This blog is a visual art countdown for the North American and European releases of Tales of Graces ƒ, a PlayStation3 video game published by Bandai Namco Games. For more information, please read the FAQ, submit questions through the Ask Box, or contact us by email. Tumblr (3.0; @gracescountdown)http://gracescountdown.tumblr.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0ujmvlIip1r4ugcto1_500.png"/><br/><br/><h1>Art by <a href="http://atthetrainstation.tumblr.com/" title="Ara's website" target="_blank">Ara</a></h1> <p><em>Artist’s comment:</em></p> <blockquote>Today is the day! Go grab a copy and have fun with the <em>Graces</em> cast. As for me, I don’t have a PS3 yet so I will satisfy myself with youtube videos while eating vanilla ice cream.</blockquote>http://gracescountdown.tumblr.com/post/19271701741http://gracescountdown.tumblr.com/post/19271701741Tue, 13 Mar 2012 22:40:05 -0400fanarttales oftales of gracestales of graces ftales of graces ƒtogtog-fna<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0ujzxD73J1r4ugcto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><h1>Art by <a href="http://www.kirostyle.net/" title="Kiro's website">Kiro</a></h1> <p><em>Artist’s comment:</em></p> <blockquote>“So excited to finally have another <em>Tales</em> game in English! I can’t wait to play <em>Graces</em>!<br/> Apologies for the rushed picture…I was going to include more characters and colour it nicely, but I was short on time XD</blockquote>http://gracescountdown.tumblr.com/post/19270477749http://gracescountdown.tumblr.com/post/19270477749Tue, 13 Mar 2012 22:20:06 -0400fanarttales oftales of gracestales of graces ftales of graces ƒ<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0spvxi5cN1r4ugcto1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><h1>Art by <a href="http://victimsanctuary.tumblr.com" title="victimsanctuary's website" target="_blank">victimsanctuary</a></h1></p>http://gracescountdown.tumblr.com/post/19269287942http://gracescountdown.tumblr.com/post/19269287942Tue, 13 Mar 2012 22:00:06 -0400fanarttales oftales of gracestales of graces ftales of graces ƒtogtog-fna<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0ujqmhT291r4ugcto1_500.png"/><br/><br/><h1>Art by <a href="http://tofucakes.deviantart.com/" title="Tofucake's website" target="_blank">Tofucakes</a></h1> <p><em>Artist’s comment:</em></p> <blockquote><em>Tales of Graces</em> is OUT, and it’s time to PARTYYY WHOOOO!!! I thought we’d never get it in the US, but here we are guys, here we are with our English copy in our mailbox or waiting at the store or on are laps or already in the ps3 or whatever. I know a little of the game, but I’m mostly unspoiled, so it was tough deciding on what to draw. Somehow, I ended up with this. Uhhhh yeaaaaahh happy March 13th everybody!”</blockquote>http://gracescountdown.tumblr.com/post/19267973922http://gracescountdown.tumblr.com/post/19267973922Tue, 13 Mar 2012 21:41:05 -0400fanarttales oftales of gracestales of graces ftales of graces ƒtogtog-fna<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0ujwggmbr1r4ugcto1_500.png"/><br/><br/><h1>Art by <a href="http://belisaria-chan.deviantart.com/" title="Belisaria's website" target="_blank">Belisaria</a></h1> <p><em>Artist’s comment:</em></p> <blockquote>Finally! About time a new <em>Tales</em> of hit the Western part of the world, and it’s <em>Graces ƒ</em>, of all games! I’ve played through the PS3 version, and I must say that it is truly a masterpiece. It quickly became my favorite, outclassing even Symphonia. I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I did!</blockquote>http://gracescountdown.tumblr.com/post/19266609654http://gracescountdown.tumblr.com/post/19266609654Tue, 13 Mar 2012 21:20:05 -0400fanarttales oftales of gracestales of graces ftales of graces ƒtogtog-fna<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0sq2cNfFX1r4ugcto1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><h1>Art by <a href="http://mamajudith.tumblr.com" title="Mama Judith's website" target="_blank">Mama Judith</a></h1></p>http://gracescountdown.tumblr.com/post/19215803209http://gracescountdown.tumblr.com/post/19215803209Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:20:06 -0400fanarttales oftales of gracestales of graces ftales of graces ƒtogtog-fna<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0spxtryar1r4ugcto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><h1>Art by <a href="http://flonne.tumblr.com/" title="Nickel's website" target="_blank">Nickels</a></h1></p>http://gracescountdown.tumblr.com/post/19214612631http://gracescountdown.tumblr.com/post/19214612631Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:00:05 -0400fanarttales oftales of gracestales of graces ftales of graces ƒtogtog-fna<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0spuyCIzk1r4ugcto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><h1>Art by <a href="http://digiandromeda.deviantart.com/" title="Digiandromeda's website" target="_blank">Digiandromeda</a></h1> <p><em>Artist’s comment:</em></p> <blockquote>It comes out tomorrow!! FINALLY!!! i can’t wait!! I’m grinning like crazy right now! I’m so exited i can’t stop giggling!! lol! let’s give a big cheers to <em>ToGF</em>!! here’s to the future of the <em>tales</em> series in North America!! if all goes well, it won’t be long until <em>Xillia</em> makes its way over! oh! i almost forgot, please enjoy my little fanart~!</blockquote>http://gracescountdown.tumblr.com/post/19213254867http://gracescountdown.tumblr.com/post/19213254867Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:41:05 -0400fanarttales oftales of gracestales of graces ftales of graces ƒtogtog-fna<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0sptl4lVq1r4ugcto1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><h1>Art by <a href="http://lei-luna.tumblr.com/ask" title="Aratheathia's website" target="_blank">Aratheathia</a></h1></p>http://gracescountdown.tumblr.com/post/19211889324http://gracescountdown.tumblr.com/post/19211889324Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:20:05 -0400fanarttales oftales of gracestales of graces ftales of graces ƒtogtog-fna<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0qxi3MNVc1r4ugcto1_500.png"/><br/><br/><h1>Art by <a href="http://saroku.tumblr.com" title="Saroku's website" target="_blank">Saroku</a></h1> <p><em>Artist’s comment:</em></p> <blockquote>Just two days until we’re <em>Graced</em> with a new tale! I’m so excited to finally be able to play <em>Graces</em>, and I hope many others get to enjoy it as well!</blockquote>http://gracescountdown.tumblr.com/post/19163225649http://gracescountdown.tumblr.com/post/19163225649Sun, 11 Mar 2012 23:30:05 -0400fanarttales oftales of gracestales of graces ftales of graces ƒtogtog-fna<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0qxgrq3sn1r4ugcto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><h1>Art by <a href="http://digiandromeda.deviantart.com/" title="Digiandromeda's website" target="_blank">Digiandromeda</a></h1> <p><em>Artist’s comment:</em></p> <blockquote>“i think i have another favorite couple to add to my “favorite couples” list!! one of the things I’m interested in seeing the most in this game is the relationship between Asbel and Cheria. I’ve seen so many scenes between the two that it has really perked my interest! i can’t wait to see how they are as kids, how they treat each other after years apart and how they teat each other as the game nears the middle and end. if there’s one thing i have to chose about the <em>tales of </em>games that i like the most it’s the character development! well, that’s all for now, please enjoy!”</blockquote>http://gracescountdown.tumblr.com/post/19161552992http://gracescountdown.tumblr.com/post/19161552992Sun, 11 Mar 2012 23:00:05 -0400fanarttales oftales of gracestales of graces ftales of graces ƒtogtog-fna<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0qxfeRLOt1r4ugcto1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><h1>Art by <a href="http://mitriko.deviantart.com/" title="Mitriko's website" target="_blank">Mitriko</a></h1></p>http://gracescountdown.tumblr.com/post/19159756984http://gracescountdown.tumblr.com/post/19159756984Sun, 11 Mar 2012 22:30:05 -0400fanarttales oftales of gracestales of graces ftales of graces ƒtogtog-fna<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0p6uksxRE1r4ugcto1_r1_500.png"/><br/><br/><h1>Art by <a href="http://crazy-about-drawing.deviantart.com" title="dee-san's website" target="_blank">dee-san</a></h1> <p><em>Artist’s comment:</em></p> <blockquote>“…Three more days … Until our journey begins…” <br/> Ahh <em>Graces f</em>! How I can’t wait to play you. I know very little about the character/story as I’ve tried to remain as spoiler free as possible, so I hope they aren’t out of place xD It’s been a while since a <em>Tales</em> game has been over here! Lets enjoy it till the very side quest!)</blockquote>http://gracescountdown.tumblr.com/post/19097838497http://gracescountdown.tumblr.com/post/19097838497Sat, 10 Mar 2012 22:30:05 -0500fanarttales oftales of gracestales of graces ftales of graces ƒtogtog-fna<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0p6kt3IzA1r4ugcto1_500.png"/><br/><br/><h1>Art by <a href="http://rereska.deviantart.com/">Rereska</a></h1> <p><em>Artist’s comment:</em></p> <blockquote>I’m really curious about Sophie, and Asbel’s eye color~!<br/> I can’t wait to play this game with my sister.</blockquote>http://gracescountdown.tumblr.com/post/19096165321http://gracescountdown.tumblr.com/post/19096165321Sat, 10 Mar 2012 22:00:05 -0500fanarttales oftales of gracestales of graces ftales of graces ƒtogtog-fna<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0p6rv1St51r4ugcto1_500.png"/><br/><br/><h1>Art by <a href="http://tattahitori.tumblr.com/" title="Nami's website" target="_blank">Nami</a></h1> <p><em>Artist’s comment:</em></p> <blockquote>Hey, guys! Just 3 more days until <em>Graces</em> is out! I’m super excited since it’s been so long since a localization of a mothership title from<em> tales of</em> came out! (〃゜∇゜〃) I’ve only watched the “friendship” trailer since I didn’t want to get spoiled or anything so I don’t really know anything about graces at all so I kind of drew this on a whim LOL sorry if it’s not accurate at all. Cheria’s such a cutie, I just wanted to draw something with her in it~</blockquote>http://gracescountdown.tumblr.com/post/19094470392http://gracescountdown.tumblr.com/post/19094470392Sat, 10 Mar 2012 21:30:06 -0500fanarttales oftales of gracestales of graces ftales of graces ƒtogtog-fna<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0nae6xKd61r4ugcto1_500.png"/><br/><br/><h1>Art by <a href="http://daidairo.deviantart.com" title="Daidairo's website" target="_blank">Daidairo</a></h1> <p><em>Artist’s comment:</em></p> <blockquote><em>Graces F</em> is and probably always will be one of my favourite <em>Tales</em> games of all time. I’ve played through the Wii and the PS3 version, and a lot of my non-Japanese-speaking friends have preordered it! Can’t wait for the rest of the world to try <em>Graces</em>, and hopefully learn to love this wonderful series as much as I do.</blockquote>http://gracescountdown.tumblr.com/post/19037790897http://gracescountdown.tumblr.com/post/19037790897Fri, 09 Mar 2012 22:21:05 -0500fanarttales oftales of gracestales of graces ftales of graces ƒtogtog-fna<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0nab83XxH1r4ugcto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><h1>Art by <a href="http://riposainpace.tumblr.com" title="Chire's website" target="_blank">Chire</a></h1></p>http://gracescountdown.tumblr.com/post/19035528098http://gracescountdown.tumblr.com/post/19035528098Fri, 09 Mar 2012 21:42:05 -0500fanarttales oftales of gracestales of graces ftales of graces ƒtogtog-fna<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0lbedpQI61r4ugcto1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><h1>Art by <a href="http://mamajudith.tumblr.com/" title="Mama Judith's website" target="_blank">Mama Judith</a></h1></p>http://gracescountdown.tumblr.com/post/18984725396http://gracescountdown.tumblr.com/post/18984725396Thu, 08 Mar 2012 22:20:05 -0500fanarttales oftales of gracestales of graces ftales of graces ƒtogtog-fna<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0lbb3u9u91r4ugcto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><h1>Art by <a href="http://kess-09.deviantart.com/" title="Kess-09's website" target="_blank">Kess-09</a></h1> <p><em>Artist’s comment:</em></p> <blockquote>Kyuupin~</blockquote>http://gracescountdown.tumblr.com/post/18982496964http://gracescountdown.tumblr.com/post/18982496964Thu, 08 Mar 2012 21:42:06 -0500fanarttales oftales of gracestales of graces ftales of graces ƒtogtog-fna<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0jpjeX8ky1r4ugcto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><h1>Art by <a href="http://ririrara.tumblr.com/" title="rii's website" target="_blank">rii</a></h1> <p><em>Artist’s comment:</em></p> <blockquote>I know nothing about <em>Graces</em> but gosh I have a big dumb crush on every character!!! Hopefully I will be able to play this mothership title someday in the future as I lack the required game console like always ahdjsjfl /)_(\</blockquote>http://gracescountdown.tumblr.com/post/18930607792http://gracescountdown.tumblr.com/post/18930607792Wed, 07 Mar 2012 22:21:53 -0500fanarttales oftales of gracestales of graces ftales of graces ƒtogtog-f