New generation electronic pet game

The new Tamagotchi looks a lot like the old one. But the key features remain unchanged, from the three unmarked buttons that navigate the screen to the simplicity to the gameplay. It's not just meant to appeal to nostalgic adults, but to reintroduce the pleasures of the retro toy to a new generation of kids. Tamagotchis are digital creatures from a planet far, far away Planet Tamagotchi.

Taking care of a Tamagotchi is simple—you feed it, bathe it, and play with it—but Tamagotchis are demanding by nature. They beep and bloop at all hours of the day, requiring near-constant attention. Leave one unattended for a few hours and you'll return to find that it has pooped on the floor or, worse, died. Tara Badie, Bandai America's director of marketing, says the company has updated Tamagotchi products throughout the years. In , Bandai recreated Tamagotchi as an Android app , which more or less replicated the experience of raising a Tamagotchi on a smartphone.

For the Tamagotchi On, she says the company wanted to target the same age group as the original toy. This new generation of Tamagotchis can also connect to one another, allowing you to schedule playdates, go on trips, or give gifts to the Tamagotchis of your friends. You can also marry two Tamagotchis and eventually raise multiple generations of a Tamagotchi family.

The ability to marry Tamagotchis to one another wasn't original to the toys. For a generation of kids that's grown up with iPads and smartphones at their fingertips, the Tamagotchi On feels like a familiar game, designed to capture their attention and keep them returning to the screen. All Rights Reserved.

Keep track of all the characters you find on this Checklist! Take photos with your character! Touch buttons create new interactive play! January 9, Read More. December 10, Read More. Visit Other Tamagotchi Sites.

Australia Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions. North America. We use cookies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic. Close Privacy Overview This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. The cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website.

We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website.