Its decided, I'm buying PSU

After playing around 5 hours on the beta, I realized that I thoroughly enjoy the game. This enjoyment is probably half derived from my love for the GCN version that I played a huge amount back when it came out. The community interaction is much improved in Phantasy Star Universe, and it is much easier to communicate with others. There has been a insane amount of content added compared to what was avaiable to the player in Phantasy Star Online Episode 1 and 2.

• More customization with characters (eye colour, voice of your character, shoes, etc..)
• Synthesize your own item
• Customize your own room
• Use vehicles to get to desired destination faster (Variety of vehicles; Floader, Striker, Lunga, G-Flyer, PPT)
• Choose from over 20 categories and 200 varieties of weapons and powerful photon arts to put together a varied arsenal for combat

There is so much new stuff added to this game, it makes it hard for me to believe this is still a Phantasy Star game that I am playing. In a good way of course. If you haven't given this game a try yet, I strongly urge you to do so. There are only 3 2 days left, seeing that there is a 24 hour maintenance period for XBL coming up.

Phantasy Star Universe is slated to release on October 24th. Remember, be sure to check this out before the beta expires on October 18th.

For more information visit the Phantasy Star Universe Homepage.

Phantasy Star Universe Beta Tomorrow

There is a free beta for the upcoming MMO Phantasy Star Universe, which you can snatch off the Xbox Live Marketplace tomorrow, October 11th through October 12th. You need a XBL Gold account to participate, and the beta will be ongoing for a whole week.

Below are a list of suggestions from Sega to get started on your conquest:

• Create Your Character - Construct the perfect avatar with the robust Character Creation tool that enables players to change their character’s body shape and dimensions, hairstyle and color, facial structure and features, and more!
• Meet New People - Head out to the lobby and meet new people! Visit various shops for weapons, clothing and other items and then join or create a squad to embark on missions with new friends.
• Explore the Universe - With three expansive planets to explore, discover the adventures that lie ahead on Parum, Neudaiz, and Moatoob.
• My Room - Create your personal online space by adding items and elements from your adventures, and decorating your My Room with various themes and wallpaper. In here, your Partner Machinery is able to create new weapons and items for you to use in battle, trade with friends, or sell for a profit. Players can also exchange Partner Cards and visit friends in their My Room!
• Customize Your Look - Head to one of the various Clothing or Parts shops located across the Universe and outfit your character with the newest styles.
  Try Different Job Types - Speak to the Guardian Representative located on the fifth floor of the Guardian’s Colony to freely change between the three class types: Hunter, Ranger, and Force.
• Create and Sell Items - Craft items from the base materials you find during your adventures using your Partner Machinery. You can even sell these items within player-run Shops!

This is quite exciting news, and good news at that. I loved Phantasy Star Online Episode 1 and 2, and PSU seems to be considerably better than its predecessor. This game actually seems to be new content, instead of the previous release of PSO Episode 1 and 2, which was basically a rehash of the DC version, with a new campaign added.


Via Xboxic

Blood Elf and Draenei Character Screens

This is a five minute preview, showcasing the new character screens for the Blood Elf and Draenei character screens in the upcoming expansion for World of Warcraft, Burning Crusade.