Nintendogs, the real-time pet simulation video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS handheld video game console, is potentially coming to mobile phones. A recent patent filing by Nintendo mentions a new “mobile terminal application” that appears to be a mobile version of the popular game, which was first released in 2005 and has since become one of the best-selling games on the Nintendo DS with millions of copies sold worldwide.
The technology described in the patent is centered around augmented reality, allowing players to interact with their virtual dogs in real-world environments as captured through a device with a camera, such as a smartphone or a tablet. This would provide a new level of immersion to the Nintendogs experience and make it accessible to players even when they’re away from their gaming console.
While the patent does not specify the device to be used, many speculate that the technology will be utilized on a smartphone given Nintendo’s recent foray into the mobile gaming market. The patent also mentions the use of augmented reality technology, which would add a new level to the Nintendogs experience.
It is currently unknown when the mobile version of Nintendogs will be released or on which platforms it will be available, but fans of the game are eagerly awaiting its arrival. The Nintendogs franchise has proven to be a beloved virtual pet game, and its arrival on mobile devices may bring a new level of popularity to the franchise.