NGamer magazine has its sources, and its sources are telling them that we can expect both Animal Crossing and Punch-Out!! for the Wii this year. Yeah, this year – as in 2008. Keep in mind that NGamer is also a UK publication, so presumably that means 2008 for Europe as well.

We’ve already gotten wind that Animal Crossing will be shown at E3. Sadly, it isn’t going to be an MMO, despite rumors and more in-line with recent statements from Nintendo. Not to worry, though, as it looks like there will be plenty of multiplayer and Wi-Fi sharing, a la Wild World.

As for Punch-Out!!, the game reportedly uses the Balance Board, Wii Remote, and Nunchuk. Yeah, it’s basically like that Rhythm Boxing exercise in Wii Fit, except that you’ll actually get to box with something other than the bag.

I’m not doubting the report, though neither of these games would suggest a big E3 for Nintendo to me. I’m still holding out on Zelda.

N-Europe