.hack//LINK (.Tasogare no Kishidan?, .hack//LINK Twilight Knights) is an extension to the .hack series. The story is told in manga with art by Megane Kikuya and original story by CyberConnect2. A PSP release of this title has been confirmed with pictures of the game itself in Famitsu Magazine. Overview The story takes place in the year 2020, just three years after the events of .hack//G.U.. The story will take place not only in the new version of "The World" known as "The World R:X" but in the real world as well. The lead character is a middle school student named Tokio Kuryuu. He lives a normal life as a gamer until a mysterious girl named Saika Amagi transfers to his school. It has also been revealed from a hidden poem on CyberConnect2's website that Kite from the original four .hack games and Haseo from .hack//G.U. will be returning. an early 2009 issue of Famitsu and Dengeki magazine, a .hack//Link game was announced. The game is being developed for the PlayStation Portable, and features 100 characters from all .hack media, though only 30 characters will be able to be in the player's party and unlike the previous games instead of a party of 3, this time a party consisting of only 2 members (including the player) will be featured. Though the game features characters from the Link manga, the game's story will be completely different from the manga's plot. The game will feature manga- cutscenes. The game is being developed by CyberConnect2, and will be released in Japan sometime in 2009. The game is 50% complete. Confirmed characters include Kite, Haseo, Azure Kite, Balmung, Alkaid, Tabby, Elk, Ovan, and Mistral. In January 23rd of this year, new screenshots (4gamer website) and a teaser trailer have been released, the latter available for viewing at YouTube. ( my Wirte about it : A shock that it Not t gonna be on Ps2 like it been with all the other version of the game. the ad of the new game doesn't give you much is gonna be so yeah i hope its be good and beat G.u . this game is base After the g.u Series in the year 2020 .We >hack// Fan will think this Series will be Great for the psp then playing it on Ps2 )
Young boy,Be sure to remember.
All the phenomena that envelop this world
Lie within your heart.
Even when they seem to be right before your eyes,
They all exist within you.
This world, made of ideas
Is nothing more than a shadow sprung from imagination.
The end of a wild and memorable series
The newest and final installment of .hack, .hack//LINK, is currently under development for Sony PSP. Although the game has much in common with the manga .hack//LINK Twilight Knights, CyberConnect2 President Hiroshi Matsuyama has stated that it tells a completely different story, which will unfold through full-color manga cinematics, and feature an impressive cast of over 100 returning characters from all over the .hack universe. Fan favorites such as Albireo from .hack//A.I. Buster, and even Midori from .hack//CELL, have been confirmed to appear!
The "basic flow" of gameplay will be "the same as always," but the battle system will use 2-player parties, where Tokio cooperates with one of no less than 33 other characters. The game is also more action-oriented than before, but (sadly, perhaps) no more difficult. No word on a release date for Japan or the United States; Famitsu has reported .hack/Link for the PSP as 50% complete.
Below is a message from CC2 President Hiroshi Matsuyama and the Project Leader for Link:
"At long last we can tell you all about ".hack//Link"! The title this time, "Link," holds a number of meanings. One of these is that it is an "all-inclusive" work that links together all of the episodes of the .hack series up to now. Another is that it is a story about "bonds," placing emphasis on your connection with companions. These aren't just simple themes, they are deeply related to the game's systems themselves. For the first time in the series' history, the hardware is PSP. We want you to be able to enjoy the game fully, and play easily wherever you are. Crammed within the tiny disc is all of our passion and knowledge and skill! It should only be a short while before we can bring it to you. Please have high expectations for it!"
2009/1/16
CyberConnect2 Co. Ltd.
Chief Executive Officer - Hiroshi Matsuyama
Project Leader - Hiroto Niizato
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