Bandai Games today announced .hack//G.U. for the PlayStation 2, the next installemnt in the .hack series featuring a new cast of characters and an original storyline. Developed by Cyber Connect 2, .hack//G.U. will launch in Japan and North America in 2006. The world premier of the ".hack//G.U." teaser trailer will run in the Bandai booth at Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) every day on 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM PST.