PSU Site Update for December 9

The PSU site was updated today with several exciting additions! These additions included new product and world information. Additionally, some Sega Link member exclusive content was made available. The product section update confirmed that the game will be released for the Playstation 2 and PC in Japan on February 16, 2006 for 6800 yen. Also, a Network Guide has been assembled by Sonic Team and is linked from the Products section. This page explained that you will need a Sega Link account for online gameplay and that Playstation 2 and PC players will be able to play together on the same servers. It went on to confirm "update files" will be saved to the Playstation 2's memory card. According to this guide, you will need a broadband connection, broadband adapter, and an 8 MB memory card to be able to play online with the Playstation 2. You can read a somewhat-comprehensible translation of this page here.

Photon:


The World section was updated with a new "Photon" article. This article explains that the Graal system is filled with particles known as "photons." Photons come in two forms, regular and unstable "A-Photons." These energy sources are utilized in many ways. First, photons are used by the Guardians to give weapons amazing abilities! Second, this energy can be used for a "Shield Line System." This piece of technology integrates with a person's clothing to increase his/her defensive power and absorb damage. Finally, A-Photons are used in "Nanotracers." Nanotracers are devices capable of storing weapons and items in a very small space. Credit goes to EspioKaos for providing translations for this section.

Topics:


Three new articles were added to the Topic section with two of them being Sega Link member exclusives! First, another demontration of Phantasy Star Universe was announced for December 17 in Japan. The second topic allows you to visit the "Item Mall" to build a customized PSU avatar for your Sega Link account. After selecting your avatar, you can manipulate various aspects of the picture including the face and background. Finally, a topic entitled "Meets the Phantasy Star Universe." This was a 30 minute podcast that included an airing of the main PSU theme. Jonathan_F was able to provide us with a MP3 file of the theme song. You can download the PSU Main Theme here.
Please visit our Phantasy Star Universe forums to discuss this exciting news!