfree
    OllyOxenFree

    5015

    Forum Posts

    19

    Wiki Points

    0

    Followers

    Reviews: 0

    User Lists: 9

    #14  Edited By OllyOxenFree

    They really need to do more with Animal Crossing to get me interested.  Playing AC for the Wii just felt like the same ol' same ol'.
     
    Maybe 3D will be the answer?  Nah...

    Avatar image for midisurfmind
    midisurfmind

    14

    Forum Posts

    2

    Wiki Points

    0

    Followers

    Reviews: 0

    User Lists: 0

    #15  Edited By midisurfmind

    Need another handheld AC, as I regret selling the DS version.  Hopefully they make the village self-contained again (remove the city stuff) and add a lot more to do.  I don't want to be just collecting the same fossils and fish for the third time in a row, so a better variety of regular activities would be ace.

    Avatar image for taliciadragonsong
    TaliciaDragonsong

    8734

    Forum Posts

    2

    Wiki Points

    0

    Followers

    Reviews: 0

    User Lists: 8

    I used to be so addicted to the NGC version!
    Hope this one can spice it up, cus city folk didn't hold me for more then a day.

    Avatar image for jim_dandy
    jim_dandy

    885

    Forum Posts

    10

    Wiki Points

    0

    Followers

    Reviews: 0

    User Lists: 0

    #17  Edited By jim_dandy
    @Milkman said:
    " Nintendo has already killed Animal Crossing. They have already made it clear that they are perfectly fine with releasing the same game again and again. "
    Whoa whoa whoa. That doesn't sound like Nintendo at all.
    Avatar image for branthog
    Branthog

    5777

    Forum Posts

    1014

    Wiki Points

    0

    Followers

    Reviews: 2

    User Lists: 0

    #18  Edited By Branthog

    Pedophiles everywhere, rejoice!
     
     

    Avatar image for cybexx
    Cybexx

    1697

    Forum Posts

    1458

    Wiki Points

    0

    Followers

    Reviews: 1

    User Lists: 9

    #19  Edited By Cybexx
    @jim_dandy: Yeah though I feel in this case that is a more justified statement. The gamecube version is a port of the N64 version with a few tweaks (NES games :] ) and the whole game actually fits within the Gamecube's RAM once loaded. The DS version is a port of that version with some tweaks ( No NES games :[ ). The Wii version is a port of that version with a few tweaks (I never played that one). So its wouldn't surprise me if this is literally another port with tweaks to make it 3D.  Yes Nintendo makes a lot of sequels to their franchises but Animal Crossing is literally the N64 version. 
    Avatar image for hagridore
    hagridore

    529

    Forum Posts

    481

    Wiki Points

    0

    Followers

    Reviews: 0

    User Lists: 21

    #20  Edited By hagridore

    Played the GCN Animal Crossing for years! Played the DS title for a week. Nintendo needs to step up with Animal Crossing and judging from the Wii release, they aren't up to it. 
     
    Prove me wrong, Nintendo!

    This edit will also create new pages on Giant Bomb for:

    Beware, you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits. Make sure this is what you intended. This will likely increase the time it takes for your changes to go live.

    Comment and Save

    Until you earn 1000 points all your submissions need to be vetted by other Giant Bomb users. This process takes no more than a few hours and we'll send you an email once approved.