A History of Virtual Pets, from Tamagotchi to The Sims
Today’s Free of the Week is all about nostalgia.
More specifically, a 2000s craze that is so deeply rooted in our imaginations that its iconic high-pitched sound alone will be enough to bring back the fits of joy (and panic!) that it so often delivered to its long-suffering owners and their parents - The Tamagotchi.
“The Tamago Egg” is the first in an eclectic and fascinating three-part documentary series on the history of virtual pets by filmmaker collective DOX, now available on Youtube.
From their incredible success, to their surprising influence on early computing, all the way through to their untimely demise, the bizarre tale of virtual pets is one that will touch the heart of anyone who’s ever cared for a digital companion themselves.
Next, the series dives into the worlds of Petz and the Sims. Catch all episodes for free on DOX’s youtube channel.
Edit: ‘Free of the Week’ is now ‘Short of the Week’.
