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Phantasy Star Zero Review

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:45:09 +0000

It’s been almost a decade since Phantasy Star Online elevated the Phantasy Star series to new heights, and while there have been sequels and new entries in the series for every console from the Xbox 360 to the PSP, few games have managed to capture the magic of the original Dreamcast title.

Phantasy Star Zero is essentially a spiritual successor to that original online foray into the Phantasy Star series, and it does a pretty damn good job of recreating that magic. It’s built from...

US Phantasy Star Zero Box Art Revealed

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:31:44 +0000

Sega have released the American region box art for Phantasy Star Zero for Nintendo DS! The game is an all-new entry in the Phantasy Star series and features a full offline story mode as well as Wi-Fi features.

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Phantasy Star hits the Nintendo DS

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:49:52 +0000

Sega has revealed in Famitsu that the Phantasy Star series will be heading to the Nintendo DS, meaning that almost every one of the major consoles has a Phantasy Star title in it's lineup.

The game will be in full 3D, and features character designs from Toshiyuki Kubooka of Lunar series fame. The storyline is being contributed by one of the PSO writers.

The game will play more similarly to the Phantasy Star Online series and not the turn-based RPGs from the Mega Drive days. The game will ...

Phantasy Star Universe Beta hits Live Marketplace

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 13:25:11 +0000

360 users can now run to their marketplace on Xbox Live and download a playable beta version of upcoming SEGA MMORPG "Phantasy Star Universe". The free beta is available in all regions apart from Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore and Taiwan.

The official dashboard description is as follows:

"Details from the dashboard:: Thank you for downloading the trial version of Phantasy Star Universe online multiplayer mode. This is a limited time demo which will grant you a temporary GUARDIANS License,...

Phantasy Star Universe Pricing Confirmed

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 10:29:24 +0000

Sega have finally announced official word regarding the pricing of the PS2/360/PC MMORPG Phantasy Star Universe.

The Hunter's License, required to play in the game's persistant world will set you back .99, and will be avaliable from October 24th.

PS2 and PC users can also purchase six month license for a lower fee of .99.

The game will cost more on 360, and there will be an open Beta from October 12 until October 18th. The game will be downloaded for access to the beta.

The ...

SEGA announces Phantasy Star Compilation

Sun, 01 Oct 2006 16:09:44 +0000

As Phantasy Star Universe draws ever closer, Sega seems to be pumping all they can from their popular RPG franchise.

The latest issue of Japanese gaming rag Famitsu has details on Sega's plans to release the three original Phantasy Star Mega Drive/Genesis cartridges on one shiny disk for PS2, as they did with the Sonic titles first on Gamecube then other formats.

The set will contain Phantasy Star I, II, III and IV - Phantasy Star I will be the Mega Drive release version. The official tit...

Phantasy Star Universe Release Dates

Sun, 01 Oct 2006 15:25:32 +0000

Sega has announced some more details regarding Phantasy Star Universe on the Xbox 360.

For a start, the Xbox 360 version will take place in a different world to the PC and PS2 versions of the game, meaning 360 owners can't play with gamers on other consoles. Furthermore, the game will feature Voice Chat - something the other 360 MMO FFXI didn't feature - high-definition visuals and support for 5.1 dolby surround sound.

The Xbox 360 version of Sega's continuation of the much loved PSO serie...

Xbox 360 gets PSU in December

Sun, 17 Sep 2006 16:38:52 +0000

Japanese fans of Phantasy Star who want to own the latest title on the Xbox 360 are in for a Christmas treat - all two of them!

Despite the fact that the PS2 version of the title was released at the end of August and has sold more copies than there are Xbox 360s in Japan, Sega is going ahead with the Xbox 360 release of the title. They have announced that it will debut in December for 6,800 yen.

We'll bring you news of the Western release of PSU and a full review when we get our hands on ...