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Sword Art Online: IM Game's Lisbeth Promo & Ad Streamed

Namco Bandai Games began streaming the third countdown promotional video and the 60-second commercial for its Sword Art Online: Infinity Moment game for the PSP system on Monday. The "character episode" video features the blacksmith Lisbeth (voiced by Ayahi Takagaki). She agree to make a replacement sword for the main character Kirito — if he lets her join him on his quest.

For the game, original novelist Reki Kawahara supervised a brand-new original story that begins from the 75th floor of the floating Aincrad labyrinth. Namco Bandai Games posted the game's third five-minute promotional video in February.

The limited first edition version will bundle the "Together with Asuna Aincrad Date Edition" DVD. The animated disc will feature an original story from Kirito's perspective with "high precision" 3D character modeling.

The limited version will also include a "game special movie" CG anime DVD that ties in with the Aincrad story arc and game. A special box with exclusive visual art by original novel illustrator abec, an original game soundtrack CD, a special booklet, and an original custom PSP game theme will complete the limited edition set.

Namco Bandai Games will release this "live-in-this-moment-with-you RPG" in Japan on Thursday. The regular and downloadable versions will cost 6,280 yen (about US$79), while the limited edition will retail at 9,980 yen (US$125). The copies of the game will include a product code for obtaining 10 original custom PSP themes and "legendary protective gear" — in-game swimsuits for the heroines.