Recently a teaser site appeared featuring the above image. It’s quite obvious the site will be for a new Valkyria Chronicles title. The image explains that the “top secret” document will be opened on September 16th, aka the first day of Tokyo Game Show. This news comes out quite close to Sega acquiring the Valkyria Chronicles 3 domain.
So now that the facts are out of the way, I can have some fun with speculation. First of all, the site’s address (http://code1935.jp/) holds a possible clue. Mainly I am looking at the “code1935″ part. That looks like a year doesn’t it? It just so happens that 1935 was the same year of the first Valkyria Chronicles game, in E.C of course. Valkyria Chronicles 2 takes place two years later in the year 1937 E.C, so I found this a bit odd. Could this mean we are getting that prequel I have been wanting? A side-story perhaps?
The next clue concerns the message above the Tokyo Game Show date. I believe the message reads “altaha abilia” which is latin for “always ready“. Then there is the number “422″ which is most likely the squad number for the lead characters in the next game. While this is interesting, it really doesn’t tell us much more about the game.
This bring us to our big question: what system is this for?
The backlash from Valkyria Chronicles II being announced for the PSP was pretty intense. I can’t say I was happy with the decision either. I miss the unique aesthetic of Valkyria Chronicles’s canvas system which I believe was sacrificed for the move to PSP. Therefore, I of course hope the game is going to be for Playstation 3. In terms of other systems I wouldn’t rule out? The DS is always a likely competitor. Depending on the sales of Valkyria Chronicles 1 vs. 2, the decision may be to explore more portable devices. Man, I am scaring myself just thinking about this. Barring any leaked news we won’t have an answer until Tokyo Game Show.
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Valkyria Chronicles II Unlock Secret Character: Isara Gunther
Last night on my way home I rather impulsively decided to purchase Valkyria Chronicles II. I loved the first game on a level which is difficult to put into words. As soon as I cracked the game open I wanted to try and get some secret characters from the first title.
To my dismay Sega changed all the passwords for the Japanese version of the game and will probably distribute them over time — although it looks like they were too lazy to change the method of obtaining Isara Gunther! By simply copying a save file from the first Valkyria Chronicles onto your memory stick, you can unlock her.
Here are instructions on how to do this:
If you don’t already have a save file from the first Valkyria Chronicles I was nice enough to upload my own personal file which you can download here. After you extract it, insert the folder into the top level of the memory stick. This should be where folders labeled “PSP” and “Save Files” appear already.
Once you have the data on your memory stick start the game up. When you get to the menu go to “extras” and then select the “Link Data” option. The game will scan your memory stick and instantly recognize the save file unlocking Isara!
Isara's potential "New Bonds" increases her defence
It may surprise you to learn that Isara is an armored soldier, the game’s newest and most unique jobclass. This contrasts her role as tank support in the first title, and is also surprising considering how frail she was treated. Now, I like to pretend that her allies thought she was too dangerous with her hammer in the first game so she was best left locked inside the tank. There she would constantly polish her hammer as a eerie smile came across her face. Now, in Valkyria Chronicles 2, she has been freed to quench her hammer’s undying thirst for blood.