The latest issue of Famitsu revealed this week that Square Enix is remaking the original Tactics Ogre for the PSP. With the top members of the original development team at the helm, it will have fundamental changes and enhancements but still try to remain faithful to the original version.
The current Japanese name for the new title roughly translates to Tactics Ogre: the Wheel of Fate (or Fortune). It is a "rebuild" of the strategy RPG that was known in North America on the original PlayStation as Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together. The changes to the game go as far as alterations on the balance as well as the visual style.
Many of Valve's additions in Left 4 Dead 2 revealed at the 2009 Penny Arcade Expo seem tailored to counter the tactics of expert players of the original Left 4 Dead. New boss zombies and tweaks to the AI director show Valve's plans to subtly change the way the game is played.
The amount of hype and promotion that went into Metal Gear Solid 4 was undeniable, with the game being touted as Sony's savior, years before a playable demo was ever to even surface. And creator Hideo Kojima did little to stem the tide of big promise after big promise. Which makes his post on the Kojima Productions web page a curious thing indeed:The creativity of video games is now on the verge of crisis. Massive advertising campaigns are executed for games before their entertainment values are put into consideration all too often, resulting in sell-off tactics happening without hesitation. -- Translated via KotakuThey go on to note the irony of Konami being guilty of the kind of promotion which Kojima seems to be condemning, while MGS4 has yet to break the million mark in Japan, where it seems they cannot return the unsold product to distributors.
Square Enix announced today that the latest entry in the Final Fantasy Tactics series, Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift is set to release on June 24, 2008.
School is out for the summer, but mischievous Luso Clemens must first face detention to make up for his misbehavior. Alone in the library, he stumbles upon an ancient book with magical powers that summons him to the mystical land of Ivalice. Warped into the middle of a battlefield, Luso joins Cid and his clan to set off on an adventurous journey looking for a way home.
This title will act as a direct sequel to the hit GBA title Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, and looks to capture the addictive gameplay that has become synonymous with the series. Final Fantasy A2: Grimoire of the Rift will introduce newcomers to an engaging turn-based, grid-oriented battle system as they make new discoveries alongside the hero in this lighthearted adventure. Long-time fans will enjoy exciting new content and enhancements, including polished game mechanics, intuitive stylus control, and new jobs and classes.
"Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift makes the tactical RPG genre accessible to fans who may be unfamiliar with the grid-based battle system," said Director Yuichi Murasawa. "While maintaining the classic functionality of the much-loved gameplay, this newest release boasts upgrades that enable a more engrossing and fulfilling tactical RPG experience."
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