Phantasy Star Online Episode 3!!!, ...not what you think Options

[Crushinator]

SEGA revealed PSO Episode 3 today....but its the card game that they've been working on instead of a proper PSO!!! WTD is up with the naming...this is just like when Square decided that their online Final Fantasy would just fall into the series as FF11...oh well...here's the lowdown from SEGA.

"Phantasy Star Online Episode III: C.A.R.D. Revolution" (Nintendo GameCube): "Phantasy Star Online Episode III: C.A.R.D. Revolution" expands the "Phantasy Star Online" (PSO) universe, offering a new style of strategic combat. Combining the excitement of card collection and deck settings with team-based battle tactics, PSO Episode III allows users to chat in the lobby about status upgrades and tactics, and then journey to the planet surface to engage in strategic combat using a turn-based Card system. The game continues the story arc of the previous PSO games, as players once again become Hunters and explore the mysteries of the planet Ragol. Featuring both online and offline play, as well as multiplayer modes, PSO Episode III adds new content and players to the ever-growing PSO community. "

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I guess it will be fun, the graphics are definetely better than PSO Ep 1+2, but damn I wish it was a real Ep3! Well...at least we get to control boomas, right?

[Mute]

Well, to tell you the truth, I actually like the idea. I mean at first impression, I was a bit shocked by the news that it was a turn-based card battling game, but now that I think about it, I'm sure Sonic Team will make it worth the while. I have a feeling it will even interact with PSO Episode I & II as well. Perhaps they didn't wanna go ahead and make another 3D action RPG just yet. I'm sure they'll milk the profits from GCPSO for many months to come. I wouldn't fret, however, I'm sure there will be a new PSO adventure for us, especially when the new consoles become a reality. ;)