As Nintendo of Europe is still struggling to see if it will release the game in Europe, we advice you to import the PAL version from Australia. When will that be possible, you ask?

Nintendo of Australia announced it will be releasing Animal Crossing on the 17th of October. So starting October you will be able to talk to the animals. You better start saving up!

Melbourne, Australia, September 15th 2003 � Cross over to a world that thrives 24-7 on the Nintendo GameCube� in Animal Crossing�, launching October 17th, 2003.

Animal Crossing allows players to interact with a virtual village of animals who are doing something different every minute of every day. With Animal Crossing's 24 hour clock, the games unique events can be in-sync with real time � as day turns to night in the real world, the sun will also begin to set in the game. The seasons will change and special events will also occur in real time.

Sail to a special island within the game by linking the Nintendo GameCube with a Game Boy Advance�. Players can load their customised character onto a Nintendo GameCube Memory Card for use in a friend's game and explore the world they have created.

The dynamic set-up will have players coming back every day to carry out their daily routines, build relationships with fellow villagers, celebrate special days, collect furnishings for homes and live life in an innovative place that is a world of its own.

Animal Crossing is rated G by the Office of Film and Literature Classification and will have a suggested retail price of $99.95.