Animal Crossing:New Leaf comes pre-loaded (digital copy) on the system. I'm conflicted on that, I'd like the physical copy of the game, but it's an awesome Limited Edition system, so whatever. But hey, thanks Nintendo for sending me the e-mail heads-up for this system. I thought Japan was only going to be getting it!
I have the original Animal Crossing on the Gamecube, the second, Wild World, for the D.S., and City Folk for the wii. I love them all. :)
The game takes place in real time, so when it's morning in real life, it's morning on the game. (Unless you CHEAT and reset your game system time...But if you're not careful...RESETTI, NOOOO!!!) The seasons change, and special dates are set in the game, holidays like New Years, and your Birthday! The animal neighbors give you special rare items on special days, and you may only have one chance to get that one elusive piece of matching furniture you've been missing, just by being friends with your neighbors! Like the Snowman furniture, it can only be found during winter months. Bugs and fish all around town change throughout the year, and day even! You may be fishing in the ocean, all day, and keep catching tuna, but when it turns dark, watch out! Sharks could come out and be caught! Lol, but there's no getting hurt or dying in Animal Crossing, unless you count getting stung by bees. Yeah, shaking trees with no bee dodging skills will get you stung, QUICK!
New features include getting to be the Mayor of your town (Tortimer MUST be retiring!), swimming, and getting to choose where you want buildings in your town, and their colors and themes. I'm sure there'll be special, new little bonuses here and there. So all in all, I CAN'T WAIT!!!