The limited edition launch copies of Mistwalker RPG, The Last Story, have all but sold out, say Xseed.

Yes, there’s political intrigue, a healthy dose of fantasy, and plenty of action, but there are also moments where you do more than just the standard “save the world” quests.

“Many people can understand the importance of narrative, but I think it’s a shame when games depend too much on cut scenes and pre-rendered movies, creating detachment from the gameplay.”

The Last Story lead designer, Takuya Matsumoto, talks about strategy in battles, the importance of interactivity, and the future of JRPGs.

“I feel that the Wii U’s interface, as with other tablet devices, works best for browsing and arranging information,” Matsumoto told Siliconera.

Pre-ordering the game at Amazon, EB Games Canada and GameStop will net you a bonus soundtrack CD with seven tracks from the game.

A new trailer for The Last Story, slated for release this summer in North America.

“The development team and Sakaguchi-san are looking forward to making more, especially for the Wii U,” says The Last Story’s lead game designer, Takuya Matsumoto.

Xseed have announced that launch copies of The Last Story will come with an art book and a custom box.

Among those coming to the island to seek their fortune is Zael, a young man who at an early age was orphaned when his homeland became one of the many victims of battle.

What’s the difference between Nintendo and Square Enix? The Last Story director, Hironobu Sakaguchi, shares his opinion.

Are iOS games the only thing The Last Story developer, Mistwalker, are working on?

Plus, a short message from Sakaguchi to fans, shot at Nintendo of Europe’s Paris office.

Europe is getting The Last Story this week. When will North America be able to play it? This summer when Xseed Games publishes the Wii RPG here.

The Last Story is coming to North America this year.

“I knew that I would need to go about fundamentally changing the way I approached the task,” says The Last Story composer, Nobuo Uematsu.