Niantic’s adorable pet game Peridot is a next-gen Tamagotchi
by Andrew Webster from The Verge - All Posts on (#6BK8F)
Image: Niantic It's startling when a cuddly little critter, called a dot, stares at you with its gigantic eyes - even if it's happening through a screen. Dots are the stars of Peridot, the latest release from Pokemon Go creator Niantic Labs, and they're sort of like puppies, only a lot weirder. Depending on their type, they can have fuzzy bellies or huge horns or feathers like a peacock. Some look like walking bananas. No matter what, though, they all have those big puppy dog eyes to lure you in.
Peridot is essentially a high-tech version of a Tamagotchi. It takes what Niantic is known for - location-based games and augmented reality - and applies it to the virtual pet genre. Initially, the appeal is undeniable. They're just so cute. Raising a little...