More PSO to come after Episode III?, EGM's Rumor Mill Options

[Bryn]

It's an itty bitty tidbit in the most recent EGM, and granted it's in the Rumor Mill, but still, it's a few bread crumbs thrown to nibble on.

From EGM

What you heard: "Phantasy Star Online will be done, dead, nada, ziltch after Episode III C.A.R.D Revolution comes out."

The Q's sources say: Well, this one's half right - Episode II will be the last chapter...of this PSO story. It'll wrap up the current plot line of Red Ring Rico and Pioneer 1 and 2, but it's definitely not "over for good." Talk that sonic Team is working on a new, full-length PSO has been going on for some time, but the hot tip now is that the game will feature a full, separate offline Phantasy Star in addition to the online adventure.

So..maybe...possibly..hopefully? ^ ^

[DivA]

*reflects* it's good to see Sonic Team deciding not to beat PsO into the ground with repititious enhancements (PsO, PsO ver.2, PsO episode I & II, PsO episode III = blah.. ;p) indeed, it's time for new directions & a decent offline adventure could prove promising; however, i'm uncertain if having an 'old-school' style adventure offline would work well online.. =? if ST is going for what Phantasy Star represented (fighting style, layout, etc..), then doing that same style online would be 50/50 depending on how well the execution is done.. =.

*shrugs* either way - as long as ST creates fresh content for upcoming titles with their signature style & brilliance, i'll be there..