Video Gaming News - April 2005
San Francisco, CA (April 8, 2005) - SEGA today announced Phantasy Star
Universe, developed for both the PlayStation 2 and the PC.
From Sega:
Phantasy Star Universe offers two complete RPG experiences - a single-player
action adventure spanning multiple planets, and a robust online multi-player
component.
Developed by SEGA Studios under the guidance of Yuji Naka, the creator of Sonic
The Hedgehog and Phantasy Star Online, Phantasy Star Universe offers long-time
fans the epic experience they have been clamoring for. The solo adventure
features more than 40 hours of gameplay, an emotionally engaging story,
traditional cut scenes, and strong character development. The title's hero is
Ethan Waber, a 17-year old cadet intent on saving his sister, who is living on a
planet under siege by mysterious life forces called THE SEED.
In Online Mode, players are given the opportunity to create their own characters
from a range of races, and they get to explore all three planets in the Grarl
solar system. Fans can travel with a squad of other adventurers, enter urban
sprawls teeming with hundreds of other players, and build their avatars into
powerful warriors.
"Phantasy Star has a rich history, both as a single-player RPG franchise and as
an online multi-player series," said Scott A. Steinberg, Vice President of
Entertainment Marketing, SEGA of America. "By fully supporting both gameplay
modes in one package, we will be able to provide gamers with a fantasy
role-playing experience of unprecedented depth."
The first Phantasy Star game to appear on a PlayStation platform, Phantasy Star
Universe will offer a rich, constantly evolving world that will provide years of
entertainment to fans of the series and RPG enthusiasts. The game is slated to
ship in Spring 2006. For screenshots for this title, visit the SEGA FTP site at:
ftp://segapr.segaamerica.com.
Key Product Features:
•The first major offline Phantasy Star game in more than a decade.The robust,
full-featured single-player campaign offers more than 40 hours of gameplay.
•Three enormous planets to explore. A gigantic overworld and more than twenty
giant dungeons are featured.
•All-new enemies to fight. In addition to a brand-new roster of standard
opponents, there are more than 15 major bosses to challenge.
•Player-controlled vehicles. Players no longer need to travel everywhere by
foot, adding a new dimension to exploration.
•The best online Phantasy Star experience to date. The game features a game
world that will evolve with new content over the course of several years.
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