Nintendogs for the Wii? Where is it?

[thekitchensink]

GLoRySoGLoRy said:

thekitchensink said:

GLoRySoGLoRy said:

thekitchensink said:
@The Banned Dude: 20 million in sales--yeah, who would want it, right?

I think certain aspects of Nintendogs wouldn't work too well on Wii, while certain ones would be much enhanced.

Worse:
-Petting your dog or touching it in any way: part of the joy of the game on DS is physically 'touching' the dog. Having it 'lick' your finger. Pointing would not have the same effect.
-Only people with WiiSpeak could do voice commands, the original game's most defining feature. However, it's possible they could bundle the two like with Animal Crossing.

Better:
-Pretty much everything else.
-Throwing a frisbee or ball will be amazing with Wii Motion+ (as we've already seen)
-Holding up a treat and watching them beg before you toss it would be really cute.
-The Wii's 'somewhat' improved online system over the DS could allow online dog shows, playing with other peoples' dogs online, etc. They could also include a screenshot function, as dog owners tend to love taking pictures of them.
-Graphics. The DS already has some of the most realistic-looking and best-animated dogs in gaming, so imagine what they could look like on Wii.

Having a real dog is much more fun.

 

 

Thanks for that.  I didn't realize that a real pet is more fun than a virtual one.

 

In fact, you've just opened up a whole new world for me.  Playing real hockey is more fun than playing NHL.  Actually wrestling is more fun than playing a TNA game.  Really shooting someone in the face is more fun than.... wait.... I'm completely missing the point and being a fanboy, aren't I?

yes

 

*facepalm

In case you didn't notice, I was imitating you in the last paragraph.

I have three real dogs.  I play with them a lot.  I love them a lot.  One of them sleeps in my bed with me.

 

When I'm at home.

 

Now, I'm stuck in a residence building hours away, and I miss them a lot.  Having something that could substitute for them even a little would make me extremely happy.

There are many reasons for real dog owners to love Nintendogs, but you likely aren't going to be convinced no matter what so I'm done.