Received the press release yesterday, NIS America will be bringing the hit sim-RPG Artonelico 2 to the US this December for the Playstation 2.
Full press release and pictures inside.
(Update 1 & 2 removed by editor)
UPDATE 3: Please see NIS America's response and clarifications here .
NIS America finally announced Ar tonelico 2 release in the US.Santa Ana, Calif. (Aug 01, 2008) -NIS America, Inc. announces the sequel to
the revolutionary sim RPG, Ar tonelico, a hit amongst many hardcore gamers
who are quick to adopt a new genre of simulation role-playing game. Ar
tonelico 2 will be released in North America for the PlayStationR2 computer
entertainment system.
Developed and published in Japan by Banpresto Co., Ltd., Ar tonelico 2 marks
a new approach to the RPG genre by seamlessly combining simulation with
role-playing. Gamers can not only customize weapons and items, but now
design their character's personalities, skills, and appearance through
virtual interaction. Also past events will intersect with future game play
as well as the outcome of the game.
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