conflict would last forever. However, the balance is now broken. Those who answered Chaos's call created an inexhaustible force. And under vicious attack without relent, the warriors fighting for Cosmos started to fall one by one. The conflict that has continued for eons is now about to end in Chaos's favor. The world has been torn asunder, sinking into a vortex of disorder. As for the few surviving warriors… their fates have yet to be determined.  (less)

prosperity, Shinra is on the verge of establishing absolute dominance over the world. SOLDIER is a group of skilled combat operatives within Shinra. The elite within the group — those strong enough to be deemed SOLDIER 1st Class — are respected and idolized by the citizenry. Zack is a young SOLDIER 2nd Class who aspires to become a 1st. He spends his days carrying out assignments under the guidance of his 1st Class mentor, Angeal. During an operation in Wutai, a large number of SOLDIER members, led by 1st Class operative Genesis, go missing. The severity of the situation prompts Shinra executives to deploy even more SOLDIER operatives in hopes of bringing an end to the war with Wutai—and conducting an investigation into the mass desertion. The ones ass...  (less)

a warrior priestess with the gift of hearing the thoughts of dead and dying men in their final moments. Lenneth's duty is to travel Midgard, the mortal world, to recruit and train the souls of worthy warriors to join the ranks of the Aesir in the Sacred War.  (less)

prosperity, Shinra is on the verge of establishing absolute dominance over the world. SOLDIER is a group of skilled combat operatives within Shinra. The elite within the group — those strong enough to be deemed SOLDIER 1st Class — are respected and idolized by the citizenry. Zack is a young SOLDIER 2nd Class who aspires to become a 1st. He spends his days carrying out assignments under the guidance of his 1st Class mentor, Angeal. During an operation in Wutai, a large number of SOLDIER members, led by 1st Class operative Genesis, go missing. The severity of the situation prompts Shinra executives to deploy even more SOLDIER operatives in hopes of bringing an end to the war with Wutai—and conducting an investigation into the mass desertion. The ones...  (less)

Fantasy Tactics as well as Final Fantasy XII. Accordingly, this PSP port of the original PlayStation One Final Fantasy Tactics features a few new bells and whistles firmly placing the game within the fictional world of Ivalice. Sky pirate Balthier, from Final Fantasy XII, makes an appearance, plus the "job system" of FF Tactics has been enhanced with new jobs from other Final Fantasy games. All-new cel-shaded full motion videos have been added to advance the game's story, but gameplay remains largely the same. This isn't a negative; Final Fantasy Tactics is now considered a classic of the strategy-RPG genre, and with Lion War's enhanced features and graphics, it's destined to become one for the PSP, too.  (less)

OCEAN: First Departure marks the first time that the initial installment in the popular STAR OCEAN franchise is available in North America. Features: The origin of the Star Ocean franchise, available for the first time in North America. A completely rebuilt game: new engine, new graphics, additional characters, new animated scenes, full voice dialog. New events and side-stories added, creating a more immersive storyline. Master the art of symbology (magic) to create devastating attacks. Use special arts (non-magical attacks) repeatedly to increase their power. Customize your characters with special skills and talents. Item creation - create weapons and other items to help you in battle. Surprise attacks - During battle, your party could be attacked by additional enemies; stay alert and focused to win.  (less)

the hero who would draw the curtain on the War of the Lions, this dark act of Ivalice's history. The other, whose role is now forgotten, is a man by the name of Ramza Beoulve. Peer through the eyes of these two young men, and uncover the secrets that lie hidden within history's darkened folds. Originally released in 1997, Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions is a portable update on the classic turn-based strategy game that gave birth to the world of Ivalice. New features include all-new CG sequences, all-new jobs, new 16:9 widescreen presentation, new head-to-head multiplayer and new storyline elements that refine the genesis of the Ivalice Alliance. Features: Character designer Akihiko Yoshida's character illustrations come to life in all-new animated sequences that combine hand-drawn style visuals with the fluidity of computer graphics, fully voiced exclusively for the English version. All-new enhancements update the experience for a new generation of gamers, enhanced widescreen presentation, new jobs, new characters and a new English translation deepen the Ivalice experience. Challenge friends in head-to-head battles with the all-new multiplayer function or team up in the all-new co-operative mode and try to outwit the game's advanced computer opponents. Classic orchestrations from world-renowned composers Hitoshi Sakimoto and Masaharu Iwata capture the essence and breathtaking drama of the world of Ivalice.  (less)