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  • svgApr 21, 2021Quick Bits

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    The Tamagotchi brand has added a camera to their virtual pet so that you can be closer to your critters.

    Tamagotchi has been giving us adorable little pet sims for about as long as I can remember. It is the perfect way to learn the responsibility of pet ownership, without actually having another living animal rely on you. Not only that, they are just the cutest thing ever. Clean, feed and give all your love to your very own tiny digital pet.

    Now, the Tamagotchi has offiaclly added a camera to their toy, allowing pet owners to find themselves inside the toy with their pet. This will also make it so that we can share our pictures of us with our pets. There will be a service in the new devices that makes it easy to send pictures to our friends. You will also be able to use the camera to interact with your pet in different ways.

    More info

    To learn more about the Tamagotchi Pix and see a video, you can check out the official website.

    For more great innovative hand held, check out my coverage of the Playdate!

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  • svgMay 13, 2019News

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    Eevee x Tamagotchi is a Japan exclusive that we really hope comes west!

    The crew at Pokemon has finally teamed up with the original creators of Tamagotchi, and made it so that (almost) everyone can have their very own Eevee to raise and love, with Eevee x Tamagotchi. It is tough to embody that feeling you would get as a real Pokemon trainer, but Tamagotchi has brought the world much by way of virtual pet ownership. This collaboration will mean wonders for those who have always dreamed of having their very own Pokemon to raise!

    What is Tamagotchi?

    For those unfamiliar with Tamagotchi, they are the company that revolutionized being a pet owner by making it simple, and digital. A Tamagotchi is a key-chain sized console that allows for the raising of one virtual pet. You interact with the specific creature as you would a real pet, i.e. feeding, cleaning up after and playing games to keep them entertained. Also, you must do all of this on a regular basis, as it is possible for your creature to perish (or in this case, return to egg form).

    Eevee x Tamagotchi

    With Eevee x Tamagotchi, you will now be able to have all of this merriment in the form of an Eevee. Given that the evolution system has always been a bit random for Tamagotchi, one new feature would be the guided evolution. As many already know, Eevee has many different paths that it can take as far as evolution is concerned. In this game, you will be able to guide the Eevee to the specific evolution you want through the mini games that are offered for interacting with your Eevee.

    No western release…yet!

    All of that being said, even the excitement that we feel over this awesome gadget doesn’t change the fact that it is currently very difficult to get your hands on, and only comes in the Japanese version. However, we here at myPotatoGames intend to keep a close eye on this, and will be sure to update as soon as there is word of a western release. Although they are currently sold out, this item is offered by Play-Asia, so keep checking in with them if you are interested in a Japanese version.

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  • svgApr 27, 2019Mobile Game

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    Melbits World Pocket, created by Melbot, an indie studio in Spain, is all about multitasking, coordination, and solving puzzles by guiding the most adorable creatures called Melbits to the end of a mini-level. You can even customize these virtual pets with many options of accessories. The demo version is available now for free in English and in Spanish on iOS or Android mobile devices for the following regions: UK, Canada, Spain, and Malaysia. A particular member of the Potato family is Canadian so see below for gameplay footage and more information.

    Melbits World Pocket menu

    About Melbits and Technology

    Melbits are the embodiment of the “good vibes” we get from the internet or virtual world. The enemy characters that need to be avoided in the game are the opposite of that; viruses. As mentioned on the developer’s website: “Their vision was to blend the digital and physical worlds to create transmedia products and franchises that use technology in a magic way, with the noble intention of just making people have a good time.” The vibrant and colorful levels and Melbits do just that!

    A “virus” enemy

    Customizing Your Virtual Pets

    When I first opened the app I was immediately greeted by bright and adorable creatures roaming around my screen. Creatures that I could engage with by customizing them with backpacks, hats, sunglasses, etc. You can even select one of four dance moves to give them, complete with different music playing in the background. They will cheerfully perform you dance selection for you at the end of a victorious level. Furthermore, you can take a selfie with them through Augmented Reality with your camera phone! This feature is indeed reminiscent of Tamagotchi and I can’t get enough of my cutest littlest pets. I’m hoping in the full version I will be able to collect more of them and obtain more accessories.

    High Scores and Collectibles

    There are goodies to be collected in every level of Melbits World Pocket but I am uncertain of exactly what they do. If you have successfully guided the required amount of Melbits to the end of a level, your performance is rated with a score. Items gathered, Melbits saved, and time left from your timer (you can pick up hourglasses for more time), are all taken into consideration and added up. It is addictive to try and best your highest score and receive a “perfect” rating for every level. Perhaps it would be easier if the “tally” at the end stayed until you pressed a button and had an explanation that accompanied it.

    Perfect completion of Level 5

    Gameplay – Lemmings Inspired

    In the demo you will have access to one world: Hobby Island. There are six levels to play through and one bonus level if you subscribe to their Melbits Club. You will see blue buttons and pink buttons that you can touch or slide. These will affect their corresponding colors of blocks or springs that are found in a level. Some will need to be used as platforms so as not to fall, others will propel your Melbits to greater heights.

    Your Melbits will start appearing chaotically and walk toward the path they are facing until they either hit a dead end or each other, and turn around. If you have played the game Lemmings, you will know exactly what I mean. I have lead them straight to enemies and off the edges of cliffs on numerous occasions. Thankfully, they always return to me the next time I retry the level.

    Hobby Island world

    Levels: Difficulty, Design, and Sound

    Each level was unique with different sets of challenges, and boy were they challenging! Trying to keep on eye on so many things at once and getting the timing just right can be quite difficult to do. However, each level is short and easy to replay as there are no “lives” and major setbacks. My favorite level was Level 5 as I could rotate a block in several directions. That offered different options to arrive to the same goal. I can’t wait to see what different designs the creators come up with for different worlds. I hope they stay just as bright and as charming! The soundtrack is cute, upbeat, and catchy which suits the game perfectly. See below for a video of gameplay including Level 5.

    More Information

    Stay tuned with myPotatoGames for more on this game. Hopefully we find out soon the release date of the full version. There also seems to be some physical toys coming our way in 2019. A Melbits Pod toy is in the works as the app mentions the following: “Soon you will be able to breed your own Melbits in the real world using light, temperature and movement with Melbits Pod, the new Melbits toy!”

    Melbits Pod toy

    Melbits World is also a PlayStation PlayLink game that you can purchase right now! PlayStation has their Golden Week sale on from now until May 7th, 2019. Get your PS4 copy of Melbits World for almost half-price off their regular price ($8.99 US)! This PS4 game is a multiplayer game where you use your phones as the controllers.

    Melbits World for the PS4

    If you enjoyed seeing us play a demo, you can check out gameplay for Alchemy Story here.

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  • svgApr 5, 2018News

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    Shortly after posting the review, I noticed bugs being fixed more and more. On 4/3, I noticed there was a question mark tamagotchi icon in the collection book. Had it always been there? Does this foreshadow a big update to the amount of tamagotchi the game contains? Yes, actually! The morning of 4/4, Bandai Namco released a major update to the game including ways to play with friends, more tamagotchi to collect, and more! The time has never been better to play. We will keep you updated as the game progresses.

    For more information on the Tamagotchi Forever check out our review here. There is also a fun gameplay trailer you should not miss over here.

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