E3 08: Animal Crossing Wii confirmed

Nintendo has confirmed that the Wii version of it popular life-sim game called Animal Crossing: City Folk is on the way, and will take advantage of the company’s existing internet network.

Gamers will be able to visit friends’ towns, as well as exchange gifts and messages.

It will also be bundled with a new accessory, Wii Speak, which incorporates a microphone that allows all in the room to chat with each other.

Animal Crossing Wii will be out by the end of the year.