Lost Nintendogs Puppies Saved By Dedicated Fan In Viral TikTok

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A TikTok user who saved two lost Nintendogs pets has become a viral sensation. The pet simulation game released for the Nintendo DS back in 2005, and it immediately became a beloved part of the Nintendo handheld's lineup. Gamers tend to adore virtual animals, as evidenced by creations like the Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR pet mod, and loving owners with technical skills can rescue lost pets.

Using the Nintendo DS' built-in microphone and touchscreen, Nintendogs lets players realistically interact with their in-game canines. The touchscreen lets players pet, feed and play with their Nintendog in an immersive manner. Meanwhile, the built-in microphone lets players speak directly to their pet, call their dog by name and give it commands to make it perform various tricks. The Nintendo DS' internal clock and calendar let each Nintendog realistically experience hunger and get dirty over time. The success of Nintendogs led to a multitude of rereleases, and the virtual pet genre has expanded to include modern iterations like pet effects in Lost Ark that can dramatically change gameplay.

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As reported by Nintendo Life, TikTok and Twitter user Ben "bennypvideo" Pollard has gone viral after adopting a set of lost Nintendogs. The abandoned and worn-out Nintendo DS cartridge was found on a train in London, and Pollard was able to bring the game back to working order after a deep cleaning. Upon starting up Nintendogs the virtual adopter was met by Tyson and Enzo, who were previously owned by a gamer named Sean. Pollard apparently intends to try reuniting Tyson and Enzo with Sean somehow, so the saga of the lost and foundNintendogs is currently ongoing.

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