Animal Crossing on Wii U?

i will only get the wii u if a new version of animal crossing comes out of it, that is the only reason why i brought the 3ds XL XD

same here..lmao....my friends on the city folk was like..."go buy a 3dsxl"....i told them not until they release the new AC game...lol...

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Its not been announced yet, but its safe to assume that it is happening.
Probably even sooner than later, I recon an announcement this year seems quite likely.

They have the engine running on the Wii U already with AC Plaza (that is normally what takes the longest in games development)
Its been long enough since AC New leaf finished development that the game could already be in late stages of development.
That said, if it does look like AC plaza, I would be a tiny bit disappointed, it just looks like NL with sharper textures, would be cool if it had more detail (like grass moving in the wind and so on)

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Its not been announced yet, but its safe to assume that it is happening.
Probably even sooner than later, I recon an announcement this year seems quite likely.

They have the engine running on the Wii U already with AC Plaza (that is normally what takes the longest in games development)
Its been long enough since AC New leaf finished development that the game could already be in late stages of development.
That said, if it does look like AC plaza, I would be a tiny bit disappointed, it just looks like NL with sharper textures, would be cool if it had more detail (like grass moving in the wind and so on)

As for the price of the Wii U, it would be a good idea for Nintendo to do a price cut along with AC Wii U.
It's currently ?200 with Mario Kart which isn't a bad price (only ?30 more than the New 3DS XL right now) so a cut to ?150 with AC bundled would shift a few consoles :)

what i want with the new AC is plotting..i want to be able to choose where villagers can put their house...i know there's a plot thing that's going around...but ugh...too much work...especially when i already obtained all my dreamies...

and maybe they will let us plot the rocks and ponds too lol
 
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Problem with the Plaza is that it was really a way to post New Leaf pics/comments in HD, it didn't really give any real piece of new info- shoot it was the 500 day tree in HD for that matter with dozens of random animals spread around it. If they keep alternating the pattern between console and handheld, or pull a Smash where they release the same game for 2 consoles differing by title (come on who saw Smash EVER coming on a handheld before 2014?), the fact that the series will live on is the only guarantee. It's sold 20 million units on handhelds alone, and that's only 2 games! Put in the consoles, that's a whopping 25 million- yeah, it sells far better on handhelds- well, REALLY, REALLY FAR BETTER, but it's setup really takes advantage of portability more so than a large HD screen. That real time clock can be a pain if you don't time travel, because to play a console you HAVE to be home at a specific time to do the event, unlike the handheld where it can go with you everywhere- I mean EVERYWHERE (toilet too), so you never miss anything.

The only thing that gets me concerned is that Wii U has been out since 2012, and it's 2015 now. Chances are we won't see a new Animal Crossing game until 2016, that makes the Wii U VERY late in its lifetime. Plus, it's Nintendo's lowest selling console, lagging behind GameCube- not a good way to follow their highest selling, but that's another point. A Wii U version would probably be their lowest selling of the series because of the already low install base combined with an even smaller number of players who choose console versions over handhelds.

That said, I should point out I have a Japanese Wii U just on the off chance that it will get the next doubutsu no mori (Animal Crossing's Japanese origin). I'm kind of banking it will, but as I'm still cautious, I have a plan for it should it not see an Animal Crossing game. The news about the series is probably going to be in a Nintendo Direct before/around E3 as Nintendo seems to like streaming those instead of making announcements at E3 for whatever reason. I expect come June will know where the series is headed, I'm sure the core has been working on it, Splatoon is set for launch here shortly, meaning they've finished it months ago.
 
I can't wait for Animal Crossing U, whenever it may appear. Like the Gamepad is just about the PERFECT innovation for an Animal Crossing game, I can just imagine the inventory screen being on it at all times, as well as the other subscreens like the encyclopedia and etc... man I get antsy just thinking about it. Come on Nintendo!
 
same here..lmao....my friends on the city folk was like..."go buy a 3dsxl"....i told them not until they release the new AC game...lol...

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what i want with the new AC is plotting..i want to be able to choose where villagers can put their house...i know there's a plot thing that's going around...but ugh...too much work...especially when i already obtained all my dreamies...

and maybe they will let us plot the rocks and ponds too lol

It'd be nice to choose where our villagers move in, but I think it would ruin the fun of the game. Animal crossing is a life simulation game, not a sand-box.

The AC team finished developing new leaf in early 2012 (if I remember correctly), so it's been over 3 years. I'm sure that the new AC game will be revealed shortly.

but then again splatoon...
 
It would make sense. However, I myself won't be buying the next AC if it comes out on Wii U. I also prefer the game on handheld systems :), so who knows. If it does, I hope you all enjoy the game and I'll see you on the next handheld version!
 
It would make sense. However, I myself won't be buying the next AC if it comes out on Wii U. I also prefer the game on handheld systems :), so who knows. If it does, I hope you all enjoy the game and I'll see you on the next handheld version!

I feel like there'll still be a big scene for ACNL after the next installment, I just can't see myself personally stopping New Leaf at this point!

Plus I have a feeling there might be some sort of connectivity between ACNL and AC(U), Smash Brothers having the 3DS as a controller option might've been their way of testing the waters for something like that. Here's hoping!
 
I would be so happy if it came out on both 3ds and wii u or something. It'd be really neat to be able to carry your town around with you and then when you're at home, play it on the wii u. I think that'd be really innovative and still convenient; which is what a game like animal crossing needs to be, imo.
 
It'd be nice to choose where our villagers move in, but I think it would ruin the fun of the game. Animal crossing is a life simulation game, not a sand-box.

The AC team finished developing new leaf in early 2012 (if I remember correctly), so it's been over 3 years. I'm sure that the new AC game will be revealed shortly.

but then again splatoon...

well...villagers moving in to the wrong spot is no fun lol...but i guess to each his own...

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I feel like there'll still be a big scene for ACNL after the next installment, I just can't see myself personally stopping New Leaf at this point!

Plus I have a feeling there might be some sort of connectivity between ACNL and AC(U), Smash Brothers having the 3DS as a controller option might've been their way of testing the waters for something like that. Here's hoping!

i still love new leaf....even though i completed my museum and most of my badges from phinneus...i still love this game...much better than city folk...the only thing i like about the city folk is the wii speak...i hate typing when communicating...LMAO...

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It would make sense. However, I myself won't be buying the next AC if it comes out on Wii U. I also prefer the game on handheld systems :), so who knows. If it does, I hope you all enjoy the game and I'll see you on the next handheld version!

i agree....new leaf has better sales than city folk

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Problem with the Plaza is that it was really a way to post New Leaf pics/comments in HD, it didn't really give any real piece of new info- shoot it was the 500 day tree in HD for that matter with dozens of random animals spread around it. If they keep alternating the pattern between console and handheld, or pull a Smash where they release the same game for 2 consoles differing by title (come on who saw Smash EVER coming on a handheld before 2014?), the fact that the series will live on is the only guarantee. It's sold 20 million units on handhelds alone, and that's only 2 games! Put in the consoles, that's a whopping 25 million- yeah, it sells far better on handhelds- well, REALLY, REALLY FAR BETTER, but it's setup really takes advantage of portability more so than a large HD screen. That real time clock can be a pain if you don't time travel, because to play a console you HAVE to be home at a specific time to do the event, unlike the handheld where it can go with you everywhere- I mean EVERYWHERE (toilet too), so you never miss anything.

The only thing that gets me concerned is that Wii U has been out since 2012, and it's 2015 now. Chances are we won't see a new Animal Crossing game until 2016, that makes the Wii U VERY late in its lifetime. Plus, it's Nintendo's lowest selling console, lagging behind GameCube- not a good way to follow their highest selling, but that's another point. A Wii U version would probably be their lowest selling of the series because of the already low install base combined with an even smaller number of players who choose console versions over handhelds.

That said, I should point out I have a Japanese Wii U just on the off chance that it will get the next doubutsu no mori (Animal Crossing's Japanese origin). I'm kind of banking it will, but as I'm still cautious, I have a plan for it should it not see an Animal Crossing game. The news about the series is probably going to be in a Nintendo Direct before/around E3 as Nintendo seems to like streaming those instead of making announcements at E3 for whatever reason. I expect come June will know where the series is headed, I'm sure the core has been working on it, Splatoon is set for launch here shortly, meaning they've finished it months ago.

that is some great information, thank you...but i agree, new animal crossing will not go out on wii u

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I would be so happy if it came out on both 3ds and wii u or something. It'd be really neat to be able to carry your town around with you and then when you're at home, play it on the wii u. I think that'd be really innovative and still convenient; which is what a game like animal crossing needs to be, imo.

yes..you can take it anywhere especially when you travel a lot :D
 
I'd like if a vistor can ask a camping villager to come over to their town, that way, I we can make tons of bells if we're lucky.
 
I still see significant issues with animal crossing being on the WII U. Right now we have 3 3ds's in our house with three ac cartridges being played...There is ONE WII U. Noone is going to want to be the one playing on the handheld instead of the tv right? Hmmm no..I think noone will want the tv that is a permanent fixture that is not portable etc, no more street passing. Just a ton of issues honestly for the AC on the WII U. No family is going to fork out that kind of money for multiple wii U's like they do for the 3ds hand helds...that are good for family trips, going to the store, taking everywhere as it was intended. WII U...Not so much!
 
I still see significant issues with animal crossing being on the WII U. Right now we have 3 3ds's in our house with three ac cartridges being played...There is ONE WII U. Noone is going to want to be the one playing on the handheld instead of the tv right? Hmmm no..I think noone will want the tv that is a permanent fixture that is not portable etc, no more street passing. Just a ton of issues honestly for the AC on the WII U. No family is going to fork out that kind of money for multiple wii U's like they do for the 3ds hand helds...that are good for family trips, going to the store, taking everywhere as it was intended. WII U...Not so much!

The game started on the Gamecube. It was never actually designed to be carried around initially. Streetpassing is a new feature, so if it gets removed it's really not a problem for Nintendo.
 
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The game started on the Gamecube. It was never actually designed to be carried around initially. Streetpassing is a new feature, so if it gets removed it's really not a problem for Nintendo.

but like what SweetT said....people won't own 3 wii U..besides wii U sales sucks compare to the 3ds
and because acnl is such a success on the 3ds i'm sure the next one will be portable as well

other note
i want to have a sword that will go towards my link outfit :p
 
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