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[Jonnyram]

Release date:
Japan 25 January 2007
US & Europe TBA

Price:
Regular version TBC (7329 is the typical NBGI price)
Ltd Premium Edition 20790 yen

Synopsis:
You must raise an idol, training her in different fields such as singing and dancing, so that she can become a superstar. The game features 9 (or more?) idols, though I'm not sure if you can train them all.

Official site:
http://namco-ch.net/idolmaster_xbox360/index.php

Pics:

Thread rules:
No Pedobear. This is about J-Pop idols, not J-Porn idols.

 

[Speevy]

Sounds interesting. Jan. 25 eh? Well, some people wait a lifetime.

 

[Vark]

what are the achievement points like?

 

[Adam Blade]

It's coming here?

Vark...didn't know you were into this kind of thing. <.< >.>

 

[Aaron]

I don't know why, but I find this game creepier than Silent Hill. There's something about the animation and the fact that the idol is almost staring directly at the screen...

 

[pilonv1]

US & Europe TBC

That's nothing more than a tease, surely you don't expect this to get a western release?

 

[icecream]

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Well, I can't wait. This is what I call a system seller

 

[Jonnyram]

That's nothing more than a tease, surely you don't expect this to get a western release?

Sorry, I meant TBA. My finger slipped

 

[jooey]

???????????????

Well, I can't wait. This is what I call a system seller

you have no idea how right you are.

 

[Jonnyram]

According to a chum at Namco, this was the most popular game at the NBGI stand at TGS. Of course the event is filled with otaku, but it is still surprising, considering the Tales lineup they had there.

 

[Wollan]

God, talk about having the most annoying nicety music ever. It really cut through the noise at tgs and it took days to clear it from my mind. Probably the best example for me personally, the game being so completely directed at another market that the it makes me sick(personally not finding a single ting to like about it) but being seemingly totally flawless at the same time if that makes sense.

 

[Mr Jared]

I really, really wish this would get a Western release. I loved games like Princess Maker growing up, if not for the cheesecake pride you can take in your little monsters. I could totally see my girlfriend and I obsessing over this one

 

[Matt_C]

This may be a neat budget title if it comes out in English. With it's simulation and relationship building focus, it would sell some copies for the 'Altus/hardcore' and causal female gamer (like Cooking Mama or Animal Crossing). Not all gamers are interested in chainsaw shotguns, frantic deathmatch, or even anything including physical contact.

Seriously, the 360 could use more blue sky and cheery song based games to brighten up the virtual bloodbath in the majority of the 360 lineup. The trailer looked fine with some nifty cell shading animation that the moe crowd and young girls can enjoy. It honestly looks more wholesome than Bratz with the Pinky Streetesque vibe to the character designs. The biggest challenge is to localize the songs if Namco/Bandai is serious about releasing this game outside of Japan.

Spoiler

In actuality, Gears of War is the 360 game I want to play the most in the future

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[pilonv1]

What's in the premium version?

 

[Blimblim]

According to a chum at Namco, this was the most popular game at the NBGI stand at TGS. Of course the event is filled with otaku, but it is still surprising, considering the Tales lineup they had there.

Yeah the lines for this game were incredible. I couldn't believe my eyes.

 

[CO_Andy]

Namco = ZERO chance of release

Heck, the company even went out of its way to block Venus & Braves from getting published in the U.S.

 

[XiaNaphryz]

That's nothing more than a tease, surely you don't expect this to get a western release?

Maybe if they give it an American Idol spin it may work...but I doubt it.

 

[toypop]

What's in the premium version?

Official blog says it contains "figure doll"
I bet 20000yen means these 11 dolls will be packed in one.

http://www.toel.sytes.net/~toel/cgi-bin/upload/stored/up0217.jpg
(I'm afraid the image is too large for embedding)

 

[XiaNaphryz]

Though if the chances of a western release are pretty much nil, what are the chances the game won't be region-locked?

 

[Jonnyram]

Though if the chances of a western release are pretty much nil, what are the chances the game won't be region-locked?

Pretty much nil. Sorry.

 

[Blimblim]

Btw here is the TGS trailer in low resolution:
http://www.xboxyde.com/stream_3160_en.html

 

[bloke]

The game features 9 (or more?) idols, though I'm not sure if you can train them all.

Official site:
http://namco-ch.net/idolmaster_xbox360/index.php

Yeah it's 10(+1 cause of twins) girls now, and from what I understand each girl has her own ending(s?)
Official site for a console version is now over at http://www.idolmaster.jp/

 

[u_neek]

Oh, I read the title as Pedo Master *leaves thread*

 

[toypop]

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11dolls incl stage model
Special visual booklet (20p)
Special DVD feat new songs.
Original faceplate

Wow, Definitely "Must have" for them.

 

[Kyouji]

Reason to get X360!

Time to start saving up for the LE. Azusa & Miki Hoshi

Spoiler

iiiiiiiiiiiiii

will be mine! :lol

 

[Blimblim]

11dolls incl stage model
Special visual booklet (20p)
Special DVD feat new songs.
Original faceplate

Wow, Definitely "Must have" for them.

Wow indeed.

 

[Jonnyram]

11dolls incl stage model
Special visual booklet (20p)
Special DVD feat new songs.
Original faceplate

Wow, Definitely "Must have" for them.

If I were to get this, I definitely wouldn't want to carry it home from the store! I probably won't get it though.

 

[pilonv1]

Someone please get me a faceplate!

 

[Shouta]

If I were to get this, I definitely wouldn't want to carry it home from the store! I probably won't get it though.

I'd be almost ashamed to buy this if I was in Japan. Then I realize it's Japan and I'd look less nerdy than the rest of people buying this if I did.

At least they know they have to hit every possible category of girl with this thing. You got sporty, nerdy, energetic, girl next door, the twins, snobby girl, and etc. They got someone for everyone (even me)!

 

[Kangu]

11dolls incl stage model
Special visual booklet (20p)
Special DVD feat new songs.
Original faceplate

Wow, Definitely "Must have" for them.

Wait, they actually do this in Japan? Like the RE4 bottlecaps?

 

[Meier]

I cant decide if my girlfriend would play a game like this or not.. she'd probably give it a shot. Like someone said, a budget release in the US might do fairly well as a niche title.

 

[duckroll]

I cant decide if my girlfriend would play a game like this or not.. she'd probably give it a shot. Like someone said, a budget release in the US might do fairly well as a niche title.

A budget release? No, it'll just not get released. This is not the type of game that will get a budget release. :lol

 

[Danj]

Are there any pictures of the faceplate?

 

[Diablohead]

Not the sort of game I have ever played, but its about time I tried one :lol

Like the figures, want.

 

[bloke]

New scans...hand icon ftw, next special controller

 

[PepsimanVsJoe]

I am seriously interested in this game. I get this DoAX vibe from it(The collecting/relationships part not the ecchi...dammit!)

Shame Namco sucks.

 

[Blimblim]

New scans...hand icon ftw, next special controller

Wii port confirmed!

 

[duckroll]

I must be missing something here. What hand icon..... and what special controller? ^^;

 

[bloke]

I must be missing something here. What hand icon..... and what special controller? ^^;

There's hand icon on two screens, right-down on first page, guess you can 'communicate' with characters that way since arcade version has touch screen. 'Special controller coming next' was joking.

 

[Meier]

I must be missing something here. What hand icon..... and what special controller? ^^;

In one of the scans, you can see a hand icon over the girls... like you're giving her a high five. And I know it wont come out here -- but it could do well enough at a lower price point!

 

[Blimblim]

There's hand icon on two screens, right-down on first page, guess you can 'communicate' with characters that way since arcade version has touch screen. 'Special controller coming next' was joking.

I like how the hand in one screen looks like it's going to slap the girl. Hard.

 

[duckroll]

OH haha, I didn't even notice the damn hand. I was too busy checking out the minigame lessons for voice training, dance training, etc. :lol

 

[Blimblim]

OH haha, I didn't even notice the damn hand. I was too busy checking out the minigame lessons for voice training, dance training, etc. :lol

Are these minigames interesting?

 

[XiaNaphryz]

Pretty much nil. Sorry.

Bleh...any X360 boot disc loaders out yet?

 

[Blimblim]

Bleh...any X360 boot disc loaders out yet?

Not a chance. Cracking the actual Xbox 360 security is something no one will do anymore since pirates can copy their games easily. No one will spend hundreds of hours trying to crack the OS itself now.

 

[..pakbeka..]

I wonder which one is the trap in disguise

 

[Hurricane_Chris]

Smaller budget games like this should be abundant on XBLA. This may not be appropriate for NA or EU gamers but considering that the typical JP 360 user in Japan is probably hardcore + Otaku this makes a perfect title for JP.

For sh*ts and giggles log into live with a JP accont and check out the content tailored for JP gamers... Absolutely, pathetic

 

[Jonnyram]

They took the TGS Companion vids down, unfortunately

 

[XiaNaphryz]

Not a chance. Cracking the actual Xbox 360 security is something no one will do anymore since pirates can copy their games easily. No one will spend hundreds of hours trying to crack the OS itself now.

Meaning "suck it up and buy a JPN X360." Noooooooo!

 

[icecream]

11dolls incl stage model
Special visual booklet (20p)
Special DVD feat new songs.
Original faceplate

Wow, Definitely "Must have" for them.

MINE!

Spoiler

my poor wallet