Phantasy Star Nova: The Gigantes "Gration" and "Alkyone"

Phantasy Star Nova Logo

The Phantasy Star Nova demo will be releasing on August 12th, 2014. In this demo you'll fight against the Gigantes 'Agrios.' Please note that character creation functions, story progression, and base functions, among other things, are not available in the demo. Please choose from one of the sample characters available for selection.

Since the game is currently in development, some aspects of the demo will be different from the final version.  The demo features a single player mode and it can support up to four players in multi-player mode via Ad-Hoc connections. The demo requires around 1.2 GBs of space, and will be available for download at the Japanese Playstation Store. Guides will be available once the download goes live! Stay tuned..

In Phantasy Star Nova, players will go up against these biomechanical beasts known as the Gigantes. There are several different kinds of Gigantes, and the most recognizable one so far is the Gigantes 'Agrios' available in the demo. Today we're going to take another brief look at two other Gigantes which were mentioned in previous articles.

 

Gigantes: Gration

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The Gigantes 'Gration' is around 41 meters long and 45 meters high. Its main attraction are its infinite blades cutting through everything. It's a unicorn-type Gigantes with chainsaws sprouting from its body. It can also become enraged performing charge attacks. Use the various weapon types at your disposal to see if you can destroy the blades.

 

Gigantes: Alkyone

Alkyone Alcyone Nova

The Gigantes 'Alkyone' is a jellyfish-type equipped with flamethrowers. It can attack in various ways such as releasing a huge fireball. Getting exposed to its ink can also darken the screen. Like the Gration, it seems it too can become enraged.

 

 

PSO2 JP: Episode 3 Reveals New Characters

Nyau

Episode 3 Info

  • New Operator: Henrietta
  • New Enemy: Nyau! Break the weapon they dropped for a chance to obtain an item.
  • Nyau can summon scary bosses.

 

Matter Board Slid

Episode 3 Info

  • Revised some of the items listed in EP1&2's Matter Board.
  • Expanded the range of available 'Item Matter' search nodes for the Matter Board.
  • All Ep1&2 events are unlocked when Episode 3 starts.
  • Even players who haven't advanced through the story up until now can play Episode 3 Chapter 1 immediately.

 

Episode 3 Chapter 1

Episode 3: Chapter 1

(Top to bottom in each column.)

  • Matoi returns in a new outfit.
  • Dark Falz Double appears! (CV: Rie Kugimiya)
  • New Story Character: Kotoshiro (CV: Tomokazu Sugita)
  • New Story Character: Sukunahime (CV: Yui Horie)
  • New Female Newman Character: Katori (CV: Houko Kuwashima)
  • New Cast Male Character: Saga (CV: Takahiro Sakurai)

 

PSO2es Casino

PSO2es Episode 3

  • Obtain an Extreme Pass or Casino Coin Pass from the Reception Counter in PSO2es.

 

This list contains information gathered from attendees who visited the Festa. The information below cannot be verified at this time and is subject to change. Keep in mind this information is not exhaustive and certain details may be missing.

  • They're planning on making a short 7-8 minute movie that summarizes the story events so far.
  • They're planning to add new casino games in the future.
  • You'll have to pay attention to a promo-video to see if you'll receive Matoi's Partner Card.
  • A Japanese inn team base is under consideration.
  • Japanese style weapons will be added for Planet Harukotan.
  • They're taking out the Gunner's fist pump for chain trigger. You can also use it in the air. This also applies to Showtime.
  • They're looking into addressing the lag.
  • It looks like Katori and Saga are going to be weapon NPCs. They were described as an "odd couple."
  • They're going to improve the PAs and adjust the animation speed and PP consumption for Gunslashes.
  • Na Megid is ineligible for Charge Escape.
  • No future plans to personally customize the AIS.
  • As for using the A.I.S in another quest, they're thinking about it. It appears to be in high demand.

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