Post by: WindyMan on March 01, 2005, 09:14:15 PM
UPDATE 03/12/2005: In an interview with GameSpot at GDC, NOA's Nate Bihldorff gave some clarity on the reason for offering three versions. It seems that all the breeds are unlockable in each game, but Nintendo is offering different versions so people can have access to their favorite breeds from the start. Nate also stated that the localization process may involve adding breeds more popular in America and changing some of the optional gear available.
Nintendo Japan has updated its Nintendogs DS website with lots of cute puppy pictures. Actually, it's confirmation of three different versions of the upcoming puppy-love simulation game.
It appears that each version of the game will have a different types of dogs for users to play around with. A Dachshund, Chihuahua, and Shiba dog each grace the cover of their respective versions, and the other animals in each version are varied. Here's a listing which breeds are available in which version, according to the game page:
Dachshund and Friends Version
- Mini Dachshund
- Mini Schnauzer
- Pug
- Yorkshire Terrier
- German Shepherd
Chihuahua and Friends Version
- Chihuahua
- King Charles Spaniel
- Labrador Retriever
- Beagle
- Shihtzu
Shiba and Friends Version
- Shiba
- Mini Pinscher
- Welsh Corgie Puppy
- Shetland Sheepdog
- Toy Poodle
If you want to play with dogs that aren't in the version you have, you can still find someone else with another version and play with their set of dogs. It's not made clear if new dogs can be acquired via trade from other versions, though.
Nintendogs is set to release in Japan on April 21, and will most likely make an appearance at E3 for us here in North America.
Post by: PaLaDiN on March 01, 2005, 09:58:37 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on March 01, 2005, 10:34:13 PM
It really does look like the Keaton Mask!!
Post by: joshnickerson on March 02, 2005, 02:30:56 AM
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Having said that, if I ever find myself purchasing these for some reason, I might end up getting the version with beagles...
Post by: Deguello on March 02, 2005, 03:14:51 AM
Post by: Spak-Spang on March 02, 2005, 03:28:34 AM
Yeah, I think the first game has the best puppies, but they did a good job splitting the variety up.
Post by: Bill Aurion on March 02, 2005, 03:29:53 AM
Post by: Ian Sane on March 02, 2005, 06:34:26 AM
Personally I'm a cat guy but I'm sure they'll introduce some kitty version if this catches on (and a bunny version, hamster version, fish version, snake version, tarantula version, etc.) It should be noted that when I showed my brother a DS preview in a magazine the second he saw this he was like "what the f*ck? Oh man, does everything Nintendo make have to be so cutesy?" And he plays Yoshi's Island like every day so he isn't some anti-Nintendo guy or anything.
Post by: Spak-Spang on March 02, 2005, 07:01:22 AM
Post by: Hostile Creation on March 02, 2005, 08:09:39 AM
Post by: KnowsNothing on March 02, 2005, 11:11:47 AM
I'm a bit of a sucker for cute things, and I'll probably end up getting this <3 Of course, I want to mix and match from the versions to include my favorites...I love Beagles, but he's got fugly friends..... (they should include Snoopy ^_^)
Post by: kennyb27 on March 02, 2005, 02:03:07 PM
I just wish they had Golden Retriever puppies, those are the best.
And I will definitely be picking at least one of these games up.
Post by: Infernal Monkey on March 02, 2005, 02:30:58 PM
(Plz give me money now Nintendo).
Post by: Djunknown on March 02, 2005, 03:15:55 PM
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I guess the two versions of Pokemon thing just wasn't ripping people off enough so we're going with three version games. Why can't Nintendo just be nice and release ONE GAME with all the dogs? There's no reason to do this other than to screw people over.
That's my knee-jerk reaction too. But let's see where they're going with this first....
Post by: Termin8Anakin on March 03, 2005, 07:06:45 PM
Its so cute!!!! WAAAAAAAAAIIIi
*ahem*
*does deep man's voice*
its for my sister of course. a manly man like me will never buy this game.
>____>
Post by: Deguello on March 04, 2005, 06:04:48 AM
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I guess the two versions of Pokemon thing just wasn't ripping people off enough so we're going with three version games. Why can't Nintendo just be nice and release ONE GAME with all the dogs? There's no reason to do this other than to screw people over.
Once again, nobody is pointing a gun at your head to tell you to buy all three versions. You have no concept of what a ripoff is.
Post by: Michael8983 on March 12, 2005, 03:37:39 PM
Post by: KnowsNothing on March 12, 2005, 03:51:45 PM
Also:
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I guess the two versions of Pokemon thing just wasn't ripping people off enough so we're going with three version games. Why can't Nintendo just be nice and release ONE GAME with all the dogs? There's no reason to do this other than to screw people over.
lol
EDIT: Hey goons, read the update
Post by: PaLaDiN on March 12, 2005, 04:07:56 PM
Post by: Knoxxville on March 12, 2005, 04:10:35 PM
Post by: Rize on March 12, 2005, 04:39:27 PM
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Post by: Hostile Creation on March 12, 2005, 05:44:27 PM
Post by: Caillan on March 12, 2005, 05:56:41 PM
Post by: thepoga on March 12, 2005, 07:08:00 PM
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Originally posted by: Caillan
Yeah, thinking that Nintendo would create a game which encourages enthusiasts to buy several versions so they can finish it properly is a completely unreasonable assumption. No highly-successful precident has ever been set for that practice, and the gracious Nintendo would never pertain itself to such an unscrupulous act.
Yeah. They would never trick people into buying two copies of the same game. Especially Pokemon.
Hehe, well I'm really glad they decided on having all the dogs on one game. People wouldn't buy multiple copies, and this way, people can start out with their own experience. I wanna get the green colored box version. That dog is so cool!
Post by: PaLaDiN on March 12, 2005, 07:24:48 PM
Post by: thepoga on March 12, 2005, 08:43:53 PM
Post by: Peveus on March 12, 2005, 10:20:19 PM
Post by: Bloodworth on March 12, 2005, 10:41:44 PM
Post by: Hostile Creation on March 13, 2005, 05:48:33 AM
I appreciate any and all forms of sarcasm, but that doesn't change the fact that all the dogs are in every version.
And no one's making you buy all that. Trade with your friends, or be like me and only by one. I'm a rabid completionist, but I only ever bought and played one Pokemon game.
Post by: sikboy1029 on March 13, 2005, 07:28:49 AM
Post by: Don'tHate742 on March 13, 2005, 08:46:56 AM
hehe, I like the german shepard, but I already have a german shepard puppy...so I feel like I would neglect it if I bought it. Also considering I don't yet have a DS......
