Reviving classic franchises may be the hip thing to do these days, as publishers have brought back everything from Super Dodge Ball to Bionic Commando, but Activision has spent years trying to create a successful sequel to one of old-school gaming's most revered titles: Pitfall. The results haven't been pretty, but don't fret - it seems that they're ready to give it another shot, as today they announced that Pitfall: The Big Adventure is coming to the Wii.

Edge of Reality, who has had previous experience working on the franchise, will handle development for the game, which boasts over 60 levels set in the caves, mountains, and rainforests found in the Peruvian jungle.

Activision and Edge of Reality are both excited at the prospect of utilizing the Wii remote to recreate Pitfall's classic vine-swinging gameplay, saying that the Wii "is a natural and perfect fit" for the franchise.

With the results of previous Pitfall sequels being somewhat lackluster, the question arises of whether or not Edge of Reality can finally bring this franchise a game worthy of being called Pitfall. We'll find out when the game hits this fall.