Post by vhs on Dec 1, 2021 20:33:12 GMT
Wanted to create a thread for the article of the same name.
A few sources I want to add about the images in the article:
This is from Namco's magazine "Nours" (ノワーズ) Vol. 39, in Winter 2002 (exact release date November 21st, 2002), on a section called "Namco Gal's History" (ナムコギャルズヒストリー). The official archive for it can be found on Bandai Namco Entertainment's website.
This images source in particular is... peculiar. From what I could find, these are from a set of 5 images leaked onto 2ch in September 2005, 2 months after the arcade game released. The poster did not reveal their source or much more information on them. You can find all 5 images here from a blogger who mirrored them at the time of posting. (under "＞これはマジか？釣りか？？"). Machine translation tells me these describe plans for features to add in a "next-gen" console (PS3/Xbox 360).
Some more photos of Idol Game:
A screenshot featuring Haruka. From Nours, Vol. 40 in Spring 2003 (exact release date March 28th, 2003), on a section called "Power of Polygon 2003" (パワーオブポリゴン２００３). The official archive for it can be found on Bandai Namco Entertainment's website. Haruka is specifically under a portion focused on cel shading.
And extra related information. I know a lot about THE iDOLM@STER so I believe it's helpful...
The iDOLM@STER trademark was first filed May 6th, 2003. It was registered December 26th, 2003.
Idol Game briefly mentioned in an interview with several different developers on the creation of THE iDOLM@STER.
Famitsu article documenting Namco's presence at the 40th Amusement Machine Show. Another brief mention of Idol Game along with photos
Ascii article documenting the 40th AMS. Again a brief discussion and photos of Idol Game.
Extra sources:
Nours vols release dates
A few sources I want to add about the images in the article:
This is from Namco's magazine "Nours" (ノワーズ) Vol. 39, in Winter 2002 (exact release date November 21st, 2002), on a section called "Namco Gal's History" (ナムコギャルズヒストリー). The official archive for it can be found on Bandai Namco Entertainment's website.
This images source in particular is... peculiar. From what I could find, these are from a set of 5 images leaked onto 2ch in September 2005, 2 months after the arcade game released. The poster did not reveal their source or much more information on them. You can find all 5 images here from a blogger who mirrored them at the time of posting. (under "＞これはマジか？釣りか？？"). Machine translation tells me these describe plans for features to add in a "next-gen" console (PS3/Xbox 360).
Some more photos of Idol Game:
A screenshot featuring Haruka. From Nours, Vol. 40 in Spring 2003 (exact release date March 28th, 2003), on a section called "Power of Polygon 2003" (パワーオブポリゴン２００３). The official archive for it can be found on Bandai Namco Entertainment's website. Haruka is specifically under a portion focused on cel shading.
And extra related information. I know a lot about THE iDOLM@STER so I believe it's helpful...
The iDOLM@STER trademark was first filed May 6th, 2003. It was registered December 26th, 2003.
Idol Game briefly mentioned in an interview with several different developers on the creation of THE iDOLM@STER.
Famitsu article documenting Namco's presence at the 40th Amusement Machine Show. Another brief mention of Idol Game along with photos
Ascii article documenting the 40th AMS. Again a brief discussion and photos of Idol Game.
Extra sources:
Nours vols release dates
