NEW PSU NEWS!!!, ok not exactly... yet. Options

[donkeybeatz]

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Heads up to Heresme89 from PSOW for the picture.

OKOKOKOKOKOK there's gonna be some news on PSU on the next issue of EGM. Not only that, its going to be the cover story!

If you can't make out what the caption says on the bottom:

We'd like to keep your nail-biting conditon under control, but the anticipation of Sega's PSU might leave your cuticles screaming for help. Yes, we know we're going to be hitting you with another action-RPG, but it is not our fault that this is one of the best looking game we have ever seen. Phantasy star Online gave us our first real-time online console game and surprisingly hit a home run on its first swing -- you can't chalk that up to beginner's luck. We don't want to give too much away about online play and profile configuration, but we're going to leave you with one word: breasts."

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I'm orgasming in anticipation.

[Mute]

I guess I wouldn't mind it on PC, but I'd much prefer it on a console. Then again, we haven't heard a damn thing about how the game is going to be yet. =p

With that said, I'll randomly discuss what I want to see in PSU!

Assuming the game resembles that of a PSO type:

I'm hoping for, more or less, the same kind of play style with an action bar for more buttons (like in Blue Burst). This would've made FO play so much more fun. I definately want to stick to the more action oriented combat as opposed to the point and click and grab a cup of coffee combat in MMOs.

Another thing I want to see is a more in-depth character creation interface with focus on the same kind of art style that really makes the PSO universe stand out. Seems like this is what we'll be getting. =)

Enchanced graphics would be a plus. At least some kind of step up from pretty much the same game we've seen since January 2001 (?).

Personally, I'd like to see them differentiate the classes more, like maybe make mechguns usable by only Rangers. HUcasts with Mechs made me sad. (but this is just me =p)

I'm sure we'll get our share of lush environments and all sorts of new baddies to kill. This is a big draw for me. =)

I'd like to see larger areas or maybe like some crazy idea of super bosses where up to 8 people can fight together.

I'd also like to see challenging new quests to be released on a regular basis with worthwhile rewards. Some of the quests on GC PSO were fantastic and worth doing just for the sheer challenge alone, however some of the rewards were just plain garbage. I'm not suggesting overpowered super rewards, but at least stuff that compares to some of the decent equipment for the difficulty level. Differentiating rewards per difficulty (if they keep in tact the Normal/Hard/VHard/Ultimate type thing) would be a must.

Sounds alot like I'm looking for a more updated PSO with some new features and higher character customization. =p

Anyone else have some thoughts while we wait? ^^