We are incredibly excited to launch Tales of Hearts R on PlayStation Vita today in Europe and Australia, the latest western release in the long running ‘Tales Of’ JRPG series. Thanks in part to the #JRPGVita campaign, and the support of Tales fans everywhere, Tales of Hearts R is launching with Japanese voice overs, subtitles in English, French, Spanish, German and Italian, and PlayStation TV support!

Moreover, we are hosting a contest to try to win 1 of 5 exclusive Japanese Collector’s editions of Tales of Hearts R signed by the producer of the Tales of series Hideo Baba. A unique “congratulations video” from Baba-san himself will be shot for each winner and a personalised outer box will be created for the occasion.

Head on over to http://dlc-tohr.com to redeem the code printed on the flyer inside your Soma Link Edition, get the three Tales of Vesperia costumes and participate in the draw!

Tales of Hearts R brings the classic tale of discovery and adventure of Kor Meteor, as he trains with his grandfather in the ways of the sword. Impressed with Kor’s growing skills, his grandfather decides it’s time to pass him down an unusual weapon called a Soma. However, Kor learns that a Soma is not only a tool for destruction, but can also be used to fortify a person’s ailing Spiria.

Spiria is the embodiment of the heart and soul and plays an essential role in the world as it is the most powerful force known. As powerful as Spiria can be, its force can be disrupted in the face of intense emotions such as anger, hate, fear or even love. As such, Soma users must possess exceptionally strong Spiria in order to withstand such emotions.

You will also encounter the story’s female protagonist, Kohaku Hearts, who is fleeing from a mysterious witch with her brother, Hisui Hearts, while they search for a Soma weapon. A series of tragic events then unfold and set Kor, Kohaku, and Hisui on a grand adventure to uncover the mysteries of the Spiria Core, meet and fight alongside new comrades and save the world from the clutches of an ominous and dark future.

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