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Ali returns to the show to lead Janine and Austin in an exploration of contemporary Tamagotchi culture, focusing on the recent Tamagotchi Uni and brand new Tamagotchi Paradise releases, before diving headfirst into one of the clearest ways that gambling/gacha culture is spreading into the mainstream: The Pop Mart Hint System.
Also: You can put your finger into it and touch the slimy button.
Show Notes
Further Info on How and Why to Call Payment Processors Someone Did Surgery to a Tamagotchi Paradise Official Punirunes Quick Start Guide — here's how to play! Parasocial Relationships in Social Contexts: Why do Players View a Game Character as Their Child? (Re: Travel Frog familial status)Chapters00:00 Introduction 03:51 The World of Contemporary Tamagotchi 55:51 Pop Mart and the Labubu Culture 01:40:44 Punirunes: The Slimy Virtual Pet You Must Touch 01:52:22 Call the Payment Processors!
Featuring Austin Walker, Janine Hawkins, and Ali Acampora
Produced by Austin Walker
Cover Art by A Liang Chan
Music by Jack de Quidt
By Friends at the Table4.9
238238 ratings
Ali returns to the show to lead Janine and Austin in an exploration of contemporary Tamagotchi culture, focusing on the recent Tamagotchi Uni and brand new Tamagotchi Paradise releases, before diving headfirst into one of the clearest ways that gambling/gacha culture is spreading into the mainstream: The Pop Mart Hint System.
Also: You can put your finger into it and touch the slimy button.
Show Notes
Further Info on How and Why to Call Payment Processors Someone Did Surgery to a Tamagotchi Paradise Official Punirunes Quick Start Guide — here's how to play! Parasocial Relationships in Social Contexts: Why do Players View a Game Character as Their Child? (Re: Travel Frog familial status)Chapters00:00 Introduction 03:51 The World of Contemporary Tamagotchi 55:51 Pop Mart and the Labubu Culture 01:40:44 Punirunes: The Slimy Virtual Pet You Must Touch 01:52:22 Call the Payment Processors!
Featuring Austin Walker, Janine Hawkins, and Ali Acampora
Produced by Austin Walker
Cover Art by A Liang Chan
Music by Jack de Quidt

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