Bandai announces that their Tamagotchi virtual pet sim is now available for the DS. The game publishing company released this statement:

Based on the wildly popular Tamagotchi virtual pet, which debuted back in 1996 and sold more than 40 million units worldwide, Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop allows players to assist Memetchi, Mametchi or Kuchipatchi set up a shop, with the ultimate goal of creating a “royal” shop that is a favorite of Princess Tamako. Players can also select from a variety of specialty stores, including a bakery, beauty salon, dentist?s office, flower shop, and much more.

Once the shop is open, players will help their customers by completing mini games with the Nintendo DS stylus. Players apply makeup, treat cavities, decorate cakes and complete many other shop-specific tasks to earn “Gotchi” points, the Tamagotchi money unit, and progress towards “royal” shop status! Shop interiors can also be customized, while cute and cuddly Tamagotchi characters make special appearances throughout the game.

Features for Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop include:
o Selection of different shops ? bakery, dentist?s office, beauty salon and more
o Choice of three Tamagotchi business partners ? Mametchi, Memetchi and Kuchipatchi
o Shop-specific mini games that utilize the Nintendo DS stylus
o Shop customization options
o Fun sound effects for each mini game, from cake cutting to filling cavities!

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