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The True Vision Is Finally Realized; Square Enix Announces TACTICS OGRE: Let Us Cling Together
Dream Team of Developers Reunites to Bring the Beloved Strategy RPG to the PSP System
LOS ANGELES, July 21 -- Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today the upcoming release of TACTICS OGRE(TM): Let Us Cling Together(TM), a PSP® (PlayStation® Portable) system reinvention of the strategy RPG. The timing of the release will be announced at a future date.
TACTICS OGRE is one of the most beloved strategy RPG titles of all time, with the game being the only one to place in the Japanese gaming magazine Weekly Famitsu's "Top 20 games voted by readers" for 14 years running.
Having also worked on such hit titles as FINAL FANTASY TACTICS®, VAGRANT STORY® and FINAL FANTASY® XII, key members of the original TACTICS OGRE development team have reformed to deliver the ultimate version of this definitive strategy RPG experience. Hiroshi Minagawa (Director), Akihiko Yoshida (Character Design), Yasumi Matsuno (Game Design), Hitoshi Sakimoto and Masaharu Iwata (Composers) are pleased to return to TACTICS OGRE and to revitalize their masterpiece for a new format and era - created with the simple idea - "how TACTICS OGRE would be if it was developed and played now."
TACTICS OGRE: Let Us Cling Together, is being reborn from the ground up, with reworked visuals and effects, a re-arranged soundtrack by the original composers, new character growth mechanics and a new Wheel of Fortune system that adds even more replay value to the game.
For more information about TACTICS OGRE please visit the official website at http://www.tacticsogregame.com/.
Story:
Long ago,
Power was everything.
It was a time called Xytegenia,
where metal, and evil that was enshrouded in darkness was in control.
Features:
-- From the creators of FINAL FANTASY TACTICS, VAGRANT STORY and FINAL
FANTASY XII. The original TACTICS OGRE development team reform to
revitalize their iconic title.
-- Tactical, turn-based battles are brought to life with stunning
graphics, sounds and animation.
-- New 3D maps that enhance the concept of height and improved battle
engine, offering more compelling and realistic battles than ever
before.
-- Uncover the truth in a gripping tale of intrigue, betrayal and
heroism.
-- Near-endless customization and hundreds of abilities to choose from.
-- New characters not included in the original game
-- New Battle Skill ability, adds to the range of play beyond Magic
and Special abilities
-- New graphics, music, gameplay and much more make this the definitive
version of TACTICS OGRE.
-- New and improved visuals that create a TACTICS OGRE experience
with more detail than ever before.
-- Re-arranged soundtrack from the original composers including 15
new compositions.
About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S. based wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., a holding company leading Square Enix Group. Square Enix, Inc. publishes and distributes entertainment content under the Square Enix Group's internationally renowned brands such as Square Enix, Eidos and Taito in the Americas. The Square Enix Group includes a global network of leading development studios located in North America, Europe and Japan. The Group boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 97 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 54 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 35 million units worldwide; and other well-established products and services.
More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at http://www.square-enix.com/.
DRAGON QUEST, FINAL FANTASY, FINAL FANTASY TACTICS, SQUARE ENIX and the SQUARE ENIX logo are registered trademarks of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. in the United States and/or other countries. TACTICS OGRE and VAGRANT STORY are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix Co., Ltd. Eidos and Tomb Raider are registered trademarks of Square Enix, Ltd. Taito is a registered trademark of Taito Corp. "PlayStation" and "PSP" are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Source: Square Enix, Inc.
CONTACT: Sonia Im or Elizabeth Stewart, both of Square Enix, Inc.,
+1-310-846-0400, na.pr@square-enix.com; or Jennifer Poulson, +1-310-248-6113,
jennifer.poulson@ogilvypr.com, or Monica Bouldin, +1-310-248-6114,
monica.bouldin@ogilvypr.com, both of Ogilvy Public Relations for Square Enix,
Inc.
Web Site: http://www.square-enix.com/
The True Vision Is Finally Realized; Square Enix Announces TACTICS OGRE: Let Us Cling Together
Dream Team of Developers Reunites to Bring the Beloved Strategy RPG to the PSP System
LOS ANGELES, July 21 -- Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today the upcoming release of TACTICS OGRE(TM): Let Us Cling Together(TM), a PSP® (PlayStation® Portable) system reinvention of the strategy RPG. The timing of the release will be announced at a future date.
TACTICS OGRE is one of the most beloved strategy RPG titles of all time, with the game being the only one to place in the Japanese gaming magazine Weekly Famitsu's "Top 20 games voted by readers" for 14 years running.
Having also worked on such hit titles as FINAL FANTASY TACTICS®, VAGRANT STORY® and FINAL FANTASY® XII, key members of the original TACTICS OGRE development team have reformed to deliver the ultimate version of this definitive strategy RPG experience. Hiroshi Minagawa (Director), Akihiko Yoshida (Character Design), Yasumi Matsuno (Game Design), Hitoshi Sakimoto and Masaharu Iwata (Composers) are pleased to return to TACTICS OGRE and to revitalize their masterpiece for a new format and era - created with the simple idea - "how TACTICS OGRE would be if it was developed and played now."
TACTICS OGRE: Let Us Cling Together, is being reborn from the ground up, with reworked visuals and effects, a re-arranged soundtrack by the original composers, new character growth mechanics and a new Wheel of Fortune system that adds even more replay value to the game.
For more information about TACTICS OGRE please visit the official website at http://www.tacticsogregame.com/.
Story:
Long ago,
Power was everything.
It was a time called Xytegenia,
where metal, and evil that was enshrouded in darkness was in control.
Features:
-- From the creators of FINAL FANTASY TACTICS, VAGRANT STORY and FINAL
FANTASY XII. The original TACTICS OGRE development team reform to
revitalize their iconic title.
-- Tactical, turn-based battles are brought to life with stunning
graphics, sounds and animation.
-- New 3D maps that enhance the concept of height and improved battle
engine, offering more compelling and realistic battles than ever
before.
-- Uncover the truth in a gripping tale of intrigue, betrayal and
heroism.
-- Near-endless customization and hundreds of abilities to choose from.
-- New characters not included in the original game
-- New Battle Skill ability, adds to the range of play beyond Magic
and Special abilities
-- New graphics, music, gameplay and much more make this the definitive
version of TACTICS OGRE.
-- New and improved visuals that create a TACTICS OGRE experience
with more detail than ever before.
-- Re-arranged soundtrack from the original composers including 15
new compositions.
About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S. based wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., a holding company leading Square Enix Group. Square Enix, Inc. publishes and distributes entertainment content under the Square Enix Group's internationally renowned brands such as Square Enix, Eidos and Taito in the Americas. The Square Enix Group includes a global network of leading development studios located in North America, Europe and Japan. The Group boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 97 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 54 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 35 million units worldwide; and other well-established products and services.
More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at http://www.square-enix.com/.
DRAGON QUEST, FINAL FANTASY, FINAL FANTASY TACTICS, SQUARE ENIX and the SQUARE ENIX logo are registered trademarks of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. in the United States and/or other countries. TACTICS OGRE and VAGRANT STORY are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix Co., Ltd. Eidos and Tomb Raider are registered trademarks of Square Enix, Ltd. Taito is a registered trademark of Taito Corp. "PlayStation" and "PSP" are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Source: Square Enix, Inc.
CONTACT: Sonia Im or Elizabeth Stewart, both of Square Enix, Inc.,
+1-310-846-0400, na.pr@square-enix.com; or Jennifer Poulson, +1-310-248-6113,
jennifer.poulson@ogilvypr.com, or Monica Bouldin, +1-310-248-6114,
monica.bouldin@ogilvypr.com, both of Ogilvy Public Relations for Square Enix,
Inc.
Web Site: http://www.square-enix.com/