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I'd rename it. Tamagotchi is still a trademarked name, and someone still owns it and produces toys with the name.

Ignoring that, it seems a fun little thing. I have trouble understanding the faces, but I assume that just takes practice.

It's pretty neat, fast, with the all-important cute animations that trick you into caring about a state machine.



You’re absolutely right, would love any suggestions!


I was going to say that it looks like an egg, so you should use the Japanese word for “egg”… which turns out to be “tamago”. TIL!


and "tomodachi" means friend, so "tamagochi" is sort of like "egg friend"


perhaps emotchi


I give this the millennial stamp of approval


Someone registered this name, today.


Mootchi, 'cos, cute.


+1 emotchi


This is great


Pokemon

Or

Micky Mouse


Meeky Moose is my pick.


Meek-a-Maus


Benagotchi


Gotchutama


Magatochi


Zatoichi?


Just noticed I'm being downvoted for this? hahaha This wasn't even a Trump reference, just an alliteration... PTSD much? I'm on the other side of the world


It is not a comment that adds anything substantial to the discussion.


Actually it does, because the author of the post literally asked for name suggestions. So indeed your comment doesn't add anything substantial to the discussion.


Myunagi


Hakanuchi


Hakuna Matatagotchi




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