Sweekar is a modern AI-powered virtual pet inspired by the '90s Tamagotchi, which grows and evolves through various life stages, requiring care and attention, and will be available on Kickstarter for $150.
Takara Tomy is releasing a Poké Ball virtual pet toy in Japan that features over 150 Pokémon, including seven partner Pokémon you can care for and pet, with an English menu option. Pre-orders are open, and the device ships on October 11, priced at around $51, though availability may be limited and prices could increase with tariffs.
The UwU Virtual Pet Buffer is a unique guitar pedal that combines a buffer pedal with a Tamagotchi-style virtual pet and mini-games, encouraging players to practice and play to help the virtual pet evolve over 30 levels. The pedal, designed by Ground Control Audio, aims to add a whimsical element to pedalboards while also serving its primary function as a high-quality buffer with 18v headroom and no tone coloration. Priced at $139, it is available for preorder and is set to start shipping in March.
Apple Arcade continues to expand its library with over 200 games now available. The latest releases include Cypher 007, a James Bond action-adventure game, Junkworld TD, a tower defense game, and Japanese Rural Life Adventure, which offers a slow living experience in the Japanese countryside. Other recent additions include My Talking Angela 2+, Samba de Amigo, finity., and Kingdoms: Merge & Build. Apple Arcade is available for a free trial month and costs $5/month thereafter.
The new Tamagotchi Uni device can connect to the Tamaverse, described as "the metaverse of the Tamagotchi world," allowing fans to play together on a global scale. The device can connect to Wi-Fi, potentially allowing it to meet up with other Tamagotchis from around the world. It can also be used as a watch and will be available for pre-order on Amazon starting Tuesday.