2016 simulation video game 2016 video game The Idolmaster Platinum Stars Developer(s)| Bandai Namco Studios Tri-Crescendo[1] Publisher(s)| * JP: Bandai Namco Entertainment * KO: Bandai Namco Entertainment Korea, Intragames Director(s)| Akihiro Ishihara Producer(s)| Yōzō Sakagami Series| The Idolmaster Platform(s)| PlayStation 4 Release| * JP: July 28, 2016 * KO, TW: September 28, 2016 Genre(s)| Simulation Mode(s)| Singer-player The Idolmaster Platinum Stars is a Japanese simulation video game in The Idolmaster series developed and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. It was released for the PlayStation 4 on July 28, 2016. A Traditional Chinese and Korean version of the game was released on September 28, 2016.[2][3] ## Gameplay[edit] The player acts as a producer in 765 Production. Unlike previous works in the Idolmaster series, the storyline is reconstructed[4] and has no connection with other works. However, the idols' personalities and looks remain unchanged.[5] In the game, 765 Production is a small-scale talent agency. The manager decides to hold a training camp for the idols. The player is the producer, and he is required to communicate with idols and lead their training to go to the final stage.[6] ## Development[edit] At the 2013 SCEJA Press Conference, Bandai Namco Entertainment announced that a PlayStation 4 Idolmaster game would be made.[7] Afterwards, a game promotion video was played at The Idolmaster Master of Idol World!! concert in July 2015. In January 2016, Famitsu revealed the name of the video game,[7] and announced that 60% of the game had been developed.[5] ## Reception[edit] The game received a score of 34 out of 40 from the Japanese video game magazine Famitsu.[8] ## References[edit] 1. ^ "株式会社トライクレッシェンド 製品情報" (in Japanese). Tri-Crescendo. Retrieved November 6, 2016. 2. ^ "【TpGS 16】【速報】《偶像大師 白金星光》確認推出中文版 首開 iM@S 遊戲中文化先例 - 巴哈姆特" (in Chinese). GNN. February 2, 2016. Retrieved July 29, 2016. 3. ^ "PS4 아이돌마스터 플래티넘 스타즈 시리즈 첫 한글판 정식 발매 결정" (in Korean). Bandai Namco Entertainment Korea. February 13, 2016. 4. ^ "『アイドルマスター プラチナスターズ』プロデューサーたちの期待を集めたシリーズ最新作の全貌がいま明かされる!" (in Japanese). Famitsu. Retrieved July 29, 2016. 5. ^ a b "The Idolmaster Platinum Stars". Famitsu (in Japanese). No. February 11, 2016. January 28, 2016. pp. 12–15. 6. ^ "『アイドルマスター プラチナスターズ』PS4で生まれ変わったアイドルたちの画面写真＆新曲、新衣装情報が公開!" (in Japanese). Famitsu. Retrieved July 29, 2016. 7. ^ a b "The Idolmaster: Platinum Stars announced for PS4". Gematsu. 26 January 2016. Retrieved July 29, 2016. 8. ^ アイドルマスター プラチナスターズ (in Japanese). Famitsu. Retrieved July 29, 2016. ## External links[edit] * Official website (in Japanese) * v * t * e The Idolmaster * List of media Console games| * The Idolmaster * Live For You! * SP * Dearly Stars * The Idolmaster 2 * Shiny Festa * One For All * Must Songs * Platinum Stars * Stella Stage * Starlit Season Mobile games| * Cinderella Girls * Starlight Stage * Viewing Revolution * Million Live! * Theater Days * SideM * Live on Stage * Growing Stars * Shiny Colors * Poplinks Anime| * Xenoglossia * The Idolmaster episodes * Puchimas! Petit Idolmaster episodes * Beyond the Brilliant Future! * Cinderella Girls episodes * SideM Related| * Characters * Songs * Puchimas! Petit Idolmaster * The Idolmaster KR * Category *[v]: View this template *[t]: Discuss this template *[e]: Edit this template