Japanese gamers have been playing Dissidia: Final Fantasy since last December, but Westerners will have to wait just a little bit longer for the English release.

In the meantime Gametrailers have previewed the upcoming American version, showing gamers what they can expect to see and also what new extras the Western version will have...

Miss Razz via www.gametrailers.com »

"- Dissidia Final Fantasy is something of a dream project for Square Enix fans. This PSP exclusive combines the fan appeal of Super Smash Bros. with the legacy and rich character design of the Final Fantasy franchise. Dissidia borrows characters from across several Final Fantasy games and puts them together in an action-packed fighting game that's sure to hit the PSP in a big way. The game has already made quite an impact in Japan and now it's heading to the US. I had the opportunity to play a..."

McClubbin via psp.ign.com »

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I also played a few rounds as Tidus, who seemed to be more suited for mid to long-ranged combat. He could summon (and then subsequently kick) a Blitzball at will and also had a powerful combo as his disposal. With the push of a button, Tidus flipped across the ground and performed a fantastic set of spins before jumping up and landing a powerful strike on his enemy.

Although I only just scratched the surface of what Dissidia has to offer, considering all the special techniques, wal..."

Cruxis Mana via uk.psp.ign.com »

Trailer and demo impressions are coming in thick and fast now from the Square Enix Party; here's IGNs take on what the PSP had to show.

Dissidia Final Fantasy Hands-on.
Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep Hands-on.

Cruxis Mana via uk.psp.ign.com »

"A fighting game based off the Final Fantasy franchise brings up memories of Ehrgeiz, the old arcade and PlayStation 1 fighter that featured several characters from Final Fantasy VII. But to our pleasant surprise, Dissidia is actually nothing like Ehrgeiz, and in fact, we get the feeling it might even be fun enough to stand on its own without the FF characters.

Unlike most traditional versus-style fighters, Dissidia is more akin to a one-on-one combat game. Characters are free to move aroun..."

bugmenot via www.1up.com »