Today we bring you tidings of good cheer with a new exposé on Namco's upcoming epic. After months of waiting, Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht is right around the bend and we've got the coverage to tide you over through the holidays. Our friends at Namco were kind enough to provide us with a previewable version of the domestic release and I believe you'll all be impressed with the work they've done thus far. To accompany this article, we've added a few new english screenshots to our existing gallery.

Without further ado, I hope you enjoy these hands-on impressions and pics of what is sure to be one of the most eagerly anticipated games of 2003.

• Xenosaga Episode I Hands-on Impressions
• Xenosaga Episode I Gallery