Wednesday, April 08, 2009

Hatsune Miku Project Diva - Import Preorder

«©NCSX» Hatsune Miku is a merchandising superstar who started her career representing a piece of software called Vocaloid2 from Yamaha. The Vocaloid software gives amateur musicians the tools to compose songs that are sung by a computerized voice. In the case of Miku, a voice actress named Saki Fujita provides her high-pitched and highly ebullient vocals. From relatively humble beginnings, Miku went on to inspire manga episodes, promotions, and numerous toy figures that have sold very well and probably better than their makers anticipated. When the summer rolls around, Miku appears in her first leading role as a video game heroine.

Hatsune Miku Project Diva isn't a 2D fighting game as we had hoped nor is it a shooter. Project Diva is a rhythm action game where buttons are tapped in time to the cues on screen so Miku sings, dances, and swirls on stage like a generic J-Pop idol. A diva, if you will. In addition to the rhythm action, there's also a dress-up feature where Miku can be adorned in 39 different costumes including the Space Channel 5 Ulala costume and a pirate outfit. There'a also a decoration mode where Miku's room is designed with furniture and other touches per your preference. The first production of the game will include a bonus Nendoroid Puchi Hatsune Miku toy in 1:1 ratio. Preorders are welcome to ship on July 2, 2009 at JPY5800 (US$58.90).

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