Hidden update
Minor spawn changes to White Beast.
A key location has been changed.

PM GH 490

This new Partner Machinery is loosely based after Moomins. It carries it’s own rappy backpack and wields very interesting weapons. You will be able to obtain PM GH490 at “The Collector” by Parn Leaf Cafe . Remember those Megashi Arms, Legs, Torso, and head, we’ve told you to collect? Well this is the reason why you’ll need it. But wait there’s more! if your looking to wear Howzer’s disco outfit in the future. I suggest holding on to this EX Device.

Please Note: Your PM’s Battle Stat or B.Stat must be 100. You can raise your battle stat by bringing your PM to missions with you. You can raise it faster by S ranking C level missions.

Neudaiz Move Pass

Now you’ll be able to transfer your room to Neudaiz using the Neudaiz: Transfer remodeling ticket. Players can enter their rooms through the Neudaiz Guardians building. However you’ll need to bring a few items to “The Collector” before you can obtain it.

• Scroll
  Collect these items inside boxes scattered across Mizuraki Conservation Disctrict
• Paper Latern
  Buy 20 “Neu Wood” and “Neudaiz Souvenir” at MA-GRMS Neudaiz
• Kakwane Figure
  Buy Kakwane Figure at MA-GRMS Cylez and synthesize with 3 Kakwane Tails and 10 Gra-Photon
  Suggest buying Kakwane Tails or hunt at White Beast but the majority of you should have them already.

New Collector Exchanges

Some brand new creative decoration items should be available, including the music discs that feature songs from Neudaiz. Most of these item exchanges require specific drops from specific enemies.

Expected Downtime

ALL Phantasy Star Universe servers will be down starting at 9PM PST on October 11th.

]]> http://bumped.org/psublog/details-of-october-10th-2008-update-with-gh490/feed/ http://bumped.org/psublog/phantasy-star-zero-tokyo-gameshow-videos/ http://bumped.org/psublog/phantasy-star-zero-tokyo-gameshow-videos/#comments Thu, 09 Oct 2008 21:36:58 +0000 Ricardo http://bumped.org/psublog/?p=712 This week, Phantasy Star Zero showcased exclusively at Tokyo Game Show. As videos and info slowly trickle in, lets share some notes and observations found

Finally, the first boss music revealed! Though we don’t know the composers as of yet, the game’s music is reminiscent  of Phantasy Star Online Episode 2’s Dragon Boss Music. The end battle result theme has the same nuances as Phantasy Star Online’s “After the Story”. Did composers, Fumie Kumatani and Hideaki Kobayashi, return for one more Phantasy Star game?

Video Presentation outlining Phantasy Star Zero

Gameplay features, stunning 3-D graphics on Nintendo Wii. Wi-Fi with players locally or anyone in the world. Wi-Fi will still be free.

An exclusive event for the International servers. Sega is allowing you the chance to broadcast messages for all players to see! These messages will appear on your screen in ticker tape fashion. You’ll need to email before October 12th, to get your messages submitted.

[via Hal Radio Broadcast]

The Trailer

Story

EspioKaos has translated some new information regarding the story and characters. The plot follows “The Hunters”, whom have discovered weaponry based on an ancient civilization. They are using this weaponry to combat against an unnamed enemy.  We are also introduced to two new characters named Kai and Salisa.

Kai is on the left is depicted as a “veteran hunter”
Salisa on the right is depicted as a “young girl from a forgotten race”

Other Details

There will be different types of attacks, including photon arts and techniques. Photon Arts are unique attacks that a player can initiate based on weapon type. For example, a player could unleash an attack by spinning around with a sword while hovering, this move is shown in the trailer.

Evasion will also be initiated by the player through it’s very own button, the player will roll to dodge attacks as shown in the trailer and in this screenshot.

The trailer also gave a brief glimpse of the chain attack system. Famitsu mentioned the music will be dynamic similar to Phantasy Star Online.

[via pso-world] [via famitsu scans translations]

Read on for more Phantasy Star Zero News

Every week, the Game Masters will host a mission spotlight which highlights selected missions for everyone to play. Although there won’t be any experience and drop rate boosts, it will give the opportunity to find other players outside of White Beast. While playing these missions, you will have the opportunity to win prizes like Casino Voloyal coins, or weapons donated by other players.

Il Cabo Base is located on Moatoob.
Play the following missions to reach there:

• System Defense
• Desert Terror
• Lonely Laboratory

[Mission Spotlight]

Click the image above for a larger size

Sega has updated their Tokyo Game Show page with a new image of the 14 classes you’ll be able to play as in Phantasy Star Zero. These classes will be familiar to Phantasy Star Online players, with the addition of two new classes, HUmarl and HUnewm.

Phantasy Star Zero Class List

HUcaseal and HUcast

RAcaseal and RAcast

RAmar and RAmarl

HUmarl and HUmar

FOmar and FOmarl

HUnewearl and HUnewm

FOnewm and FOnewearl

More Phantasy Star Zero coverage!

Here’s a quick guide on where you can hunt for items you need. Some items are user suggested or based on personal experience. Unfortunately when it comes to donating in Shitenkaku, there is no sure fire way to get the items you want. Will update based on experiences.

SPF Tops And Bottoms

• Ethan’s Portrait:
  Complete Episode 3 Story Mission: Ambition’s End with an end result of S.
• Airboard:
  Buy 20 Par Ash and Parum Souvenir in  MA-GRMS Shop on Parum, then synthesize.
• Solid / Knight:
  Lightning Beast S, after last Grass Assassin boxes at end.
• Tormad:
  Try Scarred Planet, Eastern Peril or Lightning Beast in boxes.

Mikuna’s Set

• Mirei Portrait:
  Complete Episode 3 Story Mission: Will of Light with end result of S.
• Mirei Photo Stand:
  Suggest donating A rank weapons in Shitenkaku Offering Box. **
• Mimic Doll:
  Fail the synthesis of ANY items in Partner Machinery. Try A-S Rank items.
• Tear of Light:
  Grove of Fanatics boss box on Neudaiz.
• Paradi Cataract (Casts Only):
  Highly suggest Maximum Attack G’. Otherwise try The Dark God.

Amorosso

• Lumia Portrait:
  Complete Episode 3 Story Mission: Despair and Hope 2 with end result of S.
• Berry Pie:
  Buy in Maximum Attack G’ Mission from Cake Sisters in Ruins.
• Har / Quick:
  Highly Suggest hunting at Dancing Birds S after Rappy Gugg.
• Citrad:
  Try Story Mission “Will of Light 2″ or Dancing Birds, Hill of Spores, and White Beast.

Bikini Swimwear

• Protein Can:
  Can be bought for 10 Koltova Milk and 10 Koltova Gras at The Collector.
  Highly suggest hunting Milk and Gras at Plains Overlord with 3 star luck, try map with Koltova as first spawn to the left.
• Silence / Resist (Fleshies Only):
  Suggest buying in player shops due to low prices, otherwise try The Dark God, Or Maximum Attack G.
• Cream House (Males Only):
  Buy in Maximum Attack G’ Mission from Cake Sisters in Ruins.
• Chocolate House (Females Only):
  Buy in Maximum Attack G’ Mission from Cake Sisters in Ruins.
• Groovy Juice:
  Buy 2 Groovy Juice Boards at MA-GRMS Cylez (2nd Floor). Synth with Hustle Berry & Love Berry. Suggest doing any Moatoob and Parum C rank missions.
• Legsless / Rainbow (Casts Only):
  Try Electronic Brain A through S2. Highly suggest buying it in player shops.

Formalwear & Formal Dress

• Gourmet Chocolat:
  Highly suggest Eastern Peril or Forested Islands. Also Try Grove of Fanatics.
• Serafi Feather:
  Suggest buying it in player shops, otherwise hunt rappies during holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Easter, Valentine’s Day.
• Berilad (Fleshies Only):
  Highly suggest Habirao Forbidden District and White Beast.
• Amethad (Casts Only) :
  Try Habirao Forbidden District Areas.

[list via psupedia]

• Clothes ‘n’ parts
• Bladed Legacy C through S2
• Mag 2 Rewards

Clothes N Parts mission will be located on Guardians Colony Fifth Floor. The mission is accessible from the elevators located at the back wall behind the mission and type change counters. In this mission you’ll be able to purchase exclusive clothing items that were previously unavailable to obtain if you did not participate in a specific event. It will also include some brand new clothing styles that were only available offline. Clothes that may be available for purchase in this mission include:

• SPF Top And Bottoms: Obel’s outfit for Males
• Mikuna Set: Mirei Mikuna’s outfit for Females
• Formalwear: Formal clothes previously available from 1up Cup
• Bikini Swimwear: Bikinis previously available from 1up Cup
• Amorosso Top and Bottoms: Lumia’s outfit for Females

Bladed Legacy is a new mission located inside the Il Cabo Base lobby. This mission features 3 new enemies never before seen on the U.S servers. You will be fighting against beasts and machines, with a special guest appearance of Magashi clones! In this mission the exclusive Paural (which previously was only available if you failed a synth of technic weapons) will drop from SEED lab staff.

Maximum Attack G 2 rewards include Sange and 10% Grinder boost!

Tokyo Game Show 2008

Phantasy Star Zero will appear at TGS 2008. New character artwork gives a brief glimpse of what the other 6 unannounced classes might look like.

It Begins With Zero

Phantasy Star Zero is a brand new game based on the original Phantasy Star Online. The meaning behind the title “Phantasy Star Zero” serves as a “return to the starting point,” the beginning of a new adventure. Let’s  take a look at several locations you’ll be visiting on your journey throughout the game:

Glacea Ravine

Ozett Swamp

Dylon City

Story Mode and Co-Op Play

Similar to Phantasy Star Portable, PS0 will feature its own original story mode where you’ll be able to create your own character choosing from the three races; Human, Newman, Android (Cast). You will also choose from one of the 14 different character classes to play as. The stage will be set to take place on the “Earth” and the “Moon”. Story Mode will feature the typical RPG setting.

A FOnewearl casts technics to support other players.

For Co op play, you’ll be able to play with up to 4 players through Nintendo Wi-Fi. This game will feature beautiful 3D graphics and will challenge the limits of the Nintendo DS.

Action Palette System

During gameplay, the Action Palette System will be featured on the bottom screen. It was designed to be familiar among older players. The action palette system will also include powered up actions. You will have up to 3 combo attacks, including “evasion” to avoid enemy attacks and a “cumulative attack” where you continuously press buttons.

Visual Chat System

The “symbol chat” of PSO has now been enhanced into a “visual chat” in PS0. Using the stylus pen, players will be able to communicate with others by writing or drawing on the touch screen.  You’ll be able to choose from different types of chat bubbles including normal, shout and thought bubbles.

Phantasy Star Zero will allow you to save “shortcuts” of what other players drew. Share your artistic works to other players. The screenshot above shows another look at what has been revealed during Sega Consumer Brand New Title Presentation.

Release and Information

Title: Phantasy Star Zero
System Console: Nintendo DS
Release Date: December 25th, 2008
Price: 5040 Yen
Character Designer: Toshiyuki Kubooka

[via official site translations]
[& famitsu translations]
[& espiokaos translations]
[& psow name of location translations]

More Phantasy Star Zero News