Tag: PSP

PSPo2: Notes from Tokyo Game Show: Collaboration, Battle, Save Transfer, Snowball

September 26, 2009November 3, 2009 Ricardo Leave a comment

Shougai PSO got a chance to listen to Dragon's Sakai's presentation at Tokyo Game Show. We learn some information that will please Phantasy Star Online fans.

Two Promo videos were shown, one of them was completely new. Next they announced collaboration with Sony Computer Entertainment mascots, Toro and Kuro and had them appear on stage in a huge costume. Toro and Kuro Partner Machinery will appear in the game if you meet some specific requirements which they did not mention. They next played within PSO's forest. Along the way, the enemies: Savage Wolf, Barbarous Wolf appeared. Producer Sakai then officially announced a playable demo.

You can see the Partner Machinery here!

Battle

We have some minor new information about battle. Pso-w member Mike recently received the newest Dengeki Playstation and wrote about some of the new stuff he found. Shougai PSO also added notes from the magazine. Here are a few other Battle Modes other than Catapult Jump.

Battle Royal
Blitzkrieg Death Match
No Wall
The Great Menace
Advance like an Arrow of Light
Who will hit the switch?
13's Room

Battle mode is really extending the replay value of this game. It kind of makes you wonder why they didn't plan PSU with this in the first place. I'm sure PvP hardcore gamers will love Battle Royal and the Death Match. There also seems to be a race to hit a switch first!

Save Transfer

So we all know when you transfer save data from PSP1 you will get an exclusive item named Exam (Igzam) with 4 Effect Unit. For quite sometime we were unsure what "Effect Unit" meant, but atleast we have some more information about it.

Based on your character's class, you will receive one of 4 unit effects.

Cosmic Particle
Brightness Circle
Whitill Wing
Flower Art

In addition the follow options of importing are available:

Character Import
Demo Save Data Import
Download Item Import

Snowball

An unannounced snow field.

[via mike and shougai pso and dengeki and gamewatch]

Phantasy Star Portable 2 Nico Channel + Opening Lyrics

September 17, 2009September 17, 2009 Ricardo 1 Comment

Mike over at psow posted the link to Phantasy Star Portable 2's opening theme with lyrics. Sega's Nico Nico Video page is now up!

Let's all sing along in our best engrish. Video on Youtube.

[via 2ch and Mike and nico]

「Living Universe」

Wish (upon a star) hope to (be again)
-the one you find when all is done and through-

If all made a wish to save
this star would it be in vain?

So much it holds, too dear to part
may ways see the light of answers

(For all was, once, just taken away
that one hope, all disappeared

So, none can break, nor brittle my heart
no, never again, until the end….)

Phantasy stars in universe, they shine on
(unravel the dark to light the world,)

(they shine on)
For all of the hearts who gave

their all
(know that it shines because of you,)

(they shine on)
Phantasy stars in universe, they light up
(shooting to bright the wishes true,)

(they light up)
Many a star in universe

-but it's only the one with you,
that I can see-

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Phantasy Star Portable 2 Official Site Adds World and Characters

August 24, 2009August 27, 2009 Ricardo Leave a comment

The official site updated with a beautiful teaser image of the box art. We finally know the official spelling of the main character names, Emilia and Yuto. Also we learn that Yuto is actually a newman! The site opened up some new details about the story and the functions of the internet multi-mode. We can see how these changes are almost mirroring Phantasy Star Zero in design.

Yuto : I'll defend everyone in the village!

Emilia: What? We are partners…??

Clad 6: Space Resort

clad6
Clad 6 Central

Instead of the Guardians Colony, the game takes place on Clad 6, a space resort colony where anyone can go to chill and relax. Clad 6 is described as a beautiful colony with its big screen TVs and other gorgeous electrical spectaculars! Even in dark space, this colony shines particularly bright.

Little Wing

littlewing

Within Clad 6, is a private military group known as "Little Wing". It was formed by it's parent company, "Sky Clad". Sky Clad was a general trading company that focused on clothing and the resort business. Up until now, the company had no involvement with military affairs.

"Little Wing" was formed as an unexpected business expansion. It very quickly became a heated topic within the main headquarters of Sky Clad. Apparently, one of the more powerful executives strongly pushed for Little Wing's existence.

You could say, working as a member of Little Wing is not so much different than that of a "handyman". They will accept any type of work whenever it is available. Sometimes amongst the confusion, they could accept a job that could be considered a crime. Though, the accuracy of their work is not so bad, and at least their reputation is rising…

Internet Multi Mode

internet multi mode

One of the major complaints with Phantasy Star Portable is how each planet was set up as a 2D map, as you click on which area you want to go to. In Phantasy Star Portable 2, " Little Wing Control Center" is your 3D city, (or lobby) and will act as a replacement for all 2D maps. Little Wing can only accommodate up to 4 players. It appears you will be doing all your shopping throughout Clad 6, whereas mission selection will take place conveniently at one counter.

Another change compared to Phantasy Star Universe, the character you create in story mode can also participate in multi mode and internet multi mode.

Some tidbits about multi mode
- Mission selection at one counter.
- You can chat during battle and in the lobby.
- You can type with an integrated simple keyboard within the game.
- Chat Shortcuts are now available to save time.
- Lobby Actions can be done within the city.
- You can perform a limited amount of lobby actions within a mission.

New Screenshots

GameWatch has posted their own article with some new screenshots. It pretty much sums up everything that was said in the Famitsu article.

Sonic is using Charge Shot against ubakrada (aka annoying boat.)