Man Weds His Virtual Girlfriend ~~ Would You? (408 hits)
Man so loves his video game that he married a character in the game
Love Plus, released only on the Japanese market, has become the country's most popular dating game since its release last September, selling nearly 430,000 copies, according to research firm Enterbrain. The secret is that the dating game goes a step beyond the genre's usual boy-meets-girl script and asks players to build long-term relationships.
The secret is that the dating game goes a step beyond the genre's usual boy-meets-girl script and asks players to build long-term relationships. Love Plus is an open-ended "communication game" with basic voice recognition software and a screen clock that keeps real time to make players feel like they are really sharing their life with a girlfriend, Ishihara said.
That means that the girl can get moody when neglected by a player who is not sufficiently committed, and that she demands attention when she feels unwell. If players want to go on a summer trip with their girlfriends, they have to convince her and plan ahead through virtual communication, Ishihara said.
The fans milling about town clearly enjoyed the challenge...
