After a decade since the game first came out on the PSOne, Square Enix delivers the newest incarnation of the original Final Fantasy Tactics game onto the handheld. Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions does more than port the well loved strategy RPG onto the PSP, it fleshes out the original game with a lot of added content.

In a video interview with Takamasa Shiba, the producer of the game, and Shingo Kosuge, the co-producer, Shiba and Kosuge talk about the rich and involving nature of the game and why they decided to port it onto the PSP.

According to them, the new Final Fantasy Tactics for the PSP tries to appeal to the likes of hardcore RPG gamers who like to level up their characters (a.k.a. the obssessive-compulsive). The switch to the handheld meant players can develop their characters on the go rather than spend hours stuck in front of their TVs. Couple that with a great story and a host of added cell-shaded CG scenes, you've got a remake that's sure to hook both old fans and new gamers alike.

For those of you who aren't familiar with the original Final Fantasy Tactics game (shame on you!), it's a turn-based strategy game with a unique job advancement system, which is the bread and butter of most Final Fantasy titles you see nowadays. The deep storyline gives the game a very immersive RPG feel that draws everyone in right from the start.

The game is set to be released this October 9 in local stores and is exclusive to the PlayStation Portable. In the meantime, check out the two videos we have about the game.