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    More Quests Coming 

    by
    LollipopLolita
    Published on Jan 29, 2004 08:21 PM
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    2. PSOX

    jonathan_f writes, "Rappy's Holiday and Gallon's Treachery will be online on the 30th of January. The Valentine's Quest will be playable between February 3rd - 16th. Also Valentine's like decorations will be up during those dates.

    No word on Gamecube yet...

    Source: www.GamerFeed.com and ST.    "

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    Ep. 3 In New Nintendo Power 

    by
    LollipopLolita
    Published on Jan 29, 2004 08:18 PM
    1. Categories:
    2. Episode 3

    Skett writes, "In the newest issue of Nintendo Power magazine, they preview Phantasy Star Online Ep. 3. Inside they wrote about the different cards, how the battles work, and have a small interview with Yuji Naka. It also includes a small, pullout poster. "



    Here's text from the magazine:

    "Not content to the rest on their laurels, Sega and Sonic Team are once again reinventing their flagship role-playing franchise. Whereas Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II brought us action-RPGs that encouraged teamwork, PSO Episode III: C.A.R.D. Revolution will pit players against each other in turn-based card battles. The story takes place 21 years after Episode II. With the primary goal of human migration unfulfilled, the starship Pioneer 2 remains drifting in orbit around Planet Ragol. You must choose to join either the Hunters (Hero side), a special investigation team under the command of Pioneer 2's Principal Government, or the Arkz (Dark side), a resistance group that believes there are hidden motives behind the government's actions. As you'll soon discover, the two sides offer distinctively different experience."

    And take a peek at Nintendo's Ep 3 webpage with videos and screenshots.

    U.S. Release 

    by
    LollipopLolita
    Published on Jan 25, 2004 12:49 PM
    1. Categories:
    2. Episode 3

    lollipoplolita writes, "Sega's U.S. website has listed an Episode 3 release date of 3/2/04. Feel free to discuss this in our forums. A final official release date, good news for all of our US players?

    Here's a little description from the Sega website:

    "A strangely powerful Photon-like substance found on Planet Ragol has spurred a raging battle between the Hunters and a rebel team called the Arkz. The prized matter known as "The Germ" has unique replicating powers and can be sealed in small playing card-sized packets. Warriors carrying a deck of the sought-after cards can then bring unprecedented amounts of destructive weapons and animals into battle. Fight with the Hero Hunters or on the rebels' Dark Side and stack your decks accordingly. You'll compose several powerful decks from nearly 500 cards featuring fighting moves, weapons, and PSO creatures. Teleport to awe-inspiring battlefields and throw out your best hand against other card-carrying opponents for the ultimate win, lose, or draw battle."

    Credit: RX-7     "

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    Famitsu Cup News 

    by
    LollipopLolita
    Published on Jan 17, 2004 10:02 PM
    1. Categories:
    2. Episode 3

    lollipoplolita writes, "

    ST posted rank results for Famitsu Cup entries! We're proud to announce that our very own PSOW member, Shimarisu/Arion is second place in the tournament. Congrats Shimarisu! And good luck in the Famitsu Cup final tournament!

    Name Guild card No Point Acquisition
    D.D
    xxxxxx787
    39000
    Arion
    xxxxxx309
    37600
    Ashe
    xxxxxx581
    37500
    AfternoonTea
    xxxxxx895
    37100
    JIN
    xxxxxx167
    36900
    Nei 4th
    xxxxxx215
    36500
    JYUNJI
    xxxxxx962
    36200
    Ring
    xxxxxx218
    35900
    Tsubasa
    xxxxxx330
    34800
    Masato
    xxxxxx482
    34400
    F.L(T) CARD.
    xxxxxx207
    33900
    kurou
    xxxxxx874
    33400
    NOBUchan
    xxxxxx587
    33300
    Lemon-bomb
    xxxxxx876
    33200
    mira
    xxxxxx490
    33100
    SIEGFRIED
    xxxxxx145
    33100

    The final tournament for the finalist will take place on Sunday, January 18th at a spcial ship designated for this and named FamitsuCUP/FINAL. The tournament entry time will begin at 6:30 pm until 7pm. Final tournament will start at 7 pm and will last til the event ends. There will also be a exhibition punishment style game at 5 pm at Ship 65-Block 1 for the losers. If Block 1 is full it will default to Block 2 or 3 or so on. Above times are all in JP. Rules are mentioned in the post below.

    The champion of this tournament will receiver a certificate of merit, an episode 3 sound track and webmoney valued at 3000yen. The runner up will receive a certificate of merit and webmoney valued for 1500yen. Other players can watch the tournament from the lobby. If you're wondering about people's or your rank, it will show up above your name. The number 1 Ep 2 player will soon be determined!

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    "

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    Ep 2 Stage 2 Cmode Coming! 

    by
    LollipopLolita
    Published on Jan 17, 2004 09:48 PM
    1. Categories:
    2. PSOGC

    lollipoplolita writes, "

    ST posted saying that Stage 2 of Episode 2 C-Mode will be coming our way. Taking place in VR Spaceship, this stage will test your ultimate skill and partnership as you journey through with your friends and face tough monsters. The quest will be online and will be playable for 2-4 people. There will be a server maintenance on Tuesday, January 20th between 2 to 5 pm JP time to load the new stage. Please do not connect to the server at this time and place end all games before the scheduled maintenance times.

    "

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    Lost Soul Blade, Battle 7-8, and Labyrinethine Trail Now Availible! 

    by
    LollipopLolita
    Published on Jan 17, 2004 09:40 PM
    1. Categories:
    2. PSOX

    Nern writes, "MOTD screen states: New Quest of Phantasy STar Online Episode 1&2 on Xbox will be released as of 1/15/2004. Battle 7, Battle 8, Lost Soul Blade and Labyrinthine Trial. Have Fun!!!"

    Famitsu Cup 

    by
    eRUPT
    Published on Jan 16, 2004 11:55 PM
    1. Categories:
    2. Episode 3

    Well a Famitsu Cup for episode 3 has started. You must pass through the preliminary round with the 16 Highest scoring players making it to the Final Round that will be held on Sunday on a special ship.



    Rules

    Restriction Time: 30 Minutes
    Phase Time: 30 seconds
    Card Permission: Everything
    Card Type: Assist prohibition
    Dice Lowest Value: 1
    Dice Highest Value: 6
    Dice Boost: Yes
    Deck Shuffle: Yes
    Deck Loop: Yes
    Character HP: 15
    Dice Exchange ATK: high

    Preliminary Round Point System

    Acquisition Point / Personal Points
    1st Time Victory: 100 / 300+
    2nd Time Victory: 200 / 300+
    Semi-Final Victory: 300 / 300+
    Final Victory: 500 / 300+

    The Preliminary Round lasts 24 hours, starting 1/16 (18:00JP) - 1/17 (18:00JP).

    The Final Round starts 1/18 (19:00JP) - Till End. Registration starting 1/18 (18:30JP) - 1/18 (19:00JP).

    1st and 2nd Place winners recieve Certificate of Merits by favorite card design, as well as secondary prizes which will be decided at the end of the tournament.

    Good Luck, have fun.

    Phantasy Star Online Release Date 

    by
    eRUPT
    Published on Jan 12, 2004 07:28 PM
    1. Categories:
    2. Episode 3

    Anonymous writes, "According to Amazon.com, Phantasy Star Online III C.A.R.D. Revolution will be released in the United States on February 17, 2004, but you can pre-order it now from Amazon! "


    Toysrus.com is also showing the same release date, so lets see if it holds true. Though we've had release dates before for PSO games.

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    PSO Episode 1 & 2 for PC: Development Screenshots 

    by
    eRUPT
    Published on Jan 12, 2004 07:26 PM
    1. Categories:
    2. PSOPC

    Velocity_7 writes, "Nearly three months after Sonic Team made an announcement regarding a Windows version of PSO Episode 1 & 2, they have finally released some information as well as six screenshots of the game in development for Windows. Take a look here, and please enjoy the screens.


    "

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    PSO PC ver. 2 Servers Officially Down 

    by
    eRUPT
    Published on Jan 8, 2004 10:02 PM
    1. Categories:
    2. PSOPC

    PSO PC ver. 2 Servers are now officially down as were scheduled. This is also to make room for the new PSO PC Ep 1&2 Servers that will be going up this year.