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Eternal Sonata
Also known as: Trusty Bell: Chopin's Dream, Trusty Bell: Chopin no Yume (JPN)

Eternal Sonata follows the adventures of famed composer Frederic Chopin as he travels through his own dream world filled with colorful characters and stunning locales. In a land where music influences both combat and exploration, Chopin sets out on a journey not only of self-discovery, but also one of redemption.

Utilizing a combat system that rewards players for careful battle coordination, Chopin and his allies can unleash devastating combo attacks for even more damage while on the battlefield. To add even more depth, combat is also influenced by the powers of light and darkness. Depending on whether enemies or heroes are in the light or darkness, their attacks, abilities, and even physical forms might undergo massive changes, adding a whole new dimension of variety to every encounter. Will Chopin learn the secrets of the mysterious world he finds himself in? Will the powers of evil forever cast a shadow of darkness over the land? The curtain is about to rise on a symphony of epic scope and scale… and the answers to those questions lie between the notes of dreams and reality.

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Reviews

Eternal Sonata Review - September 13, 2007
In the end, it's all just a dream.

Previews

Eternal Sonata Blow Out - July 30, 2007
Everything you need to know about this beautiful RPG.

E3 2007: Eternal Sonata Hands-on - July 12, 2007
It's a dream come true -- Co-op confirmed.

Pre-E3 2007: Eternal Sonata Update - June 15, 2007
Music to the eyes.

Eternal Sonata Hands-on - March 16, 2007
The year of the RPG continues for Xbox 360 with another great looking game.

TGS 2006: Eternal Sonata Hands-On - September 22, 2006
Chopin, warrior-composer.

TGS 2006: Trusty Bell Trailer Impressions - September 20, 2006
First footage of tri-Crescendo's upcoming RPG shown.

Features

Eternal Sonata Blog: Lost in Translation - September 12, 2007
Namco discusses Eternal Sonata's translation process and participates in some Q and A

Eternal Sonata: Behind the Music Part 3 - September 11, 2007
Our character spotlight special concludes with a bang.

Eternal Sonata Blog: Scenarios - September 11, 2007
With a new visual style, developer tri-Crescendo wants to make sure it gets a proper scenario to match.

Insider: Eternal Sonata Desktops - September 6, 2007
A gorgeously detailed world awaits.

Eternal Sonata: Behind the Music Part 2 - September 5, 2007
Our meet and greet with the cast continues.

Eternal Sonata Blog: Composition - September 4, 2007
The president of Tri Crecendo, Hiroya Hatsushiba chimes in on the aural factor of Eternal Sonata.

Three Red Lights Podcast: Episode 8 - August 29, 2007
Our mutant powers revealed.

Eternal Sonata: Behind the Music Part 1 - August 27, 2007
Meet the characters who will help you make beautiful music.

Eternal Sonata Blog: Q & A - August 23, 2007
Namco's Stephanie Fernandez provides a little more insight to Eternal Sonata.

Eternal Sonata Blog: Inspirations - August 17, 2007
Ever wonder why Chopin is the centerpiece of Namco's upcoming RPG? Read on to find out.

Eternal Sonata Blog: The Making Of... - July 30, 2007
Namco's upcoming RPG goes through some fine tuning for the U.S. release.

Most Anticipated Xbox 360 Games of 2007 Revisited - July 27, 2007
Find out what games have laid claim to our wish list.

Three Red Lights Podcast: Episode 3 - July 25, 2007
The future of RPGs on 360.

Xbox 360 Best of E3 2007 Awards - July 20, 2007
We weigh in with our E3 favorites.

The Xbox 360 Games of Summer 2007 - June 22, 2007
Who says there's a gaming drought this time of year?

Insider: Best in Show: Namco Bandai's Editor Day - June 15, 2007
Insider takes you into the event and behind the scenes.

Insider Video Features: Masterbit Theater: Eternal Sonata - May 14, 2007
Six minutes of gameplay from the Japanese demo.

Most Anticipated Games of 2007 - January 22, 2007
In a year filled with promise and heavy hitters, which games rank the highest?

Eternal Sonata Interview - December 20, 2006
The director spills the beans on Namco's 360 RPG.

Xbox 360: The One Year Retrospective - November 22, 2006
How has Microsoft's early bird console performed? Where have we come in one year's time? IGN takes a look back.

The State of RPGs: Xbox 360 - July 6, 2006
Done with Oblivion? Bored of FFXI? Here's what's coming up on the X360 RPG front.

The Future of Japanese Gaming - June 27, 2006
Is the Xbox 360 doomed in Japan or can Microsoft jump-start its presence? What Japanese games are worth your while in the West? IGN reports.

News

Two new Demos Rain Down on Live - UK, August 7, 2007
Vampire Rain available for Europe and Eternal Sonata for the States.

Eternal Sonata and Ace Combat 6 Coming to Australia - Australia, June 21, 2007
Atari brings the gaming love.

Trusty Bell Launch Party - June 13, 2007
Hot girls and professional fighters gather in Japan for the latest Xbox 360 RPG.

Trusty New 360 For Japan - April 11, 2007
Microsoft bundling latest RPG

Date Set For Trusty Bell - February 21, 2007
The 360's next big RPG hits Japan in June.

Xbox 360 Playing Eternal Sonata - September 21, 2006
Namco Bandai is showing a new RPG at the Tokyo Game Show.

TGS 2006: Microsoft's Game List - September 20, 2006
Blue Dragon and Lost Odyssey to both make playable debut.

TGS 2006: Live From Tokyo - September 19, 2006
Live updates from Microsoft's Japanese press conference.

Games: Games of TGS: The Official List - September 14, 2006
Over 570 games to show in Japan -- even including one game for the original Xbox!

TGS 2006: Bandai Namco Lineup - September 12, 2006
Ridge Racer 7 and Trusty Bell to see playable debuts.

New Namco RPG For 360 - June 21, 2006
Journey into the mind of Chopin. Yes, the composer.

Xbox Summit 2005: Full Games List - July 25, 2005
Nearly 60 titles shown at the packed event.

Press Releases

Games: Eternal Sonata Picture Pack Available on LIVE - August 28, 2007
Xbox LIVE subscribers have some new avatars to choose from.

Games: GameTrailers.com Reveals Best of E3 Winners - July 25, 2007
Expert editorial staff chooses top products in 36 categories.

Games: Namco-Bandai Unveils E3 Lineup - July 5, 2007
Hit franchises, licensed anime products, and original concepts to be featured.

Games: Namco Bandai Announces Eternal Sonata for Xbox 360 - September 21, 2006
With a unique storyline and exciting action-packed battle system, Eternal Sonata for the Xbox 360 is a must-see at the 2006 Tokyo Game Show.

Games: Microsoft Showcases Library of Nearly 110 High-Definition Xbox 360 Games at the Tokyo Game Show - September 20, 2006
"Blue Dragon" Leads Holiday Lineup of Games; "Pac-Man" World Championship, Xbox 360 HD DVD Player in Japan and 1080p Support for Xbox 360 unveiled.

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Published by: Namco Bandai
Developed by: tri-Crescendo
Genre: RPG
Number of Players: 1-3
Release Date:
US: September 17, 2007
Japan: June 14, 2007
Europe: October 26, 2007
MSRP: $59.99

ESRB Content Descriptors: Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Use of Alcohol

Also Available On: PlayStation 3

Features: 16:9 Support, 720p Support, Dolby Digital 5.1, Memory Unit, Custom Soundtrack, Downloadable Content

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