Kotaku: Valkyria Chronicles

Valkyria Chronicles Demo Storms Europe Next Week

Mike Fahey — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:40:00 MDT

Ah, Valkyria Chronicles, that beautiful, beautiful game. While the CANVAS graphics engine has long held me in it's rippling, sketchy grasp, I've yet to actually get my hands on Sega's upcoming PlayStation 3 exclusive tactical strategy RPG, and my hands do crave it so. Relief could very well be in sight for me, however, as Sega of Europe has announced a demo of the game available on the PlayStation Network next Thursday, October 9th, and where Sega of Europe leads, Sega of America will likely follow. Unfortunately I'll be traveling to BlizzCon and will miss it's sweet release, but the knowledge of it's presence will sooth my soul amidst the murloc-filled mayhem.

Play Street Fighter IV, Valkyria Chronicles In San Francisco

Luke Plunkett — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 22:30:00 MDT

Two hot-looking, upcoming games, two bold art styles, one place you can play them both: San Francisco. This Friday, you'll be able to play Sega's tactical RPG Valkyria Chronicles at a Sony event at the Metreon PlayStation Store, with producer Ryutaro Nonaka in attendance. As for Street Fighter IV, GameSpot are hosting a tournament at CBS Interactive's HQ next Tuesday, with a few thousand bucks cash on offer for the winners. You'll find full details at the links below.

GameSpot hosts Street Fighter Showdown [GameSpot]
Go Hands-on with Valkyria Chronicles this week! [PlayStation.Blog]

Valkyria Chronicles Toys All Up In Your Capsule

Luke Plunkett — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:30:00 MDT

Valkyria Chronicles is still a few months off. Pity. Why not pass the time, then, by playing with these capsule toys! Bust them out, put them together, re-enact all the pivotal moments from a game you haven't even played, all because you like the look of the screenshots and are totally behind the idea that in this version of the Second World War, it's awesome that there are chicks who drive tanks in short shorts.

SR 戦場のヴァルキュリア [Yujin, via Siliconera]

We ("We" Being "Not Japan") Get Valkyria Chronicles In November

Luke Plunkett — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:30:00 MDT

Ah, Valkyria Chronicles. Like World War II, if history's bloodies conflict had instead been played out through a children's colouring book. Japan's already enjoying it, but when can we expect a Western release? November. That's when. Specifically, it'll be out on November 11 in the US, while Sega have confirmed with us it'll be out in Europe sometime in November as well. As a token of your gratitude for waiting, while the game has been faithfully localised, you'll have the option of playing through with the Japanese language track, should that be more your kind of thing.

Valkyria Chronicles comes out in November with voiceover options [Siliconera]

No, Valkyria Chronicles Isn't Coming To PSP

Michael McWhertor — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:00:10 MDT

When Sony showed off Sega's Valkyria Chronicles as part of its upcoming PSP line-up, alongside titles like Resistance: Retribution and LocoRoco 2, we thought.... "Wait. Valkyria Chronicles? For the PSP?!" It was, inarguably, the best looking PSP game on display.

The reason for that is that Valkyria Chronicles is a PlayStation 3 title. Chalk its appearance at Sony's E3 media briefing up to a massive blunder on Sony's part. Sega president Simon Jeffery sounded none too pleased about the flub when we talked to him earlier today and hinted that Sony was on the receiving of serious tongue-lashing from the publisher. Oops!

Valkyria Chronicles Statue: Alicia

Luke Plunkett — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 06:00:00 MDT

Valkyria Chronicles looks gorgeous. Couldn't care less how well it plays. So even if it ends up being a complete disaster, it'll still have its fans, who dig it for the canvas-painting graphical style and snappy re-imagining of WWII Europe. Fans who will, for example, buy over-priced merchandise. Over-priced merchandise like this 20cm statue, of the game's heroine Alicia, which goes on sale later this year for ¥7140 (USD$65).

[via Famitsu]

SEGA's Valkyria Chronicles SEGA Cameo

Brian Ashcraft — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:00:25 MDT

Crossover time! Characters Vyse and Aika from SEGA RPG Skies of Arcadia appear in Sega's new PS3 title Senjo no Valkyuria (Valkyria Chronicles). Makes sense with Sega rumored to be working on a Skies of Arcadia. Right up there is proof of Vyse's in game appearance, and Aika is after the jump. Click over if you like. If not, don't. YOUR CHOICE.

Thanks 108 for the tip!

Valkyria Chronicles Has An Optional Install (Thanks Sega)

Luke Plunkett — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:30:00 MDT

Mandatory installs on the PS3. It's a new line over which you lot can divide yourselves into "for" and "not for" camps, but does it really have to be this way? No. It'd be a moot point if gamers were given the choice of an install, and while Capcom and SCE seem oblivious to this, Sega have at least taken note, offering anyone who picks up a copy of Valkyria Chronicles the choice between a 3.3GB install or fifteen second load times. Install, load times, install, load times, which will you choose?
Optional Hard Disk Install For Valkyria Chronicles [IGN]

New Valkyria Chronicles Screens

Luke Plunkett — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 10:30:00 MDT

Sega have just unleashed a fresh salvo of screens for the upcoming Westernised port of Japanese strategy title Valkyria Chronicles, this time featuring the brawny-looking Largo Potter. As expected, the game continues to look beautiful. And I, as a result, continue to be more than a little excited about the whole thing.

This Is Why We're Excited About Valkyria Chronicles

Luke Plunkett — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 23:30:00 MST

It's a tactical RPG. On a current-gen home console. And it's all pretty, and cel-shaded, with fantastic character and unit designs. And, somehow, it's getting a Western release. This can only mean good times lie ahead.

Sega Marches Valkyria Chronicles Westward

Mike Fahey — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 10:20:32 MST

Remember that beautiful trailer for Sega's Japanese tactical RPG Valkyrie of the Battlefield (Senjou no Valkyria) we were all drooling over back in September? Come this Autumn we'll be doing far more than drooling, as Sega announces the rechristened Valkyria Chronicles for the North American and European PlayStation 3. The game tells the story of a hero named Welkin and the members of the Federation's 7th Platoon, as they struggle to stop the evil Empire from taking over a small neutral country. The game's stunning graphics are courtesy of the Sega -developed CANVAS engine, which simulates a watercolor painting in motion. As for gameplay, the game uses a new battle mechanic called BLiTZ, which allows players to move around the map and attack enemies using real-time controls. If the game plays as amazing as it looks, the PS3 might have one hell of an exclusive come this Fall.

SEGA's Valkyria ChroniclesTM Journeys To The West
Visually Stunning Role-Playing Game Heads to the PLAYSTATION® 3

LONDON AND SAN FRANCISCO (February 25, 2007) - SEGA® of America, Inc. and SEGA® Europe Ltd. today announced that Valkyria Chronicles™ a fresh new take on the traditional role-playing genre, is coming exclusively to the PLAYSTATION® 3 computer entertainment system. Soon to be released as Valkyria of the Battlefield: Gallian Chronicles in Japan, where it has already gathered the interest of legions of gamers, Valkyria Chronicles combines strategy elements of tactical role-playing games with real-time action sequences. All of this is played out in an innovative and beautiful visual style.

Valkyria Chronicles is set in a fictitious continent reminiscent of 1930s Europe - divided in two and ruled by the Empire and the Federation. The Empire has set its sights on invading a small neutral country called Gallia, which is situated in the middle of the two great empires. The game follows a hero named Welkin and his fellow soldiers of the Federation's 7th Platoon as they engage in a series of epic battles.

Built upon the new "CANVAS" engine, developed internally by SEGA Game Studios Japan, Valkyria Chronicles' stunning 3D graphics resemble a watercolor painting in motion, taking full advantage of the processing capabilities of the PLAYSTATION® 3. The power of the PLAYSTATION® 3 also allows the development team to exploit the full potential of this new engine, giving players many different stunning environments to explore. A new type of tactical battle mechanic has been specifically designed for Valkyria Chronicles. Known as "BLiTZ," this gives players freedom to strategically move around the environment and attack enemies using real-time controls, something never before seen in the tactical role-playing game genre. The new "CANVAS" engine technology, the "BLiTZ" battle concept and an epic storyline offers players hours of exciting gameplay.

"Valkyria Chronicles has been enthusiastically requested by European fans" said Gary Knight, European Marketing Director SEGA Europe ltd. "The unique graphics and compelling gameplay are just two reasons why we're delighted to bring it to them."

Valkyria Chronicles will be available for the PLAYSTATION® 3 computer entertainment system in Autumn 2008.