PSU Official Site Update: 06.09.06

[EspioKaos]

The official PSU website was updated today with information on Famitsu's drawing for the PS2 PSU Premiere Disc (http://phantasystaruniverse.com/premiere/) as well as some new screenshots. (The movie section is still highlighted as having new content, but there isn't anything new there for this week.) Some of the screenshots have already been seen from sources like Famitsu, but there are still a few new ones. They feature action vehicle sequences with the Striker and Lunga as well as battles with enemies on Moatoob and Neudaiz. Enemies shown include Vanda, Cog Nadd, Greena Beat S and Baisha ver.32.

[Lovejuice]

Teehee, bugger you EspioKaos. I was just posting the exact same thing! So, I shall simply copy and paste everything I had up until this point where I re-freshed the forum and witnessed your posting. Ta-daa:

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It would appear the weekly Friday updates are returning to the official website (http://phantasystaruniverse.jp). This week, the "screenshots" section has received a small update. Among the new screens are a couple of the ones featuring Mirei as a party member, seen earlier on the-magicbox.com, in better quality (earlier discussed in this thread (http://www.pso-world.com/viewtopic.php?topic=113356&forum=20&19)). We also get another glimpse at the oversized robot-type boss(?) briefly seen in the latest "Battle Of" video, along with various other new monsters and locations seen in that video.

You can click any of these images to see the full-size version (they all appear to be from the PS2 version of the game):

http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/screen/universe_85.jpg (http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/image/screen/universe_85.jpg) http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/screen/universe_86.jpg (http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/image/screen/universe_86.jpg)
http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/screen/universe_87.jpg (http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/image/screen/universe_87.jpg) http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/screen/universe_88.jpg (http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/image/screen/universe_88.jpg)
http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/screen/universe_89.jpg (http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/image/screen/universe_89.jpg) http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/screen/universe_90.jpg (http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/image/screen/universe_90.jpg)
http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/screen/universe_91.jpg (http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/image/screen/universe_91.jpg) http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/screen/universe_92.jpg (http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/image/screen/universe_92.jpg)
http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/screen/universe_93.jpg (http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/image/screen/universe_93.jpg) http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/screen/universe_94.jpg (http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/image/screen/universe_94.jpg)

The current three movies are still flashing their "new" tags, but nothing appears to have changed within them. I imagine this is to continue drawing attention to them and create some added hype (as they are quite neat, after all).

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I did however miss the 'Premiere Disc' thing for the Famitsu thingybob. I actually prefer the box art for this 'Premiere' version, over the official final one.

EDIT: Incase anyone is silly enough to not notice, I mean this:

http://phantasystaruniverse.com/premiere/image/pack.jpg

<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: Lovejuice on 2006-06-09 07:46 ]</font>

[RoninJoku]

That is indeed lovely box art! It looks like it would be shiny! http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif

The screenshots are nice I guess, but I'm really past the point where average gameplay screens really do anything for me...

[Dre_o]

Nice update sniping guys http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

(poor Lunga, about to die ;-; )

[Dhylec]

Hey, nice job both of you EK & LJ. It's nice that Sega still updates the site & gives us some more info.

I notice now that I missed out about 1/2 of the pics when I posted this earlier. ;o



<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: Dhylec on 2006-06-09 22:08 ]</font>

[Tomeeboy]

Thanks for the updates guys http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_wink.gif That box art is pretty nice... I think I might like it better than the official one as well.

[Sev]

Yeah, it's more preferrable then the box art with the questionable ship placement. I do just like it in general, it has more of a... Universy (Made up word) feel to it. It's alot more Sci Fi looking to me.

[Ryna]

I guess they updated the site after I checked this morning...oh well...

The new screenshots are fairly interesting. We get to see Mirei in action, along with several new enemies. Maya is seen wielding a cross-bow in one of the pictures. Also, the icons for each of the vehicles are fairly cute.

Could someone translate the attack names for the Striker and Lunga? The icon set for the Striker seems fairly interesting.

The HP grow for Ethan is also interesting. Online hunters in the closed beta had over 1000 hp by level 30. Ethan barely has 1100 hp by level 50.

[Saner]

ah I like the box art with the characters better. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/anime1.gif

[Uri]

That premiere disk is hawt. I wonder if there will be something similar for the US.

[EspioKaos]

Heh heh. Sorry about that, LJ. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/anime2.gif



On 2006-06-09 12:04, Ryna wrote:
Could someone translate the attack names for the Striker and Lunga? The icon set for the Striker seems fairly interesting.
No special names, actually. The circle button is assigned to make your character dismout their vehicle, square is for attack, and in the case of the Striker, circle is for moving -- basically, your gas pedal.

EDIT: I just noticed something kind of cool. It looks like Dr. Kanal Tomrain will join your party to fight with you. Kind of. In the Striker screenshot, his name is among the three other party members riding in the tank.

<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: EspioKaos on 2006-06-09 12:55 ]</font>

[DizzyDi]

Its been confirmed that vehicles will be online, right?

[Oji_Retta]

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You can click any of these images to see the full-size version (they all appear to be from the PS2 version of the game):


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If that is the PS2 version (which I will be on), I am surprised. Quite a few were making a noise on how the graphics would be bad. I think I can see a bit of aliasing but those graphics I consider to be decent.

[Dhylec]

DizzyDi wrote:
Its been confirmed that vehicles will be online, right?

Yes, you can see them from one of the new videos..
http://www.pso-world.com/downloads/psu/trailers/NewTrailer3.wmv

[Rihcky]

If those were PC/Xbox360 graphics they would be really bad. It would probably be the ugliest A title coming out this year.

[OdinTyler]

On 2006-06-09 12:04, Ryna wrote:
The new screenshots are fairly interesting. We get to see Mirei in action, along with several new enemies. Maya is seen wielding a cross-bow in one of the pictures. Also, the icons for each of the vehicles are fairly cute.

Could someone translate the attack names for the Striker and Lunga? The icon set for the Striker seems fairly interesting.

The HP grow for Ethan is also interesting. Online hunters in the closed beta had over 1000 hp by level 30. Ethan barely has 1100 hp by level 50.


1. I gotta check these pics for Maya & Mirei. A crossbow huh? Gotta see this...

2. I already figured out what the icons were for the vehicles. Looked pretty self explanatory. Still, it doesn't specify for the Striker in the sense that is only 1 player controlling it or can multiple ppl? Striker's supposed to be a group vehicle & it would make sense that 1 player drives (most likely the leader) & at least 1 other player fires.

3. Simple answer. Ethan's a rookie Hunter/Guardian whereas we are veterans. Judging by pics & videos, Ethan's quest will also be about him not only learning new abilities, but, honing them as well. That way by the time you're at the end of the game (or maybe even before then), Ethan will more than be a capable Guardian.

OK I saw the pics. You can barely see a crossbow, but, it's visible. Also, I notice the lifebars on the Lunga & Striker. It's realistic that if your 'vehicle' sustains too much damage, you'll probably get thrown off your Lunga (& lose HP) or blow up in your Striker & die immediately. LOL Definite motivation to stay alive!

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[Saner]

On 2006-06-09 13:23, OdinTyler wrote:


On 2006-06-09 12:04, Ryna wrote:
The new screenshots are fairly interesting. We get to see Mirei in action, along with several new enemies. Maya is seen wielding a cross-bow in one of the pictures. Also, the icons for each of the vehicles are fairly cute.

Could someone translate the attack names for the Striker and Lunga? The icon set for the Striker seems fairly interesting.

The HP grow for Ethan is also interesting. Online hunters in the closed beta had over 1000 hp by level 30. Ethan barely has 1100 hp by level 50.


1. I gotta check these pics for Maya & Mirei. A crossbow huh? Gotta see this...

2. I already figured out what the icons were for the vehicles. Looked pretty self explanatory. Still, it doesn't specify for the Striker in the sense that is only 1 player controlling it or can multiple ppl? Striker's supposed to be a group vehicle & it would make sense that 1 player drives (most likely the leader) & at least 1 other player fires.

3. Simple answer. Ethan's a rookie Hunter/Guardian whereas we are veterans. Judging by pics & videos, Ethan's quest will also be about him not only learning new abilities, but, honing them as well. That way by the time you're at the end of the game (or maybe even before then), Ethan will more than be a capable Guardian.

OK I saw the pics. You can barely see a crossbow, but, it's visible. Also, I notice the lifebars on the Lunga & Striker. It's realistic that if your 'vehicle' sustains too much damage, you'll probably get thrown off your Lunga (& lose HP) or blow up in your Striker & die immediately. LOL Definite motivation to stay alive!

<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: OdinTyler on 2006-06-09 13:26 ]</font>


the tank blowing up part reminds me of Ikari Warriors http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/anime2.gif