Post by: Mario on April 26, 2005, 01:23:18 AM
Have Nintendo found their next big franchise hit? I don't know, but I can't wait to play this game!
Post by: Caillan on April 26, 2005, 01:44:37 AM
EDIT: I think this is the fifth. The other four were Ocarina of Time, Wind Waker, Soul Caliber and Vagrant Story.
Post by: Bill Aurion on April 26, 2005, 02:43:41 AM
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Post by: kirby_killer_dedede on April 26, 2005, 02:51:01 AM
Post by: Dasmos on April 26, 2005, 03:51:32 AM
And did i read that capcom confirms RE5 for PS3? IT BETTER NOT BE EXCLUSIVE!!
Post by: Pale on April 26, 2005, 05:02:12 AM
Post by: Rhoq on April 26, 2005, 05:06:45 AM
Funny thing is, I'm not much of a dog person (I'm a cat lover) - but those cute little puppies are just so damn irresistible!
Does anyone have any info regarding the US release? Everything I can find either says "TBA 2005", "Fall 2005" or "December 31, 2005"
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Whenever someone suggests that I should trade in my DS towards the purchase of a PSP, I always think to myself "Yeah a PSP would be cool - but I wouldn't be able to play Nintendogs."
True Story.
Post by: Nile Boogie on April 26, 2005, 05:08:23 AM
40/40 is something major indeed. Hopefully this will pan out into great sales, which means more support, which means better game for you and me.
Post by: Pale on April 26, 2005, 05:30:59 AM
Post by: Nile Boogie on April 26, 2005, 06:39:25 AM
Post by: Ian Sane on April 26, 2005, 07:44:54 AM
Anyhoo this game is insanely cute and though I'm not really interested in it I can see the kind of huge appeal it could have. This probably will be pretty popular and Nintendo realistically can make tons of sequels to it by making kitten, bunny, hamster, etc. versions of it.
I'd like to know what is up with NOA as it seems that every month Famitsu is giving some DS game a fantastic score and here in North America we still have nothing. Why are there so many good DS games not released in North America yet? This is completely unacceptable. Did Bernie Stolar take over NOA of something?
Post by: PaLaDiN on April 26, 2005, 08:19:23 AM
This is a game I could see my sister going ga-ga over... in fact it should pretty much appeal to the same people as the Sims does.
Unfortunately Nintendo won't get the word out about this game and it'll sell more like Dogz.
Post by: nemo_83 on April 26, 2005, 08:26:17 AM
That was funny.
Post by: NWR_Lindy on April 26, 2005, 08:38:17 AM
I'm looking forward to this now. From what I've seen on the web this game looks pretty darn cool. And those puppies are so darn cute...you're a good boy! Yes you are! Yes you are! You're my little poochie-woochie! Yes you are!
Post by: RickPowers on April 26, 2005, 10:12:31 AM
There is no difference in the three versions of the game, aside from which five of the fifteen dogs are available at the beginning of the game. All fifteen dogs are in all three versions.
I'm really getting excited for Nintendogs, but it's likely going to cost me a LOT of money. Why? Because the moment my wife plays it, I'm going to have to get another DS and copy of Nintendogs just for her.
Post by: Deguello on April 26, 2005, 10:56:20 AM
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I'd like to know what is up with NOA as it seems that every month Famitsu is giving some DS game a fantastic score and here in North America we still have nothing.
This idea doesn't flow. What do Famitsu scores have to do with release schedules? Should NOA base their localization choices soley on Famitsu scores? If they did, how would that solve the release problem? I mean, say Nintendogs in being localized right now, as I type. Would it not take longer to come out if they waited for what Famitsu has to say?
I think Nintendo of America is saving their NA releases until after E3 so at the show they can make it look like the DS just has an avalanche of 1st party games along with a huge wave of 3rd parties. It would be a great showing to the press if Nintendo had, like 20 first party games and like 80 third party games while the PSP struggles to be relevant with a handful of 3rd party games at the show and some after-thought first party game like "Daxter." Just a theory.
Post by: Ian Sane on April 26, 2005, 11:18:03 AM
I was just using Famitsu scores as an example of how the DS lineup has consistently been pretty good in Japan but remains weak in North America. Why has the DS lineup remained so bland since launch in North America when there have been numerous good Japanese games released since then? It doesn't make sense why NOA is taking so long to localize these titles. The DS launched in North America FIRST but we're getting the games last. Even Europe has had some games released before us.
Post by: Noble~Feather on April 26, 2005, 11:22:02 AM
And all the Sony-loving-Nintendo-hating mainstreamers seem to really be hating this news. They make snide remarks about it, saying "This is retarded, I already have a dog", and "The Japs love stupid games like this!".
But let's face it, pretty much the whole world loved all the few games they've given perfect scores, so why not this?
Also, by their logic, that would mean "Gran Turismo 4 is stupid because I already have a car", or Madden is stupid because I already play football".
Post by: vudu on April 26, 2005, 12:16:50 PM
QuoteNo offense, but GT4 is stupid cause I already have a car. However, I don't have a car that can spin around or shoot green shells, so F-Zero and Mario Kart are still cool.
Originally posted by: Noble~Feather
Also, by their logic, that would mean "Gran Turismo 4 is stupid because I already have a car".
Seriously though, I can't believe Nintendogs got a perfect score. I'm really sad that this game doesn't interest me in the least. However, Electroplankton seems really cool and it's also a "non-game". Maybe I just haven't been paying enough attention to it.
Post by: kennyb27 on April 26, 2005, 01:50:11 PM
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Originally posted by: RickPowers
There is no difference in the three versions of the game, aside from which five of the fifteen dogs are available at the beginning of the game. All fifteen dogs are in all three versions.
Rick, I've asked Bloodworth this, but do you know how the other dogs are unlocked? Is it a Pokemon like scenario, where you need to "meet" someone with the other version in order get the other dogs; or can one purchase all the dogs in the same version.
Note: this isn't only directed to Rick, if anyone else knows this, an answer would be appreciated.
As far as the Famitsu score: this just makes me want this game even more. This game needs to be localized NOW.
Post by: Arbok on April 26, 2005, 02:31:46 PM
Post by: Deguello on April 26, 2005, 02:39:42 PM
When you look at the other 40s you see 2 Adventure Games, an Action-RPG, and a fighting game. Just because people aren't killing each other doesn't mean it isn't a game.
Post by: Bill Aurion on April 26, 2005, 03:10:10 PM
You can unlock them through another cart, but you can also unlock them by reaching certain criteria...
Post by: Savior on April 26, 2005, 03:55:00 PM
Post by: kirby_killer_dedede on April 26, 2005, 04:19:35 PM
Nintendogs is a pretty nifty name.
Post by: Bill Aurion on April 26, 2005, 05:00:05 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on April 26, 2005, 05:03:13 PM
WHAT DOES IT MEAN? MY ENGIRISH NOT GROOD.
Post by: MrMojoRising on April 26, 2005, 05:15:47 PM
Post by: Rhoq on April 26, 2005, 05:31:32 PM
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Originally posted by: Professional 666
It says Nintendogs(TM) on NOA's press page.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN? MY ENGIRISH NOT GROOD.
"Puppy Times" is what the American version was renamed shortly after E3 last year. In recent months though, they changed it back to "Nintendogs" (confirmed by Reggie in one of the many pre-GDC interviews he did). NOA just hasn't updated their site.
Post by: Bloodworth on April 26, 2005, 05:57:40 PM
Post by: thepoga on April 26, 2005, 07:26:07 PM
Post by: Mr. Segali on April 26, 2005, 11:55:55 PM
Regardless of the name, this game looks like it'll be tons of fun.
Post by: kennyb27 on April 27, 2005, 04:08:30 AM
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Originally posted by: thepoga
About getting new puppies: u can buy them in the dog kennel. But you don't have enough money to buy more than one at the beginning of the game. You win money at competitions, etc.
I know that, but I didn't think you could buy ALL of them, I thought you could only buy the five that are originally in the game. Bill may be right though, i.e. only after certain criteria are reached.
Post by: Blackknight131 on April 27, 2005, 10:08:36 AM
Say you brought your DS with you to the store (turned on of course)...if someone else had their DS on with Nintendogs in range, your puppies can "visit" each other, thereby unlocking a new breed in your game (if the visiting puppy was not yet unlocked". Items can also be shared this way. Mind, you don't need to have physically met the person or any of that...you might not know this exchange occured until you opened up your DS again.
The above is a true story BTW...the above account was posted in the Nintendogs thread on the GAF board.
So this game has sold well over 100,000 copies in the 4 day period. In the same period more than 70,000 DS' were sold as well.
Color me impressed...I certainly won't be discounting the power of "kawaii" in the future...
Post by: Artimus on April 27, 2005, 11:42:10 AM
Post by: Noble~Feather on April 27, 2005, 03:55:34 PM
Could Nintendogs be (-gasp-)... the next Pokemon?
Post by: thepoga on April 27, 2005, 04:56:43 PM
Post by: Kokoro on April 27, 2005, 11:42:03 PM
P.S. My dog's name is Pochi and he is the best
Post by: Blackknight131 on April 27, 2005, 11:42:07 PM
With as much success as this piece of software has enjoyed in less than a week...surely Nintendo is already plotting a sequel or expansion.
Post by: MaleficentOgre on April 28, 2005, 03:13:06 AM
Post by: Deguello on April 28, 2005, 03:16:53 AM
*Buzzer* Wario Wario Touched Sold a Million Worldwide already. Mario 64 DS too.
Post by: MaleficentOgre on April 28, 2005, 07:52:12 AM
Post by: Blackknight131 on April 28, 2005, 02:03:12 PM
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Originally posted by: MaleficentOgre
told you guys this game was fire. first of the new handheld games to bust a million sold. Oh, I'd hold off on importing if your Japanese isn't up to par.
Apparently with some random screaming of commands and a little luck, it IS possible to win some of the easier Dog Shows =P
Post by: MaleficentOgre on April 28, 2005, 06:05:37 PM
Post by: Infernal Monkey on April 29, 2005, 01:12:06 AM
Post by: Gremio on April 29, 2005, 06:48:30 AM
This is really exciting. I can't wait for Nintendogs to come out over here!
Post by: kirby_killer_dedede on April 29, 2005, 08:16:07 AM
Also thought I'd point out this blog, it gives some pretty neat insight onto the game:
http://puppytimes.blogspot.com/
EDIT: It's also pretty neat that when your dog visits another DS you can attach a voice message to give to the other user (example fromt he blog above, "Please be nice to Inui [the user's labrador]."
Post by: Stimutacs Addict on April 29, 2005, 05:12:41 PM
Post by: Blackknight131 on April 30, 2005, 11:10:35 PM
Any game can be programmed to constantly be on the lookout for other DS', whether through a mode you can select from the option/Main screen or even during gameplay.
