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U-Treasure announced a Trinity Ring necklace based on Tales of Graces f and featuring the names of protagonist trio Asbel, Sophie, and Richard's engraved in it. The ring comes in a regular edition in silver, as well as a platinum version limited to 15 units.

The regular silver version costs 28,600 yen (or about $185.34) while the limited platinum version costs 165,000 yen (~$1,069.29.) Additionally, the limited platinum version features a serial number engraving as well. Pre-orders for the Trinity Ring necklace are now open from the U-Treasure online store and the deadline is set for March 12, 2025.

Furthermore, a wiping cloth reproducing the main visual of the game will be included with each purchase. The names of Asbel, Sophie, and Richard are each engraved in a ring, with all three rings intertwined and linked together to form a necklace. The engraving is imitating the carving of the trio’s names on a tree that they do at the beginning of Tales of Graces f.

You can check out the Trinity Ring necklace based on Tales of Graces f in more detail here:

The Tales of Graces f Trinity Ring necklace is available in a silver version and limited platinum version, and pre-orders end on March 12, 2025. Tales of Graces f Remastered is readily available for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.

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The long-awaited release of Tales of Graces f Remastered is here. Now that the latest Tales of remaster is now available, it is time to look ahead. The Siliconera staff has our picks below for the Tales of remaster we want next.

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Tales of the Abyss is my usual answer for this question just because it's one of the best Tales games story-wise and it's a shame that it's not available on any modern platforms. However, I actually want to see some of the older 2D games remastered, like Rebirth or Destiny/Destiny 2. Those games never officially made it out of Japan, but I'm assuming if Bamco today remasters them, they'll make it available for the Western audience as well. While translation mods for them do exist, it would still be nice if people would be able to get the official versions of them if they so wished. -- Stephanie

Like Stephanie, I want to see Tales of Destiny again! I loved that game, and it was my entry into the series. Imagine if, somehow, It's near impossible for more modern audiences to play it, and the art direction means it should still hold up well! And since there is that PS2 Director's Cut with content never seen outside Japan, it'd feel fresh for anyone who picked it up! -- Jenni

I will never stop asking for a Tales of Xillia 1 and 2 remaster. I got a PS3 quite late into its life cycle used and it tragically broke soon after I purchased the original Tales of Xillia. As such, I never got to play these two games I looked so forward to. The dual protagonist system and storylines seem to indicate these two titles could be some of my favorites in the Tales of series right up there with Tales of Berseria, but I still don’t know to this day. I’m hoping we get a Tales of Xillia 1 and 2 dual remaster package after Graces f so I can finally see what they’re all about. -- Cody

Tales of Graces f Remastered is available right now for Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

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During the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase in August 2024, Bandai Namco announced that a remaster of Tales of Graces f Remastered will be coming to the Nintendo Switch on January 17, 2025. The game features enhanced visuals from the original Wii game and the updated PS3 release, alongside some newly added quality of life features.

The first trailer for the remaster showed off scenes from the game's story. It also highlighted the full cast of playable characters and the different kinds of combos and skills the characters can use in combat with their various abilities. However, note that there are some spoilers, especially when it comes to the types of bosses people will face.

Here's the full trailer for the title:

Tales of Graces f Remastered will not only feature the enhanced epilogue storyline from Tales of Graces f, but will also include other new features. There will be more destination markers to help players navigate the world. We will have the ability to toggle battles on or off. Also, every bit of able content from the games original releases will be present.

The game, a Tales of series entry centering around 3 friends: Asbel, Richard and Sophie, and how their relationships to themselves and others change after 7 years apart, is part of a celebration for the 30th anniversary of the series. The Tales of Festival took place in June, 2024 to commemorate the occasion with performances and events from the whole series.

Tales of Graces f Remastered launches on Nintendo Switch on January 17, 2025.

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Bandai Namco is bringing four Tales of PlayStation 3 games back to stores as part of a celebration of the RPG series' 20th anniversary. The Tales of 20th Anniversary Collection consists of PlayStation 3 the Best versions of Tales of Xillia, Tales of Xillia 2, Tales of Graces f, and Tales of Vesperia.

Each game will cost 2,800 yen and all four yellow label Tales of reprints will be available in Japan on October 9.

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Japanese online store Brain Police are taking pre-orders for a series of nail files inspired by the Tales of series, Dengeki Online reports (via: Anime News Network). What are they called? “Nails of,” of course.

The files feature characters from the more recent Tales games, including Tales of Vesperia, Graces, Xillia and Xillia 2. Each file is 4.7 inches in length, and features a character image on one side, with the other rough side meant for filing.

Each “Nails of” nail file costs 1,575 yen (about $16). They’re available for pre-order until May 26th and begin shipping in late June.

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While Tales of Xillia is still slated for release this Summer, Namco Bandai are putting Tales of Graces f onto the PlayStation Network in the U.S. and Europe first.

On March 26th, Tales of Graces f will be available as a on the PlayStation 3. The standard edition will cost $34.99/€44.99/£36.99 while the Knight Edition—which contains “more than 10 DLC items” including increased stats, health and currency—will cost $54.99/€59.99/£48.99.

Tales series producer, Hideo Baba, says that Namco plan on making this a “Tales of filled year,” and have more surprise announcements lined up for the future.

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"I also wanted to portray through Asbel’s storyline is when you were little you don’t care about a path or what people think about you. After you grow up you have to always think about social guidelines and expectations."

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When we spoke with Tales producer Hideo Baba he stressed the importance of having memorable characters in his games. "When we are developing titles, I first prepare a rough world setting and the basic storyline. Then the team works together to add details to the plot and atmosphere. The most important thing is the Tales series is part of the JRPG genre so I want to create characters players can emphasize with and they will want to follow as the story continues," Baba said to Siliconera.

I told Baba-san that I think fans in the West like Yuri Lowell from Tales of Vesperia since he's more developed as a character. He knows who he is rather than searching for himself like the young "gung ho" JRPG hero archetype.

"There is a possibility to have another Yuri-style character again, but I think it’s important to listen to the fan’s voices," Baba responded. "The development team is always creating new worlds and characters, so it’s possible to see different kinds of leading characters."

Ludger, the protagonist in Tales of Xillia 2, is totally different kind of Tales protagonist. Baba and the Tales of team wanted to make a lead character that makes players feel like a hero. Instead of emphasizing with Ludger, players make decisions that change how the story unfolds. In comparison, Baba said, "Jude [from Tales of Xillia] is the same kind of leading character as seen in the previous Tales games." I asked Baba-san to tell us more about how returning characters like Alvin and Leia grew in Tales of Xillia 2.

"If we talk a lot about what happened between Tales of Xillia and Tales of Xillia 2 it might be a big spoiler for everyone," Baba laughed. "Xillia’s theme is 'unwavering convictions' and at the end of the game they found their own way. I changed their facial expressions and costumes for characters like Alvin and Leia to explain how they’ve grown after one year."

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The Good Smile Company are releasing a new series of Nendoroids based on the Tales series of RPGs in Japan. These will be available as both individual figures (500 yen) as well as a box of eight (4,000 yen). Take a look at the figures above and below:

GSC say that Yuri (Tales of Vesperia) and Asbel (Tales of Graces) were the two most popular characters as indicated by a recent poll.

Meanwhile, Jude and Milla from Tales of Xillia will be the most difficult to create from a manufacturing standpoint, with the colouring work on Milla in particular posing a challenge.

The Nendoroid Petite: Tales figures will be up for pre-order on July 18th.

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Hideo Baba is back for another round of ask the Tales producer and one fan asked Baba what his favorite battle system is. Baba answered, "It's actually the 'style shift linear motion' battle system from Tales of Graces f that's being released overseas this year." Baba describes it as "exhilarating" and "enjoyable no matter how many times you play."

His favorite soundtrack? Tales of Xillia takes that honor. What's your favorite Tales battle system (it's OK to say Symphonia!) and Tales score?

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Namco Bandai Europe want Tales fans to get creative. They’ve put out a call for fans in Europe to submit Tales drawings, fan-fiction, music, videos, cosplay and other creative ideas. The best of these that get picked will be featured in a booklet included with issue #101 of Neo magazine.

Namco say all submissions need to be sent in by June 30th. You can send your submissions in here. They’re accepting submissions from all over the world. Any questions you have can be directed here.

As a reminder, Tales of Graces f will be released in Europe this week on August 31st. Here’s a look at the special edition in case you missed it.

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It’s been a few months since Tales of Graces F was released in English, but its presence is still lacking in Europe. Today, however, Namco Bandai took notice of this and unveiled an “Exclusive Day One Edition” of Tales of Graces F for Europe, along with a release date.

This edition will come in a special box which contains the game, a DLC card holding a set of Tales of Destiny 2 costumes and PlayStation 3 themes. Complementing these items are a hardback artbook, original soundtrack and a “Making Of” video. Click the image above to view a larger version.

Tales of Graces F will be released on 31st August in Europe.

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Tales series producer, Hideo Baba, is back with another community interview where he fields questions from western Tales fans. He also takes the opportunity to show off some Tales merchandise, like a Tales of Xillia pillow. You can watch the clip above, but we’ve transcribed some of Baba’s more interesting quotes below:

On how Namco could handle Tales differently in the west:

“This is a very difficult problem. We are proud of making the Tales of series a distinctly Japanese RPG. But, for it to be accepted overseas requires all kinds of promotions and things from all angles. We consider this an important issue which we continue to think deeply about.”

On localization and the gap between Japanese and overseas releases:

“Although this isn’t what makes it difficult, Japan is the biggest market for the Tales of series. You all know this already. We do want to have people all over the world play. As an RPG, there’s a lot of text. To localize everything at the same time takes a lot of time, cost, and even work on development. So we can’t help but launch in Japan first, but we’re always looking for ways to make the process more efficient and bring the launch dates closer together.”

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Tales of series producer Hideo Baba answered for fan questions from Europe. This time he discussed the process of making a new Tales title and shows off a pack of Mabo Curry on his desk.

"Our team is always doing our best to improve the Tales of series," Baba responded to a fan asking if we would see more Tales titles for current hardware. "In that sense, what hardware we use is a very important issue to us. For now, we are looking at making better Tales of games with existing hardware. Of course, when the new generation of consoles appears, we will develop for those as well." The Tales series is multiplatform with titles on PS3, Wii, Xbox 360, DS, 3DS, PSP, and most recently PlayStation Vita.

Baba also said not to expect created Tales heroes or heroines. "Changing the characters' physical appearances would affect our design of the heroes and heroines. Given the nature of the Tales of series we don't think we will see that sort of 'character creation' feature in the future." Decorating characters with "cute accessories" and dressing characters in crossover costumes is OK, though!

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Speaking with Insert Credit, Tales series producer, Hideo Baba, discusses the series’ Japanese and overseas fans. Baba says that the primary audience for Tales in Japan is teenagers and people in their early 20s. This, he emphasizes, is the audience that the developers tend to focus on, as opposed to taking up a more global mindset.

“The Tales series has been developed with Japanese players in mind, so achieving success in Japan is a major goal for us,” says Baba. “But when the development schedule makes it possible, we do like to create localized versions for some titles in the hopes that players outside of Japan will hear about the series and get to like it.”

Baba then goes on to touch upon the subject of young protagonists in Japanese RPGs. “It is true that the number of teenage JRPG players is higher in Japan than elsewhere, but I wouldn’t say that teenagers are the main audience overall,” he shares. “We think of people in their late teens and early twenties as being the main audience for JRPGs.”

He elaborates: “As for the issue of young protagonists in JRPGs, this is just my personal opinion, but characters in Japanese anime have traditionally been relatively young, so having grown up watching this kind of anime, I think we Japanese don’t feel that having young protagonists in JRPGs is particularly unusual.”

Does this make it difficult for the Tales studio to create games with a global appeal? Perhaps, but Baba says that he isn’t too worried about what foreign fans think of the games.

“If we worried too much about what foreign players might think when we were developing them, we wouldn’t be able to take full advantage of our strengths as game creators,” Baba believes. “That’s our first priority—to preserve what makes the Tales series so great. It’s up to the foreign players whether they like them or not.”

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