Phantasy Star Online 2: Sega Seeking Game Developers

Sega of Japan has announced today that they are seeking experienced game developers to work on Phantasy Star Online 2. They are seeking a client programmer, a planner, and a server programmer.

But I'm not any of those things, how can I help with development of the game? Fear not, now you can send a message directly to the Sega staff telling them anything you expect from Phantasy Star Online 2.

At this new website you can send any opinion, issue, and request you want for the game, but keep in mind Sega will only read them and can not reply back. If you are going to type a message, the first box is where you place your name, and the second box is the comment. Now I can't guarantee they have a translator on staff to read your comments.

Curtz is waiting to hear your PSO2 requests!

[via pspo2iblog]

*Now obviously you need to know Japanese…

 

Client Programmer Xbox 360, PC, PS3

From Shougai, it appears the Client programmer needs to have experience with any of the following platforms; PC, PS3, or Xbox 360. Though there has not been an announcement for Phantasy Star Online 2 to utilize the other game consoles, it appears we may have a possible multi platform release.

 

Terada's Corner

Hm Terada's post felt like a Rapico post. Not that I'm complaining, makes it easier for me.

  • Terada talks about the Kizuna (Bonds Infinity Set) you get when pre-odering.
  • That set comes with product codes for Flowen and Rico's outfits, Dyla Bravas Mission Code, and Duman's signature weapons.
  • Talks about if  anyone can fill the requirements / recommendations  of the experienced game developer.
    • Game developer with at least 3 years experience.
    • PC/XBOX360/PS3, experience with developing on any of these systems.
    • Peer2Peer and Server Client communication models for network gaming
    • 3D Action, FPS Character control/management, and AI programming.
    • Network Game management.
    • Leader like quality.
  • Was Tylor's new design announced already?

 

Additional Comments

Here we go again, they need someone who's experienced with PC / PS3 / Xbox 360, but why? Wii isn't even on this experience list, isn't that interesting. Also does this mean we will have better First Person Shooter modes in Phantasy Star Online 2? Imagine RAcasts running in FPS mode and actually aiming and shooting. HALPSO.

Sega Planning a Phantasy Star Online 2 Beta Test

Sega is planning a Phantasy Star Online 2 Beta test in the future. This beta test was announced in relation to Phantasy Star Online Blue Burst Japanese server shutdown.

Phantasy Star Online Blue Burst will shut down at 12/27/10 at 16:00

  • 11/29/2010
    • Hunter's License 30 Day and Automatic Billing Cycles End
    • ハンターズライセンス(30日権)販売終了,    ハンターズライセンス(自動継続権)販売終了
    • Registration Code, and Episode 4 Registration Codes are no longer available.
    • 利用コード登録終了, エピソード4登録コード登録終了
  • 11/30/10/ ~ 12/27/10
    • Phantasy Star Online Blue Burst is Free
  • 12/27/10
    • Phantasy Star Online Blue Burst Shuts Down

To thank everyone who loved Phantasy Star Online Blue Burst, they plan to give out a special beta test invitation for Phantasy Star Online 2. The details about such test will be revealed in the future.

[via psobbjp]

 

Phantasy Star Online 2

Aaron Webber from Sega gave us one small detail about Phantasy Star Online 2. He compared it to "Phantasy Star Zero."  I guess that's a good thing if you liked Zero, or a bad thing if you uh didn't like it…

To help clarify, I'm actually saying that I have a lot of faith in the team being able to make a game that stays faithful to what made PSO great – and PSZ, to me at least, is that proof. 🙂  [Aaron Webber]

[via dualshockers]

Additional Comments

You can try to register for PSOBB here, it is the top option on the page.

Phantasy Star Portable 2 Infinity: New Clothes and Parts [Part 1]

Clothes, clothes clothes! We've been talking about outfits for quite some time, and now it's extended even further. Today Sakai talks about the default outfits that never made it.

Cast Female

This was going to be the original Cast Female outfit, it's supposed to be like a little demon. You could say this outfit is the light-armor version of PSP2 default cast female. Since it's sort of similar to PSP2's default and Sakai wanted more of a change, it was dropped as the default.

 

Duman Female

This was going to be the Duman Female default. It established the medieval look for the Dumans. However, this outfit was deemed a bit bold to be used as a default.

 

So you may wonder if these outfits aren't in the game, but don't fret, you can actually collect them within Phantasy Star Portable 2 Infinity. Sakai plans to reveal more outfits in the future, including those for males.

[via pspo2iblog]

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