GBC Crossing Over a New Leaf

Way back in 2001, the first game in this series came out as a new addition to the Game Cube Console. What really set this game apart was it's very "open" style game play and internal clock (A first for most games). The reason that this game has it's name Animal Crossing is because it is a world where your friends and neighbors are all ANIMALS! Dogs, pigs, cats, you name it! In this world you are surrounded in a Wild World.

Which brings us to the next installment in the series Animal Crossing: Wild World. This series was now moved to the handheld console in belief that the game would best utilizes the Nintendo DS and it's touch screen capabilities. This was my personal first game in the franchise, and I played it almost non-stop when I had it. I loved the collectibles and the freedom I received in creating my own town. I wished it had more of a story to it, but that's not why Animal Crossing was so well liked.

After Wild World doing so well, the next addition need to be a hit in order to top the last game. This game brought in Wii Speak as a new feature that allowed the players to have a live chat while playing the game. The player also was allowed to visit the "City" bring a brand new dynamic to the game. But, unfortunately the game received mixed reviews and was often criticized for not being innovative enough from the the last title Wild World. So, Nintendo needed a change in the franchise, taking over a New Leaf.

This brings us to the Newest game in the series Animal Crossing : New Leaf. Brought to us in a stunning 3D content, Nintendo went back to handheld, making this game for the 3DS. This game will give us lots of new places to explore, but the main new feature added is the ability to be the mayor of you own town! With this new challenge presented, how will you measure up? Well you can find out June 9th, 2013, you can pick it up in local stores for $34.99. Happy Crossing fellows!