• Phantasy Star Universe

    PSU Site Update - New Battle Video! 

    by
    Ryna
    Published on Nov 18, 2005 09:19 AM
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    It is time again for another Phantasy Star Universe website update! In this week's update, a new 'battle' video was uploaded which features Ethan using a variety of weapons and photon arts. Additionally, we get to see a number of new enemies and the PSU battle display system. If that isn't a good enough reason to watch the video, it also features an excellent soundtrack! Finally, there is a small summary of the Gaming Japan Festival where PSU was demonstrated.


    PSU Battle Video:



    As stated above, there are a large number of monsters shown in this video. This includes the previously-seen Dragon, a gargoyle, several machines, and even a double-headed Dragon. Since Ethan is seen knocking some of these monsters on their backs, so it maybe possible to gain a strategic advantage based on how you tackle the enemy. This is in sharp contrast to PSO where you can only briefly stun monsters with an attack. Also, we get a feeling for what the information display will be like during gameplay. In the upper-righthand corner will be a rader. Your character's avatar, level, and HP is displayed in the lower-lefthand corner. Above it is a summary of the current status of your party's health. In the the lower-righthand corner is the action palette. Immediately below it is your PP gauge and an icon representing what you currently have equipped.

    You can view the official video stream here. If you are having trouble viewing the video using that link, you can download it here.

    Gaming Japan Festival:

    Included in this update was a summary of the Gaming Japan Festival that was held in Osaka, Japan on November 12th and 13th. Several dozen people lined up during the Festival to be able to play Phantasy Star Universe.

    LoveJuice gets credit for letting us know about this update. You can discuss this exciting update in our Phantasy Star Universe forum.

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    Latest PSU updates in Famitsu Magazine! 

    by
    Ryna
    Published on Nov 13, 2005 04:25 PM
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    LoveJuice wrote in to let us know that the latest issue of Famitsu Magazine contains a 2 page spread on Phantasy Star Universe. GamesAreFun.com posted the scans and we are rehosting them so you will get the chance to see them! Click on the thumbnail to display the full-sized scan.



    Most of the images in these scans were seen in the last update. However, there is some new content involving in-game cut-scenes. In the first scene, Lumia is abducted by the Vol brothers! Fortunately, Leo is around to save the day. In the other scene, Ethan and Hyuga appear to be getting into a fight.

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    PSU Site Update for November 11 

    by
    Ryna
    Published on Nov 11, 2005 06:06 PM
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    The Phantasy Star Universe site has been updated again. Unlike last week, this update was fairly substantial. If features new information about the weapons classes and grinding system. Also, a new video was released that gives an overview of the Graal System and each of the worlds! You'll be able to find the details for each of the updates below.



    PSU Worlds Video:


    This video gives a decent overview of the Graal system and each of the planets. Also, you'll see a couple of scenes with Ethan riding around on a speeding-bike-like vehicle. If you are having trouble viewing it on the official site, you can download it from us by clicking here.

    New Weapons Classes:




    There will be over 20 different weapons classes in Phantasy Star Universe. These weapons classes encompass the following: twin claws, bow & arrow, double saber, shotgun, laser, spear, saber, sword, rifle, wand, rod, and many more!

    First-Person Mode:

    As mentioned in previous updates, Phantasy Star Universe will have a first-person mode for targeting enemies. In these images, Ethan is trying to shoot down a gargoyle-like enemy.

    Grinding:

    Just like PSO, you will be able to grind your weapon. However, you will have to visit a specialist now to be able to do it. Based on the images, grinding a weapon will increase its pp count.

    Credit goes to LoveJuice for letting us know about this update. You can discuss these updates in our Phantasy Star Universe forums.

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    Its finally here. 

    by
    PrinceBrightstar
    Published on Nov 5, 2005 01:27 PM
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    As some of you may remember, TGS took place some time ago. We have finally gotten a translation for the trailer for PSU that was shown at the show thanks to help from Espiokaos and hushicho. You can download it here.

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    Official Site Update 11/4/05 

    by
    Tomeeboy
    Published on Nov 4, 2005 01:22 PM
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    This week's update on the official Japanese Phantasy Star Universe web site bring us some more character screenshots to look at. A couple of the screenshots are just larger versions of what we've seen before, but here they are (click for larger image):








    Thanks to PSOW user Lovejuice for posting this week's update in our PSU Forum!

    PSU Site Update for October 28 

    by
    Ryna
    Published on Oct 28, 2005 04:59 PM
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    This week's official site update featured a new character and showed us pictures on the Photon Arts, Party, and Cut-In-Chat system. The images are mirrored here for your convience. Also, EspioKaos has translated some of the text from the new update and has given PSOW permission to use it. So, on with the update!



    Kou Taragi

    Race: Human
    Gender: Male
    Age: 33 Years
    Profile: Kou is an associate professor of engineering at a college in Parum's Lohzenom City. He began his career as a major in photon engineering, but then changed over to the research of A-photons. He taught Maya during the time that he was a photon engineering major.

    Photon Arts:


    You will be able to link different styles of Photon Arts to different weapons. For melee weapons, you will be able to use skills such as "Rising Slash" and "Cross Rush". On ranged weapons, you can link different specials with your bullets including "Burning Bullet" and "Frozen Bullet". Using these kinds of attacks will use up Photon Points.

    Party System:

    These are some standard party shots. Even though it is not shown here, we learned from a recent EGM interview that you will be able to fill up party slots in online games with Partner Robots.

    Cut-In-Chat:

    It appears the Symbol Chat system is being replaced with a scheme that will feature in-sets of character faces. These in-sets will convey emotions and a text bubble for whatever the character is trying to say. Also, photon chairs are being replaced with the amazing ability to lie on the ground!

    Credit goes to DarK-SuN and Kazuma56 for pointing out the new updates.

    You can discuss these updates in our Phantasy Star Universe forums.

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    New Scans from Shonen Jump 

    by
    Tomeeboy
    Published on Oct 21, 2005 03:17 PM
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    There are some new scans from the magazine Shonen Jump circulating the net (mostly on the european and asian sites). The scans show off some more of PSU's eye candy, as well a little more detail on PSU's Photon Arts and menu system. We're hosting some mirrors of the scans (links below), and here are some highlights of the eye candy:






    Scan Links
    Page One :: Page Two

    Thanks to EspioKaos for posting about this news in our PSU Forum!

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    Official Site Update - New Character Screenshots! 

    by
    Tomeeboy
    Published on Oct 21, 2005 02:59 PM
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    Lovejuice writes, "It would appear that this week's Official Site update comprises of a few new-ish screenshots of some existing cast members: Ethan, Karen, Lou, Leo, Hyuga, and Tonnio (click to enlarge)."













    Cool screenshots indeed, thanks for the update!

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    Want to play PSU now? You can, but... 

    by
    PrinceBrightstar
    Published on Oct 13, 2005 02:16 PM
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    Anyone gonna be in the New York City area this weekend? You'll get the chance to play some of SEGA's upcoming game line.

    Digital Life, promoted as the "Ultimate Consumer Technology & Entertainment Event", will be running from Friday Oct 14- Sunday Oct 16 at the Javits Convention Center in New York. Sega will be on hand showing off the upcoming release line up! This is your chance to get some hands on time with some of Sega's new games, such as Phantasy Star Universe.

    The show is open to the public and tickets are pretty cheap (under 20$). More information can be found on the Digital Life website:

    http://www.digitallife.com/

    The list of games to appear are below:

    Sonic Riders
    Condemned: Criminal Origins
    Full Auto
    Shadow the Hedgehog
    Spartan Total Warrior
    Virtua Tennis: World Tour
    Sonic Rush
    Phantasy Star Universe

    I'll be there taking notes on PSU.

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    New Information about the 3 Worlds 

    by
    Ryna
    Published on Oct 7, 2005 05:24 PM
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    The official JP PSU website was updated today with information about the three of the worlds that will be used in the game. This information includes text descriptions and images. Since the text description have not been translated yet, take a look at these images:




    Parum:


    Neudaiz:


    Mortoob:



    Credit goes to _Tek_ for letting us know about this update. You can discuss this new information in our PSU forums.

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