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411mania's Release List for the Week of March 2, 2009 (News)

Mar 5, 2009

411mania gives a rundown on this week's game releases. Highlights include Phantasy Star Portable, The King of Fighters '98: Ultimate Match, and Sukashishipanman DS: Shokotak Koto Nakagawa Shouko Produce!

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Phantasy Star Portable (PSP)
With Phantasy Star Portable, Sega basically took Phantasy Star Universe, fixed a lot of the problems people had with it, tweaked it to be more single-player friendly, and added more story elements. Some of those who hated PSU are actually saying that they like this version of the game. I find that hard to believe, but it's possible. If anything, this will at least give us something to do while waiting for Phantasy Star Zero.

Here is what you can expect from PSP:

- New story missions that take place between the original Phantasy Star Universe and Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition of the Illuminus
In Phantasy Star Portable you will team up with a Cast named Vivienne as she investigates recent terrorist attacks on the colony as well as animal outbreaks on the surface of some of the planets. Space adventure and mayhem follow. I thought that PSU's story was ok; it wasn't groundbreaking or very memorable but it was still decent. So, if Sega was able to craft a story that is at least on par with the first game's, these missions could be worth plaything through at least once.

- Local as well as online play (with the help of a PS3 or your PC)
As expected, you can play with three other friends locally using the PSP's ad hoc mode. Those wishing to play over the Internet have two options - one that requires a PS3 and another that requires a computer. To use your PS3 you have to download the Ad-Hoc Party application from the Japanese PSN store and do a little tinkering. You can find instructions on how to do this at the PSO-World forums here. If you want to use your PC there's XLink Kai. Note that these two options work for the Japanese and English dem...

Phantasy Star Portable Demo in Japan This Month (News)

Jul 2, 2008

On July 31, gamers based in Japan will be getting Phantasy Star Portable for Sony's PSP. Now any fan of the game knows that waiting for approximately one month can be hell. Thankfully, gamers in the aforementioned region won't have to wait that long.

Apparently, Sega has announced plans of releasing a demo for the game on July 14. According to the reports, the demo will probably be available via the Japan PSP Browser page and will allow players to try out both Story (single player)and Multi Mode (co-op with up to four players) .

So it looks like we're going to have to wait for around two weeks before we can try out the demo. while waiting, why don't you check out some screenshots courtesy of Gpara, by following the full story link.

Phantasy Star Portable for PSP! ...Never mind (News)

Dec 5, 2007

Dec 5, 2007 The latest issue of Japanese Famitsu magazine reveals Phantasy Star Portable for the PSP. Excellent news we thought, then noticed that it's just a port of PS2 and 360 Phantasy Star Universe... without the good stuff. Phantasy Star Portable (to avoid confusion we won't refer to it as 'PSP') is based on the PS2 and 360 - which was only cool because of the online multiplayer - with the addition of new missions and story points. Unfortunately the online mode has been reduced to ...

Sega confirms some release dates (News)

Nov 28, 2007

Sega sent out an email today, confirming the release dates for a number of their upcoming games. Among others, relase dates for such highly anticipated games like The Club (Feb 8th '08), Condemned 2 (Feb '08) and Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Nov 23rd '07) were confirmed.

Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition of the Illuminus: Details announced (News)

Nov 8, 2007

Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition of the Illuminus on the Xbox 360 is an expansion to the epic sci-fi action role-playing game, Phantasy Star Universe, and will be available for download via Xbox Live exclusively on November 20, 2007 for 1600 Microsoft Points.

The PC and PS2 versions of Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition of the Illuminus are stand alone releases. The PC and PS2 versions will be available across Europe on the 11th of January, 2008 for £19.99 or €29.99.

Whether tackling quests online with a party of up to six adventurers, or fighting through the next chapters of the exciting online story missions from the original game, Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition of the Illuminus enables gamers to experience the wonders of the Gurhal System through the eyes of a personalised avatar. The expansion pack allows gamers to experience an even richer and more varied Phantasy Star experience. Players will explore exciting new levels, such as the Ruins of Old Rozenom City and the subterranean Granigs Mines, where they will encounter new and more powerful enemy types and bosses, and master additional versatile class types.

Phantasy Star Texter Not Wireless Compatable (News)

Jun 4, 2007

Check out the special edition Texter from Phantasy Star Universe here. It does not show what it looks like but it tells you it comes with stickers, posters, a code for a free t-shirt and a special metal case. Of most importance though is the disclaimer on the bottom that states "This product will not function with any wireless control device."

SEGA announce add-on for PSU (News)

May 1, 2007

SEGA have finally confirmed the new add-on for Phantasy Star Universe and have given some details as to what will be included within the expansion...

Phantasy Star Universe gets new content (News)

Apr 27, 2007

The stupidly nostalgic (for us PSO nuts anyway) Phantasy Star Universe is set to expand with a new Ambition of Illuminus expansion pack. Arriving in the form of downloadable content on Xbox 360 and a retail release for PC and PS2 users, the expansion introduces new single-player and online content such as new roulette and slot mini-games in the lobbies and a slew of new weapons and armor for your ...

Phantasy Star Expansion Pack For PS2 And Xbox 360 (News)

Apr 27, 2007

Sega unleashed a big 'ole news release detailing the new expansion pack for Phantasy Star Universe for the PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 2. The new expansion isn't the only news though. There's also a community event taking place within Phantasy Star Universe that sees a need for more Guardians.

Japanese Developers Talk 2007 (News)

Jan 2, 2007

Like every year, Dengeki Online has put together a massive New Years feature. And as every year, the most prominent feature of this special is a collection of comments made by Japan's leading developers.

The director of Koei's online business and producer of Nobunaga's Ambition Online, Kenji Matsuhara, talked at length about the possibilities offered by the PlayStation 3's CELL processor. Using this new powerful hardware, Matsuhara wants to deliver an undisclosed game fans can freely enjoy.

Hiroshi Matsuyama, president of CyberConnect 2, the developers of Bandai Namco's .hack and .hack//GU series, emphasized the different functions offered by each of the three next-generation systems. He also confirmed that his company has begun to work with the new hardware, without going into specifics.

Phantasy Star Universe producer Takao Miyoshi obviously emphasized the online capabilities of the new hardware. In particular, he feels Nintendo's Wii offers enormous potential.

Miyoshi's colleague at Sega, Yuuji Naka, was particularly interested in the new input devices (the Wiimote and the PlayStation 3's SIXAXIS controller). Since games were, unlike movies, interactive, Naka felt these new input schemes will become very important in the future.

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CheatPlanet's Top 5 FAQ Submitters (Feature)

Dec 22, 2006

You turn every knob, pull every switch, press the A button, the B button, the “just get me past this effing level” button, but nothing works. After exhausting what seems to be every possible solution with no success, your burning frustration finally sears a hole through your thick ego. You have no choice, its time to put down the controller and find help. Weve all done it. Its free, easy, and available - no, not your buddys hot sister - the answer to your gaming woes. Detailed ...

Phantasy Star Universe content update (News)

Dec 8, 2006

Phantasy Star Universe players on the 360, PC, and PS2 platforms can get a jolly jump on the holidays with a package of new updates for PSU released today, December 8th. Like all of the best presents, PSU will continue to give even after the holiday season because SEGA has promised that, “In an effort to support our avid GUARDIANs, new content in PSU will be updated on a weekly basis.” So, strap on your party hats and get ready for fun into the new ...

Official Xbox Magazine rates new Xbox 360 games (News)

Dec 8, 2006

In their latest edition, the Official Xbox Magazine has again rated all new Xbox 360 game that have been released last month. Sonic the Hedgehoc is the only game that scores below average, the other rates are pretty good.

The full list:

Lost Planet (Xbox 360, Capcom): 8,0
Star Trek Legacy (Xbox 360, Bethesda): 8,0
Sonic The Hedgehog (Xbox 360, Sega): 4,5
DOA Xtreme 2 (Xbox 360, Tecmo): 6,5
Viva Pinata (Xbox 360, Microsoft): 8,5
Phantasy Star Universe (Xbox 360, Sega): 6,5
Call of Duty 3 (Xbox 360/Xbox, Activision): 8,0
Superman Returns (Xbox 360, EA): 6,5
Tony Hawks Project 8 (Xbox 360, Activision): 7,5
College Hoops 2K7 (Xbox 360, 2K Sports): 9,0
Roboblitz (Xbox 360 XLA, Microsoft): 8,5
Small Arms (Xbox 360 XLA, Gastronaut Studios): 7,5
Contra (Xbox 360 XLA, Konami): 6,5
Novadrome (Xbox 360 XLA, Stainless Games): 7,0
Defender (Xbox 360 XLA, Midway): 6,5

Amazon Xbox 360 Holiday Game Deals (News)

Dec 7, 2006

Amazon just reduced a boat load of games/accessories today including:

$19.99 Phantasy Star Universe
$39.99 Dead or Alive Extreme 2
$54.99 Tony Hawk Project 8
$49.99 FIFA Soccer 07
$49.99 Splinter Cell Double Agent
$29.99 Xbox LIVE Vision
$54.99 Gears of War Limited Edition
$39.99 NHL 2K7

Phantasy Star Universe gets its first update (News)

Dec 6, 2006

Christmas will come early this year for die-hard Phantasy Star Universe fans when the game's first update launches on December 8. Expect a challenging new Guardian Mission as well as several S-Rank Missions for high level characters. You'll also be able to pump your online character up with new skills and seven new Advanced Class types. By choosing a new Advanced Class type, you'll be able to further refine your character's specialties and level them up to be able to use more powerful A and S ...

Holiday Buyer's Guide 2006 - Xbox 360 (Feature)

Dec 5, 2006

Now is the perfect time to be playing Xbox 360. First to enter the next generation race last holiday season, Microsoft's console has had an entire year to work out the kinks... and it shows. The future of gaming is in community and the 360's online neighborhood is currently the gold standard - hopping on and finding others to engage in friendly cooperation or fierce competition is a breeze. If you prefer playing with high tech gadgets, cool stuff like the Live Vision camera (put yourself in ...

Win! A 360 and Phantasy Star Universe (News)

Nov 20, 2006

Monday 20 November 2006 To celebrate this Friday's release of Phantasy Star Universe on PS2, Xbox 360 and PC, we've teamed up with publisher and developer Sega to offer one lucky winner an Xbox 360 Premium Pack and a copy of the game to play on it. Four runners-up will bag themselves a copy of the Xbox 360 game. The gameplay of online RPG Phantasy Star Universe is based on real-time action, so expect plenty of peril and fun with your newfound online friends, even though you may be thousands of ...

Phantasy Star Universe (Review)

Oct 31, 2006

The universe of Phantasy Star has always been a unique one. Its refreshing sci-fi style breaks the swords 'n' sorcery RPG mold. Phantasy Star Online's networked approach was highly addictive and gave fans a reason to fall in love with the series all over again. But, no matter how stunning Phantasy Star Online was, gamers love single-player, story-driven RPGs. The intended solution was Phantasy Star Universe, which promised to contain both fully-realized story and online modes, to give fans ...

Phantasy Star Universe Ships to Retailers (News)

Oct 25, 2006

Sega of America Inc. today announced that Phantasy Star Universe has shipped in North America for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, and for the PC.

The first 10 minutes : Demo of Phantasy Star Universe (News)

Oct 15, 2006

As you certainly know already, a demo of Phantasy Star Universe is available for a limited time on the Marketplace right now. Of course I HAD to do a video of this, and a few people from the french forum and even demi from angry-gamer joined me to record it. Another video from the very colorful planet level should follow tomorrow.
File: The first 10 minutes : Phantasy Star Universe (1280x720)

Phantasy Star Universe Beta Starts! (News)

Oct 13, 2006

SEGA has announced the start of the Xbox 360 trial beta-test of Phantasy Star Universe today.

Gamers worldwide will be able to play the newest addition to the epic sci-fi Phantasy Star series during a free-trial beta download period that will run until October 18th, 2006. The beta will be available for download until Sunday 15th Oct.

Phantasy Star Universe Beta Update (News)

Oct 12, 2006

The Phantasy Star Universe Xbox 360 Open Beta will be uploaded to Xbox Live Marketplace this weekend, so get ready to download and play with your friends! In order to give more people the opportunity to enjoy this exclusive free beta, with extended uninterrupted weekend play, the multiplayer open beta will be available for download for two days only, and will be playable through to Oct. 18.

Please watch this page, as well as our Official Phantasy Star Universe forums for more information. Thank you for your patience, we look forward to seeing everyone online very soon!

Phantasy Star Universe Beta Delayed (News)

Oct 11, 2006

I'm sure many of you will have been getting yourselves hyped up and fully equipped to play the upcoming Phantasy Star Universe Beta, after we broke the news story yesterday.

However, this morning, SEGA have given us the unfortunate news that the Beta has, in fact, been delayed.

"We apologize, but the BETA release dates have changed. The release date will no longer be Oct 11th, but should see release very soon after. Please watch this page, as well as our Official Phantasy Star Universe forums for more information. Thank you for your patience, we look forward to seeing everyone online very soon!"

Well, I guess a late Beta is better than no Beta. I hope I see some of you guys online when it's eventually released

Phantasy Star Universe Pricing Details (News)

Oct 10, 2006

Sega has announced official word on the pricing for Phantasy Star Universe's MMORPG Persistant world.

Phantasy Star Universe (Preview)

Oct 5, 2006

Thursday 5 October 2006 With Phantasy Star Universe heading for a November launch, we've had the chance to take a tour of the online action. As any fan is aware - and if you aren't a fan, now you know - multiplayer is where Phantasy Star Online really shined and the same seems to be true of PSU. Your adventure begins with character creation and there are more options than ever. Outside of your sex and build, most of these can be changed later at various shops. Unlike PSO character data is ...

Phantasy Star Universe (Preview)

Oct 3, 2006

Phantasy Star Universe is mere weeks away from launch, and today we took a tour of the online action. As any fan is aware - and if you aren't a fan, now you know - multiplayer is where Phantasy Star Online really shined, and the same seems to be true of PSU. If you'd like extensive details on single-player, check out our recent previews. Otherwise, come take a tour of Sega's online universe. Your adventure begins with character creation, and there are more options than ever. Outside of your ...

Phantasy Star Universe Xbox 360 Details (News)

Oct 2, 2006

SEGA has released details regarding the Xbox 360 version of Sonic Team's popular MMO, including how it will differ from the PS2/PC versions and release dates for Europe, America and Japan.

Phantasy Star Universe (Screenshots)

Sep 27, 2006

Phantasy Star Universe Online Play Will Not be Free (News)

Sep 19, 2006

Contrary to the rumors, Sega's Massively Multiplayer RPG which is due out this year, will cost users a ten spot every month to play online. Orange Lounge Radio reported a while back that the MMORPG would be free for Xbox Live Gold members, and has corrected their statement after an email from Sega.

There has been a lot of speculation about fees for MMORPGs on Xbox Live. Because the monthly charges are meant to sustain servers and an infrastructure, some believed that the $50 a year paid for the Xbox Live Gold service would provide the needed systems and cut down on extra fees sharged directly by developers.

360 gets Phantasy Star in December (News)

Sep 17, 2006

Sega have announced that the Xbox 360 version of Phantasy Star Universe is set to follow the PS2 version's release, hitting Japan in December.

Phantasy Star Universe (Preview)

Sep 8, 2006

Welcome back to our continuing coverage of Phantasy Star Universe. Lots has come to light since last week, so let's jump right in. For starters, we've finally gotten a good sense of the game's three planets, Parum, Neudaiz and Moatoob, and each has its own very unique look and feel. Parum is the first one you'll visit, and it's your typical lush, green paradise. Oddly, however, it's ruled by the Cast race, androids that helped restore the planet after past conflicts and who often harbor ...

Phantasy Star Universe - trailer 2 (Video)

Sep 8, 2006

What are you looking for in the Phantasy Star Universe experience? If it's an online dungeon crawler, then this will do the trick. If it's a compelling story, though, we can't justify traveling to this universe.

Phantasy Star Universe (Preview)

Aug 30, 2006

Our Phantasy Star Universe adventures continue, and we've got a whole lot more to reveal. Last week we delved into the revamped single-player adventure and the fast-paced new combat system, so check that if you missed out. This time we're all about the excellent graphics and detailed character customization. As any online RPGer will tell you, the ability to customize your own character can make or break a game. You don't want your avatar to look like everyone elses'; you want to be a unique ...

Phantasy Star Universe (Preview)

Aug 22, 2006

It's been a long time coming, but the first true sequel to the best online RPG to ever hit a console is finally nearing completion. Sorry, EverQuest Online Adventures, we're talking about the classic Phantasy Star Online and its soon-to-be follow-up, Phantasy Star Universe. Sega was recently kind enough to drop by with the latest versions for PlayStation 2 and Xbox 360, so we'll be sharing all of the juicy details in the coming weeks. While the preview copies are currently limited to offline ...

Phantasy Star Universe details (News)

Jul 18, 2006

New details have emerged of forthcoming PC, PS2 and Xbox 360 title Phantasy Star Universe - including news that you'll be able to create and customise your very own virtual living space.

That's according to an article in Famitsu, partially translated by GameSpot, which says you'll use special "remodelling tickets" to choose yourself a room from a range of designs.

You'll be able to spruce up your space by purchasing special items, and give other players presents, too. When you're online, up to five players can come and join you in your room - and even when you're offline, it'll still be open for others to come and visit. And if you need to drum up a bit of cash, you can even hold a jumble sale in your room to get rid of any unwanted junk.

Phantasy Star screen reveal (News)

Jun 12, 2006

Monday 12 June 2006 Take a look at these 10 new screens from online RPG Phantasy Star Universe, the much-awaited follow-up to the excellent Phantasy Star Online, which is set for Japanese release on 31 August and will hit UK shores by the end of the year. The new screens focus on the blades 'n' bullets combat of the game, but also offer a glimpse of the player-controlled vehicles that are new to the series. And by 'vehicles' we also mean 'animals' - check out the shot of the Chocobo-style ...

Phantasy Star Universe - trailer (Video)

May 11, 2006

E3 06: Phantasy Star Universe (Preview)

May 10, 2006

Sega's last console, the Dreamcast, has been dead and buried for almost five years now. One series that absolutely refuses to die with it, however, is its online version of RPG classic Phantasy Star. The game has hopped from Dreamcast to GameCube to Xbox, never quite catching the mainstream MMO appeal. Phantasy Star Universe hopes to change that by offering a planet-spanning single-player game in addition to the limitless, online dungeon crawling. The series began as a traditional, solo RPG, ...

A galaxy of Phantasy Star screens (News)

May 8, 2006

Monday 8 May 2006 Sega has released this horde of lovely screens from this autumn's big name online role-playing game, Phantasy Star Universe. Set to appear on PS2, Xbox 360 and PC, the game is the sequel to Dreamcast's innovative and much loved adventure Phantasy Star Online. But this time it will offer a strong story and a bolstered solo mode to match the immense worlds previously seen only online. And whatever way you decide to play, Phantasy Star Online will offer a huge cast of heroes ...

The Phantasy channel (News)

Apr 20, 2006

Thursday 20 April 2006 Sega has announced Phantasy Star Universe for Xbox 360, a conversion of the long-awaited PS2/PC MMORPG. It's due for release on all three formats this autumn. PSU is a true follow-up to Phantasy Star Online, Sega's charming and addictive RPG adventure that introduced many a Dreamcast owner to the joys of massively multiplayer questing. PSU offers a more focussed and elaborate single-player campaign than the original, as well as allowing groups of up to six Hunters to get ...

Phantasy Star Universe (News)

Apr 19, 2006

Long ago, on a since-retired console, the universe of Phantasy Star big-banged its way into existence and a legion of fans was born. Since then, the battered series has moved from platform to platform as a sort of RPG hobo, never really getting the cozy home that it enjoyed on the early Sega game ...

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