Tamagotchi brings the beloved digital pet to a smartwatch

Yes, the beloved digital pet gets modernized as Bandai celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Tamagotchi. The Tamagotchi Smart brings the once monochrome digital creature into a smartwatch with a coloured display.

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Pokémon and Tamagotchi team up to launch an Eevee Tamagotchi toy

The inner ‘90s kid in me is having a field day with this news. Pokémon and Tamagotchi have partnered to release an Eevee Tamagotchi, which will be coming to Japan on January 26, 2019. From what we know so far, it looks like the gameplay is similar to the traditional Tamagotchi but it’s cooler since you get to take care of your own Pokémon.  

Based on Tamagotchi’s Japanese website, how you take care of your Eevee will determine whether it turns into an Umbreon, Jolteon, Vaporeon, or its other forms. The toy will be coming in yellow (I love you, Eevee design) or pink (Colorful friends design) and is listed at JPY 2,484, which is roughly $30. Unfortunately, there is no news yet if these Tamagotchis will be making their way out of Japan. We sure hope they do, though. 

Source: Polygon 

‘Tekken’ comes to mobile, preview available for iOS users in Canada

If you’re a fan of the classic fighting game Tekken, then you’re in for a treat. Bandai Namco just announced that it’s opening Tekken Mobile for pre-registration. And even better news for iOS users here? The game is already available to try out. The game is also coming to Android but no word yet when that version will drop. The official launch of the game isn’t being announced yet.

Tekken Mobile brings over 100 characters and has new different modes to try out. One is Story Mode, where you’ll create a team of three players to help Kazuya Mishima defeat the new mobile game’s enemy named Revenant. Another is Dojo mode where, in typical Tekken fashion, you can challenge your friends and other users. Bandai plans to host live events for the games centered on different themed content. If you pre-register, you might receive special in-app bonuses. As the game developer said in a statement, “as more people pre-register for the game, more rewards and in-game contents will be available for the Global Launch.”

Source: Engadget

Tamagotchis to make a comeback

Remember those little virtual pets from the ‘90s? Well, you can get a piece of ‘90s nostalgia by around fall next year. Gizmodo reported that Bandai plans to relaunch the game as Tamagotchi Friends and would probably sell around US$20. Now, you can give your kids a piece of your past and make sure to remind them to feed and bathe your Tamagotchis.