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Square Enix still have three major releases left for 2008 (Chrono Trigger<\/em> DS, The Last Remnant<\/em> and Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories<\/em>), but they won’t be waiting long to kick 2009 off with a bang. The house that Final Fantasy<\/em> built today outlined its game lineup for early next year, a lineup consisting of four big games including Star Ocean: Second Evolution<\/em> for PSP (January 6th), Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride<\/em> for DS (February 17th), Star Ocean: The Last Hope<\/em> for Xbox 360 (March 3rd), and Valkyrie Profile: Covenant of the Plume<\/em> for DS (March 17th). Quite a lineup there, sure to keep RPG fans plenty busy following the ongoing holiday crush. <\/p>\n

Read up on all four Q1 2009 titles after the break.<\/p>\n

STAR OCEAN: Second Evolution<\/strong><\/p>\n

Developer: SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.
\nPublisher: Square Enix, Inc.
\nPlatform: PSP system
\nGenre: RPG
\nESRB: T (Teen)
\nShip Date: January 6, 2009<\/p>\n

Following the exploits of humankind\u2019s journey across the stars, the STAR OCEAN saga comes to life in the completely remastered STAR OCEAN: Second Evolution, exclusively for the PSP system. Now with a revised game engine, an improved battle system and fully voiced, all-new animated scenes displayed in 16:9 widescreen, players can experience their journey through the rich STAR OCEAN universe like never before.<\/p>\n

The official website can be found at http:\/\/na.square-enix.com\/starocean\/<\/a>. <\/p>\n

DRAGON QUEST V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scenario & Game Design: Yuji Horii
\nCharacter Design: Akira Toriyama
\nMusic Composer: Koichi Sugiyama
\nPublisher: Square Enix, Inc.
\nDeveloper: ArtePiazza
\nPlatform: Nintendo DS
\nGenre: RPG
\nESRB: E10+ (Everyone 10 and older)
\nShip Date: February 17, 2009<\/p>\n

Never before released in North America, this entry in the Zenithia Trilogy follows a journey that transcends three generations. Travel alongside your father on his quest to see the world, grow to set forth on a journey of your own and face life-altering decisions as you continue your family\u2019s legacy. DRAGON QUEST V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride makes its way to Nintendo DS on February 17, 2009.<\/p>\n

The official website can be found at http:\/\/na.square-enix.com\/zenithia\/<\/a>. <\/p>\n

STAR OCEAN: THE LAST HOPE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Developer: tri-Ace Inc.
\nPublisher: Square Enix, Inc.
\nPlatform: Xbox 360
\nGenre: RPG
\nESRB: Not Yet Rated
\nShip Date: March 3, 2009<\/p>\n

STAR OCEAN: THE LAST HOPE is the latest entry in the futuristic STAR OCEAN series of RPGs. Science fiction and fantasy meld in this long-awaited continuation of the celebrated franchise from developer tri-Ace Inc.<\/p>\n

The official website can be found at http:\/\/na.square-enix.com\/starocean\/<\/a>. <\/p>\n

VALKYRIE PROFILE: Covenant of the Plume<\/strong><\/p>\n

Developer: tri-Ace Inc.
\nPublisher: Square Enix, Inc.
\nPlatform: Nintendo DS
\nGenre: RPG
\nESRB: Not Yet Rated
\nShip Date: March 17, 2009
\nCharacter Illustration: KOU YOSHINARI \/ YOU YOSHINARI<\/p>\n

Destiny by sinner sought. Tragedy by power wrought. The origins of a cult classic are revealed in VALKYRIE PROFILE: Covenant of the Plume, the third entry in the critically acclaimed VALKYRIE PROFILE series. Development studio tri-Ace returns to craft a gameplay experience that boasts a captivating storyline with ties to Norse mythology and a familiar yet refreshing battle system enhanced with deeper strategic elements. VALKYRIE PROFILE: Covenant of the Plume marks the debut of the series on Nintendo DS with its arrival on March 17, 2009.<\/p>\n

The official website can be found at http:\/\/na.square-enix.com\/vpcp\/<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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