Japanese man 'marries' video game character

The man, who prefers to use his online moniker SAL9000, met character Nene Anegasaki while playing dating simulation game ‘Love Plus’.

They got married a few weeks ago, broadcasting their ceremony live on Japan’s version of video-sharing web site Youtube. The newlyweds, went on a honeymoon to Guam.
SAL9000, who didn’t want to reveal his real name for fear of being misunderstood, admits to be an ‘otaku’, a breed of Japanese youth obsessed with fantasy worlds and video games

“I think I’ll probably continue playing Love Plus. I won’t cheat,” SAL9000 said.
Reuters