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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.

Breasts...?? that's kind of the last thing i think about when i think of PSU hehe...anyway,can't wait...they mentionned online...we weren't even sure it would be online yet....so it's sounding good....all 3 consoles hopefully? at least Xbox and Gamecube hopefully...

OR BETTER still...launch game online for XBox 2....

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeets!

I don't care which console it comes out on, just pleease, somtime this year! ><;
I can't wait, oh maan!! Bring on the "breasts!" ^^/

Hot damn.

What else is there to say?

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT Hopefully it will be good and it would be awesome if it came out this year!

that is awesome, I'll have to grab a copy of EGM. Thanks for the info, Donkey!

If PSU came out on a console, depending on which one (unless they solve that whole cross-console server compatability issue), we'd have to decide which console to get to play it on. I'm looking forward to hearing more information about this game. It'll be nice to get back into the Phantasy Star Online universe.

Too cool for words. This makes me all giddy.

Oh. My. GOD! That's the best news I've heard in a while. Man I can't wait to read the next EGM!

lolerskates, they said breasts.

Yeah, depending on what PSU is release I may or may not be there. Either way, I'll be checkin that EGM out.

Next issue goes on sale on April 5th. Might be sooner if you're a subscriber =)

This would suck if it were some April Fool's Joke.
-_-

Why does that date sound familiar? That was the date we got more info on PSOBB last year.

http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/rpg/phantasystariv/index.html

Well, if what they're aiming for in that is truth, then i looks like PSU will be released on all 3 major consoles. I've never played a PSO game before, so i have no reason to be off the wall excited, i guess we'll just wait and see what happens.

just because its on all three systems doesnt mean they will be connected... they could each have their own online thing like the gamecube and xbox versions that came out like a year or two ago..

I kinda hope it'll be on PC, though that would mean time to make room on this harddrive.

If SEGA releases it on PC and not a console I swear to all that is holy I will light this planet on fire.

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? ^^

Here's a thought. No delays. Even if they take a long time to "Get It Right", they should hold off on a release date until they can make it stick. I just hated waiting until "input date here" for them to delay it "input months" here.

I agree with Mute, I hope they keep the active battle like PSO as oppsed to the point and click method.

One thing though, I've always gone for the whole big strong muscle guy/robot theme. But it seems as though this pso will have a Big Muscle type guy who transforms into a wolf. :O If they continue to have RAcast type chars I would be torn between those two types.

the full action system of PSO was beautiful. The point-and-click bit was kind of a bore. And please... no 6 on 1 garbage either! Against big bosses I could understand, but not for normal monsters like rappies. I pretty much echo what Mute already pointed out.