Hello Final Fantasy fans and RPG fanatics, here's some great news for you. Square Enix has just made it official that Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates is set for release across PAL territories in Spring 2008, exclusively for Nintendo's handheld, the DS. The game is said to boast some action-based gameplay with 3D levels.

Aside from the action elements blend and 3D levels, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates delivers exploration and puzzle solving, using a control scheme that allows gamers to engage enemies on "their terms and without any random encounters," as the official report confirms. More than that, up to four players can team-up for co-op action using the Wi-Fi function and since you can't all look the same, Square Enix is throwing in hundreds of items and costume combinations for everyone to leave their mark in the game the way they want it.

"With a strong focus on action and exploration Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates offers an exciting, fast-paced adventure," said John Yamamoto, president and chief executive officer of Square Enix Ltd. "If you've never played a FINAL FANTASY game before, Ring of Fates is the perfect introduction and offers even more fun when played with friends."

Square Enix has given scarce details about the game's storyline. According to the press release, the Great Crystal protects the land from the malefic glow of the blood red moon. In this land, twins are born, endowed with a shared, mystical power, but their peaceful life is suddenly changed with the rise of the blood red moon. All fates are etched into the crystal. Aaand that's a wrap!

Key features on the other hand are a little more detailed and offer a better picture of the game. Why don't you take a look below:

￭ Unique action-based gameplay - with 3D levels, exploration and puzzle solving
￭ Action-based control system lets you experience the adventure your way
￭ Experience exhilarating real-time battles with intuitive controls
￭ Gorgeous 3D graphics and an emotional audio score creates a beautiful world to explore
￭ Co-operate with up to four players to explore via Nintendo DS Wireless Communication
￭ Realise the tale of two heroic yet innocent twins in a unique story of fate, adventure and fraternal love.
￭ Hundreds of different item and costume combinations add to the fun. Changes to costume and equipment are directly visible on your character in the game
￭ Trade with friends using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection functions
￭ Additional content over the original Japanese version, with four new quests
￭ Can be played in English, French, German and Spanish. The multiplayer mode allows friends to play together regardless of their selected language.

Now remember - Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates, developed by renowned RPG makers Square Enix, launches in Spring 2008 for the Nintendo DS. Until then, stay close for any possible updates on this promising title.