Puzzle Chronicles Announced (We have the vid, pics, and info in one post for you)

Konami is getting into the battle puzzle games in a big way with Puzzle Chronicles for the Nintendo DS and Sony PSP systems (download versions will be released for the Xbox 360 and PS3 systems shortly after the portables hit). Being developed by, the uncrowned kings of battle puzzle games, Infinite Interactive and coming out on February 18th.
Puzzle Chronicles takes place in the wild wastelands of the Asharin Empire where an evil King has captured your countrymen leaving the player to avenge this atrocity. Much like RPG’s, you will have to build up your character through battles that take place as puzzle matches against an opponent. The playfield is similar to that of games of yester year like Columns, split in two with gems falling from the top of the screen. When matches are made, the gems will disappear and activate certain spells and various physical attacks on the opposing fighter. When one fighter loses all of their health, they die and the match is over, crowning one fighter victorious. The winner receives not only experience points but also critical skills from vanquishing their enemy.
Pets will be making a return in Puzzle Chronicles and will play a larger role in the ongoing battle. Defeating certain enemies will yield tips about treasures and other items of value that might prove useful later in your quest.

Puzzle Chronicles by Konami – website
Developed by: Infinite Interactive
Platform: Sony PSP and Nintendo DS (digital download for PS3 and Xbox 360)
Genre: Battle Puzzle
Rated: 12 by PEGI/E 10 for Fantasy Violence and Mild Suggestive Themes
Due: February 18th, 2010