Later this month, D'Amelio will kick off the global launch with a series of TikTok videos, Instagram content, press and interviews, plus an event preview in New York. For those perplexed by what or who a Tamagotchi is, the keychain-sized gaming devices were first created by Akihiro Yokoi and Aki Maita in 1996 and, beyond their simple concept, they did much to shape the gaming world. It became an instant phenomenon, with students chancing being caught by the teacher during class because Tamagotchi’s life was not pausable, a continual play feature which was revolutionary and became a key feature of many future games.

Unique: Kids can raise a UniTama that’s one-of-a-kind, inside and out, with unique personalities, accessories and decorating.On 27th June, the company will hold its own launch event in line with the US and Europe, hosting media, celebrities, and influencers who will be the first to experience and get hands-on with the new Uni prior to it hitting UK shelves from 15th July. Each fruit corresponds to one of eleven dye colors, and every three pieces of a single type of fruit collected will award one bottle of its respective dye. Two or three items and a chosen color dye can be combined, allowing for many accessories to come in up to eleven different colors. Similarly as to how they are obtained on the Tamagotchi On, a Tama Pet can visit if the player leaves certain toys or furniture out in the yard.

You'll be able to exchange items with the (real) people you meet (digitally), play mini-games together, share Tamagotchi details and fashion, and so on. The Uni is heavily based on the design of the Smart; it is the same size, smaller than previous color-screen devices, and comes with a watch strap to wear it on one's wrist like a watch.

It was one thing to bring a Tamagotchi on a trip; it was another to forcibly expose everyone else around me to its sharp cries. When the option is selected, the Tamagotchi will put on a VR headset to enter the Tamaverse, although some of the features are still accesible without internet access. We went from person to person to no avail, until a friend looked into their black leather fanny pack. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. You’ll still spend your days looking after your virtual pet by feeding, petting, and playing with it, but the Tamagotchi Uni goes far beyond the basics for a rewarding pet simulator filled with engaging activities, and strong reasons to keep playing.

Just as quickly as they had arrived, the pocket playthings pretty much disappeared — largely replaced by smartphones — while games giant Nintendo took the concept and channelled it into its hugely successful Nintendogs series. The event was attended by media, influencers and celebrities, including the likes of Vanessa Feltz, Nicky Clarke and Imogen Thomas, as well as Toys ‘n’ Playthings. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. The detail included in the Uni’s pixel artwork is gorgeous, and every animation is smooth and delightful – whether you’re jumping on a trampoline or visiting the aforementioned genie.

Later, a random event saw a magic lamp delivered to my home (there’s a very angry genie inside, but give it snacks and you’ll be friends) and that wound up being part of the furnishings. But in introducing a fresh new Tamaverse and pushing its sense of connectivity into the online world, the Uni also feels like a perfect introduction for a brand new, eager generation of players. In the late 1990s a whole generation of children were given licence to forget about their real-life pets in favor of keeping a pixelated pet alive through constant nurture. This realm allows players to connect with others online, take part in co-op or competitive games, and even receive downloadable updates.

I opened a new egg and took on a new underdeveloped blob, and I cheered in the California sun with my friends.

You want better for your little pet, and to see it thrive in fresh, colourful environments, with new and better items earnable with every generation.