NPCs in the opening video...

[Mike]

For those of you who understand Japanese, check out the upper left of the picture here:
http://ameblo.jp/phantasy-star-portable2/image-10337663287-10248890380.html

I'd say that confirms the girl there is Lumia (if it wasn't before)

[.newzero]

For those of you who understand Japanese, check out the upper left of the picture here:
http://ameblo.jp/phantasy-star-portable2/image-10337663287-10248890380.html

I'd say that confirms the girl there is Lumia (if it wasn't before)

You have really sharp eyes.

ミア can be read and her age (this game play about 3 years later so she would be 17).

Well I would not say that officially confirms it is Lumia but the probability is at ~100%

[Phaesphora]

[spoiler-box]"-ミア　17齢" ...I'd have to agree, though I don't know her age during AotI. Nice find.[/spoiler-box]

[Amherst_Wind]

Hmm... nice!
I wonder, intentional sneaky clue or slip up?
Though I imagine they will reveal her anytime now anyway.

Mike, get looking at the big blurry picture! What do your Elven eyes see??

[Mike]

Hmm... nice!
I wonder, intentional sneaky clue or slip up?

They're really good and blurring things up with the pictures on that blog so I can't help but wonder if it was intentional.

As for this picture (http://ameblo.jp/phantasy-star-portable2/image-10337663287-10248890574.html), I see some PC designs (http://www.pso-world.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=425&pictureid=10949) on the very right that you see in the "PC shuffle" at the begining of the opening. Next to them is an older female (http://www.pso-world.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=425&pictureid=10952) in the same uniform as older Lumia with a beast design underneath, maybe. Next to the left is probably the bad guy or the bad guy behind the bad guy (since this looks like someone with a cane). Under it is a short haired guy in uniform. Above it is what looks like group pictures. Moving to the right again we have Yuto (http://www.pso-world.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=425&pictureid=10953) with the default Newman female design above it. To the right of Yuto, we have the "Maya Cast" (http://www.pso-world.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=425&pictureid=10947) with the default Cast male design above it. Next to "Maya Cast" (http://www.pso-world.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=425&pictureid=10947) is the green-haired Newman (http://www.pso-world.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=425&pictureid=10948)from the opening. Beside her is that beared gunner (http://www.pso-world.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=425&pictureid=10951) maybe? I can't make it out but something says no to me.

I can't make out much of what's next to the character in red but I'd say that the one on the very bottom looks a fair bit like Lou (http://www.pso-world.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=425&pictureid=10946). Next to that Amilia and what looks like the peanut butter jelly time banana. To the left of Amilia is older Lumia and what could be the villian from the opening. Next to Lumia is rappies (http://www.pso-world.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=425&pictureid=10950)? A rappy and an Al Rappy maybe?

That's the best I can do. I've linked to snippits from the larger blurred shot but it may be best just to look at the big shot.

[Phaesphora]

Ha, that's a pretty good round-up; all I can see are what looks like Yuto, Amelia, the four published character designs, and 'Dark Ana' + 'Haseo ♀' from the OP.

EDIT: Think I see the busty Caseal from the tourist office of Little Wing in there as well, left of Yuto. I think you're right about the 'bearded beast' as well.

[landman]

In Episode 1 and 2 Lumia is 13, she joins the Guardians the moment she becomes 14 (the minimum age to join) so she is 17 three years latter :P

I'm glad Lou is still there, I was worried she was going to be replaced by a new Vivienne model lol

[Mike]

A few more clarifications:

The piece on top of Yuto is likely a cleaned up version of the sexy red dress on the far right. Next to the default cast (on top of the busty cast and green newman :p) looks like a cleaned up version of the PC caseal also on the far right.

[Chibi_psu]

HOLY WABER SHIT!!I Knew it was her lol.Cant wait until they show her design

[Waki Miko Syamemaru!]

Hate to be a troll but...called it! Also excuse the language but holy fucking shit this PSP2 to me is like a Duke Nukem fan waiting for Duke Nukem Forever. Jesus Christ this game couldn't come out sooner! Foooooam at the mouth...FOOOOAM AT THE MOUTH! The whole fact that they purposely blurred the picture of the designs is equally makin me go nutty. Nutty with anticipa...........tion!

[relentless]

Awesome! I'm also really interested in that woman on the top right with that sexy outfit.



Sekai sagt:
*Wonder who that girl on the top right is, in red
xxx sagt:
*yeah sexy dress :o
*but who is sexy dress :l
Sekai:
*I want her dress :]
xxx sagt:
*I want her dress
*...off
Sekai:
*lol
*yeah take it off and give it to me
xxx sagt:
*and give her to me
Sekai:
*sure
xxx sagt:
*nah... I can't pretend to be attracted to a blur
Sekai sagt:
*!! XD
xxx sagt:
*thats too far even for me

[Waki Miko Syamemaru!]

http://i26.tinypic.com/25sva0m.jpg

Ah yes the red dress! Also underneath it is the infamous "Evil CAST" uniform! I hope we can get some unblurred pics soon. I really want to see some of the new duds. I'm sick of seeing the same crap over and over and over and over and over. Did I mention I'm sick of seeing them over again?

Edit (1): It seems to me that the Evil CAST uniform is similar to that of a genie like costume. Also the Red Dress isn't really a dress. More like Helga's costume only more...skin showy. Oh and yea thats Lou down there too.

[WBMike]

http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/sharpcolor.jpg

Dragon Sakai is truly Evil

[Dhylec]

http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/sharpcolor.jpg

Dragon Sakai is truly Evil
Heh, he & the other developers sure know how to arouse attention with this blurry shot.

[Mike]

Dragon Sakai is truly Evil

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m143/z026445/dgnsakai2.jpg
He's a tricky one, eh.

[Waki Miko Syamemaru!]

Oh Dragon Sakai...you tricky bastard you!

[Arika]

lol, and now you blur him for revenge XD

[Mike]

lol, and now you blur him for revenge XD
Dragon Sakai works in mysterious ways. If he appears blurry, then he is blurry. If he appears sharp, then he is sharp. If he appears in your room, he will eat your snacks and drink your tea.

[Waki Miko Syamemaru!]

Christ and I was savin my tea and snacks for MXC. Sakai you dirty ninja! Dirty ninjas always playing dirty tricks!

[Sorans]

Ugh, my eyes hurt so much from trying to recognize other characters XD!

Hope we get more news next days. Sakai sure knows how to tease us =D!

[WBMike]

This was posted on a blog (http://blog.livedoor.jp/inoran1001/archives/1008648.html) from "Frag Magazine" 雑誌フラゲ
copypasta from 2ch, This post is now verified through Espio's Post (http://pso-world.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2364992&postcount=6)



New Characters

ルミア Lumia (Ethan’s Sister)

クラウチ Crouch (Bearded Gunner)
Four other default characters


Battle Modifications

A 3 step Technic Attack (details really uncertain)
Order NPC’s through shortcuts (FINALLY! I'll tell them to stand in front of me...)
Mirage Blast for Humans and Newmans (2nd confirmation)


New Fields and Boss

Seabed Plant (described as a machine like area
Reol Badia, a machine like boss in spider form.


TGS

You can play the game at TGS
You can get a item password
Collaboration mission
Fight the Reol Badia boss
Fanta soft drink strap.

[Arika]

TGS

You can get a item password
some collab mission (???)
Reol Badia boss is also playable
Get a free Phantasy star Strap in a tin container?

>> playable boss??

hmph, I will wait the data to be more conformable before adding it into portal.

[Mike]

I wish I could go to TGS :(

[WBMike]

Lol sorry not a playable boss, but you can fight him..

[Waki Miko Syamemaru!]

Fanta strap? In game or IRL?

[Mike]

You remember these pictures?
http://www.pso-world.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=425&pictureid=10952
The girl in the blue and the guy down at the bottom in blue? I think these are generic Guardians. Sakai says in this post (http://ameblo.jp/phantasy-star-portable2/entry-10344644230.html) that the Guardians of 3 years in the future wear uniforms. Lumia is wearing a Guardians uniform so it makes sense that these pics are Guardians or at least general designs for Guardians.

[Amherst_Wind]

Makes sense, though is it just coincidence that, looking at both their blurry hairstyles, they could easily pass for Karen and Ethan?

[landman]

Wow, some guardians would die if they had to wear the same uniform every day xD

[Mike]

That's right, it could be Ethan and Karen. Or it could not. Not knowing a thing about who is wearing them, I think it's safe to say that the pair of them are Guardians.

[3R]

I myself would like to wear an official guardians uniform, rather than regular clothers. lol

Well, as a Gundam fan I've always had a thing for these kind of uniforms

[Blueblur]

Man, Sakai's changing as much as he can which is almost everything. :lol:

[Novaga]

I think this is hyuga..... with a pimpin cane
way to blurry to know

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/Novaix/sharpcolor.jpg

[3R]

Starring Hyuga Ryght as.... Dr. House!!

[Novaga]

Ah but of course he must of been kicked in the shin for trying to hit on 13 year old girls again.........

[Waki Miko Syamemaru!]

Kicked? More like taken a sledgehammer to the kneecap! Unless of course it was a CAST that kicked him. THEN I'd understand.

[Mike]

Kicked? More like taken a sledgehammer to the kneecap! Unless of course it was a CAST that kicked him. THEN I'd understand.
Lou? Since older Lumia is likely out of Hyuga's age range, he'd have to go for something younger looking and Lou seems to fit his bill.

[Waki Miko Syamemaru!]

Oro? Don't forget about the other jailbait-I mean, other young Guardian recruits. He's a total skirt chaser. So if its a MC or NMC (Non Major Character) he's still gonna try for it.

[Hozanto]

I can see Ethan showing up somewhere as maybe a temporary party member like in a hard mission or a place fight that involves him. He'd probably be wearing something even more absolute looking then his outfit in AOI. cuz if u look at everyone elses outfit in his "might" take the crowd.
but of coruse, thats even if he even shows up in the damn game.

[Waki Miko Syamemaru!]

I'm sure he'd make a brief appearance in the game. Probably in some form of a flashback of Tsundere Lumia's. Probably just him taking in the glory while Lumia trains SO FREAKING HARD and gets pissy about her brother. I'm sure she wishes to strangle him with her rod. I know I would...freakin...glory hog.

Sorry, just thinking about Episode 2 drove me bonkers. Ethan this, Ethan that! Ethan Ethan Ethan!

[Mysterious-G]

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/277/sharpcolornames.jpg

That was easy.
Note that both, the unknown Newman and CAST, appear in the intro. We just do not have their names, yet.

Isn't it odd how the blonde Emilia and the blonde goddess from the intro are in the same line? Makes me think that they are the same person or at least related even more.

Judging from the group pictures only Hyuga and especially Lumia of the old cast will still be starring as main characters.
My personal guess on Hyuga's role is that he is the true person in charge of Little Wing and it's founder and that GRM created the Clad 6.

[Novaga]

Te- he sephiroth in the far corner, I would think karen would be a full-time maiden by now, myabe she still does guardian stuff on the side

[Hozanto]

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/277/sharpcolornames.jpg

That was easy.
Note that both, the unknown Newman and CAST, appear in the intro. We just do not have their names, yet.

Isn't it odd how the blonde Emilia and the blonde goddess from the intro are in the same line? Makes me think that they are the same person or at least related even more.

Judging from the group pictures only Hyuga and especially Lumia of the old cast will still be starring as main characters.
My personal guess on Hyuga's role is that he is the true person in charge of Little Wing and it's founder and that GRM created the Clad 6.
I thought that might have been ethan down there 2 but then I wondered... "why the hell would he be in that outfit, same with Karen, havent they ever heard of moving on in their lives?" look at hyuga, he has. Aparently that doesn't matter in the world of "PSU" but still, they same to be too old to be in that little wings thing.
Right?... right....?


I'm sure he'd make a brief appearance in the game. Probably in some form of a flashback of Tsundere Lumia's. Probably just him taking in the glory while Lumia trains SO FREAKING HARD and gets pissy about her brother. I'm sure she wishes to strangle him with her rod. I know I would...freakin...glory hog.

Sorry, just thinking about Episode 2 drove me bonkers. Ethan this, Ethan that! Ethan Ethan Ethan!
It's possible that could have lend to a break-up between her and hyuga lol or something

[Waki Miko Syamemaru!]

Or probably to make sure that Hyuga doesn't try anything. But after all Lumia is smart enough to know that Hyuga is a complete playboy. Also the Unkown Female CAST is (and I'm sure everyone and they're mother knows this) Maya's replacement/successor. As for the UFN, I have no clue. Maybe a Guardian or one of the members of Little Wing? Who knows. Also I'm sure some PSU people will have a brief cameo appearance. I'd like to know what Laia is up to now that she helped bring together the Rogues, Communion, and the AMF together to beat the SEED. Except for Nav, I'd like to take a Lancer to his skull. I'm talking about the chainsaw part too.

[landman]

Laia got the ego so high that she imposed the Guardians uniform because she didn't like half the guardians using her presidential formal dress lol I like Nav, he's supposed to be the strongest character in-game, shame he did me 0 damage, but I also did 0 to him :-P but the message was clear, Nav as an enemy is supposed to be very dangerous.

[Chibi_psu]

wow did you saw lumia owning in the new psn trailer?Awesome D:

[Ami]

This just made my day, really. If that really is Hyuga with the awesome!cane (which I really do think it is, my fangirl senses rarely lie when it comes to him, I think) then I must go and fangasm.

I really do like the uniforms. They are cute. I do wish to see a clearer version of the male's uniform. Kinda curious as to why now an uniform policy is enforced, but hey, it's cute and I would wear it. That's good enough for me.

Raptor Jesus Lumia looks awesome now. I never hated her, 'cept for that whole being around Hyuga thing (but that's just me being a jealous fangirl) but damn D:, if her personality becomes like what I see in the pictures, then I need to start having some more respect for her OTL

*wishes they would release a clear version of Hyuga to save like mad*

[Waki Miko Syamemaru!]

This just made my day, really. If that really is Hyuga with the awesome!cane (which I really do think it is, my fangirl senses rarely lie when it comes to him, I think) then I must go and fangasm.

I really do like the uniforms. They are cute. I do wish to see a clearer version of the male's uniform. Kinda curious as to why now an uniform policy is enforced, but hey, it's cute and I would wear it. That's good enough for me.

Raptor Jesus Lumia looks awesome now. I never hated her, 'cept for that whole being around Hyuga thing (but that's just me being a jealous fangirl) but damn D:, if her personality becomes like what I see in the pictures, then I need to start having some more respect for her OTL

*wishes they would release a clear version of Hyuga to save like mad*

Honestly at first I HATED Hyuga, but after episode 3 he began to grow on me. As for Lumia who knows what kinda relationship she will have with Hyu. Maybe it'll just be "Big Bro #2" kinda deal. She seems more mature...I just hope she puts the MC (sorry I forgot her name.) in line. To me she is very "Mary-Sue" like and it pisses me off to no end. It don't matter to me though, she will be my designated "Meat Sheild B".

[Mysterious-G]

I also hope that Lumia and Hyuga will have a closer bond of relation. Like pupil and mentor, or even better, niece and uncle. That would be awesome. But I somewhat doubt it. I dunno why. D:

It's just that they never seemed to put much focus on Hyuga..... Sadly!
But maybe he will indeed be part of the main cast this time. Let us hope so, Ami!

(Still, I somehow think they forgot about Lumia's and Hyuga's relation...)

[Zufield]

Whoa there, boys and girls.

Let's try to tone the shipping down a tad.

[watashiwa]

I also hope that Lumia and Hyuga will have a closer bond of relation. Like pupil and mentor, or even better, niece and uncle. That would be awesome. But I somewhat doubt it. I dunno why. D:

It's just that they never seemed to put much focus on Hyuga..... Sadly!

Huh? Hyuga had a decent role in Episode II and a bigger one in Episode III.

You know, with the whole getting infected, turning into that one invincible SEED form and all that jazz.

[Mysterious-G]

Huh? Hyuga had a decent role in Episode II and a bigger one in Episode III.

You know, with the whole getting infected, turning into that one invincible SEED form and all that jazz.

That might sound like a huge role, but despite that he only had very few appearances.

[landman]

There was no relation between Hyuga and Lumia, he just hited on her just like he hits on every female being, Lumia even joked about this when they went with you to newdaiz in Ep 3, but he was like possessed at the time, only thinking on destroying the Communion shield generator.

[Mysterious-G]

In the world of shipping Lumia's joke about that showed her jealousy....!
She wanted him to hit on her! And he would have if he would not have been possesed at that time....!!


Thank goodness I am not one of that crazy shippers. (:
But on a serious note he at least helped her to get into the Guardians, where Ethan strictly was against it.

[landman]

I don't understand "shipping" in this context, but I have to agree I don't belong either to that group because I doubt she was being jealous at the moment lol

[Blueblur]

Wow, I never imagined anyone actually liked the terrible PSU characters. The writing is abysmal and the design is horrid. You guys need to play better games if you think any of those characters are worth your time. They simply aren't. Fan fiction writers produce higher quality material than the writing and characterization present in all of the post-Genesis/Megadrive Phantasy Star games. :lol:

[landman]

Yes, there are a lot of tastes in this world, some people play psu to enjoy the story, to dress the character, and to decorate the room, and I love it! ^^

[Ffuzzy-Logik]

Wow, I never imagined anyone actually liked the terrible PSU characters. The writing is abysmal and the design is horrid. You guys need to play better games if you think any of those characters are worth your time. They simply aren't. Fan fiction writers produce higher quality material than the writing and characterization present in all of the post-Genesis/Megadrive Phantasy Star games. :lol:
This is pretty much right. The characters in PSU are all so horribly bland and generic, and there is virtually no meaningful character development anywhere in the plot. This is especially true with Ethan, you'd think they would try to give him some personality, but no, his motivation for pretty much everything he does is "because I'm the main character." I'm trying to think of at least one PSU character that I actually like, but I can't find one, they're all too boring.

[Blueblur]

I know I was rather harsh before (sorry about that, I was annoyed by something else beforehand) but they're pretty bad. I'm sure classic Phantasy Star games had more engaging and interesting characters than PSU did. They're typical anime characters and not particularly good ones. :P

I just hope the story and characters in PSP2 aren't as cringe worthy as the recent Phantasy Star games. I don't mind anime and Japan in general -- as a matter of fact, Persona 3 is one of my favorite games -- but the Japanese anime and game cliches are really terrible. It would be so much better if the games had better writing or less writing (and cutscenes) period.

In PSO, they had very minimal story and writing. "Less is more" and it worked.

[Waki Miko Syamemaru!]

I know I was rather harsh before (sorry about that, I was annoyed by something else beforehand) but they're pretty bad. I'm sure classic Phantasy Star games had more engaging and interesting characters than PSU did. They're typical anime characters and not particularly good ones. :P

I just hope the story and characters in PSP2 aren't as cringe worthy as the recent Phantasy Star games. I don't mind anime and Japan in general -- as a matter of fact, Persona 3 is one of my favorite games -- but the Japanese anime and game cliches are really terrible. It would be so much better if the games had better writing or less writing (and cutscenes) period.

In PSO, they had very minimal story and writing. "Less is more" and it worked.

Blue I believe alot of people here agree with you about PSU's character development and personality. I mean, even I can crap out a better character development than some of these chowder-heads at Sonic Team.

[landman]

Which doesn't mean it can't be enjoyable, I love the idea of infected Lou units killing thousands of Guardians, or a race almost extinguished because of the SEED (Beasts)

[Waki Miko Syamemaru!]

Ah yes infected Lou units. Haha...death by SEED-Loli!

[Mike]

I know there was a thread where everyone was talking about a bit of clothing with stripes and a certain bit of clothing to hold up stockings but I don't know where it went. So here we go:

http://ameblo.jp/phantasy-star-portable2/entry-10355859812.html
http://www.pso-world.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=982&pictureid=11213
While we might not get to see Lumia and Emelia's underwear, a swimsuit event, or a comparison of breast size (per say Senior Director Terada), there are swimsuit posters of the two as room decorations in the game. ;)

Edit: I really hope there are room tickets in PSP2 as well because I can't stand the corkboard rooms.

[Amherst_Wind]

I bet Crouch has both... hey, he isn't her real dad, its all good!

[Waki Miko Syamemaru!]

I bet Crouch has both... hey, he isn't her real dad, its all good!

This is Crouch we are talkin about, of course he has both!!

[Amherst_Wind]

This is Crouch we are talkin about, of course he has both!!

(He shot the photos) xD

[Mysterious-G]

Just what are you saying!
He is Crouch, he can have more mature girls than Lumia and Emilia.

Tzzzz...

[Waki Miko Syamemaru!]

Crouch is PSP2's version of Shaft.

[Ami]

Honestly at first I HATED Hyuga, but after episode 3 he began to grow on me. As for Lumia who knows what kinda relationship she will have with Hyu. Maybe it'll just be "Big Bro #2" kinda deal. She seems more mature...I just hope she puts the MC (sorry I forgot her name.) in line. To me she is very "Mary-Sue" like and it pisses me off to no end. It don't matter to me though, she will be my designated "Meat Sheild B".
I hope it's a big brother thing/ "OH HAY I OWE YOU ONE"-thing too. I honestly hate the Hyuga/Lumia shipping with a burning passion. It's creepy. Though it was amusing to see Ethan about to beat the holy hell out of Hyuga for hitting on Lumia. Honestly, I think he should continue being the skirtchaser that he is. It's amusing.

I hated Hyuga too at first. But midway through episode one I just started to like him. I can't explain, but it just happens. Though I am a bit saddened about his lack of media/screentime.

@watashiwa: FFFFFF- That is exactly why I need to get a job that actually pays so I can get online (I actually volunteer but they work me like it's a job) or Sega needs to release a offline version of episode 3 for the PS2. I never knew that. But I had a feeling it was going to happen to him as early as episode two. OTL

[landman]

I was playing PSP yesterday, and decided to take some screenshots xD

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/9225/screen1os.png
http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/5098/screen2g.png
http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/1122/screen3v.png
http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/9136/screen4wu.png
http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/3849/screen5m.png
http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/2586/screen6x.png


I hated Hyuga too at first. But midway through episode one I just started to like him. I can't explain, but it just happens. Though I am a bit saddened about his lack of media/screentime.
He appears plenty on PSP, hitting on Vivienne, hitting on you (if you are female) and in a lot of extra scenes ^^

[Waki Miko Syamemaru!]

Yep and I always turn his ass down. It's funny. Ha ha! No pooty tang for you Hyuga! LULZ!

[Ami]

Landman, you just made this girl very happy. Thank you. *saves all those screenshots* Though I really need to get a PSP so I can finally get PS: Portable. It's calling my name at Gamestop. Though I'm looking forward to the hitting on my character(s).

So now there needs to be some moar fanart of him. Pixiv can only do so much.

[Waki Miko Syamemaru!]

Ami and I both know that Hyuga is a pimp.

[Ami]

Ha ha, that he is. That's why I love him so :lol:

[Waki Miko Syamemaru!]

I wonder if that is really him with the cane in the developer's drawings? If so, Hyuga is really pullin off some sorta Dr.House style. Wonder if he'll start blaming everything on lupus?

[Mike]

I periodically turn in to an invincible SEED form and beat everyone up?
Lupus!

[Waki Miko Syamemaru!]

Its always lupus! And that damn bunny rabbit too!

[Ami]

I periodically turn in to an invincible SEED form and beat everyone up?
Lupus!
That would be the most win thing to ever grace my presence ever. I kid you not.

Badassery with a cane? More likely than one would think.

[Waki Miko Syamemaru!]

Now if Hyuga acted like Dr.House, Emilia had a "KILL EVERYTHING WITH FIRE" mentality, and Crouch was real shady character that was a complete perv, and Maya's successor was really a complete wack job that wanted to rip everything open and study it for fun and lulz then I would proclaim this as the greatest Phantasy Star game to date.

[Mike]

Now if Hyuga acted like Dr.House, Emilia had a "KILL EVERYTHING WITH FIRE" mentality, and Crouch was real shady character that was a complete perv, and Maya's successor was really a complete wack job that wanted to rip everything open and study it for fun and lulz then I would proclaim this as the greatest Phantasy Star game to date.

Well, Lumia might have that "kill it with fire" attitude, check out some of the videos. She roasts those stampeding monsters. Crouch is kinda shady (read mysterious) but definetely a perv (again with the video!) but Maya's cast sucessor is likely too ditzy to be up for studying things. Sorry. :(

[Waki Miko Syamemaru!]

Well Lumia is a bit Tsundere so yea, her happy place maybe slinging a few shots of Foie at things and watching them roast. Also about that "Successor", I think she will be too busy flirting with my male characters to even work. I hope there is a "Get back to work! CHRIST!!!!" option. Because I'll be spamming it. Sorry, don't want my guys' junk all up in some "Clock Work Jungle".

[Mike]

Because I'll be spamming it. Sorry, don't want my guys' junk all up in some "Clock Work Jungle".
Cock Work Jungle?

[Ffuzzy-Logik]

Sounds like something the mysterious Mr. Tentacle might know about.

[BahnKnakyu]

Well Lumia is a bit Tsundere so yea, her happy place maybe slinging a few shots of Foie at things and watching them roast. Also about that "Successor", I think she will be too busy flirting with my male characters to even work. I hope there is a "Get back to work! CHRIST!!!!" option. Because I'll be spamming it. Sorry, don't want my guys' junk all up in some "Clock Work Jungle".

You mean a "GET BACK IN THE KITCHEN AND MAKE ME A SAMMICH." option.

[landman]

Landman, you just made this girl very happy. Thank you. *saves all those screenshots* Though I really need to get a PSP so I can finally get PS: Portable. It's calling my name at Gamestop. Though I'm looking forward to the hitting on my character(s).

So now there needs to be some moar fanart of him. Pixiv can only do so much.

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/466/screen1b.png

I won't spoil the rest of the scene though xD

[Akaimizu]

Heh heh. Gotta love the name, though. Tillis. Maybe I'm mistaken, but would that mean, considering the nickname as well, we have another Burning Rangers fan?

--Is thinking about taking out the Burning Rangers and playing it again.

[landman]

Yes, Burning Rangers is definitely the game of my life xD (Panzer Dragoon being the SERIES of games of my life ^^ Phantasy Star is next)

[Akaimizu]

Nice. Love those games, myself.

[Ami]

You mean a "GET BACK IN THE KITCHEN AND MAKE ME A SAMMICH." option.
With optional back ha-, er I mean "gentle" persuasion addition yes? 'Cause I would spam it too. Yes, spam "gentle" persuasion.

Landman, you are my savior. Seeing Hyuga smile just cause all sorts of spazzing.

[WBMike]

http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/laia-and-lou.jpg

Poor Maya, she must be upset having to wear soo much clothes..

Sakai also says the opening theme is slightly different in the PSU chronicle UMD movie.

[Amherst_Wind]

http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/laia-and-lou.jpg

Poor Maya, she must be upset having to wear soo much clothes..

Yeah right! Shes dressed up like a schoolgirl, if anything she will get even more attention now!

More importantly, thats quite the Kaiser helmet ya got there Lou...

[Maelixius]

http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/laia-and-lou.jpg

Poor Maya, she must be upset having to wear soo much clothes..

Sakai also says the opening theme is slightly different in the PSU chronicle UMD movie.

Is there a way we can watch the different opening theme?
Or is it not out yet?

[WBMike]

The opening theme is included in the PSU Chronicle UMD video.
So because of this, someone with CFW will have to upload the movie
to some video sharing site. PSP the best with PSU Chronicle UMD comes out Today
(in Japan time)

[Maelixius]

Guess I'll check the scene releases, much thanks for the info.

[WBMike]

http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/lou.jpg

It's lou

[landman]

Why did a care looking for her hat in Egg Thieves?.... this new hat is very ridiculous XD

[Waki Miko Syamemaru!]

It looks like Lou is sporting a car ornament on her head. Oh and it seems Maya can't be flashing her cleavage to anyone anytime soon. After all that was her secret weapon...aside from her bewbage.

[Akaimizu]

After all that was her secret weapon...aside from her bewbage.

You sure you're not confusing her with Jessica from Dragon Quest 8? :)

[Tw1sTa]

hehehe school girl outfits are nothing bad... maybe swimsuit expansions will make things even better *cough* *cough* lol =)

[BahnKnakyu]

But it's a TEACHER in a school girl outfit.

For some reason I find that ass backwards.

[Akaimizu]

Well. Teachers can be schoolgirls, too. Depending on what you're learning to do.

I sure hope to dear heaven that the outfit means she's going to a culinary school that has a dress code. It's one thing to not be good at cooking. That's perfectly fine. But to be notoriously bad at cooking AND go around cooking and serving people your creations is borderline torture.

[BahnKnakyu]

I sure hope to dear heaven that the outfit means she's going to a culinary school that has a dress code. It's one thing to not be good at cooking. That's perfectly fine. But to be notoriously bad at cooking AND go around cooking and serving people your creations is borderline torture.

Mystery jam, anyone?

[landman]

It was confirmed that now Guardians have an official uniform and they have to use it when they are on duty, if you notice, Lou's new parts resemble that outfit.

[Akaimizu]

Official Uniform???? Yikes. Now that's probably something Tynselle would have to be dragged kicking and screaming to get into. Fortunately, the law never applies to the character you play.

[Waki Miko Syamemaru!]

It was confirmed that now Guardians have an official uniform and they have to use it when they are on duty, if you notice, Lou's new parts resemble that outfit.

ROFL! Thats actually kinda funny once you think about it! Laia just one day in a pissy mood said "Alright, I'm tired of everyone looking like a freakshow! Your all gonna wear these official uniforms and you will like it! Maya no complaints! Yes...uh-huh...no that is not a car ornament on Lou's head! Stop being a wise-ass!"

[Mike]

[spoiler-box]http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/lou.jpg[/spoiler-box]

It's lou

It's Lou 2! But whatever, that's a pretty cool Lou. Definetly way out of lupus Hyuga's leauge. I'm surprised that Lou doesn't have something blurred out on her art though.

I've also got the Best edition of PSP1 on order but I doubt it will get here before Monday.

[Ami]

Holy crap it's Lou. She looks cool. though the pointy thing on her hat looks like an antenna. I liked her old hat. Cool nonetheless. I'm gonna let that Lou > Hyuga comment slide because it's Lou and despite my love for Hyuga, she is just great.

And Maya, glad she covered that up. Her chest was distracting me all too much. I hope this means she isn't as much suck anymore But I doubt that for some reason.... using her "other" talents anyone?

Anywho, what's with all the recurring story mode characters being girls so far? I want some men dammit. But this is just me wanted to see Hyuga to save like mad

[Mike]

Holy crap it's Lou. She looks cool. though the pointy thing on her hat looks like an antenna. I liked her old hat. Cool nonetheless. I'm gonna let that Lou > Hyuga comment slide because it's Lou and despite my love for Hyuga, she is just great.
Well, when we were speculating about why Hyuga would need a cane, I guessed that he hit on Lou and Lou kicked him in the shin with her cast legs and gave him a limp. If, however, his limp his not Lou based, then it doesn't matter. From what I gather Lou like Ethan anyways.


Anywho, what's with all the recurring story mode characters being girls so far? I want some men dammit. But this is just me wanted to see Hyuga to save like mad
Well, you do get Tonio...

[Ami]

Well, when we were speculating about why Hyuga would need a cane, I guessed that he hit on Lou and Lou kicked him in the shin with her cast legs and gave him a limp. If, however, his limp his not Lou based, then it doesn't matter. From what I gather Lou like Ethan anyways.


Well, you do get Tonio...
That is what I gathered about them too. Ethan gets all the ladies. What he has, like 5?

I don't even wanna say how Hyuga could have gotten a limp, too much for these forums. Let's just say there are some actions too much for even him *shifty eyes*

And I don't count Tonnio. What we got? One little screenie out of all that art of the girls OTL. Nothing wrong with that, but this is just me being a hapless fangirl being impatient.

[Amherst_Wind]

And I don't count Tonnio. What we got? One little screenie out of all that art of the girls OTL. Nothing wrong with that, but this is just me being a hapless fangirl being impatient.

Unfortunately I don't think a blog post of Sakai talking about (and posting concept art of) Leo and Hyuga's underwear would get quite the same response as when he posted the art of Lumia and Emilia. Despite how much you might want to see said art. :P

[Ami]

Unfortunately I don't think a blog post of Sakai talking about (and posting concept art of) Leo and Hyuga's underwear would get quite the same response as when he posted the art of Lumia and Emilia. Despite how much you might want to see said art. :P
If said thing were to happen, then my family would probably have to sue him because that would have been the direct cause of my death XD

But there's nothing wrong with some shirtless poses right? RIGHT?

*mumbles and settles for what we have*

[Waki Miko Syamemaru!]

I actually wonder if the real reason Hyuga has a cane is because of the whole SEED thing. Also there are plenty of dudes in PSP2. Ya gotta have a balanced ratio of guys to gals. Because if you got too many gals...ya mind as well call it Touhou 13: Phantastic Star Bugaloo or something like that. Make sure to add a shrine preistess and a wise cracking witch.

[Ami]

Based on what I've been gathering, it's a possibility. Wouldn't be surprised if it was the case.

But I can't really be speculative as I want to be because I'm a cheapo and can't play online so all the info about it I get from here in the forums. This is actually one of the few times I wished to be spoiled about a game. Because unless the heads up there decide to make the episode offline for PS2, then I'm never going to play it.

[relentless]

Spoiler? Well, I think we can be pretty satisfied already with all the news so far, and the information will probably keep coming! :D


ya mind as well call it Touhou 13: Phantastic Star Bugaloo or something like that. Make sure to add a shrine preistess and a wise cracking witch.

Touhou freak! :-P


edit:
Btw. I'm not sure if my eyes deceive me, but does Lou actually look older than before? I mean, CASTs don't grow, do they?

[Waki Miko Syamemaru!]

Spoiler? Well, I think we can be pretty satisfied already with all the news so far, and the information will probably keep coming! :D



Touhou freak! :-P


edit:
Btw. I'm not sure if my eyes deceive me, but does Lou actually look older than before? I mean, CASTs don't grow, do they?

CASTs I think grow in a mentality sense. But other than that not really. It could be the new "Shell" Lou has been given that makes her seem older.

[Astarin]

Has anyone seen the male equivalent of the new Guardian's uniform? I really like the uniform on Maya, and am curious how different the men's outfit is.
Gotta love a man in a tie.

[landman]

Yes, there were only two Lou units left in Episode 3, one being the core, the new Lou units provably have some of Vivienne's improvements :P

CASTs age, somehow, they are not "robots", look at Nav...

[Waki Miko Syamemaru!]

I think Nav was just built that way.

[WBMike]

It's Lou 2! But whatever, that's a pretty cool Lou. Definetly way out of lupus Hyuga's leauge. I'm surprised that Lou doesn't have something blurred out on her art though.

I've also got the Best edition of PSP1 on order but I doubt it will get here before Monday.

Oh right, I didn't even see that Lou Type II, it's even written in English ^^;

[Mike]

Yes, there were only two Lou units left in Episode 3, one being the core, the new Lou units provably have some of Vivienne's improvements :P

CASTs age, somehow, they are not "robots", look at Nav...

Didn't the game say somewhere in Episode 2 or PSP1 that casts were required to have their outer shells changed as time past? I think someone even said that Nav used to be quite the looker too. I don't remember though. Maybe I'm thinking of another game.

[Allison_W]

Didn't the game say somewhere in Episode 2 or PSP1 that casts were required to have their outer shells changed as time past? I think someone even said that Nav used to be quite the looker too. I don't remember though. Maybe I'm thinking of another game.

And I thought the Gurhal system's draconian laws against crossdressing were bizarre; this is nuts.

You'll notice there are no old female CASTs, though. I wonder why that is.

[StamiStar]

Didn't the game say somewhere in Episode 2 or PSP1 that casts were required to have their outer shells changed as time past? I think someone even said that Nav used to be quite the looker too. I don't remember though. Maybe I'm thinking of another game.

It was PSP1.

[Mike]

You'll notice there are no old female CASTs, though. I wonder why that is.
Actually, in the story mode of plain old PSU, there are two old female casts. One is at the shuttle gate on the Guardian Colony and the other is on Parum. They aren't saggy like Nav is but they suffer from the same freezing syndrome he does.


It was PSP1.
It was PSP1, eh? Thanks.

[Allison_W]

Actually, in the story mode of plain old PSU, there are two old female casts. One is at the shuttle gate on the Guardian Colony and the other is on Parum. They aren't saggy like Nav is but they suffer from the same freezing syndrome he does.

[ . . . ]

It was PSP1, eh? Thanks.

OK, so I was wrong, but I still detect a suspicious double standard. Also, bizarre, sanity-bending laws, for all I should be used to it by now.

[landman]

And you cannot make an old female character, but there is an old female newman in some newdaiz shop in story mode...

I have to see that part in PSP, my first walk through wasn't 100%, and the second one aimed for the bad ending, I still have to see the good ending (and that includes seeing all secret cut-scenes).

[Blizz3112]

Personally I think Hyuga is just holding a saber, seeing as a cane wouldn't really make any sense at all. The outlining around the dark part makes it look like a saber.

I do hope the new characters are more fun to listen to in the translated version. Ah well, we shall see, don't we... ;-)

[Mike]

Personally I think Hyuga is just holding a saber, seeing as a cane wouldn't really make any sense at all. The outlining around the dark part makes it look like a saber.
Why didn't I see it before? It could be a saber disguised as a cane!

[Ami]

Why didn't I see it before? It could be a saber disguised as a cane!
Heh, if it can work with Raphael in Soul Calibur 2, it can surely work for Hyuga.

But honestly, I didn't even think of that either. Anyone able to whoop some using a cane is good in my standards.

[WBMike]

http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/kuno.jpg

Meet Kuno.. I dunno there's something shady about her.

She has a secret, and watches Emilia...

HMM

Voiced by

Miyuki Sawashiro who also does Yuto... Sakai said he was surprised on how different she sounded between the two voices

[Allison_W]

She has a secret, and watches Emilia...

I think the secret is that she likes the jailbait.

[Waki Miko Syamemaru!]

I think the secret is that she likes the jailbait.

I think the little secret is that she's planning to dress Emilia up in cute outfits all day. Either that or Kuno is her mother. Come to the dark side Emilia!!!