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Big in Japan: Madoka Magica Game Adaptation!
Namco Bandai and Nitro Plus, the developers of Steins;Gate, team up for a PSP adaptation of anime series Puella Magi Madoka Magica!
The anime series centers around schoolgirl Madoka Kaname and her friend Sayaka Miki. They are approached by a familiar named Kyubey, who offers to grant each of them one wish in return for turning each of them into a ‘magical girl’. Magical girls are gifted with powers and, in return for their wishes, must fight witches and other dark creatures.
Contrary to the glamorous notions one would expect, a magical girl must deal with death, isolation, and agony over the value of her wish. Madoka, following her friends, soon sees the darker side of being a magical girl.
Not familiar with Puella Magi Madoka Magica? Check out the Japanese trailer!
The PSP adaptation is said to be an “adventure dungeon RPG,” centering on turn-based movement through dungeons. The story will be based off the anime, but will also be covering new areas of the story!
Namco Bandai is readying a standard version and a limited version.
The standard version will be priced at ¥6,480, which is roughly $83 or £50. The limited version includes a Figma figure, a handkerchief, an illustration collection, and other bonuses. It will be priced at ¥11,900, which is roughly $152 or £93.
Unfortunately, you will have to wait a while to play the Magi Madoka Magica adaptation, as it’s not due for release until March 15th, 2012!
By Meg Smith: An avid gamer with a two year degree in Video Games Art and Design, she lives to broaden her gaming horizons and loves any game that captures the imagination or tries something new. Read her posts 
