Virtual Pet Yuruppy
Move over , there is a new virtual pet in town, ideal for those wanting to keep up with the tech Joneses. Just like the other fake pets out there, the, as its known, needs some attention in the hope that it will ‘live’ to ‘see’ another day.
But, unlike the classic Tamagotchi, the Yuruppy requires some touch screen recognition, as well as training and feeding. And you have the choice of a puppy, kitten or, wait for it, a chicken. And even though most people are not used to petting a chicken, this is great preparation for those of you who plan to.
Even though the classic Bandai Tamagotchi got upgraded to colour, competition is now stiff with the introduction of the Yuruppy. Developed by Takara Tomy, the Yuruppy is the modern man’s answer to virtual pets. Takara Tomy have even thrown in 14 mini games to keep you and Yuruppy entertained.
Japan will be the first country to get the Yuruppy in June, with many other countries likely to follow suit. The standard version will retail for USD21, while a bigger, deluxe version will set you back USD38.
May 8, 2009 2:27 pm 
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