Meow! Nintencats afterall?

[trebor]

http://www.gamespot.com/news/2005/08/26/news_6132059.html


RUMOR #3: The minds behind the runaway DS hit Nintendogs are cooking up a similar game that features cats.

Source: An illuminating Eurogamer interview with Hideki Konno, one of the masterminds behind the game.

The official story: "Nintendo does not comment on rumors or speculation."--Nintendo of America spokesperson.

What we heard: While canine-crazed DS owners have been lapping up Nintendogs like a parched puppy, cat lovers have been feeling neglected. But, according to Eurogamer, the creators of the game have something in store for the litterbox lobby. In the interview, Konno is asked if his team is considering a Nintendogian game that will feature other animals. "To tell the truth, we were already starting to develop a cat-based game at the outset of this project [Nintendogs]," he said. "So we already have the cat models, voice data and so on." Konno explained the reasons Nintendo went with dogs over cats. "Why dogs instead of cats? Well, one of the things we really wanted to do was to let players teach tricks by utilizing their own voices...cats are at a disadvantage when it comes to learning tricks." However, Konno demurred when he was asked when a cat game would dip its paw into the market, saying "give me more time to review the possibilities!"

Bogus or not bogus?: Not bogus. Given the success of Nintendogs, a cat game is almost certainly coming--it's just a question of when.

And the link this article referred to...

http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=60624

Hehe. They should have a entire play mechanic devoted to catnip and the effects thereof on the kitties. HA!

[Gadfly2317]

What the hell do you do with a cat? It can sit in your lap while you pet it, and you can scoop the poop out of its litter box; I'm not saying people can't enjoy their cats, but what would be the point of a cat sim? With the dog sim, you can have the dog show, the tricks, walking the dog (and finding cool items on the walks, like a remote control Bowser cart to play with your dog with)

Nintencats. . .it will never happen; if it does its a cynical cash-in, not because there's any real gameplay or authentic interaction to be had. You'd have to make the cats act like dogs for it to be any fun.

[trebor]

What the hell do you do with a cat? It can sit in your lap while you pet it, and you can scoop the poop out of its litter box; I'm not saying people can't enjoy their cats, but what would be the point of a cat sim? With the dog sim, you can have the dog show, the tricks, walking the dog (and finding cool items on the walks, like a remote control Bowser cart to play with your dog with)

Nintencats. . .it will never happen; if it does its a cynical cash-in, not because there's any real gameplay or authentic interaction to be had. You'd have to make the cats act like dogs for it to be any fun.

So says the cat hater. :rolleyes:

There plenty of ways to interact with cats - which would be more varied then the tossing of tennis balls and the throwing of frisbees in Nintendogs.

For instance, you could dangle string with the touch-pad and have the kitty paw at it, or you could have a laser-pointer and watch the cat flip-out all over the place chasing it down. Cat toys are quite a bit more varied then dog toys, from what I've seen.

Plus, you CAN train cats, it's a bit tougher then dogs, but they can be trained. There are cat shows you could take it to, I've been to one, and let me tell you, there is more competition and politics going on with the owners then the actual cats themselves - that could be a gameplay mechanic.

Also, obviously you don't know this, but clipping the cat's nails and giving it a bath would probably be more challenging then anything Nintendogs could dish out - this is from experience, mind you.

Plus the catnip! Consider the catnip.

[Aylmer]

Well, you can smear hairball jelly on the tops of their feet and laugh your head off while they do an insane dance before resigning themselves to licking it off. You can set your cell phone to vibrate mode, gently place it under them while they are sleeping, then call the cell number from your land line and watch while they levitate in the air for a few seconds when it goes off. You can blow up a balloon and then let the air out slowly while restricting the air flow, and the resulting bizarre, loud sound will send all cats in earshot scurrying. You can get up in the middle of the night to go to the can, and step in a wad of cat barf. You can sit stark still while one walks by you, then suddenly move your foot and watch your cat jump four feet high. You can have a heart attack when they appear out of nowhere at a dead run with absolutely no sound and no warning. You can stare in wonder when they are transfixed by something you can't see, and not be sure if they are having a vision or seeing a two foot cockroach. You can freak out when you are walking in the dark and step on one's tail.

Why, there are lots of things you can do with cats!

[Gadfly2317]

So says the cat hater. :rolleyes:

There plenty of ways to interact with cats - which would be more varied then the tossing of tennis balls and the throwing of frisbees in Nintendogs.

For instance, you could dangle string with the touch-pad and have the kitty paw at it, or you could have a laser-pointer and watch the cat flip-out all over the place chasing it down. Cat toys are quite a bit more varied then dog toys, from what I've seen.

Plus, you CAN train cats, it's a bit tougher then dogs, but they can be trained. There are cat shows you could take it to, I've been to one, and let me tell you, there is more competition and politics going on with the owners then the actual cats themselves - that could be a gameplay mechanic.

Also, obviously you don't know this, but clipping the cat's nails and giving it a bath would probably be more challenging then anything Nintendogs could dish out - this is from experience, mind you.

Plus the catnip! Consider the catnip.

OK, so there are a few more things you can do with a cat than one might initially think of; but still, I think I much prefer Alymer's brilliant list of suggestions. I had no idea he was such a great comedian! The cell phone idea, just to freaking funny.

[Glockstar]

Well, you can smear hairball jelly on the tops of their feet and laugh your head off while they do an insane dance before resigning themselves to licking it off. You can set your cell phone to vibrate mode, gently place it under them while they are sleeping, then call the cell number from your land line and watch while they levitate in the air for a few seconds when it goes off. You can blow up a balloon and then let the air out slowly while restricting the air flow, and the resulting bizarre, loud sound will send all cats in earshot scurrying. You can get up in the middle of the night to go to the can, and step in a wad of cat barf. You can sit stark still while one walks by you, then suddenly move your foot and watch your cat jump four feet high. You can have a heart attack when they appear out of nowhere at a dead run with absolutely no sound and no warning. You can stare in wonder when they are transfixed by something you can't see, and not be sure if they are having a vision or seeing a two foot cockroach. You can freak out when you are walking in the dark and step on one's tail.

Why, there are lots of things you can do with cats!

ROFL! Too funny.

Wise guy.

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Am I only the only one here playing Nintendogs? I'm not talking about your spouses or your girlfriends/boyfriends, I'm talking about you, the actual VGR-Member. Say it aint so. (Would that be, like, the weirdest freaking thing or what? :eek: )

[Gadfly2317]

ROFL! Too funny.

Wise guy.

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Am I only the only one here playing Nintendogs? I'm not talking about your spouses or your girlfriends/boyfriends, I'm talking about you, the actual VGR-Member. Say it aint so. (Would that be, like, the weirdest freaking thing or what? :eek: )

It may just be you; or at least you and PoD. The two ardent Nintendroids aren't playing it yet. . . just xbots for some reason; I'm too busy "owning" people in Advance Wars :D

[trebor]

My wife and I have been "sharing" Nintendogs, so Glock isn't the only VGR member playing. We've been pretty successful at teaching out pup some tricks and he placed for the first time in the disc competition.

Our cats are getting jealous of all the attention we've been giving the funny grey thing all the time. :p

[Aylmer]

Because our dogger died prematurely earlier this year, Mrs. Aylmer has been less than enthusiastic about me even getting N-dogs for myself. She is still grieving.

Anyway, yesterday the new NP dropped out of the mailbox, and it includes a separate fake magazine called New Puppy: The Magazine. This full color 5x8 inch 18 page piece is, of course, a special supplement for Nintendogs. It is hilarious, and even has fake ads and stuff. She was looking it over last night, so maybe we'll get N-dogs after all.

Speaking of Nintendo Power, it has changed a lot. This issue is larger and much more colorful than before. I'm up for a re-subscription so I'll probably jump.

[Gadfly2317]

Because our dogger died prematurely earlier this year, Mrs. Aylmer has been less than enthusiastic about me even getting N-dogs for myself. She is still grieving.

Anyway, yesterday the new NP dropped out of the mailbox, and it includes a separate fake magazine called New Puppy: The Magazine. This full color 5x8 inch 18 page piece is, of course, a special supplement for Nintendogs. It is hilarious, and even has fake ads and stuff. She was looking it over last night, so maybe we'll get N-dogs after all.

Speaking of Nintendo Power, it has changed a lot. This issue is larger and much more colorful than before. I'm up for a re-subscription so I'll probably jump.

I've registered enough games at nintendo.com to qualify for 3 free issues; after those run out I have the option of getting this 12 for $12 deal; I'm going for it. I haven't subscribed for a long time because the mag not only went to crap, but there was no games coming out for GC of DS, and so the mag suffered because of that too. But with the DS floodgates open, Zelda and Odama upcoming, and the Rev to be revealed over the coming months, now was the time to get back in. Plus, I do like some of the little subscriber freebies they send. I'm hoping for more Animal Crossing related monthly supplements when the DS AC comes out.

[Michikoh]

you can teach cats tricks it just takes longer then dogsto learn the trickyou can take cats for walks just like dogs too and other cool stuff so theres more stuff to do with them then cleaning thier litterbox!

[KibakuNendo]

There should definetly be a nintencats! You could play with dangly toys and crinckly balls and wind up mice. You could groom your kitty clip there claws and do all kinds of stuff. U can walk a lot of cats if you put effort into it and go fishing and stuff in a happy little pond and get hidden items in the pond!:idea: There are cat shows, mostly for looks though. But why can't cats do agility, they're a LOT more algile than dogs:cool: There are some show cats and amazing cat athletes and cats will learn tricks and are WAY cuter than dogs:p You could buy elaborate cat trees and cats are better that drooly, smelly, wet, annoying dogs period:rolleyes:

[KibakuNendo]

Oh yeah i've been to a awesome awesome cat show PURE SWEETNESS! They did all kind of tricks n stuff and tey were totally AWESOME!

oh and Alymer, this is for you...

Dogs are they greatest pets! I think Nintendogs shud definetly let you be able to smear food on your dog just out of their reach and watch them whimper and despretly try to lick it off all day while until they collapse on the floor, you could through a stick in to quicksand and watch them try to retrive it, you could say there idiots who should just go f*** themselves and kick them and watch them wag their tail and lick you, you can play dodgeball and use the little dogs as the ball, waiting for them to use there brain and finally leave, you can have your pet rat attack them and watch them desperatly whimper, or you can put the old ones at the bottom of a staircase and wait an hour untill they make it up! (my evil rat Riff did that, poor Decker! I swear it was a mistake, i would never do that! Riff actually trys to challange my cat, he escapes and looks for her. (we have 2 kittys but 1s a wuss and hardly gos in my room and looks at the rats!) who knew 5 inches of fluff could be so mean 2 dogs and nice to humans!) Dogs r usefull 2, they can fart and have the stink make ur enemies pass out, they can slobber on people until they drown and they messes of urine, poop and vomit can tick off ANYONE!