「B★RS THE GAME」 by (saki@k)

Today developer Imageepoch held a press conference announcing 8 new game titles. One of those titles was 「Black★Rock Shooter: The Game」 for the PSP. The game is reported to be a mix of RPG and third person shooter. It is slated for release Summer 2011 — retailed at 6,279 JPY.

*PV:


There will be a limited edition package priced at 10,479 JPY. It will include the following.

*Limited Edition:

  • Special deluxe box with artwork by original BRS character designer huke
  • An original Black★Rock Shooter figma (White)
  • Black★Rock Shooter artworks
  • Limited Soundtrack

The official website has been renewed to reflect today’s announcement.

*Synopsis:

The game is set in 2051; where 19 years ago Seven Apostles from another planet sent in their army of mechs to annihilate all those living on Earth. The 12 survivors that still remain will rise up and strike back against those invaders.

*Staff Credits:

  • Director: Kazuya Niinou (Etrian Odyssey)
  • Scenario: Kazushige Nojima (Final Fantasy VII, VIII, X)
  • Animation Studio: UFOTABLE

*Cast:

  • Sakamoto Maaya
  • Sawashiro Miyuki
  • Kamiya Hiroshi
  • Nakahara Mai
  • Sugita Tomokazu
  • Terasoma Masaki
  • Hikasa Yoko
  • Shimoda Asami
  • Akimoto Yosuke
  • Hamada Kenji
  • Shimoyama Yoshimitsu

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