Video games publisher and developer Namco Bandai Games announced today that Eureka Seven Vol 1: The New Wave, an exciting mecha combat adventure for the PlayStation 2, is scheduled to ship this fall. A prequel to the anime series from Bandai Entertainment, Eureka Seven Vol. 1: The New Wave promises an intense action-based storyline rife with stunning aerial boarding and thrilling robot battles.

Featuring transformable mechas called LFO (Light Finding Operation), Eureka Seven Vol. 1: The New Wave introduces Sumner Sturgeon, a budding LFO pilot trainee on a lush, futuristic planet whose primary energy source are "trapars" - invisible energy particles that provides lift for aerial travel. An aspiring elite military officer, Sumner can transform his LFO into its humanoid form to surf the skies on a ref board or remain in vehicle mode to participate in exhilarating high-speed chases. Eureka Seven Vol. 1: The New Wave offers a variety of gameplay modes as the gamer can switch from playing the character and controlling the LFO mechas in real time. With customizable mechas, this upcoming title guarantees an intriguing storyline and exciting combat in an unforgettable sci-fi world.

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