Admit it boys (and girls). At one time in your life, you have fell in love or at least had a small crush on a fictional character from a cartoon or a video game. Maybe it was Count Chocula from your morning cereal box. Who knows? It has happened to all of us. Japan has always been known for their crazed fans and serious obsession of their animated female characters. One guy has taken his love to another level. He fell in love with his virtual girlfriend named Nene Anagasaki in a video game called Love Plus. Love Plus is currently the “big game” for Konami in Japan. It was made for the Nintendo DS hand held system and which was pretty much a game that simulates living with a virtual girlfriend. It looks like moving in with a virtual girlfriend has lead to the next big step in their “relationship”. The otaku (is a Japanese term used to refer to people with obsessive interests, particularly anime, manga, and video games) took his virtual girlfriend to Guam and married her in a small chapel in the Pacific Islands. The newlywed couple is planning to have their reception back in Japan to celebrate their marriage. Their reception will be covered by local press and the event will also be broadcast online via NicoNico Douga (a popular Japanese video sharing website like YouTube). I don’t know how long this marriage is going to last, but we can only wish them the best. He better keep that DS recharged or his new wife will completely be turned off. (that was lame…)
[sankaku complex]
Apparently, Nintendo has taken up the philosophy that “bigger is better”. Following the moderately popular Nintendo DSi hand held gaming console, Nintendo has officially revealed bigger and better (that’s yet to be determined), Nintendo DSi LL. The DSi LL will feature a 4.2 inch screen that is almost 33% larger than that of the current DSi screen. The DSi LL will also have 2 larger stylus. One will be a thicker-style stylus measuring at 5 inches and a thinner stylus similar to the standard DS stylus, but a bit bigger. Nintendo’s move to utilize a larger screen comes from the consumers suggestions for a larger display to use for internet browsing, media play, and for larger font in text based games. Other than the display and stylus, the DSi LL is virtually the same as the standard DSi. The DSi LL will be available in 3 new colors which includes Wine Red, Natural White, and Dark Brown. The larger DSi LL will have a larger price tag as well at ¥20,000 (which is about 220 dollars). Japan will get first dibs on the DSi which will hit the streets of Japan on November 21st. Nintendo has not released any other information regarding release dates for the other markets. Considering the moderate success that the DSi had in the market so far, will the DSi LL be any different or will current DS owners decide to switch to the bigger and badder DSi LL. Personally, I never bought a DSi and have been satisfied with the regular DS Lite. Good thing I didn’t buy one. For you DS fans that did trade in their DS for the DSi, I can only say one thing. SUUUCCCKKKKEEERRRRSSSSS!
Hit the jump to see the DSi LL comparison specs.
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