August 14^th, 2007 (1:59pm) - Atlus U.S.A., Inc., a leading publisher of interactive entertainment, today announced that Luminous Arc, the much anticipated strategy RPG for the Nintendo DS™, is now shipping to stores across North America!

While Luminous Arc offers gamers a tried-and-true strategy RPG experience, what sets the game apart from its competition is an involving storyline, versatile controls, professional voice acting, an inspired score, and multiplayer for both local wireless and online connections! For more information about Luminous Arc, please visit the official website at http://www.atlus.com/luminousarc/

Luminous Arc has been rated "T" for Teen for Mild Fantasy Violence, Language, Alcohol Reference, and Suggestive Themes.

One thousand years ago, dragons and Witches warred against God for the fate of the world. God’s power was triumphant, but it was a difficult struggle, and the deity sent Himself into a deep sleep to recover from the terrible wounds he suffered in the battle.

Ten years ago, the Church has proclaimed that a great event will soon occur: God will be reborn, and the world will be led into a new golden age under His guidance. However, this news is coupled with a grave warning: the Witches will soon reappear to begin the millennia-old conflict once again.

Take control of the Garden Children, a group of fighters and mages trained since childhood and dedicated to eradicating the Witch threat, and discover the mysteries behind their return, their motives, and their history!

Key Features:
• An isometric strategy RPG on the Nintendo DS™!

• Create new weapons and equipment with the Vitae Imbuing system!

• Strengthen your friendship with comrades and improve your attacks on the battlefield!

• Compare your friends’ strategic prowess against your own with Wi-Fi multiplayer!

• A variety of unique characters drive an epic story featuring voiced dialogue!