Unlike Phantasy Star Portable, there exists an English strategy guide for Phantasy Star Zero. *The BradyGames guide is shipping this week (a week prior to the game itself) and retails for $17.99. There are, of course, retailers offering it for less.
Usually, there is no more merchandising for Phantasy Star in the west beyond the games, so this book definitely deserves a mention. *Just as a reminder, we will have expanded information on the game ourselves in the near future. Until then, 144 full-color pages may have to sate the current desire for (organized) English reference material.
If you've went ahead and obtained the guide, please post your thoughts in the comments section below or in this forum thread.
Fun! Fan! has arrived at the Sega of Japan offices. This video features a tour of the development studio in which PSP2 is being made.
Here is a short summary of the contents:
More information and discussion can be found for these videos here in the forums. A feature-rich demo for the game is coming this weekend. The full release is only a month away!
A very recent rumor has been confirmed by way of an announcement which Nintendo has made today in Japan.
They will be releasing a version of the Nintendo DS featuring by far the largest screens of any model currently available. *Instead of 3" (DS/DS Lite) or 3.25" (DSi), this new model will feature dual 4.2" screens. *Additional dimensions (including a picture of the larger, bundled stylus) can be found here. *The system is slated to go on sale in Japan starting on November 21st for*„20,000 (about $220). *It will include three DSiWare titles and be available in three colors.
For reference, the competing PlayStation Portable has a 4.3" display. *The PSP Go features a 3.8" display.
Phantasy Star Zero will be available in English for the Nintendo DS in under two weeks. *What model will you be playing it on?*
Update:*Nintendo has announced the "Nintendo DSi XL" for North America and Europe. *It will be released first quarter next year.
The newest Mission Spotlight has already begun. The featured mission is Bladed Legacy (accessed from Il Cabo Base on Moatoob). Players running on Leo (Guide) or Caelum servers have a chance to win a variety of items. Prizes include Casino Voloyal coins, rare items, and more.
There won't be a full week on this one as of course Colony GBR starts in a few days. Regardless... Good luck!
As announced on their blogs, SEGA of America is holding a special preview event for Phantasy Star Zero. *Attendees will be able to visit SEGA's San Francisco offices, play PSŲ, and potentially go home with some prizes. Everyone will receive an inflatable Rappy.
Currently the event is planned for November 4th and will support upwards of twenty people. *If you live in/will be in the area, you can sign up by responding to the blog posting or in this thread. *More details will be coming later.
Update: A new blog post has gone up listing those people that have successfully entered the reservation list. Make sure to check in with RubyEclipse via PM on the official forums to confirm your spot.
The newest Mission Spotlight has already begun. The featured mission is The Black Nest (accessed from the Dallgun Viewing Plaza in the GUARDIANS Colony). Players running on Leo (Guide) or Caelum servers have a chance to win a variety of items. Prizes include Casino Voloyal coins, rare items, and more.
Good luck!
Recently, the crew from Fun! Fan! went out to TGS2009. Seen in these videos are exciting new clips from the upcoming PSP2.
This feature is longer than the others, so these are only a few things shown in the videos:
By visiting the forums, more information and discussion can be found for these videos.
Some time ago, Sonic Team held an item design contest for PSU fans in Japan. The results have already been announced. As of a recent website update, they are showing what the items will look like in-game. There are separate pages for weapons and clothes. It had been noted the items will be made available to all players (not just those that spend money on GUARDIANS Cash). These items will also be available in Phantasy Star Portable 2.
The newest longterm schedule for Japan confirmed that items from Phantasy Star Portable 2 and Phantasy Star Zero will also be made available in the future to PSU players. *There will even be entirely new items designed by Sonic Team themselves specifically for PSU.
An ongoing thread in the forums contains more details on this contest and the winning items.
NGS killed this franchise
Open world is a trap meme Sega fell for.