Square-Enix bringing FF Revenant Wings and FF Tactics for PSP to USA @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on May 14, 2007

News: Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker and a new release date for Dragon Quest Swords also revealed.

Square-Enix has announced a slew of new projects will be making it to American shores this year and in the future. All told, three new Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest spinoffs will be coming soon.

Already released in Japan, Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker for the DS will bring its monster breeding adventure to America in the fall.

Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions for the PSP and Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings for the DS are both part of the "Ivalice Alliance", Final Fantasy titles that take place in the land of Ivalice. War of the Lions is a remake of the PSone classic and Revenant Wings is (surprise, surprise) a spinoff of Final Fantasy XII.

Square-Enix also revealed that Dragon Quest Swords: The
Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors for the Wii will not be released until 2008. A blow to gamers everywhere who have been waiting for a game that was originally announced for the Wii launch.

Storyline details on the three new titles can be found below.

Dragon Quest Monster: Joker
Platform: Nintendo DS
ESRB Rating: Not Yet Rated
Release Date: Q4 2007

Dragon Quest Monster: Joker is the latest installment in the venerable RPG franchise that has sold more than 41 million units worldwide. Developed exclusively for the Nintendo DS and arriving in North America in Q4 2007, players assume the role of a monster hunter as they capture, train and breed a powerful army from more than 200 classic DRAGON QUEST creatures in order to become the world's greatest monster trainer. Already achieving sales of more than 1 million units in Japan, Dragon Quest Monster: Joker is a breakout title that combines the depth of a classic DRAGON QUEST RPG with the addictiveness of a monster catching adventure.

Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions
Platform: PSP
ESRB Rating: Not Yet Rated
Release Date: October 2007

Originally released in 1997, Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions is a portable update on the classic turn-based strategy game that gave birth to the world of Ivalice. In development exclusively for the PSP system, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Lion War features PSP system exclusive content not found on the original classic including all-new CG sequences, all-new jobs, new 16:9 widescreen presentation, new head-to-head multiplayer and new storyline elements that refine the genesis of the IVALICE ALLIANCE. Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions will be released simultaneously in North American and European territories.

Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings
Platform: Nintendo DS
ESRB Rating: Not Yet Rated
Release Date: Coming this Winter

Continuing the story of the beloved classic that captivated more than 5 million players around the world, Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings progresses the tale that won numerous accolades from the industry's top publications. Developed exclusively for the Nintendo DS, Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings is a sophisticated experience that commands full use of the Nintendo DS functionality. Featuring full Touch Screen functionality, Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings allows players to control massive armies, utilize special moves and activate Gambits, all with the use of the stylus. The world of Ivalice comes alive through the classic musical composition of Hitoshi Sakimoto and the direction of Motomu Toriyama, the director of Final Fantasy X-2 and the upcoming Final Fantasy XIII.

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