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gideon
Mar 10, 2001, 03:12 PM
godfree writes, "SAN FRANCISCO, CA - (March 9, 2001) - Changing the face of online console gaming, SegaŽ of America, Inc. today announced that "Phantasy Star Online(tm)" for the Sega Dreamcast(tm) video game console has attracted more than 200,000 online registrants worldwide since its initial launch in December, 2000. "Phantasy Star Online," the first online global console RPG, allows hundreds of thousands of players from around the world to interact, form teams and embark on mystical and monster-filled missions in real-time, regardless of time-zone or language. ""The revolutionary new concept and global online gameplay in 'Phantasy Star Online' have spawned an enthusiastic and dedicated gaming community among gamers from around the world," said John Golden, director of product marketing, Sega of America. "With literally thousands of gamers playing at any given moment, 'Phantasy Star Online' delivers an online gaming experience unparalleled in the industry."

To celebrate the incredible number of players, Sega has created a "Phantasy Star Online" community, linking select gaming web sites around the world to the official "Phantasy Star Online" homepage. The new community will provide gamers with access to the latest "Phantasy Star Online" information.

"Phantasy Star Online" launched in Japan on December 21, 2000, the United States on January 30, 2001 and in Europe on February 23, 2001. During peak hours, more than 26,000 people play the game simultaneously on designated servers around the world. (GODFREE FROM PSO.. coMING sOON PSO RADIO SHOW)