NIS America has announced Ar tonelico 2, a PS2 game developed and published in Japan by Banpresto Co., Ltd. and due to ship in North America in December 2008. Ar tonelico 2 marks a new approach to the RPG genre by seamlessly combining simulation with role�]playing. Gamers can not only customize weapons and items, but now design their character's personalities, skills, and appearance through virtual interaction. Also past events will intersect with future game play as well as the outcome of the game.