Final Fantasy fans, rejoice! This superior franchise has received yet another new title from the Final Fantasy Tactics line, being a sequel to the hit 2003 Game Boy Advance game. This time, Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift (FFTA2 in short) will be released come June 24th, 2008. I remember the good old days of the original PlayStation, where I spent hours upon hours of my time walking around to level up my primary party to master the Calculator job before I could really whoop ass. The mindless and gruelling level grinding was well worth the effort, and FFTA on the GBA a few years later offered a fresh take on an old game with tweaks and changes made to the game mechanics and story. FFTA2 promises more movement forward, as you will be able to find out more after the jump.

According to director Yuichi Murasawa, “FINAL FANTASY TACTICS A2: Grimoire of the Rift makes the tactical RPG genre accessible to fans who may be unfamiliar with the grid-based battle system. While maintaining the classic functionality of the much-loved gameplay, this newest release boasts upgrades that enable a more engrossing and fulfilling tactical RPG experience.”

School is out for the summer, but mischievous Luso Clemens must first face detention to make up for his misbehavior. Alone in the library, he stumbles upon an ancient book with magical powers that summons him to the mystical land of Ivalice. Warped into the middle of a battlefield, Luso joins Cid and his clan to set off on an adventurous journey looking for a way home.

Some of the new features include :-

• Explore the fantastic world of Ivalice and join forces with famous heroes from FINAL FANTASY(R) XII — Vaan, Penelo and Al-Cid
• All-new content and enhancements, including polished game mechanics, new jobs, new classes, and a new clan system that enrich the Ivalice experience for fans and newcomers alike
• The North American release will allow players to command characters in battle and navigate through menus all with a tap of the stylus
• Witness vibrant and colorful visuals in dual-screen presentation, made possible by Nintendo DS
• Increased replay value with up to 400 available quests, allowing players to immerse themselves in a multi-faceted storyline

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