iPet leaps from pod to TV screen

Jakks Pacific is reinventing virtual pets by taking them outside the confines of small, hand-held pods. Users must nurture and care for the new iPet in order for it to grow up, but unlike other virtual pets, this one can be brought to life on a television screen via a plug and play console. Once there, the critter gets more freedom. Play patterns vary according to the pet. With the dino pet, the game is all about butt-kicking and exciting adventures, while the dog or cat prefers a walk in the park.
April 1, 2006

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