Earlier today, a video was leaked online confirming Tales of Hearts R Localization by Hideo Baba himself (thanks to NoGamesPortable for uploading this video):
In the video, Baba stated that this was possible due to the amount of requests for Hearts R that he has heard. We are also given a release window: Winter 2014. Baba also stated that he'll be attending more events throughout the year. So it looks like all those rumors from earlier this month were true.
Rejoice, Western Tales fans!
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>> Tales of the World: Reve Unitia Site Open, New Screens and Artwork
Tales of the World: Reve Unitia's official website is now open, featuring new screenshots and artwork.
Again, to those who missed it, Tales of the World: Reve Unitia is basically a Nintendo 3DS enhanced port of the previously released mobile strategy Tales game Tales of the World: Tactics Union. The game, like the other Tales of the World games, features various Tales of characters brought together into an original world for some purpose. Reve Unitia will feature full voices for its main scenario, an animated opening and some animated cutscenes, new event illustrations, as well as new Mystic Arte cut-ins for the characters.
The website also has information on the game's story and setting. It hasn't really changed at all from how Tactics Union was, so you can just read our old post on that for more info. You might want to check that out first before reading this new post.
In addition to all those new things, characters Tern and Nacht, who were previously just animal-like characters of sort, now have human-like forms. This is because Tern and Nacht can now fight alongside the Tales characters. Outside of battle, they retain their mascot forms - but they take on their human-like forms in order to fight.
Lastly, Reve Unitia will feature two story views - one for Tern and one for Nacht. If you'll recall, Tactics Union actually had a "Player Side," which is actually Tern's side of the story, and an "Enemy Side," or Nacht's story. Originally, you're only able to play through Tern's side of the story, but for Reve Unitia, it seems you also have access to Nacht's side. Though Tern and Nacht's goals in the end are the same, their way of dealing with the matter are different, hence this new addition. Tales characters Natalia, Lloyd and Asbel are part of Tern's side of the story, while Jade, Yuri and Meredy are part of Nacht's.
The latest issue of Famitsu Magazine talks a little bit more about the newly revealed character Lyla as well as how battles will go in Tales of Zestiria.
As we reported before, Lyla is a Tenzoku/Divine of the Fire element. She is a Divine that dwells within the legendary "Holy Sword" meant for Doushis/Priests. For a long time now and due to an event in the past, she has been waiting for someone who can become the Priest. Upon meeting Slay, her hope is rekindled. Forming a contract with Slay, she now watches over him in order to make him into a full-fledged Priest.
The magazine also mentions that, ideally, a Priest should make a contract with 4 Divine of 4 different elements. However, no one has ever managed to do that so far.
So, 4 elements. With Mikulio for water, Edna for Earth and Lyla for Fire, all we're waiting for is the Divine for wind.
Now, on to battles: In Tales of Zestiria, the humans and the Tenzoku have their own fighting styles. Based on the info, it seems to be a bit similar to Tales of Graces F's battle system. From what we've seen so far, humans (technically, Slay and Alicia) are more in-tune with melee strike combat while the Tenzoku (Mikulio, Edna and Lyla) are more of mage-type characters.
This is further confirmed in the magazine: human characters use fast, close-range base artes with the use of the Circle button, while the X button lets them use more powerful arcane artes. For the Tenzoku, the Circle button lets them use mid-range base artes while the X button lets them use powerful, far-reaching Magic Artes. So far, there is no info regarding a regular attack button - just these artes, which makes it appear to be an adaptation of Tales of Graces' battle system of sorts.
The magazine also tells more about Mikulio and Edna's fighting styles. Mikulio uses a long staff, and is hence able to use mid-range artes at his disposal. Initially, he is able to accumulate spiritual energy and unleash them for stronger attacks later on. Some of his basic, strike artes are called 斬水 (Kiri Mizu, literally "slicing water") and 達水 (Tachi Mizu, literally "reaching water"). As a Divine of the water element, Mikulio has water artes at his disposal, such as the classic Splash, and other magic artes called Twin Flow and Violet High. He's also able to heal, specifically more on individual party members. Edna, who uses an umbrella, has more close-range attacks. Some of her basic artes include Powder Snow and Sky, while her magic artes include Embrace End, Rock Lance and Air Pressure.
In addition, the magazine mentions that the dragons are so-called "Apostles of Destruction."
Also visit Famitsu for actual screenshots from their article. And thanks to @Kurushii for the magazine pages.
UPDATE (04/14/2014): Gamestop had the game listed on their website earlier today, but it was taken down within an hour. This is what the entry looked like (thanks to cutepresea for the screenshot):
This doesn't verify anything other than the fact that Gamestop had it listed not once, but twice in their directories. It is still a RUMOR until we get word from Gamestop or Namco Bandai about the situation.
Some GameStop employees have informed us that as of yesterday, a game called "Tales of Heart" has been added to their games database. You can even pre-order it on GameStop branches.
The game is apparently listed in GameStop's printed pre-order list for $39.99. It was also apparently added to their computer database and is actually already available for pre-order if you go to a GameStop branch. So far, people are assuming that it's Tales of Hearts R for the PlayStation Vita.
With no news so far from Bandai Namco, this is filed as a RUMOR for now, so please take it with a grain of salt.
Tales of Hearts was originally for the Nintendo DS which is the first game to have a version with CG cutscenes aside from the usual animated ones. Later, it got a remake, or rather, a re-imagination for the PlayStation Vita in the form of Tales of Hearts R, featuring new 3D graphics, new content and turning one previously non-playable character to be playable.
Thanks to Jamie Nelson and @ArcanaLegacy for the heads-up.
First off, Famitsu confirms that this game is indeed a port of the previous Tales of the World: Tactics Union. Specifically, they're calling it an enhanced port - with voice acting, new cut-ins and that new art/forms for Tern and Nacht.
The rest of the scans talk mainly about the game's story, which we already delved into in our previous Tactics Union story post here.
The latest issue of Weekly Shonen Jump reveals a new Tales of Zestiria character named Lyla, along with the game's genre and catchphrase, among other things.
The latest character is named Lyla ( ライラ, raira) and is voiced by Miyu Matsuki. She's designed by Mutsumi Inomata, the same as Mikulio. She's 172cm tall and uses papers (?) or book pages as a weapon.
"I have always been waiting - for the one who holds a genuine pure heart untouched by impurities - for the one who would be able to hear my voice."
Lyla is also a Tenzoku/Divine, specifically one who holds the element of Fire. She is the one who guides Slay to become a Doushi/Priest. Slay meets Lyla by chance in some sort of festival. She is an adult woman who is able to give precise advice, though at times, she can also be a little reckless with her strange and wild ideas. She forms a contract with Slay in order to make him a vessel of the Tenzoku, and in return, Slay will be able to get special powers.
In addition, Tales of Zestiria's "Tales genre" is "An RPG where passion lights up the world." It's catchphrase is "Tradition will one day become 'hope'." There are also screenshots showing Mikulio and Edna in battle, but they still haven't exactly revealed how Tenzoku )who are supposed to be invisible to humans) will be able to fight.
A voice novel for Tales of Vesperia which was announced a while back in VIVA Tales of Magazine has just been released today on the iTunes Apple App Store and on Google Play.
A Tales of Vesperia Gaiden, in the form of a voice novel that can be purchased via Bandai Namco JP's VoiNov app ( ボイノベ, boinobe) entitled "Tales of Vesperia: Convictor's Genealogy - One Meeting, Two Swords" has just been released today. The voice novel mainly focuses on the time when Yuri and Flynn were 7 years old and will feature illustrations.
The voice novel's story is written by Vesperia's Scenario Writer, with illustrations by the manga-ka of the Tales of Vesperia: Koku no Kamen manga. In addition, all voices have been newly recorded for the app.
The VoiNov app is currently available on both the and Google Play. The app itself is free and comes with a sample of the Vesperia voice novel, but it seems you'll have to actually buy the story (a part is apparently 400 Yen).
And this goes without saying that this is, indeed, in Japanese.
>> Tales of Asteria is Out on the Google Play Store in Japan!
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Tales of Asteria is now available on the Google Play Store. Here's its Google Play page. It'll be released on the iTunes App Store later this Spring.
Just like Tales of Link, this app is free to download with in app purchases. Also like Tales of Link, you don't need to buy the in app purchases to get the full experience out of the app. It just speeds up certain elements in the game that can be obtained through patience.
If you want to learn more about Asteria's world and see its trailers, check out our previous news posts:
What seems to be a Nintendo 3DS port of the previously released mobile game Tales of the World: Tactics Union has just been announced via the latest issue of Weekly Shonen Jump.
From the magazine, it seems that Tales of the World: Reve Unitia is basically a port of the mobile (iOS and Android) tactics RPG Tales of the World: Tactics Union.
The biggest changes from Tactics Union to Reve Unitia include what seems to be new forms for the characters Tern and Nacht - they now have human-like forms with art by Daigo Okumura. In Tactics Union, Tern and Nacht are creatures part of the Rufres Clan, which act as Dream Keepers that purify dreams from nightmares. Their job is to summon the Awakened Dreamers (aka the Tales characters) to fight against the nightmares, or the Vules.
In addition, unlike Tactics Union, Reve Unitia will have fully voiced main dialogue, it seems. A welcome addition since Tactics Union barely had any voice acting whatsoever. Though Reve Unitia will be reusing Tactics Union's full body skit artwork, it seems that it'll have new artwork for Mystic Arte cut-ins (shown in the scan for Lloyd and Asbel).
So far, confirmed Tales characters include:
Lloyd Irving (Tales of Symphonia)
Asbel Lhant (Tales of Graces)
Natalia Luzu Kimlasca Lanvaldear (Tales of the Abyss)
Meredy (Tales of Eternia)
Yuri Lowell (Tales of Vesperia)
Jade Curtiss (Tales of the Abyss)
You can actually expect pretty much the same roster of Tales characters from Tales Union. You can see lists of characters from our previous posts here and here. You can view the better scan here.
No news yet on a release date, but it seems they already have a placeholder website at http://tow-ru.tales-ch.jp/.
Another lovely "holiday" is over. We were mainly overrun by these adorable, furry little creatures called the Oresoren, but luckily we're now back in full swing. We hope you enjoyed that little stunt!
And a special thanks to Remanoir for preparing this lovely Oresoren artwork for us! Follow her on Tumblr and DeviantArt, *ors*!
Oops, sorry. Trying to get rid of that.
That said, what I posted is partially true. As of April 1st, I've officially started my rounds as a clinical clerk in a hospital here, and due to my hospital duty schedules, I won't be able to keep an eye on AC as strictly as I did before. Expect some updates (especially the Japan updates that require translation) to be a bit delayed from time to time. If not, expect at least translations in said posts to be delayed.
Thank you and we hope you had a great laugh! To those who were actually offended, please liven up a little.
And welcome to our new village! The Oresoren Villlage! *ors*!
We just moved in here a few days ago and are happy to announce our grand opening!
The people who owned this happy place were kind enough to neogtiate with Jay and let us make this our home from here on out!
We've worked real hard to give this place new colors, a new logo, and a new background that best represents our Oresoren nature! *ors*
We hope you enjoy with what we've done with this place, and if you have any questions about the changes we've made here we'll be more than happy to answer below!
And with that, we'll end off with a song number with famous Bantam Bouncer himself, Curtis! *ors*!!!!!
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