Wappy Dog announced for Nintendo DS

Activision announced Wappy Dog today, a toy/game hybrid developed in conjunction with Sega Toys. Commanding the pet through your DS gets robot responses, and you can choose "Travel Mode" to take the game sans robot.

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E3 hasn't even started yet, but Activision has already won thanks to Wappy Dog, a virtual pet coming to the Nintendo DS this holiday season. Developed in conjunction with Sega Toys, Wappy Dog lets you control the robot pup through your DS system. Wappy will respond virtually on the DS, and in real life by barking and moving. The whirring of motors means he wuvs you!

"Home Mode" lets you play with the robot through your DS system, and "Travel Mode" is for when you want to take Wappy on the road without hauling around a toy robot. When you return home, you can sync the data. The dog includes 18 prompts, 350 responses, five age states, five moods, and several mini-games.

This is part of Activision renewed focus on reaching younger audiences with toy crossovers, as seen in the company's Spyro reboot. That title will include interactive toys that can interface with in-game content.

"We were excited about Wappy Dog from the moment we saw it," said Activision Publishing's David Oxford. "This one-of-a-kind toy and video game combines a strong emotional bond and exciting virtual experience with the interaction of a physical pet. Wappy Dog is a truly innovative next generation toy and video game that gives kids an instant companion."

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    June 2, 2011 10:15 AM

    Steve Watts posted a new article, Wappy Dog announced for Nintendo DS.

    Activision announced Wappy Dog today, a toy/game hybrid developed in conjunction with Sega Toys. Commanding the pet through your DS gets robot responses, and you can choose "Travel Mode" to take the game sans robot.

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      June 2, 2011 10:46 AM

      so it doesnt jerk you off or anything? fuck that.

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        June 2, 2011 10:52 AM

        You want to get jerked off by a dog?

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          June 2, 2011 10:54 AM

          a plastic dog. dont take me too seriously. im bored.

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          June 2, 2011 11:08 AM

          I'd be nice to at least have the option.

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            June 2, 2011 11:24 AM

            See, this guy gets it. What good is a wappy dog if it wont give you a good wapping?

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