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Photo Illustration by Alberto Mier/CNN/Adobe Stock Images Why are people still playing with Tamagotchis?Launched by Bandai in 1996, Tamagotchis – effectively portable digital pets – quickly became a global craze that took the world by storm. In 2026, it turns 30, with fans around the world still emotionally invested in the egg-shaped toy.
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