Is three versions of Nintendogs not enough? No, it's not for Miyamoto really either.
According to the latest Iwata Asks, the legendary Nintendo man had originally planned to have 15 (15!) versions of the petting title on the shelves so that buyers would feel like they were actually visiting a pet shop and choosing a dog.
Also included in the discussion points around the Nintendo round-table was the original possibility of having Nintendogs on the Wii,
"We actually considered it for the Wii system," said Nintendogs & Cats producer Hideki Konno. "But it doesn't have a microphone, so you couldn't talk to your dog."
"There's a distance between the Wii Remote and the television, so it might not have felt like you were petting your dog," Miyamoto added to the list of obstacles.
Nintendogs and Cats will, of course, be coming to the 3DS at launch. Have a look at the screenshots if you haven't already.
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Frogster8 on 8 Feb '11 said:
"WE SHALL HAVE FIFTEEN VERSIONS OF THE SAME!"
"... err.. Mr.Miyamoto sir, don't you think thats quite a lot? We were thinking.. two to three?"
"..Ah of course! Very well. Three it shall be"
Then Miyamoto goes back to his office completely depressed his dream of virtual pet purchasing is only understood by his own brilliant mind.
milky_joe on 8 Feb '11 said:
I imagine it would have been a different breed of dog for each version or whatever, which makes a bizarre amount of sense when you think about it, as ridiculous as fifteen different versions of the same game would be.
martinawatson on 8 Feb '11 said:
Well dogs are pack anmals
drpunk on 8 Feb '11 said:
A dog is for life. Not just for a few days enjoyment over the Christmas holidays.
That's what the Wii is for.
Oh no he didn't!!!!!!!
Laughlyn on 8 Feb '11 said:
"We actually considered it for the Wii system," said Nintendogs & Cats producer Hideki Konno. "But it doesn't have a microphone, so you couldn't talk to your dog."
WHAT!?! so all that time i've been using Wii speak i've been talking to myself? Damn thee Nintendo! DAAAAAMN THEEEEEE!
Padua on 8 Feb '11 said:
I just had an idea for the next version of Wii Fit : build in high powered rumble packs and you have your instant cheapo Power Plate like-system
Balladeer on 8 Feb '11 said:
What they didn't tell you is that the other twelve versions had the ability to raise your own dragons, phoenixes and Pokémon, and take them on rampages around neighbouring cities.
kimoak on 8 Feb '11 said:
LOL