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Tactics Ogre PSP Announced, But Not Release Date

Some really cool PSP news today from Square Enix. The studio has announced a reinvention of one of the most popular strategy RPGs ever, Tactics Ogre:. This new game called Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together is being developed for the PSP by the same team responsible for the Final Fantasy Tactics series, Vagrant Story, Final Fantasy XII and even key members of the original Tactics Ogre team, including Yasumi Matsuno. No firm release date has yet been given for the game, so it could be a title to watch for in 2011.

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.

A we already mentioned, key members of the original Tactics Ogre development team have reformed to deliver this handheld version of the 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 in mind - "how Tactics Ogre would be if it was developed and played now."

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.

Tactics Ogre PSP 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.
o 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.
o New characters not included in the original game
o 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.
o New and improved visuals that create a TACTICS OGRE experience with more detail than ever before.
o Re-arranged soundtrack from the original composers including 15 new compositions.