SANTA
CLARA, Calif., (April 12, 2005) – Leading video games publisher and
developer Namco Hometek Inc. announced today that the latest epic
adventure in the enormously popular "Tales" franchise,
"Tales of Legendia(R)," will be coming to the U.S. market
exclusively for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system.
In
development for several years, "Tales of Legendia" will offer
fantastic 3D graphics, dynamic battle scenes and an emotionally-charged
storyline. Additionally, "Tales of Legendia" features a
unique cast of characters designed by Kazuto Nakazawa, the
internationally renowned Japanese artist acclaimed for his amazing
animation sequences in “Kill Bill: Vol. 1.”
“We
look forward to bringing the newest 'Tales' adventure to the loyal fans
of this franchise,” said Yoshi Niki, Business Unit Director at Namco
Hometek Inc. “'Tales of Legendia’s' updated graphics and
engaging battle system clearly sets a new standard for the role-playing
genre of games, and we are confident players will be delighted with this
next journey.”
"Tales
of Legendia" is an epic tale of love and heroism that explores the
ties that bind us all. Senel Coolidge, a young expert of the
special skill called “eres,” was drifting in the misty ocean on a
small boat with his younger sister
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Shirley.
As food ran out and their strength deteriorated, an island suddenly
burst through the mist and approached the boat with astonishing speed.
The boat was engulfed by wild waves as Senel tried to steer it.
When they woke up on the shore, they realized it was not an ordinary
island, but actually the deck of the mysterious giant ship called
Legacy. Have they stumbled upon an unknown civilization, or is the
Legacy a relic of something long past?
The
'Tales' series has been thrilling RPG fans around the world for nearly a
decade. While it follows a traditional RPG format, the series is
set apart by its slick presentation and art, real-time interactive
battle system and clever level designs and puzzles.