Kotaku: In Bandai-Namco's Idolm@ster series, you take on the role of a music producer and create and manage a group of teenage popstars. By mixing Japan's idol and video game cultures, it is no surprise that this series has a fanatic following among Japanese otaku (geeks). But is this following deserved, or is The Idolm@ster nothing more than shameless pandering directed at an eager audience? Let's dive in to The Idolm@aster 2 on PS3 to find out.
Michibiku's Jenni Lada writes, "Before deciding on a The Idolmaster game, we have to take a look at who you are and what you know. These are text heavy titles. How much Japanese do you know? There are entries that apply to people of all skill levels, so I’m sorting them by how much you do or don’t need to know."
Hardcore Gamer: If you transitioned from the Xbox 360 to Xbox One, you may want to consider: importing a NTSC-J Xbox 360.
Namco Bandai have confirmed the next installment in The Idolmaster series is set for next-generation consoles.