What is Animal Crossing about

Animal Crossing is a game for the Nintendo Gamecube, Nintendo DS and upcoming Wii that works in real time where you play a person in a town of animals. You have to make money to pay for your mortgage as your house expands. You can make money by selling things that you have in your pockets such as fruit, fish and fossils. There are various visitors to your town that help you by giving you things that you can either keep to decorate your house or sell, or other visitors that that give you tasks to do. Various events happen during the year such as fishing tornaments and bug catching contests. and also various festivals such as the acorn festival. It also covers celebrations like christmas, birthdays and also fireworks. This game has no limits at all! It's a never ending game where players can aim for absolutely ANYTHING! Whether you want the biggest house, the most money or the most items, theres lots to do and explore every day!