Namco Brings Beloved Tamagotchi Brand to iPhone and iPod touch

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Namco Networks, a leading publisher and developer of mobile games and entertainment for mass-market casual gamers, today announced the international availability of Tamagotchi: ‘Round the World for Apple iPhones and iPod touch devices from the AppStore for $5.99.

Tamagotchi: ‘Round the World takes the digital pet toy and game series and turns it into a game where players and their Tamagotchi interact with cute clouds, playful plants and gleeful geysers to raise the ultimate pet: an entire planet. The Tamagotchi eat, dance, play and **** their way to a happier and healthier planet.

"Unlike the digital keychains, this is not a ‘pet' that requires continuous interaction, instead, it provides Tamagotchi fans with a chance to enjoy an amusing game that features loveable characters and playful settings," said Scott Rubin, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Namco Networks. "Tamagotchi on iPhone still offers the portability of the original keychain while delivering a more interactive experience."

Players can choose from one of four adorable Tamagotchi and play one of six missions that take place across three Planets (jungle, desert and "bucktooth"). Each mission has different objectives that lead to a happy, healthy Planet.

Players move around the Planet as their Tamagotchi interacts with the Gaiatchi (living clouds, plants, geysers and seedlings that populate the Planet). Players bring life to the Planet by interacting with the Gaiatchi through various mini-games and activities, such as Rock Paper Scissors, Dancing and Tag It.

Tamagotchi: ‘Round the World takes full advantage of the iPhone accelerometer and touch screen controls. For example, in the Beach Ball mini-game, players tilt the iPhone to move the Tamagotchi to the left or right and then tap the screen to jump up and hit the ball. The game also features bouncy music that turns several of the mini-games into rhythm games.

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TAMAGOTCHI: ‘Round the World © 2004-2009 BANDAI, WiZ © 2009 Namco Networks America Inc.

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