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The newest Tamagotchi device, the Tamagotchi Uni, isn\u2019t just a new toy that lets you care for a virtual pet; it can also connect to the Tamaverse, which Bandai Namco describes in a press release as \u201cthe metaverse of the Tamagotchi world.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u201cFans can now play together with the Tamaverse\u2019s Tama Arena, Tama Parties, Tama Fashion, and Tama Travel features, opening up the fun to a global scale,\u201d according to the release about the Tamagotchi Uni. The device can connect to Wi-Fi, which means it can potentially meet up with other Tamagotchis from around the world, according to Tara Badie, senior director of brand strategy for Bandai Namco\u2019s toys and collectibles America division. But there isn\u2019t any direct communication between players, like you might do in other metaverse-y environments like Meta\u2019s Horizon Worlds<\/em><\/a> or Epic Games\u2019 Fortnite<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Perhaps the more tangible function of the Tamagotchi Uni is that you can use it as a watch thanks to the included wristband. Who needs the just-announced watchOS 10<\/a> for the Apple Watch when you can wear your Tamagotchi on your wrist? <\/p>\n<\/div>\n