Natsume (known for its Harvest Moon series) has announced its plans to publish the photography sim Afrika in the US. Afrika will arrive on North American shelves for the PS3 in early fall 2009.

Afrika sees players stepping into the role of a freelance photographer and exploring a new conservation area. Players will document wildlife and photograph scenes including “a titanic clash between hippopotamuses, a pride of lions watching over its playful cubs, and a cheetah’s lightning-fast chase as it runs down its prey.”

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Natsume, known mostly for publishing Harvest Moon and Rune Factory games, have announced their E3 line-up.

On DS, Natsume will be showing Harvest Moon: Island of Happiness, Rune Factory 2: A Fantasy Harvest Moon, Princess Debut and Hamtaro, while on the PSP, Yumi’s Odd Odyssey will be shown. Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility for the Wii will also make an appearance.