Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. will be releasing "NEW LOVEPLUS," the newest title in its "LOVEPLUS" series of romance communication games, on Tuesday, February 14^th, 2012.

"NEW LOVEPLUS" is more realistic than ever with improved graphics and 3D capabilities making characters feel even more alive, and new features such as the ability to change the point of view (viewing angle) by physically moving the Nintendo 3DS system. Additionally, players can use the system’s camera to bring their girlfriends into real world locations they’ve photographed, go on original and unique dates at their own favorite places, and even enjoy real books together. The fusion of reality and virtual reality continues to evolve, allowing players to experience ever deeper communication.

Product package	Enhanced graphics and animations grace your girlfriend with beauty like never before

"LOVEPLUS" is a romance communication game released in September 2009 that generated a great deal of press for introducing revolutionary gameplay. Such innovative elements included players being able to enjoy life as a couple in real time, as well as the appearance and personality of the player's significant other gradually changing to meet their tastes. "LOVEPLUS" has also demonstrated impressive versatility as a franchise, appearing in other media besides video games. Examples include serialization in comic magazines and many other collaborations that transcend the boundaries of the game industry.

Konami will deliver to its consumers the all-new excitement of fresh, innovative experiences and enhanced, dynamic communication through "NEW LOVEPLUS."

[Product Information]

Title	NEW LOVEPLUS
Genre	Communication
Release Date	Tuesday, February 14th, 2012
Price	6,980 yen（tax included）
Platform	Nintendo 3DS™

"NEW LOVEPLUS" Features

■Improved Graphics Bring Girlfriends' Beauty to Bold New Levels

Thanks to widely improved graphics and animations, girlfriends' facial expressions are now more varied, in addition to being rendered in rapturous beauty like never before. And the stereoscopic 3D enhances this even further by adding a highly realistic feel.

■New Form of Communication Utilizing the Gyro Sensor

Players can freely change their point of view using the built-in gyro sensor, which reacts via tilting the system. By changing the point of view, any girlfriends in the area will take notice of players’ interest and react accordingly.

Now players can freely admire their girlfrind from any angle or position and find new sides of her to love.

■Creating an Original Date

Utilizing the Nintendo 3DS Camera, the "Dokodemo Date" feature allows players to enjoy dates with their girlfriends using shots of real-life scenes. Players can use any location in the world to create their own original date. These dates can be exchanged or uploaded (submitted) using the system’s network capabilities, and players can experience even more ways to play by downloading official dates and recommended submissions.

Drawing near to the player, sitting down to chat, peeking out from behind objects?dates can take all kinds of turns!

■Reading Together

The game comes loaded with events that allow players to read actual books and discuss their impressions and opinions with their girlfriends, both in the middle of the book and after finishing reading. Being able to read together with a girlfriend allows players to experience more realistic communication. The three books that can be read together are Anne of Green Gables (L.M. Montgomery), Boku no Measuring Spoon (Mizuki Tsujimura), and Mouryou no Hako (Natsuhiko Kyogoku). *Special editions of these books are also being sold with newly designed LOVEPLUS-themed covers.

■Players Remembered with Facial Recognition

Girlfriends now have the ability to remember players' faces via facial recognition. This feature enables players to lock their progress to prevent others from advancing their game. The ability to recognize other faces also lets players introduce friends to their girlfriends and enjoy conversations together.

■Save Data Can be Carried Over

Players can also carry over save data from the "LOVEPLUS" and "LOVEPLUS+" titles, letting long-time fans of the series keep their cherished memories with their characters. *Requires purchase and download of a special transfer tool (200 yen including tax; various other features included) via the Nintendo eShop.

• "NEW LOVEPLUS" Official Site