tamagotchi returns

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"'The BBC is reporting that Bandai is going to re-release its (in-)famous Tamagotchi toy next month. The new Tamagotchi's habits will be more grown up than the original version; it will be able to mingle, chat and date with other Tamagotchis using infrared portals, and even marry and have babies. The original Tamagotchi was first launched in 1996 and had sold 40 million units within a couple of years. The new version, called Tamagotchi Plus will go on sale on 2 March priced at 1,980 yen ($19).'"

I remember when these things first came out. I wasted hours and hours at school beating my little digital pet. Oh, you're hungry? *smack* Oh, you're tired? *smack* And I'd let it sit there crying or beating it during class. And now, the evil has returned with the power to procreate. My digital pet will be so messed up from all the abuse that it'll abuse its significant other.