Alright gaming friends, I have a question. How much is the new Animal Crossing like the GC and the DS games? I absolutely love the GC game (am playing it through again with the missus, as a matter of fact), but have not played the DS one. I've heard that the Wii game basically takes the DS template and adds a few random items here and there.

Truth? Lies? Help! I don't want to pay 50 bucks for a game that I already own!

Well everything I'm going to say is coming from someone that has played both previous versions.

Wild World was such an improvement over the Cube version IMHO, I hated how the cube version had the 'grid' style map movement, this was eliminated in favour of the scrolling world in WW - much better...one trade off - no holidays or NES collectibles in WW.

However WW really opened up a new avenue - online. I can't say enough how much more fun it adds to the game when you've got a few other like minded people playing along with you - the fishing contests, visiting other residents and general chat...all very cool.

I found the music in the cube version a bit subdued, again this was corrected in WW, the music is upbeat and more lively.

CF combined all the great elements of both games into one with some extra stuff as well. Online, holidays, town upgrades...yes....town upgrades (won't spoil anything)....

So if you have enjoyed any previous version, you will enjoy this outing....however to what degree depends on how 'into' the series you are. As a general package, this is the best AC to date. For someone like me who played a bit of the cube version and stopped - but has played WW for two years straight...City Folk is going to provide numerous hours of entertainment.

The WiFi really makes a diff, my wife and I both have a DS with WW and share a town in City Folk - we game with other gamers over 25 years of age...and have a blast.

I skipped wiispeak, but do have a keyboard on the wii...using the wiimote to text enter....no fun.

Did I mention playing hide and seek with the residents?

A+ IMO.

See... I LOVE the Cube version, but I never played the DS version. I heard the upgrade wasn't sufficient enough if I'd thoroughly played through the Cube version (except for the online bits). However, your explanation of City Folk intrigues me. You actually talk about different parts of the game, unlike the majority of reviews which say it's basically the same old, same old.

Not sure if I'm willing to shell out 50 bucks for it (especially as my Wii is not currently hooked up to the Intarweb), but I'm definitely gonna check it out.

Thanks again! Anybody else is free to chime in also.