Talk:Nintendogs

message: The article needs the breed info. It is importnat information and some people may search the article to find the breeeds only to see that they are not listed. Mishy dishy 20:08, 19 July 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: I suggest that people go to GameFAQs or one of the many other sites that offer how-to info, because this isn't one of them. - A Man In Bl♟ck (conspire | past ops) 20:13, 19 July 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  Breeds 

message: Does this sort of content really belong on Wikipedia? This seems like the sort of content that belongs on websites such as GameFAQs. I do appreciate 24.236.118.111's wish to help, however. Maxistheman 00:53, 13 September 2005 (UTC)
replies: text: A wikibook is the best place for such information. -- ReyBrujo 20:52, 12 October 2005 (UTC)
thread_title:  "Walkthrough" section 

message: Should Nintendogs: Holiday Edition really be its own article? I think it should be merged into Nintendogs, since so little is currently known about it. When more information about Nintendogs: Holiday Edition is known, it may warrant its own article. Maxistheman 02:57, 25 September 2005 (UTC)
thread_title:  Nintendogs: Holiday Edition 

message: According to japanese wikipedia page  correct title is "nintendogs" and not "Nintendogs". The official japanese nintendogs page  also spells the title with only small letters, and the title on the six cover images in the article also is spelled with small 'n'.
:The official US Nintendo website capitalizes it:  In the middle of Japanese text you can get away with lowercase proper nouns, since roman type "jumps out". In the middle of English text capitalizing proper nouns is expected and not capitalizing them slows down reading and looks sloppy. Aapo Laitinen 13:48, 20 November 2005 (UTC)
replies: text: Too bad the best we can do is insert the Template:Lowercase if it was true that Nintendogs needs to be lowercased. Hbdragon88 06:51, 11 December 2005 (UTC)
thread_title:  Nintendogs or nintendogs? 

message: Do you think we could see a sequel soon? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 69.133.193.225 (talk • contribs) .
:Nintendo sent a questionary to all those who have registered the game, asking about 60 questions. The questions included things like what would you like to see, if you would like to see the puppies grow, more items, etc, etc. Nintendo developers also suggested about a similar game with cats. So, yes, it is likely. But soon? Don't think so. -- ReyBrujo 22:23, 10 December 2005 (UTC)
replies: text: It's also possible that Nintendo will make an expansion pack. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 69.133.193.225 (talk • contribs) .
Well, from my POV, it makes more sense to keep adding on the series. Gamefreak didn't stop making Pokemon games after Red & Blue Version had about the level of success as Nintendogs, among other examples, so if Nintendo is smart... CrowstarVaseline-on-the-lens-Jitsu!fwends! 12:06, 13 August 2007 (UTC)

text: Nintendogs is still selling, though. - A Link to the Past (talk) 14:36, 13 August 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: Sequels???

message: Shouldn't references to this version be shortened to "Lab & Friends" instead of Labrador? The box says "Lab" and Nintendo calls it "Lab". TJ Spyke 23:43, 31 May 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  Lab & Friends 

message: Sorry to ask this, but I can't quite grasp this from the article. Please feel free to call me silly and delete this comment when you can answer it. But here goes: If I was to buy, for example, the Dalmation version of the game, would it be possible (be it through unlocking, etc) to have all the other types of dogs available WITHOUT having to buy the other versions? E.g If I want a Chihuahua but have the Dalmation version, would I have to buy both versions? 
Ta
:Yes, all the games have the 18 dogs. The Dalmatian is hidden in the previous three games (you need a special item to discover it), but is available in the Dalmatian version from the beginning. -- ReyBrujo 01:10, 6 November 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  Confusion over breeds 

message: Well, I was going around on wikipedia and noticed that nintendogs are put in the category of "Super Smash Bros. Items." Nintendogs are NOT in Super Smash Bros. at ALL, so I just want to bring this to your attention. Thank you.
24.241.16.130 20:57, 26 February 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Apparently there is an item in Super Smash Bros Brawl that allows to call for Nintendogs. This is supported by a video, but no other reference other than that. -- ReyBrujo 04:05, 27 February 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Miscategorized? 

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thread_title: Fair use rationale for Image:Nintendogslogo.JPG

message: What breeds are availible in the lab and friends edition (for US) without using bark mode? (Other than the Labrador Retriver, Schnauzer, Toy Poodle, Shiba Inu, Corgi and the Miniature Pinscher) Teak the Kiwi 17:49, 16 June 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: All of them. As your trainer points increase, every 2000 points you'll get a new dog to pick from. RedZionX 13:31, 8 December 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Availible Breeds in 'Lab and Friends' 

message: I think the game will be very easy once I get a version of the game. Even when I start to know how to collect money in the game. It should be very easy if I start out with an easy to train dog. Iv'e been doing good.66.72.160.86 15:36, 11 July 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Difficulty of Game 

message: #Put the logo in the infobox and have all five images in a gallery at the bottom
#Put the latest image - Dalmatian - in the lead, and the other four in the gallery at the bottom
#Only use the Dalmatian box art, as it's the most recent one
How do they sound? - A Link to the Past (talk) 02:07, 21 July 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: We shouldn't be using multiple fair use images to illustrate the same thing. Unless there is an encyclopedic discussion of the various box art, just the current image should be included. -- MisterHand (Talk to the Hand|Contribs) 13:47, 30 July 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Ideas for boxarts 

message: On the available breeds for each game chart, Siberian Husky is only listed in Daschund. I own Chihuahua and I own a Siberian Husky in the game. I tried changing it, but it got erased. How is this possible? 71.170.155.221  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.170.155.221 (talk) 21:46, 6 September 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: That list states the default dogs for the various versions of the game. The fact that Husky is only listed under Dachshund and Friends means that that is one of the six dogs available at the start in that version. It does not mean that the Husky is only available in the Dachshund version.RedZionX 23:29, 13 November 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Siberian Husky, Otherwise Known As Husky 

message: Kids are saying that there will be a version of Nintendogs called Daxen and Friends with a virtual daxen in it. Can anyone confirm this? 68.76.120.240 17:21, 6 October 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: There is no such version, and no additional versions have been announced. - A Link to the Past (talk) 21:23, 6 October 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Daxen and Friends 

message: I unlocked the Shiba Inu in my Kennel by a Japanese Print Collar. 68.76.120.240 22:22, 7 October 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Shiba Inu 

message: Should the dogs in the game be refered(sp?) to as nintendogs, or dogs, or what?
Just wondering.  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.127.11.233 (talk) 20:40, 28 October 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: Nintendog or dog?

message: I was reading through the article, and finally decided to put a Tone tag on. 
Some issues I ran across include widespread tense problems, such as "The zones are marked by the different colors on the field. The five zones provide you with points as odd numbers: 1-9, and 1 bonus point if your dog jumped to make a catch. You will have 60 seconds to get as many points as possible", in which tense changes three times in a row, and general other problems with parts sounding unencyclopedic, such as, "You'll have to think and memorise your map, but it is worth it!". RedZionX 23:25, 13 November 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Tone 

message: Though a solid article, this is still Start-Class in my books, though it wouldn't be impossible to get this article to B-class. Here are some ideas to get you there:
*The main reason for not promoting the article is the length of the gameplay-related sections: this article goes into too much depth and reads too much like a game guide. Dead giveaways are listing the types of food you can give your dog, describing which buttons should be pressed to go for a walk and subsections for each of the contests. Remove information which isn't useful to someone who doesn't intend to play the game. Unless there's a particularly unusual aspect of the game (such as the celestial brush in Okami), you won't need to use subsections for the gameplay section. For example, you can remove the table of dog breeds as the important information (the fact that you can choose from one of five or six different breeds) is in the text. A similar list present in the Versions section can also be deleted. The Contest subsection could be summarised by saying that the main source of income is from contests, that there are three of them and that if the player does well enough only then can they access the next difficulty level.
*There aren't many wikilinks in the Gameplay section, either.
*This article needs more citations - WP:CITE. I'd suggest using the relevant template which in most cases will be  - see WP:CITET. Given the age of the game, this should be easy. Have a look at sites such as IGN and GameSpot for information on the game's development. If you're stuck for references for the Gameplay section, remember that you can use reviews.
*Usually sales information is found in a subsection under the Reception section. The current Reception section requires an overhaul. Have a look at some of the articles at WP:VG#Example articles to see how to write this section. The first thing you can do is merge the list of awards and recognitions into one, possibly two, paragraphs, as regular paragraphed prose is preferred over lists wherever possible.
*Also, the current content of the Sales section is in a set of very short one- and two-sentence long paragraph. Try to merge these paragraphs together, as the choppiness hurts the prose.
*Is there a story in this game? If so, it would be wise to summarise it in a Story section.
*Development sections are a staple of video game articles. Again, have a look at WP:VG#Example articles to see what to do.
*This article could do with some more screenshots showing different aspects of the game. Any new and current screenshots/box art used in this article will require fair use rationales.
So to get this article from Start- to B-class, you'll need to sort out the Gameplay section, get some more screenshots, sorting out a couple of other sections (reception, development). If you address all of the issues listed above you'll be very close to GA. Hope this helps, Una LagunaTalk 08:26, 2 December 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Thanks much. I'll get to work on it. RedZionX 19:54, 2 December 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  [[WP:VG]] assessment 

message: I can manage most of the text-based work, but I can't obtain images to use in the article. If anybody would like to help the development of this article by adding in some screenshots, it would be greatly appreciated. Some images which would be helpful:
* Walking the dog.
* Some type of contest, agility would probably be the best.
* Bark mode
That would flesh it out a great deal, since it currently only has two images; the dog being pet, and the box art. RedZionX 02:35, 7 December 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Screenshots 

message: Why is their no mention of the Nintendog's appearance in Brawl? -Sukecchi (talk) 00:10, 29 January 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: Because it's trivia. - A Link to the Past (talk) 18:24, 21 February 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: I saw a TV advertisement for Brawl and a nintendog had its paws on the screen. It barked, then disappeared, revealing the Brawl advert. Wikiert (talk) 14:35, 24 October 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Assist Trophy 

message: In the UK Nintendo teamed up with the animal shelter and rehoming charity dogs trust for some versions of Nintendogs. 217.205.224.155 (talk) 14:54, 20 February 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Dogs Trust 

message: It's been a while since the last VG assessment, and I think that it's nearly time for another (and hopefully a graduation from start-class). If anybody has suggestions, oppositions, or otherwise...? FusionMix 17:18, 1 May 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: Needs more sources that aren't Reception. - A Link to the Past (talk) 18:01, 1 May 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: Looking up at the assessment I wrote, none of the point seem to have been fulfilled to the extent that the article is now B-class. An additional point is that the current format of the Synopsis section is rather unhelpful. There's no need for all those subsections - just stick all that information under the heading "Setting" (rather than "Synopsis"). Una LagunaTalk 18:13, 1 May 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: That's fairly manageable. FusionMix 19:15, 1 May 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Anybody think that this is fairly ready to get another assessment? 

message: Just wondering, would it be appropriate to label this as the best-selling video game of its generation? Because, it really is. Even Wii Sports, with bundled sales included, has sold less. - A Link to the Past (talk) 06:04, 1 July 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Sales 

message: Here's a list of the starting breeds, I think it would be relevant for them to be on the main page as it took me a while to find them, if not can they stay on this dicussion page so other's can see the information:
*Dachshund and Friends: Dachshund, Beagle, Husky, Pug, Shih Tzu, Golden Retriever,
*Lab and Friends:  Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Toy Poodle, Labrador Retriever,  Miniature Pinscher, Shiba Inu.
*Chihuahua and Friends:  Chihuahua, German Shepherd, Boxer, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Yorkshire Terrier, Shetland Sheepdog,
*Dalmatian and Friends:   Dalmatian, Golden Retriever,  Yorkshire Terrier,  Beagle,  Boxer, German Shepherd,  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 90.240.217.122 (talk) 20:14, 1 September 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: If players need to know this information, they can look for an online strategy guide. This information isn't necessary. Thanks for offering, though :). FusionMix 20:02, 11 September 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Starting Breeds 

message: Holy crap,... you just cannot read this article normally... all you read is [citation needed]. Can some please add some citations,...??
It can't be that hard to find some web site with anything as little as a review and get most of the s out of the way? 
If I have time  I will look into it myself  or the day after .
--t0maz (talk) 22:27, 3 November 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: [Who just so happened to be the one who also added other refs to the article and cleaned up a great deal of it] - A Link to the Past (talk) 22:42, 11 November 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: I have recommended that T0maz add the WikiImp User box. Wikiert (talk) 20:25, 23 November 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: I think that YOWUZA was accusing the user who added the citations in the first place to the article of being a WikiImp (AKA me) rather than t0maz. Though I do find it funny that he hasn't edited Wikipedia since he proposed that he would do some work on the article. - A Link to the Past (talk) 20:44, 23 November 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: I was only joking... --YOWUZA Talk 2 me! 12:21, 23 December 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  [Citation Needed] 

message: Written under the "Legacy" section are things that really don't pertain to the legacy of Nintendogs at all. Does having a trading card and plush toy line really add to one's legacy? I think the section needs to be rewritten.67.236.93.168 (talk) 14:47, 11 October 2009 (UTC)
thread_title:  Legacy section 

message: Hello. I was just wondering which game you find the UFO on. I have found all the items except the UFO. So please reply and tell me which game to find it on. Thanks so much for your help. =0
Puffy Puffy  —Preceding unsigned comment added by Puffy Puffy (talk • contribs) 04:17, 5 November 2009 (UTC)
thread_title:  Nintendogs Item List 

message: This game is released in China at December 19, 2009. But I cannot add this new release date into the article, because the template used in this article doesn't support country China.. So could anyone please update the template then we can add this new release date?  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 58.212.130.254 (talk) 05:15, 24 March 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  Release Date Update 

message: - The New Age Retro Hippie used Ruler! Now, he can figure out the length of things easily. 20:03, 30 September 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  Posting here in part because it may be considered iffy and also because I don't feel like adding it right now. 

message: Don't forget Spyro (owned by caraparkid).  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 173.3.193.80 (talk) 22:23, 18 April 2011 (UTC)
thread_title:  Article 

message: I've just removed a handful of sections which were not appropriate for Wikipedia as per Wikipedia:WikiProject Video games/Article guidelines. Miyagawa (talk) 23:41, 24 April 2011 (UTC)
thread_title:  Recent edits 

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