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"Bandai has announced plans to revive its cult virtual pet brand Tamagotchi with new apps for iOS and Android devices. Tamagotchi L.i.f.e. is an animal-rearing simulation based on the original Japanese toys, coming soon to Google Play and the App Store.   The application will include a &amp;#039;Retro Mode&amp;#039; featuring gameplay similar to the original 1990s gadgets, as well as an updated mode of play with the option to save your progress. Tamagotchi L.i.f.e. also features a range of mini-games as well as bonus wallpapers and themes to unlock. &amp;quot;The original Tamagotchi was first released 16 years ago and took the world by storm. Everyone had a Tamagotchi and loved taking care of their digital pets,&amp;quot; said Bandai in a statement. &amp;quot;The new Tamagotchi app will feature the same gameplay you know and love with a number of exciting new features.&amp;quot; A release date for Tamagotchi L.i.f.e. is yet to be confirmed, but Bandai claims it will be available to download &amp;quot;soon&amp;quot;. Watch a video introducing Tamagotchi L.i.f.e. below:      "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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