Tales of Graces f and Tales of the Abyss 3DS Confirmed for North American Release
North American Tales fans will get a double dose of the popular JRPG in the coming months.
North American Tales series fans won't have to wait much longer to get their Tales fix. Two Tales games will be making their way to American shores, the first of which is due out later this year. Tales of the Abyss 3D is a port of the original game, which released on the PlayStation 2 in 2006. Developers have promised that this remake will not only keep everything fans loved about the original, but that the game will feature fully remastered graphics that take full advantage of the 3DS hardware.
Tales of Graces f is the second title announced for a stateside release. This game is a port of the original Wii version that only saw a release in Japan in 2009. The game was later ported to the PlayStation 3 with a number of enhancements under the Tales of Graces f name. The game features a deep story, compelling characters and the series' well known real-time battle system. Tales of Graces f will be releasing in 2012.
Press Release
NAMCO BANDAI GAMES BRINGING TALES OF THE ABYSS® AND TALES OF GRACES™ F TO NORTH AMERICA
Iconic Role-Playing Series Coming to PlayStation®3 System and Nintendo 3DS™ System With Incredible Anime-Inspired Graphics and Innovative Dynamic Battle System.
SANTA CLARA, Calif., (May 11, 2011) – Leading video game publisher and developer, NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., today announced its acclaimed role-playing titles Tales of Graces™ f for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and Tales of the Abyss® for the Nintendo 3DS™ system will be released in North America. Tales of Graces f and Tales of the Abyss will both offer brilliant graphics, a dynamic real-time battle system, and deep, captivating stories filled with exciting quests and hidden secrets.
Tales of Graces f is the latest title in the renowned Tales series and the first North American appearance of the franchise on PlayStation®3 system. Set amidst the conflict of three kingdoms competing for planetary dominance, the story follows Asbel Lhant and his friends as they come to discover in time just how far they will go to protect the bonds between them.
For the first time in the Tales series, the combat system lets the player freely change attack style depending on the battle situation. The characters’ distinctive weapons can be swapped for different styles, and the new combat system is easier to control while simultaneously adding new levels of tactical depth. The title is developed by NAMCO TALES STUDIO LTD. in Japan with the aim of bringing to life the rich depth of the evocative characters created by Mutsumi Inomata.
Tales of the Abyss, the critically-acclaimed PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system role playing game, is updated for the Nintendo 3DS system. The upcoming title delivers full 3D support and use of the dual screens to bring players closer to the action. Tales of the Abyss tells the story of Luke fon Fabre, sole heir to a family of aristocrats, as he is suddenly thrust into the outside world on an epic adventure. Naïve and spoiled by years of isolation, Luke struggles to learn of friendship, sacrifice, duty and of choice. With the fates of many in his hands, Luke's actions could ultimately save the world or bring about its very destruction.
Tales of Graces f will be available in 2012 and Tales of the Abyss will be available later this year for North America.
For more information on the Tales of series, please visit http://www.talesrpg.com
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