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iDOLMASTER Tickets Are Crazy Expensive

Fans of Namco's Xbox 360-exclusive, J-pop idol sim THE iDOLM@STER are rich, it seems. Tickets for the iDOLM@STER event "THE iDOLM@STER 3rd Anniversary Live later this month have been going bananas. Auction prices have hit as high as ¥138,000 or US$1,292 (starting at ¥6,500 or $61) and fetching about $470 on average. The event will have the full iDOLM@STER voice cast in attendance, so perhaps these prices are understandable.

No, no they are not.

アイドルマスターライブ [my game news flash via Sankaku Complex]

4:00 AM on Mon Jul 7 2008
By Brian Ashcraft
3,110 views, 28 comments

japan

Namco's Dancing Wii Game With Added iDOLM@STER

In the upcoming issue of Famitsu, Namco Bandai announced Wii music rhythm game Happy Dance Collection. The game has players rhythmically match Wii-mote motions. Yes, it's cutesy and it's got Mii crowd integration, but the real kicker here is the music. As expected, the game features popular J-Pop like "http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=2CHH8PDJqoI">Popstar" and "Choo Choo TRAIN", but also "Go My Way" from Namco's idol singer simulation Xbox 360 game THE iDOLM@STER. The female dancers also look iDOLM@STEResque. How's that for fan service!
The game is slated for sometime this year.

Wiiでアイドルマスターみたいなゲームを製作中 [Hatimaki]

7:00 AM on Wed Jul 2 2008
By Brian Ashcraft
973 views, 15 comments

Latest by M15ant470p3: @ Tetelestia You're just jealous that you can't bring yourself to fawn over cute anime chicks with impossible measurements and flawless features. I don't cheat at Wow TCG. You're just a tool. FACE! more »

business

THE iDOLM@STER Singing Its Way onto Windows Live

Microsoft isn't sorta behind Xbox 360 exclusive THE iDOLM@STER: Live For You! Microsoft is totally behind it. So much so that the company is using the virtual pop star sim idols for MS messenger. Windows Live now has an official iDOLM@STER theme pack, complete with cutesy icons. A second theme pack has been announced! Word has it that apparently Microsoft will even be releasing "voice packs" for Windows Live using the game's voice talent. Not sure if this will help, but okay!
THE iDOLM@STER [Windows Live Thanks, Muu!]

10:00 PM on Wed Mar 12 2008
By Brian Ashcraft
1,871 views, 20 comments

Latest by kevinay: @fuchikoma: i'd really spend any amount on that if it was released (no kidding) :P more »

oddities

Which Xbox.com Is Japan's?

We've got America, the UK, France, Brazil, India, Australia, Korea, Taiwan and, yep, Japan. Okay, to be fair, Lost Odyssey has already been released in Japan and the Japanese site isn't always that color. But, still.
Xbox.coms [Byonabi]
Site Byonabi Sourced [Neko Are Blog]

10:00 PM on Wed Feb 20 2008
By Brian Ashcraft
13,070 views, 60 comments

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Sing Along to New iDOLM@STER: L4U Trailer

Excited about THE iDOLM@STER: Live for You's impending release later this month? We certainly are! Here's the latest trailer and color pallet. The newest song even features man-chanting. Yes, MAN-CHANTING. There are two words for this, and they are "bone chilling."

[Thanks, Muu!]

10:00 PM on Fri Feb 15 2008
By Brian Ashcraft
3,480 views, 61 comments

only in japan

Red Ring of Death, Naughty Faceplate

Red Ring of Death sucks. Those who've seen the mark know the feeling of having to send their console back in hopes of getting it fixed — or better yet, a new one. But some people don't want a new one. Perhaps they are attached to their console and have fond memories of it. They want their machine fixed. One Japanese Xbox 360 owner (and iDOLM@STER fan) sent his off to repairs and made this short clip when it got back. He writes:
My bride came back.！ My Xbox 360 is back from Repairs and I couldn't be any happier. I was so happy... I decided to make a very simple very short video showing my wonderful Xbox and how it is after getting back from the repair
And how does he know its his? The serial number and, well, his topless teen faceplate. Yep.

Oh, sorry about the clip size. You're going to have to squint. But, really, perhaps that's for the best. Thanks, Muu for the tip!
sm2127319 [NicoNico]

11:00 PM on Wed Feb 13 2008
By Brian Ashcraft
8,391 views, 151 comments

Latest by Lyner: @Witzbold: Yeah, most probably. Still would be pretty cool to know what materials he used. x3 more »

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Japan Downloads iDOLM@STER Content Big Time

Wallets open! At a recent Namco press conference, it was announced that music idol managing sim THE iDOLM@STER has sold over 100,000 copies since going on sale last January in Japan. That's not so impressive (it is an Xbox 360 game, though). Here is what's impressive: It's number 3 in the world for downloadable content, selling US $3 million worth. That means the DLC per copy rate is VERY HIGH. What's more, this is only Japan. Free downloadable demos also clock in at 1.2 downloads. The entire iDOLM@STER market size for arcades, merchandise (CDs, etc) and whatnot is supposedly around US $56 million dollars. What's THE iDOLM@STER? It's nerd heroin.
Press Conference [IT Media Thanks, muu!]

11:00 PM on Fri Jan 18 2008
By Brian Ashcraft
3,694 views, 46 comments

Latest by DBCDude01: @Nick The Newbie: I care about it. more »

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The Singing Idolmaster Girls Return

Miki Hoshii and the girls are back for more singing, dancing and idol mastering. Next February will see the release of THE iDOLM@STER: Live for You. We're slightly excited about the game (and the in-concert button pressing). But know: There are people in Japan who are more excited. Way more.

6:00 AM on Wed Nov 28 2007
By Brian Ashcraft
2,863 views, 47 comments

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Cute Virtual Idol Sings Game Tunes

What's all the rage in nerdland? This. That is a clip of "Cute Pop Idol" Miku Hatsune (ミク初音), who's name means "Future" (ミク=未来=Miku) "First Sound" (初=hatsu=first 音＝ne＝sound). She is a hugely popular character in Yamaha's singing synthesizer application Vocaloid2. Here's the interesting bit: The vocal software is tweaked especially for J-pop anime-type songs. The software is apparently way easier to learn than stuff pros use, so otaku are easily able to create things like the this melody from THE iDOLM@STER, Super Mario RPG, Megaman, Dragon Quest, Final Fantasy, Haruhi and Lucky Star. Epic. Thanks, Miki for the tip!

11:00 PM on Thu Oct 25 2007
By Brian Ashcraft
7,245 views, 48 comments

Latest by n/a: This is terrible... more »

clips

THE iDOLM@STER Clumps to Beautiful Katamari

I went through a phrase, a phase in which I was doing posts on popstar sim THE iDOLM@STER — sometimes every day. I've slowed down and only to only once or twice a month. And with that, I bring you this month's iDOLM@STER post... More »

10:00 PM on Fri Oct 19 2007
By Brian Ashcraft
4,023 views, 33 comments

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The Flying Xbox 360 Japanese Anime

Flying Xbox 360 and Namco's THE iDOLM@STER! The above clip is a fan reworking of anime Kiteretsu Encyclopedia's opening. The anime was based on a Fujiko F. Fujio manga. (Fujio also created Doraemon, hence the similarities in character appearance.) Kiteretsu Encyclopedia followed a young science whiz named Kiteretsu, who built a robot buddy and travels in time. Hit the jump for the show's original opening, which is also pretty awesome — even without the flying Xbox 360. More »

2:00 AM on Mon Oct 15 2007
By Brian Ashcraft
2,614 views, 40 comments

Latest by WasabiJoe: When I first watched this, all I could think of was [www.youtube.com] but, I didn't have an account at that time. Ah, Hajimete no chuu more »

sing it

The iDOLM@STER Gets Cheap in Japan

For those living in Japan and for those who own an Xbox 360, good news! Microsoft sent word that Bandai Namco's popstar sim THE iDOLM@STER is now available as part of the 360's budget "Platinum Collection" for a mere ¥2,940 (US $25) starting November 1st. That's nothing! The game is certified nerd heroin, boasting a million iDOLM@STER items downloaded via Xbox LIVE marketplace. That's a not a lot, it's a shit ton. Surely, enough for an English localization?

6:40 AM on Wed Oct 3 2007
By Brian Ashcraft
3,141 views, 32 comments

Latest by HeartNana: OMG AN IRL MIKI!!! <3<3<3 Too cute. BTW i helped contribute to that platinum-ness, lol more »

go my way

Is This Nerdom's iDOLM@STER Killer?

Pure nerd heroin. Don't think of PC game TimeLeap as a rip-off of Namco's pop idol sim THE iDOLM@STER. No, think of the erotic PC game as an expansion. For those who missed it, Namco's THE iDOLM@STER was by no means an erotic game (though, it did have some saucy dialogue and spicy costumes). A Japanese cult hit of sorts, the game did a decent showing on the Xbox 360 in Japan. TimeLeap hopes to capitalize on that. Besides the standard adult scenes of you-know-what, TimeLeap also features characters rendered in 3D much like THE iDOLM@STER. The pop music is pure saccharine, too. Hit the jump for look at TimeLeap.

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4:00 AM on Fri Aug 24 2007
By Brian Ashcraft
9,513 views, 40 comments

Latest by n/a: @Jackablade: Yes. It is made of EPIC WIN. Do want, oy. more »

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THE iDOLM@STER Makes Haruhi Dance All Creepy

In what can only be described as total nerd meltdown, here's a fan-made THE iDOLM@STER-meets-The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya clip. Remember when I could never be sick of this dance? I lied. This freakazoid clip has decimated any desire to see that dance ever again.

4:00 AM on Fri Jun 29 2007
By Brian Ashcraft
3,787 views, 50 comments

hare hare

Haruhi Dances Onto PSP

How popular is anime The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya? Popular enough to get a porno based on it, that's how. That's pretty popular! Today, it was announced that the anime will also be getting a PSP game from Bandai Namco. (From Gundam to THE iDOLM@STER, Bandai Namco sure have a stranglehold on nerd properties!) The anime's a smash hit, and the ending dance sequence has been memorized by dorks everywhere. Heck, I've watched that dance sequence into the ground, and I'm still not sick of it. Kinda hope that the PSP version is just a bunch of mini-games based on that dance. Sadly, I know that's not gonna happen. The title's official page launches July 10th, and the game's slated for sometime this year. More »

5:00 AM on Fri Jun 22 2007
By Brian Ashcraft
7,834 views, 47 comments

Latest by n/a: the rockman one was scary creepy...it would have been funny if the rock like collapsed!!! more »

sing it

iDOLM@STER Pics Appear Mysteriously On US XBL

In what could be an Xbox Live non sequitur, a pic pack for THE iDOLM@STER has popped up on the US Marketplace. It's one pack containing lucky 13 gamer pictures for 200 Microsoft Points. The description of the game is written in Japanese, and it's listed as unrated or rating pending. Riddle me this: why would gamer pics for a Japan only game appear on the US Marketplace if there wasn't intent on release it, well, in the US? Brian Ashcraft More »

7:00 AM on Wed Jun 13 2007
By Brian Ashcraft
2,866 views, 46 comments

Latest by Elixir: No this isn't an Xbox Live game. Yes they should translate it or at least sub it and leave the songs alone. They did it with Senko no Ronde. more »

hot tears

PS3 Shamed By THE iDOLM@STER

Sony's graced Japan with some neat online goodies this week: new PS3-content-accessing PSP firmware and a Folk Lore demo. What about retailers? Nope, it seems. Retailer Sofmap's main Akihabara store has been running the above promotion in the PS3 corner. The machine may be PS3, but it's running footage from Xbox 360 title THE iDOLM@STER. The text reads: More »

5:00 AM on Fri Jun 1 2007
By Brian Ashcraft
4,158 views, 38 comments

idoru

The Book Display M@ster

Just when you thought that otaku had moved on comes this: THE iDOLM@STER book tower. Found at TORANOANA in Osaka, this display features character books and comics. More »

5:00 AM on Wed May 30 2007
By Brian Ashcraft
1,502 views, 31 comments

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