Namco has updated the website for its PlayStation 2 title Tales of Rebirth. In addition to the previously revealed characters Veigue, Claire, Mao and Eugene, the game will feature 15-year old Annie Bars, the hot-blooded 17-year old Tytree Crowe, the cold but fascinating and beautiful Hilda Rhambling and the queen of Kalgia, Agarte Lindblum. The development is implementing a so-called Force Cube. Located in the lower-left corner of the screen, this little cube will allow players to detect nearby enemies. When the party members' health is low, the cube will allow players to evade encounters. Furthermore, the game will contain a so-called skit system. By pressing the select button while moving through a field map, dungeon or town, conversation with your party members can be initiated. Those conversations will feature full voice-acting and give players hints regarding the story. Fans who pre-order the title will get a free Special DVD, containing trailers and artwork.

Tales of Rebirth will be available on December 16th for 6,800 yen ($61.90 US).

• Official Tales of Rebirth Website