Tales of Symphonia for the Nintendo GameCube brings with it many familiar elements from previous entries in the series, most importantly the trademark "Linear Motion Battle" system, which makes battles very action-influenced. For the first time in the series, Tales of Symphonia plays in a fully three-dimensional environment. You actually are in more control over the battles than ever before thanks to the added number of strategic options you have. You can set the AI characters to behave in very specific ways, determining when and how often they use skills, how they move and how they attack enemies.

Tales of Symphonia - July 6, 2004
Is its unusual battle system and endearing art style enough to woo RPG starved GameCube owners?

RPG Vault: GameCube Minute View - Tales of Symphonia - August 16, 2004
Namco's real-time RPG offering in which the destiny of two worlds bound by a single life force is in your hands

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Tales of Symphonia: Localized - May 19, 2004
Watch and listen to the US version.

Pre-E3 2004: Tales of Symphonia - April 30, 2004
New hands-on impressions from the localized version.

Tales of Symphonia Hands-On - August 29, 2003
We try out Namco's big GameCube RPG. New, downloadable Quicktimes included.

Tales of Symphonia - July 14, 2003
A full preview complements more than 20 new screens.

Game of the Month: July 2004 - August 2, 2004
It's all about well-deserved RPG lovin' this month.

RPG Vault: Tales of Symphonia Media (GC) - July 12, 2004
With its GameCube RPG set to ship tomorrow, Namco introduces four of the characters via a series of vocal clips.

Tales of Symphonia Character Profiles - June 30, 2004
Who's who in Namco's upcoming RPG.

Tales of Symphonia FAQ - June 18, 2004
IGNcube reveals all you need to know about Namco's upcoming RPG.

Insider Video Features: Tales of Symphonia Video Interview - April 30, 2004
Learn the tale of a Tale or two.

Pre-E3 2004: Tales of Symphonia Interview - April 30, 2004
IGNcube chats with localization producer Nao Higo about the US release of Tales.

Insider Video Features: Tales of Symphonia - April 5, 2004
Another batch of high-res, cel-shaded beauties.

Insider Video Features: Tales of Symphonia - April 1, 2004
First high-res direct-feed movies of one of GameCube's only RPGs. Must click.

The Most Anticipated Games of 2004 - January 23, 2004
We give you 20 reasons to love your GameCube this year.

GameCube in 2003: Part 2 - February 20, 2003
This time we detail all of the major third-party efforts coming to GCN in 2003. Prepare to be pleasantly surprised.

FAQs: Game Help Q&A; 2004-12-17 - December 17, 2004
Snappy answers to questions on San Andreas, Halo 2, Call of Duty, Prince of Persia, Final Fantasy, Pokemon and more.

Top 100 Games: Readers' Choice - October 20, 2006
GameCube's well-represented, but what games ranked top?

Tales of Symphonia Ships - July 13, 2004
The exclusive RPG finally lands on store shelves.

E3 2004: Tales of Symphonia - May 13, 2004
It's here. It's in English.

Pre-E3 2004: Namco Lineup - May 4, 2004
Ace Combat, Ghosthunter, Tekken 5, a mystery game, and more.

Pre-E3 2004: Tales of Symphonia Blowout - April 30, 2004
Tales gets localized -- interview, English trailer, hands-on, and screens.

Pre-E3 2004: Tales of Symphonia - April 30, 2004
Brand new English trailer that shows off localization.

Pre-E3 2004: Tales of Symphonia - April 30, 2004
Brand new screens from the localized build.

Tales of Symphonia - April 20, 2004
Delicious new screenshots from the US build show off localization.

Tales of Symphonia - April 15, 2004
First screenshots from the US build of Namco's anticipated GameCube RPG.

Tales of Symphonia - April 8, 2004
First English trailer.

PlayStation 2: New Tales Games for PS2 - April 8, 2004
A remake and a brand new title await.

Tales of Big News - April 8, 2004
Namco's RPG series will see a big announcement soon.

Tales of Symphonia - April 5, 2004
New movies show off new gameplay elements and areas.

Tales of Symphonia - March 31, 2004
Gorgeous new movies and screenshots.

Tales of Symphonia - March 9, 2004
Officially announced for the US. First English screenshots included.

Tales of Symphonia - December 8, 2003
Exploration and battle movies.

Tales of Symphonia - August 27, 2003
Direct-feed opening and battle movies.

Tales of Symphonia Rates High - August 19, 2003
Japanese mag Dengeki scores the GCN RPG 9s and 10s.

New Japanese Tales of Symphonia Commercial - August 15, 2003
Download the spot.

Japanese Soundtracks - August 14, 2003
Harvest Moon and Tales of Symphonia details.

Tales of Symphonia - July 28, 2003
New gameplay movie. Must download.

Tales of Symphonia - July 21, 2003
Revealing new game trailer. Download at once!

Tales of Symphonia GCN Bundle - July 11, 2003
Info and screens.

GameCube in 2003 - June 18, 2003
Updated -- now with ninjas and snakes.

Tales of Symphonia - June 12, 2003
See the Japanese box-art for Namco's GCN RPG.

New Tales of Symphonia Details - June 9, 2003
Latest details and new screens.

New Color GameCube for Japan - June 9, 2003
Minty fresh!

Japanese Date for Tales of Symphony - June 6, 2003
Namco's big GameCube RPG arrives in August

Namco on Namco - May 28, 2003
Find out what was hot this year and what the company expects for the coming year.

Tales of Symphonia - May 23, 2003
See the new trailer for Namco's GameCube RPG!

E3 2003: Tales of Symphonia Direct Feed - May 15, 2003
Check out Namco's US-bound RPG in action!

E3 2003: Tales of Symphonia US Bound - May 9, 2003
RPG fans, rejoice. Full story.

PlayStation 2: Weekly Japanese Magazine Report - April 9, 2003
New details on Tales of Symphonia and more, inside!

New Details: Tales of Symphonia - April 7, 2003
Meet the main characters and check out some new screens.

PlayStation 2: Namco's New Tale - March 31, 2003
A new game and new company all related to Namco's biggest RPG.

First Movie: Tales of Phantasia - May 9, 2002
First footage of Namco's GCN RPG.

New Namco Announcements - May 8, 2002
Star Fox official, RPGs and more.

Namco Brings GCN Support - May 8, 2002
Star Fox and new RPGs, now updated with pics and more details.