Sega opens up Phantasy Star Universe

No_Style · Mar 17, 2005, 10:41 PM

Sega reveals next Phantasy Star game coming to the PS2 and PC this winter.

When Sega announced Phantasy Star Universe at E3 last May, it failed to mention a few major details--namely the game's platform and release date. Thanks to the upcoming issue of Shonen Jump magazine, we now know that the game will be hitting the PlayStation 2 and PC in Japan this winter.

Phantasy Star Universe will take place throughout the Graal solar system, which consists of three planets and various races such as the Numans. After a century of peace following a lengthy period of war, civilization now faces an invasion from a new alien force named the SEED, which has begun attacking different colonies in space.

Two of the main characters will be Ethan Weaver and Karen Era. Fans may remember Ethan as the brown-haired youth who appeared in the trailer from the E3 presentation. The purple-haired Karen was also featured in the game but has since gone through some character design changes.

Ethan is a 17-year-old trainee at a planetary security organization named the Guardians, and Karen works as his instructor there. Ethan and Karen, along with some friends, are charged with the duty of protecting humanity from the mysterious alien life forms.

Because Phantasy Star Universe has been promoted as a new installment to the Phantasy Star RPG series and has a solid storyline, it's a good bet that the game will play as a stand-alone title rather than an online game like Phantasy Star Online series.
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SaberZ · Mar 17, 2005, 11:12 PM

Woot, bout time we got a new Phantasy Star. As much as i loved PSO, I hope this is definetly a single player venture(much as its speculated to be) and cannot wait for it

K.I.L.E.R · Mar 18, 2005, 04:54 AM

DAMN! I love Phantasy Star 1, 2, 3, and 4. I hate MMORPGs though.
This will be added to my collection.

digerati · Mar 18, 2005, 06:02 AM

NOOOO!!! It needs to come on XBOX!!! COME ON!! lol

Mar 17, 2005, 10:41 PM	#1
No_Style Styleless Wonder Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 6,034 Rep Power: 0	Sega opens up Phantasy Star Universe Sega reveals next Phantasy Star game coming to the PS2 and PC this winter. When Sega announced Phantasy Star Universe at E3 last May, it failed to mention a few major details--namely the game's platform and release date. Thanks to the upcoming issue of Shonen Jump magazine, we now know that the game will be hitting the PlayStation 2 and PC in Japan this winter. Phantasy Star Universe will take place throughout the Graal solar system, which consists of three planets and various races such as the Numans. After a century of peace following a lengthy period of war, civilization now faces an invasion from a new alien force named the SEED, which has begun attacking different colonies in space. Two of the main characters will be Ethan Weaver and Karen Era. Fans may remember Ethan as the brown-haired youth who appeared in the trailer from the E3 presentation. The purple-haired Karen was also featured in the game but has since gone through some character design changes. Ethan is a 17-year-old trainee at a planetary security organization named the Guardians, and Karen works as his instructor there. Ethan and Karen, along with some friends, are charged with the duty of protecting humanity from the mysterious alien life forms. Because Phantasy Star Universe has been promoted as a new installment to the Phantasy Star RPG series and has a solid storyline, it's a good bet that the game will play as a stand-alone title rather than an online game like Phantasy Star Online series. _______________ Read More/Source: GameSpot __________________ "The Best Style Is No Style" Specifications Here

Mar 17, 2005, 11:12 PM	#2
SaberZ -Android Fanatic- Join Date: May 2003 Location: North Jersey Posts: 451 Rep Power: 44 System Specs	Woot, bout time we got a new Phantasy Star. As much as i loved PSO, I hope this is definetly a single player venture(much as its speculated to be) and cannot wait for it __________________ SaberZ- -Vostro 1500 w/Windows 7 x64 -Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4ghz (Penryn) -320GB WD Scorpio 7200 RPM HDD -4GB Patriot DDR2 800 (2x2GB) -Nvidia 8600M GT 256

Mar 18, 2005, 04:54 AM	#3
K.I.L.E.R Kronos, Father of Zeus Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 162 Rep Power: 0	DAMN! I love Phantasy Star 1, 2, 3, and 4. I hate MMORPGs though. This will be added to my collection. __________________ P4 1.8Ghz Intel i845 mobo R300 768mb RAM SBLive Windows XP Home

Mar 18, 2005, 06:02 AM	#4
digerati Everyones life has worth Join Date: May 2003 Location: My Yellow Bug Posts: 3,779 Rep Power: 49	NOOOO!!! It needs to come on XBOX!!! COME ON!! lol