I'm actually one of the few people who, despite wanting to, really didn't like Animal Crossing very much. Having played the DS version for weeks, I suddenly came to the realization that I was playing what amounted to little more than a boredom sim. Today, however, it seems that Nintendo is flooring me with the perfect rebuttal -- Animal Crossing: The MMO.
All we know so far is that Edge magazine has the news confirmed from a Japanese source and that this will affect the Wii version of the game. For a system not known for its online exploits, the merger of a beloved IP with a perfect MMO platform is something that could propel the Wii into the Internet gaming market almost instantly.
Nintendo itself won't confirm a thing, but I propose we board Tom Nook up in his shop and set fire to it until someone talks. Even if someone doesn't, the image of an anthropomorphic raccoon screaming in a boarded up shop as he burns to death is absolutely hilarious.
You may not think so, but after the first time, you'll find it bloody addictive.
[TheGoldenDonut is a tipster who tips]
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7:37 AM on 10.24.2007
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Regardless, Nintendo's going to need a larger Money Bin when this comes out.
And I hope friend codes don't get in the way though I have no idea how they could make a MMO with them.
i think a pokemon mmo where you were the pokemon and not the trainer would be pretty interesting. out there in the wild, you and your clan of bulbasaurs beating the shit out of the east-side squirtle squad.
Just think it could have some awesome pvp. You meet another trainer and your like OH SNAP SON LETS BATTLE
Still sounds kinda good, though.
No, scratch that, i'll absolutely crap myself when they prove to have a lick of intelligence concerning online strategy. And I will happily do so.
Yes, after awhile. I wish people who kept playing Animal Crossing past the eventual revelation of "this game is a just a chores simulator" exuded some sort of visible resin all over their body. That way I could avoid becoming friends with them.
@Jim
Let me know when you go after Nook, I'm in. Tom Nook is an asshole who has it coming.
Anyone want to fight? ^_^
b. my head would probably asplode if nintendo confirmed a online mmo for ANYthing.
I have a feeling that this will work one of two ways.
1.You can only actually talk to people that you've exchanged friend codes with.
2.There is no communication or interaction at all. You just see other people in your town, kind of like WW's online.
If this lead to them eventually making a Pokemon MMO, I'm all for it. A Pokemon MMO would kick the shit out of WOW.
MMO? Pass.
Animal Crossing MMO? Pass.
Pokemon MMO? Drool.
Zombie Pokemon MMO? Marry.