Tamagotchi

Last week in class we talked about video games and that got me thinking about some of the games I played as a child. I have never been very big into video games but I do remember liking augmented reality type games where you like take care of a puppy or something. I thought it might be fun to download a couple of those types of games on my phone and play them for memory sake. In my searching I re-discovered TAMAGOTCHI pets!!!!! I don't know how many of you remember Tamagotchi from your elementary school days but they were like the coolest thing ever back then. They were these little electronic devices on a key chain that had little tiny black and white screens which you used to take care of your little Tamagotchi pet (ie. feeding it, playing games with it, taking it to the bathroom, putting it to sleep etc). I remember that these devices were $15 at Walmart and I saved up FOREVER to be able to finally buy one. Anyways, I downloaded the Tamagotchi app on my phone this week (for FREE by the way, no saving required) and have been enjoying the nostalgia of playing the game this week. It is funny to me though how addicting such a silly and childish game can be though. I have found myself getting all sucked into the tasks of playing arcade games to earn points for food and clothes for my pet and then bathing and feeding and putting it to bed. Its a bit embarrassing to admit that it has become a distraction for me at times when I should be doing homework or other tasks. I think the reason why games like this appeal to me in particular is because I am 100% the kind of person that feels successful when I am busy regardless if what I am busy with is meaningful or not. These types of games provide something to DO and satisfaction when you complete tasks and earn points.