Niantic’s ‘Peridot’ virtual pet game is coming May 9 on iOS and Android

Tamagotchi games have come a long way since Aki Maita created the original digital pet in 1996. The latest entry into the genre is Niantic’s “Peridot.” The virtual pet game is launching May 9 on iOS and Android devices, and the developer is kicking off pre-registration for those early adopters on App Store and Google Play.

The mobile title leverages Niantic’s expertise in augmented reality and location-based gaming to add a new spin on taking care of virtual creatures. Players raise their Peridot from an egg. They go on daily walks with them. Players can teach them tricks and play with them in order to keep them healthy as they

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