@Zeether: Well, Vesperia's prequel is also on the way (and with a dub included, unlike Abyss which is being released sub-only), but we still have no word on a possible localization of the PS3 port.

Tales of Graces f *is* getting localized. We just don't know if it'll only be the PS3 version.

If they keep the original english voices then I am definitely going to buy a 3DS just for this game (and also Devil Survivor but I dunno if it will be released in Europe).

From the interview (or the NP article, I'm not sure...) Sorry if old:

- 3DS cart size proved to be a challenge for fitting everything on there, particularly voice data was an obstacle but he says he feels like they solved this while keeping the quality high.
- "Every part of the game, with the exception of the animated cut-scenes, has been redone in 3D." Yoshizumi thinks this makes the game seem more real than before. More immersive
- They had to rebuild the character models to improve performance, but the rest of the game has been ported over seamlessly.
- They made a few changes to "in-game parameters" to compensate for control differences, but other than that there aren't any new additions. No new weapons or artes.
- No communication (StreetPass, etc.) features.
- They've talked about a sequel to Abyss, but haven't yet come up with something that would be good enough for a full game.
- Yoshizumi promises that the load times have been reduced significantly, and also says that they should be able to deliver a steadier framerate (I think he's talking about the world map in specific here)
- Confirms that skits will remain unvoiced in this version.

So, performance upgrades, but nothing else.