News
October 7:
The demo version of Tales of Graces ƒ has been released through the PlayStation Store. All joinable characters are available as battle party members, each starting at Level 65 with access to his or her first and second Blast Calibers and a selection of existing and new artes. Aliases and experience gains and are disabled for this demo.
September 29:
On the official Twitter feed for the Japanese branch of Bandai Namco Games, a new port of Tales of the Abyss has been revealed to be in development for the Nintendo 3DS handheld console. This new version of the game is currently under the working title of Tales of the Abyss, identical to the original version of the game, but this is subject to change at any time. All other information regarding added content and new features remain unannounced.
August 2:
Three new games have been officially announced today, at a Tales news conference held by Bandai Namco Games in Japan.
- Tales of Graces ƒ is an enhanced PlayStation 3 port of Tales of Graces, which includes new post-game content that takes place half of a year after the ending of the game. This new version of the game will include new additions, including a new mystic arte for Asbel Lhant, and a new costume for Sophie. This game is set for release in Winter 2010.(1)
- Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 3 is a new installment of the Radiant Mythology sub-series for the PlayStation Portable, with a total of over 80 characters from previous Tales games, including the cast that had participated in the previous games. Its release date is to be announced in 2011.(2)
- A new but currently unnamed title for the PlayStation 3 has been revealed, representing the 15th anniversary of the series. This new game is being developed by Namco Tales Studio.(3)
July 22:
During Bandai Entertainment's panel the Comic-Con International 2010, it was announced that they have licensed the 26-episode animated series Tales of the Abyss. It has not been revealed if they plan to dub the series or release it with subtitles only.
July 20:
In an unexpected surprise update to the Japanese magazine V Jump, the Tales of Phantasia: Narikiri Dungeon X demo has been released two days earlier than scheduled. It is available for download at their website. The demo involves the Lone Valley dungeon during the year of 4203 A.C., one year after Claus F. Lester and Arche Klein returned to their original time in Tales of Phantasia.
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