Namco today announced that the latest epic in their [i]Tales[/i] franchise, [i]Tales of Legendia[/i], will be coming to the U.S. market exclusively for the PlayStation 2.

In development for several years, [i]Tales of Legendia[/i] will offer fantastic 3D graphics, dynamic battle scenes and an emotionally-charged storyline. Additionally, [i]Tales of Legendia[/i] features a unique cast of characters designed by Kazuto Nakazawa, the internationally renowned Japanese artist acclaimed for his amazing animation sequences in [i]Kill Bill: Vol. 1.[/i]

“We look forward to bringing the newest Tales adventure to the loyal fans of this franchise,” said Yoshi Niki, Business Unit Director at Namco Hometek Inc. “Tales of Legendia’s updated graphics and engaging battle system clearly sets a new standard for the role-playing genre of games, and we are confident players will be delighted with this next journey.”

Whets your appetite, eh?