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[Gravijah]

PokeGAF will become AnimalCrossingGAF

after evolving into mk7 gaf

 

[lazybones18]

We already know that Nintendo's debt-simulator Animal Crossing is getting a version for the 3DS sometime this summer. We also know that the 3DS will soon be capable of handling DLC. Put the two together and what do you get? The announcement Nintendo made today. Also, more reasons to fall into debt with Tom Nook.

Yes, Animal Crossing 3DS will receive additional content after the game is released this summer. No details have been given about pricing or nature of the content, but judging from Reggie's comments about the whole nature of DLC it's safe to assume that we'll see good stuff for fair prices. I hope.

Welcome to the current generation of gaming, Nintendo. Let's hope 3rd party developers won't make you regret this step.

http://www.screwattack.com/news/japan-animal-crossing-3ds-will-receive-dlc-down-line

EDIT: Google translate of Japanese article

http://translate.google.com/transla...memo.com/2012/01/09/doubutu-no-mori-3ds-natu/

 

[Cosmonaut X]

Animal Crossing Wii received loads of DLC as well post-launch - is there any indication that Nintendo will be selling AC3DS DLC, or will it be freebies again?

 

[Skiesofwonder]

Welp, now that it's bumped:

I'm buying a 3DS and this for my girlfriend on release date. Hopefully it comes out around...... say June 22nd (her birthday) lol

If we both have a copy can we both play at the same time, in the same village?

 

[Gravijah]

If we both have a copy can we both play at the same time, in the same village?

you wouldn't live in the same village but you'd be able to play together through wifi.

 

[The Faceless Master]

They'll probably say he's just retiring or something. Or he gets murdered. Part of your job as mayor is to figure out who killed him.

c'mon, we all know only one person would do that...

 

[Cygnus X-1]

The problem with Animal Crossing is that the game, at the core, still is more or less the same that came out on N64. Graphics is still only slightly updated and activities added more or less from iteration to iteration. The only "big" step I remember is that the DS version was the first with Online, which game a boost of interest.

But after that.......everything looks extremely copy-paste to me.

 

[MicH]

Oh man, I love Animal Crossing and a summer release is perfect! All the other games have always been released in the fall or winter (in Europe at least).

 

[Skiesofwonder]

you wouldn't live in the same village but you'd be able to play together through wifi.

Awesome!

We both can be Mayors of our own towns!

 

[rpmurphy]

Nvm.

 

[sakipon]

Awesome!

We both can be Mayors of our own towns!

You sound so happy about it! Almost like you knew that otherwise GF would definitely get to be the mayor and you had to settle for a peasant role.

 

[Sammy Samusu]

2012: Monster Hunter 3G (hopefully!) + Animal Crossing 3D

What is life?

 

[cacildo]

This time they need to really get things going with Animal Crossing.

I like the wii version, but it screams "missed oportunities" every single day

 

[Skiesofwonder]

You sound so happy about it! Almost like you knew that otherwise GF would definitely get to be the mayor and you had to settle for a peasant role.

LOL you caught me.

She can play Animal Crossing for hours at a time where I'm more of a casual player (when it comes to life-simulation games). She'll have her house completely paid off and be promoted to mayor before I even get done with my first loan/upgrade.

 

[Mpl90]

One thing. Gamememo cites a Nikkei article which date is...30/12/2011. And so, why we know about it now?

　任天堂がゲームソフトの販売戦略見直しに動いた。購入したソフトで遊んだが、なかにはもっと楽しみたいという人もいるだろう。そんな声に応えるのが任天堂が始める新しいサービス。インターネットを通じてゲームの続きを配信するもので、従来の任天堂にはなかった販売手法だ。個性的なゲーム専用機と魅力あるソフトの組み合わせで市場を切り開いてきた業界のガリバーが、ネット時代にふさわしい戦略を模索し始めた。パンドラの箱…

Mmmmh... I don't know, maybe Gamememo confused some things, or else...someone who can translate?

 

[SpiffyG]

The problem with Animal Crossing is that the game, at the core, still is more or less the same that came out on N64. Graphics is still only slightly updated and activities added more or less from iteration to iteration. The only "big" step I remember is that the DS version was the first with Online, which game a boost of interest.

But after that.......everything looks extremely copy-paste to me.

I feel the same way. I poured my life into the Gamecube version. I decided to pick up the DS version and realized I was essentially playing the same game over again. I really hoped after that version, that they would revamp the series. But it seems like Nintendo is content with keeping the formula almost exactly the same with every iteration. N64, GCN, DS, WII, 3DS versions all seem way too similar to me.

 

[_woLf]

Part of the reason the GameCube version was so fun is because you could collect NES games.

And then Nintendo realized they could sell them for $3.99 a piece and make more money.

stupid current-generation gaming

 

[Thoraxes]

DLC for Animal Crossing would definitely be welcome, as long as it's free, and like in presents and stuff like they've been kinda doing with the Wii version.

 

[cacildo]

Part of the reason the GameCube version was so fun is because you could collect NES games.

And then Nintendo realized they could sell them for $3.99 a piece and make more money.

stupid current-generation gaming

That was really really sad.

They should add some mini games, anything free, to this new version.

 

[Jackano]

Part of the reason the GameCube version was so fun is because you could collect NES games.

And then Nintendo realized they could sell them for $3.99 a piece and make more money.

stupid current-generation gaming

True. At least it will be cool if you can directly start your 3DS VC games trought your AC3DS house!

Summer release make me hyped for... whatever other game will be shown at E3 as the christmas 2012 killer-app. I always trought AC3DS will be this game, but now, AAA first-party titles from the first 3DS reveal will be finally cleared and released. 2nd wave of 3DS titles is coming in S2!

 

[Croc]

I loved the Gamecube version and picked up WW when it came out, which I got bored with pretty fast. I skipped CF so I'm hoping this will be able to hold my interest a bit longer.

A lot of the new features seem really cool and are welcome in my eyes but I'm not sure how much more interesting they will make the game, and if they will actually increase the longevity of it. I'm definitely going to pick it up though.