It's one thing to view still images and listen to sound dubs, and it's quite another thing to watch moving, talking pictures. Yes, that's right: Sting Entertainment has treated Yggdra Union: We'll Never Fight Alone fans to three tasty videos on its often-updated official website.

The first video is the opening movie of Sting's Yggdra Union: We'll Never Fight Alone, and gives us a taste of what to expect within the game itself. More details and the link to the videos after the jump!

If you're fond of strategy RPGs, here's another good reason to be in Japan these days: Sting, developer of the tactical role-playing game Yggdra Union: We'll Never Fight Alone, will be giving out free demo Universal Media Discs (UMDs) of Yggdra Union. Sting won't be handing out the Yggdra Union UMDs to just anybody, though...

Find out who can avail of the Yggdra Union UMD promo after the jump!

 

More anime-styled joy heading for you in this screenshot update of Sting's Yggdra Union: We'll Never Fight Alone for the PSP. This batch is a bit more special than the last one, as it captures key scenes from the game's extended opening movie, featuring some of Yggdra Union's most memorable characters and units.

One thing we really like about these screenshots is that we get to see the characters interacting with each other, especially when the action starts to heat up. We see Princess Yggdra preparing for battle with Milanor by her side, as well as a cadre of troops backing them up, and the composition of the scene itself really lends to the epic struggle in the game's combat sequences (which you have limited control over, making every encounter unpredictable).

Enjoy the screenshots!

  

The rest of the screenshots after the jump!

The first screenshots for Sting and Atlus' Yggdra Union: We'll Never Fight Alone have been released on the online website of Famitsu. Those who played the game on the GameBoy Advance will be pleased to know that the anime graphics have been retained as well as some of the more distinct gameplay elements like the Union formation system.

The screenshots show the Swordmaiden and some of the various characters in the game. It also shows a few screen caps of the opening movie which is three minutes longer than the GBA version. This turn-based strategy game is really looking pretty sweet and will probably please most of the fans of the original release.

Yggdra Union: We'll Never Fight Alone for the PSP will be available by January 24 next year. We'll have to wait and see if this title lives up to all the hype its been generating among strategy gamers.

More screenshots at the "Full Article" link!

 

The classic remakes for the Sony PlayStation Portable keep on coming, and Yggdra Union: We'll Never Fight Alone is but one of the many titles to make the jump to the next-gen handheld. And to re-affirm its existence, Sting has unveiled the game's official teaser website, with the cute sprite of Princess Yggdra Yuril Artwalz running in place.

Of course, since it's still a teaser site, there's not much to view other than the front page. That may soon change, as the front page itself also announces that it will have updates come October 9 - which is practically right around the corner. We'll be here to update you as soon as that day comes rolling in, so keep it locked right here.

In any case, it's certainly awesome that all these great titles are heading their way to the PSP, and Yggdra Union: We'll Never Fight Alone is no exception. Here's to more great remakes with added content! Oh and by the way, you can check out the teaser website at the Read link below.

Riviera: The Promised Land is probably the closest thing PlayStation Portable owners have in experiencing the tactical RPG title Yggdra Union, released on GameBoy Advance (GBA) late last year.

Well, it seems that Yggdra Union has gotten enough clout as the latest issue of Famitsu reported that it is being ported to the PSP platform and will be released on January 24, 2008. Details are still scarce as of now but the helpful NeoGAF forum members posted the following revisions:

• New additions to characters and the scenario
• There is a brand new 3 min opening movie
• Battle animations will be improved
• Types of Tactics Cards will be increased

We still have no word who will be publishing the game for the North American audience. But if we are to consider the recent actions of Sting with Riviera, it looks like the studio will be choosing Atlus USA for the project.

Here's something to spice up your day. We don't know if it's a boo-boo or a premature announcement, but retail store EB Games seems to have listed Riviera: The Promised Land for release here in North America courtesy of Atlus USA. Of course we don't have to remind you how great Riviera was and how the game always never finds its way here.

According to EB Games' listing, The Promised Land will be available this coming April 9 for US$ 39.99. Needless to say, the new version will have enhanced soundtrack and music as well as in-battle graphics. We also heard that it comes with full voice acting, 48 new CGs, and a higher resolution artwork.

Remember, this is just from EB Games. We heard that GameStop also had the game up listed, but unfortunately, we can't find the link (did they remove it or something?). Anyway, we will update you as more concrete details about this surface.

Riviera: The Promised Land is a role playing game originally designed by Sting Entertainment for the WonderSwan.

Originally a Sting Entertainment game for the WonderSwan, then ported (by Atlus) to the Gameboy Advance, Riviera: The Promised Land is heading its smashing point-and-click adventure over to the PSP. It's coming so soon, in fact, that it will already be released in Japan by November 22. As for a US release, no word yet. But! We got more info for you guys...

While ports have a trend of "staying the same + extras," this game actually has a lot to boast about on the PSP. Riviera: The Promised Land will include 50 new CG sequences, better graphics, and a full cast for the voices. It's going to be a treat for both old and new fans of the game.

For those not familiar with the game, some story elements are similar to that of Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth - which also happens to be a port. The plot takes its roots on the Norse and Greek mythos, and twists it into a very unique RPG experience. It is this twist which pegged it high up the ladder of the GBA charts during the summer of 2005.

Now let's all just hope that the game doesn't just get ported to the PSP, but to the Western shores as well.