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E3 2008: Valkyrie Chronicles, screens, details and Sony being stupid

Posted by Graham. Filed under G, News, Sony PlayStation 3. Tagged with E3 2008, Valkyria Chronicles.

This is still one of the most anticipated games among us Sega Nerds. Valkyria Chronicles is possibly one of the few games out there that will make me want to buy a PS3.  The unique graphical style, and solid gameplay makes it into the “must have” title that it is.

However, Sony has caused some confusion recently, when the game’s title appeared on a list of upcoming PSP games.  And then, at E3 Sony showcased a video in which you saw Valkyria Chronicles running on the PSP! - Which we reported on the other day.

The company has already denied the rumours, and it seems that Sega bosses are none too happy - as Kotaku reports:

“Chalk its appearance at Sony’s E3 media briefing up to a massive blunder on Sony’s part. Sega president Simon Jeffery sounded none too pleased about the flub when we talked to him earlier today and hinted that Sony was on the receiving of serious tongue-lashing from the publisher. Oops!”

I’m not sure if this is some Sony rep being a total cretin, or perhaps just being overally ambitious.  Though it is strange that the video shown was clearly of a PSP, with Valkyria Chronicles (supposedly) running on it.

Well, whatever the case, Sega has published some real screens, and details of the game, which you can find after the break.

Screenshots

Game Overview

Embark on an epic adventure through beautiful environments and battle legions of troops to save the small country of Gallia from total destruction. Valkyria Chronicles^TM is set in a fictitious continent reminiscent of 1930s Europe on the verge of a great war. The game follows Welkin and his fellow soldiers of the Federation’s 7^th Platoon that are fighting against the Empire, who is intent on unifying the continent under its power. The emergence of the “Valkyria”- an ancient race with special powers thought to exist only in legends, turns the tide of the war and the Federation’s ability to win and a hope for a better future hangs in the balance.

Features:

• “CANVAS” graphics engine: Cutting-edge graphics engine producing breathtaking artwork fully leveraging the capabilities of the Playstation3. Creates images that look like watercolor paintings in motion.
  

• “BLiTZ” tactical battle system: Experience strategic maneuvering of units as in conventional RPG gameplay; add the excitement of action games with real-time controls to command each player.
  

• Epic storyline: Players will immerse themselves in the epic struggle for freedom, as the fate of the world lies in the hands of Welkin and members of the 7^th platoon.

• Customization: Over 100 customizable characters allow players to create a variety of platoons to suit each battle’s needs.

• Beautifully rendered battlefields: Players explore 30 different environments, using each terrain to gain advantage in battle.

Hopefully we will be able to bring you guys a hands-on impression ofthe English version of the game soon… fingers crossed.

[Source: Sega PR and Kotaku]