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Valkyira Chronicles announced for the West!

by Ryan on February 26th, 2008

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[Editors note: Apologies, this article was posted up a few days ago, however, it was lost in the transition from our old host to new. But just in case someone missed the news, here it is again.] Today, Sega Nerds everywhere can let out a big sigh of relief. Why? Because Sega has finally announced that it will be bringing Valkyria Chronicles, formally known as Valkyrie of the Battlefield to the West. The game uses a new and very stylish engine Sega is calling “Canvas,” which makes the game look like water-coloured concept art!The game play is a very interesting mix of tactical role playing game and third-person shooter; think Shining Force, but when it comes to moving and attacking with one of the characters you control, the game transitions to a third-person shooter. Pretty cool!Oh btw, Sega, since the game is on a Blu-ray disk, you have no reason not to give us both English and Japanese with subtitle options right? We all want it, please provide!Here’s what Sega had to say about all this:

LONDON AND SAN FRANCISCO (February 25, 2007) – SEGA® of America, Inc. and SEGA® Europe Ltd. today announced that Valkyria Chronicles™ a fresh new take on the traditional role-playing genre, is coming exclusively to the PLAYSTATION® 3 computer entertainment system. Soon to be released as Valkyria of the Battlefield: Gallian Chronicles in Japan, where it has already gathered the interest of legions of gamers, Valkyria Chronicles combines strategy elements of tactical role-playing games with real-time action sequences. All of this is played out in an innovative and beautiful visual style.Valkyria Chronicles is set in a fictitious continent reminiscent of 1930s Europe - divided in two and ruled by the Empire and the Federation. The Empire has set its sights on invading a small neutral country called Gallia, which is situated in the middle of the two great empires. The game follows a hero named Welkin and his fellow soldiers of the Federation’s 7th Platoon as they engage in a series of epic battles.Built upon the new “CANVAS” engine, developed internally by SEGA Game Studios Japan, Valkyria Chronicles’ stunning 3D graphics resemble a watercolor painting in motion, taking full advantage of the processing capabilities of the PLAYSTATION® 3. The power of the PLAYSTATION® 3 also allows the development team to exploit the full potential of this new engine, giving players many different stunning environments to explore. A new type of tactical battle mechanic has been specifically designed for Valkyria Chronicles. Known as “BLiTZ,” this gives players freedom to strategically move around the environment and attack enemies using real-time controls, something never before seen in the tactical role-playing game genre. The new “CANVAS” engine technology, the “BLiTZ” battle concept and an epic storyline offers players hours of exciting gameplay.“Valkyria Chronicles has been enthusiastically requested by European fans” said Gary Knight, European Marketing Director SEGA Europe ltd. “The unique graphics and compelling gameplay are just two reasons why we’re delighted to bring it to them.”Valkyria Chronicles will be available for the PLAYSTATION® 3 computer entertainment system in Autumn 2008. For more information, screenshots and assets from the game, please visit http://www.sega-press.com/.

I’ve got to say I haven’t been this excited about an RPG since Skies of Arcadia! Now Sega, how giving us Yakuza Kenzan and some more big NA titles you might have under your belt?

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