You know when a developer is proud of a game when they really put some effort into the official site. Nowadays the norm for an official site is the following.
Wallpapers
Fan Site Kit
Press Releases
Forum
However this month's site of the month has that little bit more. Real concept art from the artists, a fan site kit worth having even if you don't plan to build a fan site, links to all known fan sites. It's these little things that made my visit to Namco's Tales of Symphonia site so enjoyable. The game is awesome but didn't get the attention it deserved. It's a series that has a history of innovation and quality yet has never even managed third after the nastily inconsistent Final Fantasy, Fire Emblem and Breath of Fire series'. It's that striving for recognition that gives the site a real quality when you see it's not bragging or showing off. No bullshit, just a haven for the fans and that's what an official site for anything should be.
Site of the Month: February
Tales of Symphonia Official
http://tales.namco.com
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