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Chris Leigh
27 Aug, 2005

Nintendogs praised by charity

DS News | Videogame in attracting-attention-for-positive-reasons shocker!
Nintendo's forthcoming DS title Nintendogs has made something of an impact with UK charity Dogs Trust, who've praised the game for 'containing the right message' with regards to dog ownership.

'The philosophy behind the game has a lot in common with our own aims of ensuring that every dog is a happy and loved pet,' cooed Adrian Burder, Dogs Trust marketing director. 'It's great that there's a game that is not only fun to play, but supports the message that responsible dog ownership means more than giving your dog an occasional stroke.'

Admittedly, this may all have had something to do with a newly announced strategic partnership between Nintendo and Dogs Trust, one which will see joint marketing activities taking place between August and December, including on-pack branding and fundraising initiatives. Still, as it's all for a good cause and (as dogs are obviously vastly superior pets compared to the unfeeling, cold-hearted fleabags known as cats), we'll let that go for now.

In fact, it's actually nice to see games attracting praise for once as well, particularly with the recent hoo-hah over the Hot Coffee mod and other such unpleasantries still fresh in the mind. Group hug everyone!

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46 Comments
6 years ago
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Still, as it's all for a good cause (and as dogs are obviously vastly superior pets compared to the unfeeling, cold-hearted fleabags known as cats), we'll let that go for now.
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6 years ago
GTPod wrote
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Still, as it's all for a good cause (and as dogs are obviously vastly superior pets compared to the unfeeling, cold-hearted fleabags known as cats), we'll let that go for now.
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6 years ago
I didn't understand a single part of that.

Anyway, that wasn't the best time to view that article for me. I was eating lunch(ice cream in a cup, very nutrious) and seeing that dog with the runny, dribbly, putrid, etc. nose, it really put me off. icon_razz.gif

But i am a dog person though. icon_biggrin.gif
6 years ago
'I didn't understand a single part of that.'

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:: re-reads article ::

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Which part didn't you understand? icon_razz.gif

Oh, and c'mon people...

or

Do I really need to point out the better pet? icon_kero.gif
6 years ago
Ah, now i undr stand it, all i had to do is cover the picture with my hand. icon_razz.gif

Sounds like a scam if you ask me. icon_razz.gif

And i'd take the dog, but i'd wipe its nose it's so, so... Jelly dribbly.
6 years ago
Ok Chris, I'll make it easier for everyone:

or

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6 years ago
for god's sake GT feed the damn kitten to the hungry dog and stop teasing it...

on somewhat related note, i found this funny:
http://www.gamespy.com/articles/645/645469p1.html
6 years ago


I think Kamal said it best - "Why can't we all just get along?" icon_smile.gif
6 years ago
^ The cat looks like it's just about to bite the dogs ear.

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6 years ago
Dogs are great, unless they have a stupid name like Fido... icon_razz.gif
6 years ago
^ that's hardly the dog's fault...
6 years ago



6 years ago






I called him Socks, and he knows how to sit, lay down, shake his bum, loves chasing bubbles, is afraid of sticks, and doesn't like having his paws touched.

It's an adorable game. I got it yesterday with Jump Superstars, and I've barely touched JS at all. icon_wink.gif
6 years ago
Holy ****... Socks looks just like that Evil Hieling Irish Exhibitionist dog Brendan posted up, except he's(?) much cuter...

those eyes... they pierce your very soul... icon_deathglare.gif
6 years ago
Omg Socks is amazing, at first glance i thought i was looking at a pic of a real dog because it looks so real! and its incredibly cute too

I got it yesterday with Jump Superstars, and I've barely touched JS at all.

good boy now u keep playing that ds w00t

i got my copy of nintendogs dashcund and frends off ebay for 52 bucks before its coming out wooo
6 years ago
jonz0r wrote
Omg Socks is amazing, at first glance i thought i was looking at a pic of a real dog because it looks so real! and its incredibly cute too
My real dog has a higher polygon count and better textures.
6 years ago
Why so mean to cats Chris-Leigh?
Is it because you fear them?
They're superiority over the animal kingdom intimidates you?
Huh?
Mwahahahaha!!!
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I jest...
But seriously, cats are just so damn awesome.
Dogs are cool too (I like dogs), but cats are better.
Cats are slef-sufficient - they clean themselves, walk themselves, and when they're young they hunt small animals and can feed themselves between meals.
Plus, cats don't do that whole sit and beg routine... too much self-respect - the arrogant attitude of cats is hilarious!
Who needs the loyalty of a dog?
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All in good humour... all in good humour...
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(Foolish dog people... icon_twisted.gif )
6 years ago
Can someone add a '56k warning' lol.Your killing my net connection with your poodles!Killing it softly!
6 years ago
WOW, I think I should get one for me dog-lover friend.
(The game... dog as a gift, not really a good any idea)
P.S I like dogs better then cats as well, those lazy cats
6 years ago
Jibbs wrote
Can someone add a '56k warning' lol.Your killing my net connection with your poodles!Killing it softly!
Its not that bad i only had to wait 10 minutes. icon_razz.gif
6 years ago
puppy = poops on floor

kitten = has litter box

kitten = purring

puppy = barking

kitten > puppy

QED
6 years ago
kitten = boring. icon_razz.gif
6 years ago
Boring my ass!
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Kittens are the most playful little things - anybody who thinks a kitten is boring must have mistaken a brick for a kitten, cos they ain't boring.
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6 years ago
puppy = teh sophorhoric
kitten = CAFFINE!!!!!

Yeah if a cat discovers that they can get inside a duvet and pounce on your toe, you dont sleep for weeks. icon_biggrin.gif
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