Phantasy Star Zero

Phantasy Star Zero

"Zero, then (which is how that 'Ø' doodah is pronounced, in case you were wondering), is something of an olive branch for those still pining for the classic PSO style of play, resurrecting the DC/GC mechanics and distilling the old magic into a more portable form."

The Nintendo DS had another big year in 2009 with a strong lineup of exclusive games. So which of the DS-only titles tat was released last year are worth playing?

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is finally here, in a variety of different versions including the standard edition, the Hardened Edition and the Prestige Edition (which includes night vision goggles and a downloadable copy of the original Call of Duty). But Mario is not afraid of a little console combat as New Super Mario Bros. Wii is also being released this week.

Posted by RubyEclipse on Sega of America's official blog, Sega has announced that it will bring four titles to the upcoming New York Comic-Con from February 6th to 8th in New York City. All four of these titles will be playable on the floor, and all a part of their upcoming lineup of games in 2009. They are:

  • MadWorld
  • The House of the Dead: Overkill
  • The Conduit
  • Sonic and the Black Knight

Also, Phantasy Star memorabilia will be given out at the event, celebrating the upcoming releases of bot...

Forget that 'import' tag next to the game's name here, Phantasy Star Ø is coming to North America and Europe! This is contrary to what some folks believed, so it's good news for anyone who was pining for it.

The title will arrive winter 2009. Game night, anyone?

A video I made showing off the character creation of the new Phantasy Star Zero for DS. There doesn't seem to be a lot to it, unfortunately, but it is a DS game so I guess they had to make some sacrifices.

"For it’s Japanese launch – currently scheduled for December 25th 2008 in Japan – Phantasy Star Zero will be accompanied by all manner of promotional flavourings, including an official theme recorded by a popular Japanese artist, celebrity voice-actors and anime scenes directed by Gonzo.

The game will launch on a huge 2GB Game Card, complete with..."

There are new screenshots for Sega's upcoming upcoming RPG, Phantasy Star Zero for the Nintendo DS. It is the latest game in the Phantasy Star Online subseries.

Various environments will be available to be explored in this game, along with the familiar cast of races and job types, with some new combinations thrown into the mix. The game will also be WiFi and multiplayer compatible, with four players able to party up either locally or over the Nintendo WiFi Connection. At this week's Tok...

If you were one of us that felt the need to get a bib after hearing about the Phantasy Star 0 on DS announcement, you might need another one with this bit.

Gamekyo has brought us all a big treat, the first video of the game in action via a DVD included in the latest issue of Famitsu. Aren't they nice?

The video is in the source.

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Courtesy of blog Wii @ Everyday comes the scans from the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu for this week, with new game announcements and more images of those known upcoming games.

Games featured:

  • [WII] Klonoa ~door to phantomile~
    • Release Date: 12/4/2008, 4800 yen
    • Published and Developed by Namco Bandai
    • Remake of PSX version
    • Cel-shaded Graphics
    • Controlled by Wiimote on its side
  • [WII] Valhalla Knights: Eldar Saga
    • 2009 Release
    • Published by Marvelous
    • Action RPG
    • Wi-Fi Multiplayer
  • [WII] Monster ...

Sega today has created their website for the upcoming Tokyo Game Show 2008, and has released their lineup for the show:

  • [PS3] Yakuza 3
  • [PS3/360] Bayonetta
  • [PS3/360/WII] Sonic World Adventure (Sonic Unleashed)
  • [WII] 428 ~The World Doesn't Change Even So~
  • [WII] Bleach: Versus Crusade
  • [WII] Suzumiya Haruhi no Gekidou
  • [NDS] Mysterious Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer DS2
  • [NDS] Phantasy Star Zero
  • [NDS] Infinite Space
  • [NDS] Shining Force Feather
  • [NDS] Culdcept DS
  • [NDS] Suzumiya Haruhi no Chokuretsu
  • [...

Sega held a press conference earlier today in Japan that detailed the publisher's upcoming games for Japan, that was headlined by Phantasy Star Zero being dated for December 25th. These games now have some new media to look at, so check em out over at the source.

What Sega is bringing to the table in Japan:

  • Phantasy Star Zero [NDS]
  • Shining Force Feather [NDS]
  • 428: The World Doesn't Change Even So [WII]
  • Shiren the Wanderer DS2 [NDS]
  • Let's Make a Pro Soccer Team [NDS]
  • Yakuza 3 [PS3]
  • Culdc...

In Japan today, Sega held a press conference ahead of the upcoming Tokyo Game Show, highlighted some of its upcoming games, including Phantasy Star Zero, Shining Force Feather, World Destruction and Blazer Drive, all RPGs for the Nintendo DS. The major announcement is that the latest game in the Phantasy Star franchise, Phantasy Star Zero, will be releasing Christmas day in Japan, retailing for 5040 yen. Shining Force Feather still retains its Spring 2009 release date for now, while World D...

Announced in last week's issue of Weekly Famitsu was an upcoming online RPG from Sega: Phantasy Star Zero for the Nintendo DS. It is the latest installment in the Phantasy Star subseries, Phantasy Star Online. Veterans will see the familiar race/job combinations along with all new ones, although with new character designs.

Toshiyuki Kubooka is in charge of character design, with his claim to fame being the character designer for the Lunar and Idolm@ster series. Tooru Shiwaru (PSO online...

The official site for Sega's upcoming DS RPG Phantasy Star Zero has opened today, coming with it a bevy of new screenshots that showcase the game's impressive graphics, battle system, and awesome chat system.

The three races from the Phantasy Star Online series make a return, and there will be fourteen different race/job combinations, including the familiar HUmar, RAcast, FOmarl and HUcaseal, alongside new ones, such as HUnewm and HUmarl. The game will support multiplayer for up to four p...

Courtesy of blog Wii @ Everyday comes the scans from the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu for this week, with new game announcements and more images of those known upcoming games.

Games featured:

  • [NDS] Phantasy Star Zero
    • Publisher: Sega
    • Winter 2008 Release
    • Character Designer : Toshiyuki Kubooka (Lunar, Idolm@ster)
    • Scenario : Tooru Shiwasu, Teru Arai
    • New in the PSO series
    • Multi play over Nintendo WiFi connection
    • Chat system supports sending of stylus sketches
  • [NDS] Item Getter
    • Publisher: 5p...

Partial scans have hit the internet from the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu, and in it was the revelation of a new DS game coming from Sega: Phantasy Star Zero for the Nintendo DS.

Details right now are scarce, but the game will be a new entry in the Phantasy Star Online series rather than the Phantasy Star Universe series, of which the most recent game, Phantasy Star Portable, is a part of. The game will support multiplayer through the Nintendo WiFi Connection, with the game's chat suppo...