Pocket Dogs is the only cute virtual pet on the GBA. No, no, don't look at the DS aisle!
O~3 Entertainment Announces Pocket Dogs for Game Boy(R) Advance
Interact with the original adorable Hana Deka Club dogs!
SANTA CLARA, CA--October 4, 2005--O~3 Entertainment, an interactive
entertainment publishing and distribution company, today announced that they
will publish Pocket Dogs for the Game Boy(R) Advance handheld video game
system in North America. Pocket Dogs was developed in conjunction with Hana
Deka Club, the phenomenally popular brand of toys and gifts featuring the
signature cute dogs photographed with fisheye lenses. The game is expected
to be available at retail for Holiday 2005.
"I defy anyone to play with these dogs for one minute and not be totally
charmed. They're just too darn cute," said Chris Jelinek, president of O~3
Entertainment. "Furthermore, the Game Boy Advance is the bestselling
handheld system by far, with 29 million players of all ages, and Pocket Dogs
is the only virtual pet product on this system."
Featuring actual photos of playful dogs, Pocket Dogs lets players interact
with one of eight lovable pets on their Game Boy Advance. Conversations and
interactions vary depending upon the pet selected and player input, so
interaction in truly individualized.
Available breeds include Pug, Chihuahua, and Shih Tzu, and by playing mini
games players can win jewels which may be used to purchase items for their
canine companion and decorate its living space.