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Star Ocean: The Second Evolution gets European release date
You won't have to wait too long for the next Star Ocean game, friends across the Atlantic. Square Enix is localizing and releasing the game just one month after its American counterpart. You can expect the PSP-exclusive remake to arrive on February 13th.John Yamamoto, president and chief executive officer of Square Enix Ltd. comments, "2009 is set to be a landmark year for the Star Ocean series, I'm delighted that new fans can continue to experience this classic series with the release of Star Ocean: The Second Evolution for PSP and I hope players are excitedly looking forward to the forthcoming release of Star Ocean: The Last Hope."
PSP Fanboy hands-on: Star Ocean: Second Evolution
Star Ocean: Second Evolution, as the title implies, is a remake of the second Star Ocean game released back in 1999 on the original PlayStation. It is a direct sequel to another PSP remake released earlier this year, Star Ocean: First Departure. Besides the updated graphics, what other new elements can RPG lovers expect? Read on to find out.%Gallery-27198%
Star Ocean: Second Evolution slips to Jan. 20
Saucer-eyed space teenager news now, with a quick note from Square Enix announcing a delay for Star Ocean: Second Evolution. Originally scheduled for North American release on Jan. 6th, the remastered role-playing classic will now ship to eager PSP owners on Jan. 20th. We've contacted Square Enix to find out why the date was changed, but we're not expecting a very interesting response. Like, "We woke up this morning and just hated the main character's hair."
Star Ocean: Second Evolution delayed two weeks
Don't be rushing out to get Star Ocean's second game in Stores in the new year. Square Enix has just announced a new ship date for the Second Evolution: January 20th.Star Ocean: Second Evolution is a PSP-exclusive remastering of the classic RPG, with new animated scenes, voice acting and a revised game engine. Read our review of the first game, First Departure, and check out gameplay footage here.
Square Enix dates full Q1 '09 lineup
We're barely surviving 2008's consumerism climax and already publishers are dangling their 2009 wares in front of us. Alright, Square Enix, we'll play your despicable game, if only to take our minds off the current gaming glut. Square Enix's North American (and heavily subtitled) lineup for Q1 2009 is as follows: Star Ocean: Second Evolution (PSP / 6 Jan.): Being the remastered portable version of the interstellar -- and considered by some to be just plain stellar -- sequel. Features new voice work, new cutscenes and people crying in space. Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride (DS / 17 Feb.): Being the hitherto unlocalized entry in the venerable RPG series. Yes, Dragon Ball Z guy designed these characters too. Star Ocean: The Last Hope (Xbox 360 / 3 Mar.): Being tri-Ace's long-awaited continuation of the science-fiction franchise. The subtitle implies that this is a big deal for the Xbox 360 in Japan. Valkyrie Profile: Covenant of the Plume (DS / 17 Mar.): Being the third instalment in the respected Valkyrie Profile series. If you're looking for an explanation of the title, we're afraid you're plume out of luck.
Star Ocean announced for Europe
Back at E3, Star Ocean: First Departure and Star Ocean: Second Evolution were both announced for North America. Since then, our European readers may have wondered if the titles would see release across the Atlantic. Luckily, Star Ocean actually will be crossing ... an ocean into Europe and releasing this October. However, only First Departure has been announced with a wide open October date. North Americans should still look out for October 21, 2008 for SO1 both titles and January 6, 2009 for SO2.%Gallery-27197%
Take a peek at Star Ocean Second Evolution's battle system
Star Ocean Second Evolution has been out in Japan for over a week now and still the gameplay footage keeps rolling in. This latest video showcases the game's battle system which is obviously very similar to the original game, but with much prettier graphics. Check the video out for yourselves and keep your fingers crossed for a Western release for both Star Ocean PSP remakes.
More screens of Star Ocean: Second Evolution
Star Ocean: Second Evolution will be the next big thing after Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G hits Japan next week. And just like the screenshot update Monster Hunter received earlier today, this title is getting its own reciprocal visual update. Have a look at more than 30 new Second Evolution screens here.While neither PSP remakes of Star Ocean: First Departure nor Star Ocean: Second Evolution have been announced for western release, we're still thinking it's coming. Any day now. Yep ... any day now. Is localization the reason why these titles are not traversing continents? If that's the case, we're willing to offer our exquisite translation expertise to Tri-Ace and Square Enix. Just look at our translation in the screenshot above. Purely accurate, we swear!
Star Ocean Japanese website gets huge update ... in Japanese
Another Japanese RPG website made some huge updates, this time around it's Star Ocean: Second Evolution. The website updated with tons of information regarding the battle system, in-game strategies, extensive character profiles, and some of the new elements being introduced in the remade version.Unfortunately, this treasure trove of information is only in Japanese; however, there's enough pretty pictures for you to play guessing games at what everything means. Go check out the website for yourself.[Via PSPHyper]
