The Tamagotchi ( ????? ) [tama? ot? t? i] is a handheld digital pet, made in Japan by Akihiro Yokoi from WiZ and Aki Maita from Bandai. The album was released by Bandai on November 23, 1996 in Japan and May 1997 worldwide, quickly becoming one of the greatest toy modes of the 1990s and early 2000s. In 2010, more than 76 million Tamagotchi have been sold worldwide. Most Tamagotchi are placed on small egg-shaped computers with an interface usually consisting of three buttons, although the number of buttons can vary.
According to Bandai, the name is a portmanteau that combines two Japanese words tamago ( ??? ) , meaning "egg" , and the end of "clock". As a result, the name is sometimes romanized into "Tamagotch" without "i" in Japan. Most Tamagotchi characters end up with chi (? ) in Japanese, with few exceptions.
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Tamagotchi was invented by Aki Maita who won the 1997 Nobel Prize for economics. Tamagotchi is a large virtual pet simulation game. The characters are creatures that are colorful and simply designed based on animals, objects, or humans. Starting with Tamagotchi Plus/Koneksi 2004, the second wave of Tamagotchi toys emerged, featuring different graphic designs by JINCO and gameplay described in the first generation. However, the story behind the game remains the same: Tamagotchis is a small alien species that stores eggs on Earth to see what life is like, and it is up to the player to lift the egg into an adult. The creature goes through several stages of growth, and will evolve differently depending on the player's treatment, with better care that produces smarter, happier, and less demanding adult creatures. Gameplay can vary greatly between models, and some models, such as TamagoChu, require little maintenance from players.
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Gameplay
When activating the toy, an egg appears on the screen. After setting the clock of the Tamagotchi unit, the eggs will sway for a few minutes, and then hatch into small pets. In newer versions, entering the player's name and date of birth is also required when setting the clock, and at birth, players can name pets and learn from family groups and/or their gender. Players can take care of as many or as few pets as they choose, and the result depends on the player's actions. The first Tamagotchis can only be stopped by going to set the clock, effectively stopping the passage of time in the game, but in later models the pause function is included.
Pets have Hunger meters, Happy meters, meter and Discipline meter to determine how healthy and well-behaved pets are. There is also an age and weight check function for the age and weight of pets today. Filling in Famine can be achieved by feeding pets (usually a loaf of bread) or a snack (usually a piece of candy). Filling the Happy meters can be achieved by playing mini games with pets or feeding snacks (there is no limit to this, but there are limits to how much food can be fed). Mini games vary between versions, but mainly involve guessing which pets will change (left or right) in 5 tries. The Discipline meter can be filled by pressing the "scold" option when the pet asks for attention but refuses to play or be fed. Pets will leave dirt around the screen from time to time, and may become ill if not cleaned. Before the pet goes to the bathroom, it will create a line of face and smell will appear around it. If the player activates the toilet icon during this animation, but before the pet goes to the bathroom, the pet will use the toilet instead. When done repeatedly, pets can be trained potty.
If the pet fell ill, the skull icon appeared next to the pet because it was still at the bottom of the screen, with an expression of displeasure. Pets can become sick for a number of reasons such as excessively snacking or failing to clean up the dirt. Pets can die if the disease is left uncontrolled. Pets can be cured by pressing the "Drug" option. Usually pets will not play or be fed while sick.
Pets often fall asleep at night. Initially the player has the option to turn off the light manually when the pet is asleep (it will turn on the light by itself when it wakes up). To raise a healthy pet, players are encouraged but are not required to turn off the lights when the pet is asleep. In the latest version, pets turn off their own lights when sleeping. The latest version also allows waking the pet for a short time after falling asleep. V5 told the three children to look out at the window when they wake up in the morning and before going to bed at night.
Life cycle
The pet passes through different stages of development throughout its life cycle. Each stage lasts for a while, depending on the model of the toy, and when it reaches a new stage, the toy plays the jingle, and the pet's appearance changes. Pets can "die" because of poor care, old age, disease, and in some versions, predators. The life cycle stage of the pet is Baby, Child, Adolescent, and Adult. Then the Tamagotchi model has added a Senior model. Usually the age of the pet will increase after he wakes from his sleep.
Poor treatment can cause pets to die, but can also die from old age. If an old pet dies without producing offspring, the family line has ended. Tamagotchi Japan Toys usually show ghosts and tombstones when pets die, but the English version has been changed to show angels on death, or just floating UFOs to show their return to their home planet. Often this will show a transition graph, after which it will show the pet looks sick, but with the skull blinking, sounds when blinking. This will then show a happy version of a pet that blinks with a longer beep, with an egg on the right side of the screen, after which it will show the pet as an angel (as shown above). Pressing the middle button shows the age at which the pet dies. After the pet dies, one can start over from the beginning by pressing A and C.
New mechanics
In the latest model, players produce currencies called Gotchi Points while playing games, and can use in-game currency to buy a variety of food, toys, accessories, or even room decor for pets.
Connectivity
Using infrared communication, two players can connect their toys and pets can form friendships, play games, exchange gifts, and even get married. Infrared connection is introduced with Plus/Connection, but Japan Chou Jinsei Enjoy Tamagotchi is the first model to interact with the computer. Since then, many of the next models can also interact with the E-Tamago or Tamatown website using the alphanumeric code generated by the toys to get into the Flash game website. After generating the code, the toy remains paused until the player enters an exit or cancel code. Players can play mini games in town to earn Gotchi Points, or use Gotchi Points to buy items in city shops. To transfer points and items back to the toy, the player exits the Flash game and is coded to re-enter the toy. Newer models, such as the Tamagotchi 4U and Tamagotchi 4U can connect to other 4U Tamagotchi units, as well as smartphones and tablets, using near field communication. Unlike previous models, the 4U Tamagotchi did not have infrared, which consequently caused it to sell quite badly.
Marriage and family
Mesutchi and Osutchi Tamagotchis were the first to introduce marriage and heredity, and feature it back in the Plus/Connection model and beyond. Two players with pet men and women can connect their toys and allow pets to develop friendships and fall in love. Once pets have raised their relationship meter considerably, pets can marry. Players can also choose to have their pets married to random pets brought by "Matchmaker." After marriage, the woman will eventually produce two eggs, keeping one and leaving one with a man. Since the parents will automatically guide the baby's life, the only treatment required of the player is the drug in case of illness. After a few days, parents will leave, and players are left to take care of the new generation. This can continue as long as the player successfully takes care of the pet The Chou Jinsei Enjoy Tamagotchi also introduced the idea of ​​a "family" or "group" of characters. This "family" is a kind of classification for the characters available in the game, grouped mainly by appearance, although they are also associated with certain skills. Characters from one group can not grow into adults from different groups, and if two pets from a different group get married and have an egg, the baby will become a group of women. Tamagotchi M! X , the latest Japanese release, has important changes to this feature; in this release, Tamagotchi breeds have combined the nature of both their parents.
More
With many different versions of toys, there are other less common mechanics that affect the growth of pets, including but not limited to friendship with players, different types of skills, and careers. Chou Jinsei Enjoy Tamagotchi also introduces Skills, which can be built by playing certain games with pets, or using certain toys or foods purchased from E-Tamago or in-game stores. Having a certain skill can help a pet get a career, and if built high enough, it can unlock special characters.
Release
In 2009, there have been over 44 versions of Tamagotchi released since its creation in 1996, some of which were only released in Japan. Together with the original Tamagotchi, Tamagotchi's first wave of toys included Christmas, an angel, and a sea-themed version. The newer version started in 2004 with Tamagotchi Plus, and the latest version is Japanese Tamagotchi M! X .
Internationally, in 2013, Tamagotchi Friends is the latest model, featuring a grayscale screen and a new NFC feature that allows its owners to "hit" their Tamagotchi to trade items. The upgrade, called Tamagotchi Friends: Dream Town Digital Friend , was released in 2015. It has additional features, but can only be purchased at online stores due to the lack of interest of retailers in the product.
In early 2013, Bandai released an enhanced version of the original Tamagotchi 1996 as a free iOS and Android app called "Tamagotchi L.i.f.e.". The sequel to the game, "Tamagotchi L.i.f.e. Angel", was released on February 26, 2014.
Video game
Since its debut, Tamagotchi has achieved several gaming platforms. Some early games feature gameplay similar to the original toy. Some party-style games appear on the main console, along with the series of Corner Shop simulation games and some role-playing games for the Nintendo DS.
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Arcade
Mametchi's character makes an appearance on Namco Bandai/Nintendo Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 as a playable character, along with his pet, Bagubagutchi, as an item. Mametchi and Yumemitchi also appeared in the arcade game Taiko no Tatsujin as a costume that can be opened.
An arcade machine known as TamaStation is available in Japan where players can win prizes for their Tamagotchi toys. This machine has several sequels, such as TamaStation 2.
In other media
Movies
On June 5, 2007, it was announced by Reuters that the animated film Tamagotchi will be released in December 2007. The film, Tamagotchi: The Movie, focuses on Mametchi, along with his friends Memetchi and Kuchipatchi. Introduced is Tanpopo, a human girl who Mametchi accidentally hauls onto the Planet Tamagotchi; and Chamametchi, the sister of Mametchi who was born during this film show. Tamagotchi: The Movie was released on December 15, 2007, and distributed by Toho Co. The film opened at number 3 at the box office at the opening weekend. On May 31, 2008, North American distributor Bandai Entertainment announced that they had earned the rights to the film. The first English release was a live-to-DVD version, released on June 3, 2009 in Australia by Madman Entertainment. DVD UK was released on September 14, 2009 via Manga Entertainment.
On December 20, 2008, the second film, known as Tamagotchi: Happiest Story in the Universe! was released to the cinema. The film, introducing a new Tamagotchi known as Hapihapitchi, was later released on DVD, on June 26, 2009. Unlike the first movie, Happiest Story in the Universe has not been dubbed in English, but it is a very exploratory language The rare English is in the Philippines. Madman Entertainment intends to call Happiest Story in the Universe! , but the dub was canceled for unknown reasons.
On November 1, 2016, Bandai announced a new Tamagotchi short film titled Tamagotchi: Secret Delivery Operation . The film was released theatricalally with the movie Kamisama Minarai: Himitsu no Cocotama on April 28, 2017, and included in the Cocotama movie DVD released on December 6, 2017. The short film is once again followed Mametchi and his friends, who were assigned to make important shipments to King Gotchi when the giant mechanical claws controlled by Spacy Brothers intervened with the delivery.
Anime
Japanese-only anime series called Anime TV de Hakken !! Tamagotchi (??? TV ??? !! ?????, lit. "Found in TV Anime !! Tamagotchi") aired from 7 July 1997 to 21 March 1998 on Fuji TV.
In December 2007, Bandai Japan started broadcasting Saa Ik ?! Tamagotchi (?????! ?????) a week before the release of the first film. In December 2008, Bandai America dubbed the series, Come on! Tamagotchi , and started streaming on YouTube in English and Japanese, with text for seven other languages.
In 2009, another anime television series was announced, titled Tamagotchi! (?????!). It starts in October 2009 and ends in March 2015. The anime short film Tamagotchi anime aired in Australia on the GO channel! from 2010-2014; only the first 26 episodes have been dubbed and have been repeated until 2014, when GO! removing anime from their channel. The anime has been dubbed at Tagalog in the Philippines. There is also a Taiwanese dub that airs on YoYo TV.
From 23 November 2013 to December 2014, Bandai America has adapted the second Tamagotchi anime, Tamagotchi! Yume Kira Dream , became the "webisodes" promoting the latest addition to franchises outside of Japan, Tamagotchi Friends .
Animated video
An animated video, Tamagotchi Video Adventures, produced by 7th Level, Inc. working with Bandai in 1997. Directed by Dan Kuenster, produced by Susan Deming and written by Kuenster, Deming and David Lewman. It runs about 42 and half minutes. Cosmotchi sent Tamagotchi to Earth to collect the most appropriate object for the planet for the Tamagotchi Museum. An original animated music video ("What is Tamagotchi?") And an interesting Tamagotchi featuret, starring Kuenster director following the movie.
Music
- Momus' album 1997 Ping Pong features a song titled "Tamagotchi Press Officer", which scoffs Bandai's advertising strategy.
- The song titled "Tamagotchi" was produced by the band Sqeezer in 1997.
- In Japan, the band Kigurumi, having gained new members and become a trio, released their single "Tamagotchi" on November 21, 2007, which is also the theme music for the film. It's dubbed in English along with the English roster of the film.
- The Eurodance group Daze song entitled "Together Forever" uses many Tamagotchi references.
- Los Angeles-based pop duo LOONER released their award for toys in May 2009 with the single "I Love My Tamagotchee!".
- The Philippines band, Eraserheads made a song called "Tamagotchi Baby".
- The German band "Die ÃÆ'â € ž rzte" also made a song called "Tamagotchi".
- French singer Lorie creates a song titled "La TamaDance" in 2014 for the TamaDance contest.
- Tamagotchi! , an anime based on Tamagotchi, also featuring many original songs..
Criticism and controversy
During the 1990s, children often brought Tamagotchi digital pets to school because in the first two releases (Generation 1 and Generation 2), characters could die in less than half a day if not receiving adequate care. Concerns over classroom disruptions and the general disruption of schoolwork eventually prompted many schools to ban the product.
See also
- Digimon - the same Bandai virtual pet that is intended for men
- Giga Pet - a virtual pet brand released in 1997 by Tiger Electronics to compete with Tamagotchi
- Fin Fin in Teo the Magic Planet - a similar digital pet game
- List of Tamagotchi releases
- Pixel Chix - similar toys intended for girls
- Pou - Tamagotchi clones where users are watching simulated creatures
- Tamagotchi effect - Psychological effect named pet digital
- Tuttuki Bako - same Bandai release
References
External links
- Official website
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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