Persona 3 FES Coming to NA

Atlus has finally officially announced that they will be bringing Persona 3 FES to North America!

Persona FES stands for 'festival' and was originally released in Japan as a bonus to gamers who picked up Persona 3. This game includes totally new content that enhances the original game and is a standalone game in itself.

Most exciting of all, this definitive Persona 3 experience will be abailable for only $29.99! Look for it in stores in late April.

More Alchemy Fun from NIS

NIS America has announced that Mana Khemia, the spiritual sequel to the Atelier Iris series, will be heading to the PS2 in late March, 2007 in North America.

Mana Khemia is the fourth game in the RPG series, but has various key differences from the other games. Players will be able to embark on Academic Quests to change the outcome of the tory, craft skills and stats rather than simple leveling, ad craft new items such as healing potions and swords.

Revive Your FFXI Character

Square Enix has just announced the Return Home to Vana’Diel campaign, allowing previous players to revive their Final Fantasy XI characters.

This campaign allows customers who have deleted Content IDs, or deleted PlayOnline accounts, are now able to rejoin their fellow gamers just in time for the launch of the new Wings of the Goddess expansion!

Return Home to Vana'Diel will run until February 29, 2008. For more information visit: http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/index.shtml.

Wings of the Goddess ships to retailers across the nation on November 20, 2007.

Soul Nomad Ships!

NIS America has announced that their PS2 RPG, Soul Nomad & the World Eaters, has shipped to retailers today!

Soul Nomad is the latest strategy RPG from the most recognized developer in the genre, Nippon Ichi. The game promises unique, in-depth, strategy rich gameplay, featuring over 50 character classes and over 40 team abilities! Despite the complex gameplay, a step-by-step tutorial is included that will help gamers learn the ropes of Soul Nomad.

For more information, check out the official site or look for Soul Nomad at your local retailers.

Growlanser: Heritage of War Ships!

Atlus has announced that their latest title, Growlanser: Heritage of War, is now shipping to retailers across North America!

Growlanser is a strategy RPG for the PS2, and the latest addition to the popular series. To honor the hardcore fans, Atlus is releasing a deluxe Limited Edition set with several unique collectibles. The complete package includes a 100-page full color art book that features material from the entire Growlanser saga, a multimedia DVD featuring additional video content and Growlanser trivia, lenticular cards, commemorative pins, and a Growlanser keychain.

Atlus has also announced that there will be only one print run of Growlanser: Heritage of War, so if you're interested in it make sure to get it before it's gone!

Wild ARMS 5 Ships

XSeed Games has announced that they have shipped Wild ARMS 5 to retailers across North America!

Gamers can prepare to once again enter the world of Filgaia with an all new storyline and characters and the return of the beloved HEX system. Wild ARMS 5 marks the 10th anniversary of the Wild ARMS series.

Wild ARMS 5 is available for the PS2 in stores now for $39.99.

Wild Arms 5 Site Launched

XSeed Games has unveiled their official site for Wild Arms 5!
Check the site out here (http://www.wildarms5.com/).

Wild Arms 5 is the next chapter in the popular Wild Arms RPG series. The release of the game celebrates the 10th anniversary of the series and features the return of the popular HEX battle system from Wild Arms 4, an all new cast of characters, and a riveting new storyline!

Wild Arms 5 ships August 28, 2007 for the PS2 with a suggested price of $39.99.

Wild ARMs 10th Anniversary Edition

XSEED has just announced the official release date of Wild ARMs 5 and a special 10th Anniversary Edition of the game!

Wild ARMS 5 will be available on August 28, 2007 for the PS2. Even more exciting, all launch units of Wild ARMs 5 will contain a special 80-page "The Art of Wild ARMs" artbook highlighting illustrations from the entire 10-year span of the Wild ARMs series in full color, packaged together with the game case in a special embossed foil box. This Anniversary Editon of the game is the only version of Wild ARMs 5 that will be available at launch and will still only cost $39.99! With this Anniversary Edition being limited to the initial launch units, eager fans are advised to make sure and reserve their copy today!

The contents of Wild Arms 5 Anniversary Edition are displayed below (click for a better view):




See more at the Wild ARMs 5 official site here.

More Puzzle Quest!

D3 Publisher of America has announced that Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords, will be heading to the PS2, Wii, Mobile Phones and PC! It seems gamers just can't get enough of Puzzle Quest.

All of these versions will be appearing this fall and the mobile version will be released in early 2008. This will open the door to gamers who have yet to experience the exciting hybrid Puzzle/RPG gameplay to finally get a taste. Puzzle Quest was the #1 selling Puzzle Game on the Nintendo DS in 2007, and was earlier confirmed to be headed to the Xbox 360 through the Xbox Live Arcade.

The PC and Mobile rights to the game have been awarded to THQ for publishing.

Personally, I'm the most hyped about the PC version, because I thought the early PC demo that I played was superior to the DS version. Either way, Puzzle Quest is loads of fun, so be sure to pick up one of these versions if you haven't played it yet!



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Persona 3 Site Launched!

Atlus has all sorts of news up their sleeves today! Their latest announcement is the recent launch of the official Persona 3 Web site. You can view the new site through the link below:

http://www.atlus.com/persona3/

Persona 3 is set to be released on July 24, 2007 in a special edition package for the PS2. The official site will be home to character information, wallpapers, movies and more!

XSEED Announces THREE New RPGs!

XSEED, publisher of Shadow Hearts: From the New World and Wild Arms 4, have just announced three exciting new RPGs in their 2007 lineup. These three games include Dungeon Maker: Hunting Ground, Brave Story: New Traveler, and Wild Arms 5!

In Dungeon Maker: Hunting Ground (PSP), a novice dungeon maker purchases a plot of land outside a city plauged by monster attacks. He builds a dungeon and hopes to lure in monsters in order to earn fame and fortune, and perhaps even defeat the legendary Wandering Demon. You'll have a vast amount of resources at your disposal in order to customize your dungeon, and as you complete quests, you'll unlock new items and weapons that will allow you to upgrade your warrior. Strategically layout and improve your dungeon in order to lure in the most sought after monsters, and battle it out in real-time combat when Dungeon Maker is released in July 2007.

Brave Story: New Traveler (PSP) is an original title created specifically for the PSP and developed by Game Republic, makers of the Genji series. The game promises an epic tale and will feature a traditional turn-based battle system enhanced by innovative features based on the story’s themes of friendship, courage, and growth. Brave Story is headed for release in Q3 2007.

Wild Arms 5 (PS2) is the latest chapter in the popular Wild Arms series. Wild Arms 5 will feature a brand new storyline and characters, and will see the return of the critically acclaimed HEX system from Wild Arms 4. Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the series with Wild Arms 5 in Q3 2007! Personally, I'm excited to see another RPG headed to the PS2 this late in the console's life.

These games are in addition to Valhalla Knights, the previously announced RPG for the PSP that will be shipping next month. For full details on these three games, including storyline descriptions, release info, and key features, head on over to the full press release on XSEED's site.

God of War II Ships/ PSP title Confirmed

Despite the recent release of the next generation consoles, most of the attention is on the PS2 today as God of War II arrives on store shelves. The original God of War sold nearly 1.7 million copies in the U.S. alone, so over 1 million units of the sequel have already shipped in order to keep up with demand.

God of War II has already been reviewed by several sites and magazines, and as of now has an impressive 94.9% on gamerankings.com. The original averaged a score of 93.2%.

It has also been confirmed that a God of War PSP title is in the works. Little is known about this upcoming game other than it will be an all new adventure rather than a port of one of the previous games.