Tamagotchi's back —as a mobile app!

Published February 19, 2013 3:22pm

Remember Tamagotchi, the popular 1990s game where you had to feed and care for a virtual pet lest it die? It's back as a free app for devices running Google's Android OS.

For many fans, the Tamagotchi app will likely bring back the experience of owning a virtual pet, according to a report on tech site Mashable.

"A new feature you'll find: being able to play Rock Paper Scissors with your Tamagotchi. (Letting it win will make your pet happier.) You can also take photos and share them on Facebook directly from the app," Mashable said.

Mashable quoted Sync Beatz CMO Shin Ueno as saying that while the app is available for Android for now, it will come to iOS devices soon.

Sync Beatz Entertainment has acquired the license from Namco Bandai for this app and future products.

Dubbed Tamagotchi L.i.f.e., the app recreates the experience of caring for and feeding one's pocket-sized pet.

Mashable noted the app's release marks the brand's re-expansion to North America.

But unlike the original Tamagotchi, there is now an "App Mode" where they can access all menu functions with touch controls.

"You'll recognize the actions to feed, vaccinate, poke and clean up after your pet. You can also check its weight, happiness and discipline," Mashable said.

Namco Bandai released Tamagotchi in 1997, selling more than 79 million egg-shaped toys. — TJD, GMA News

Tags: videogame, tamagotchi, google, googleandroid