AKB48 PSP Video Game To Be Released

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to date a member of AKB48? Well in December, you will get your chance, as AKB48 will release their own PSP “Dating Simulation” video game.

The game will be called AKB 1/48 Idol to Koishitara...  In 1/48 Idol to Koishitara  ,you will have the chance to win the heart of one member of AKB48 ,while rejecting the other 47 members advances on you , in order to secure your one true love’s heart.

The game includes over 10,000 pictures of the girls, 80 minutes of video showing the girls confessing their love to you, and full voice during dialogue sequences.

 The game will be released on December 23 through Bandai and will come in several editions.

First, Press Edition: 10,479yen (First Press Only)

- Game
- Bonus UMD Disc with videos not included in the game (approx. 120min)
- 10 photos
- Making-Of DVDs (2 discs, approx. 240min
- Life-size Kiss Mark (48 included)
- Changeable Jacket (24 covers, 48 sides)
- Special Box

Limited Edition: 7329yen (printed until the end of March 2011)
- Game
- Bonus UMD Disc with videos not included in the game (approx. 120min)
- 3 photos (first press only)

Normal Edition: 5229yen
- Game
- 1 photo (first press only)

Premier Special Pack: 36,729yen

Image
- AKB Play station Portable
- Changeable Kiss Mark Battery Covers (48 included)
- Game
- Bonus UMD Disc with videos not included in the game (approx. 120min)
- 10 photos
- Making-Of DVDs (2 discs, approx. 240min
- Life-size Kiss Mark (48 included)
- Changeable Jacket (24 covers, 48 sides)
- Special Box


I would say that I am surprised by this, if it were not for the fact that AKB48 are based in Akihabara and Akihabara idols are in their own little world. There are several Akihabara based idol groups that have anime  video games based on their unit theme, dating, be it maid cafe idols or regular idols.

 
As idols represent the “perfect girlfriend” to extreme wotas, this game falls right in line with the rest of the fantasy character world that idols create. Yes, idols are a music group, media and marketing service, they are also a fantasy world playing out characters for public enjoyment. After all, think about it, if one is playing out a real life wota fantasy game by being an idol, they may as well release one.

If your a hardcore wota ,who dreams of hearing your Oshimen say  I love you  ,or are a collector or really enjoy dating Sims ,then this is a must have for your collection.

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