Sony Computer Entertainment has announced fresh details regarding its recently announced PlayStation 2 RPG Popolocrois Tsuki no Okite no Bouken. The title will feature the return of Hajimari no Bouken's three main characters as well as the series' famous active gauge battle system. The latter however has been evolved into a global active gauge. The developers have implemented a bar where players can see icons of their party members and enemies moving from left to right, giving them the chance to see when an enemy will strike.

Popolocrois Tsuki no Okite no Bouken will be available in Japan sometime in January 2004.

• Famitsu