Interactive Buddy is a flash game created by shock-value. It was uploaded on February 8, 2005, and was the only game shock-value ever released on Newgrounds, until he released a sequel called Interactive Buddy 2 on December 17, 2012. The game plays similarly to a pet simulation, with a character that the player can interact with using various objects. However, unlike many pet simulations, this game places major emphasis upon violent interactions, such as dropping bowling bowls, whipping the character with a flail, or bombarding it with missiles. Players are rewarded currency for interacting in both violent and passive ways, which can be used for purchasing more items and skins for the character.