Latest Animal Crossing News

Yule Log DLC item begins delivery to Animal Crossing: New Leaf players

13 years ago 20 Comments

The latest free DLC item for Animal Crossing: New Leaf is being sent to owners of the Japanese game. This time around you’ll be getting a festive Yule Log item to go with the holiday season! Act fast as the item will end distribution after December 25th.

To receive the Yule Log DLC item, make sure you have SpotPass enabled for New Leaf and then visit Pelly at the Post Office. She’ll hand you the item once the data has been transmitted to your 3DS via SpotPass.

Let’s hope Nintendo keeps with the free DLC releases in the future, this is the fourth item released so far since the game released on November 8th.

(via Nintendo JP)

A quick look at Igloos in Animal Crossing: New Leaf

13 years ago 31 Comments

Fans of the original Animal Crossing on the Nintendo Gamecube are going to appreciate this! In Animal Crossing: New Leaf, the villager Igloos during the winter have returned. These Igloos will popup temporarily in your town during the Winter with a villager living in them. You can chat with them or…

In the Gamecube version of the Igloos, you could play a game with the villager inside for a chance to win exclusive Winter themed items! It’s unknown so far if this is still the case in New Leaf but here’s a list of the exclusive items obtainable on the Gamecube:

  • Chowder
  • Fireplace
  • Crab Stew
  • Sleigh
  • DUMMY
  • Snow Bunny
  • Snowboard
  • Snowy Tree Model
  • Igloo Model

 

Animal Crossing: New Leaf releases in Q2 2013 in Europe

13 years ago 35 Comments

Animal Crossing: New Leaf has been announced for release during the second quarter of 2013 in Europe. This information comes from the latest European Nintendo Direct on December 5th. Check out the video below:

Unfortunately, there was zero mention of Animal Crossing: New Leaf on the North American Nintendo Direct. We’ll keep you updated on anything new that comes.

Upcoming Nintendo Directs for Europe and North America scheduled for December 5th at 9AM PST/6PM CET

13 years ago 22 Comments

UPDATE: Nintendo of America has announced a Nintendo Direct for December 5th at 9AM PST which is at exactly the same time as the European one. The post below has been updated accordingly!

Look out folks, Nintendo of Europe and Nintendo of America have announced simultaneous Nintendo Directs for December 5th at 9AM PST/6PM CET! The presentations will be focused on both Wii U and Nintendo 3DS content. Most likely we’ll see information for Wii U and 3DS titles coming early next year.

Nintendo of America has even gone as far to say “We’ll be taking a fresh look at several announced Wii U and Nintendo 3DS games coming in 2013.”, basically confirming the presence of Animal Crossing: New Leaf.

Click here for the worldwide event times!

(via NoE Twitter, NoA Twitter)

Some hilarious glitches found in Animal Crossing: New Leaf

13 years ago 36 Comments

Some Japanese players have some found some interesting glitches in Animal Crossing: New Leaf that allow you to glitch yourself into areas you’re usually unable to walk around in. Some examples include parts of the train track, red bridge, and the river. Check them out in the video below!

The 38 minute long video shows a variety of glitches but if you don’t have the patience to watch the entire video, here’s a few times you might want to take a look at:

  • 0:50 – Glitching on top of a house
  • 3:51 – Glitching on top of the message board to roam the train tracks and bridge
  • 9:41 – Glitching down to the waterfall and roaming the surrounding area
  • 11:50 – Glitching into the river and roaming the river to the edge of the map’s waterfall to then walk the edge of the map
  • 29:40 – Using the fishing rod to move off the visible map
  • 34:31 – Glitching inside of a house

What do you guys think of these glitches? Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments below. Personally, I hope these glitches remain and aren’t patched out. They’re fun and cause no harm. It’s not like they give you Bells or duplicate items!

(thanks to Jake. from our forums for finding this video)