A few years back, there was a heartwarming story about a man who found a lost copy of Nintendogs on a late-night train. This man, Ben Riou-Pollard, shared the story in five parts on TikTok and Nintendo Life. Now, two years later, he has stumbled upon another lost game – a beat-up Pokémon Emerald cartridge at a local car boot sale.
Ben tried to track down the original owner of the game but was unsuccessful. So, he took the cartridge home, cleaned it up, and tried to find clues about the owner from the Trainer name and team info. Unfortunately, his DS couldn’t recognize the cartridge even after cleaning it thoroughly.
Instead of giving up, Ben decided to fly to Japan and seek help from the Pokémon Center officials. He documented his journey in a three-part TikTok series, sharing the ‘healing’ process of the lost cartridge. While some may argue that the cartridge is likely fake, the effort to reunite it with its owner is commendable.
In addition to this lost game journey, Ben also visited the Kyoto Nintendo Store and shared his experience of purchasing a tote bag with a Game Boy pocket on TikTok. His adventures in the world of Nintendo have captured the attention of many, leaving viewers envious of his experiences.
If you have ever come across a lost game cartridge and successfully returned it to its owner, share your story in the comments. Ben’s dedication to reuniting lost games with their rightful owners is truly inspiring, reminding us of the joy of gaming and the connections we make through it.
