Destiny And Phantasy Star Online Have An Awful Lot In Common
While I wouldn't go as far as calling Destiny and Phantasy Star Online the same game, this lovely chart from Redditor KytorIndustries makes a compelling argument that they pretty much are.
Phantasy Star Online 2 is currently unavailable to play in Japan due to an ongoing DDoS attack, according to an official statement released by Sega (translated by PSUBlog here). Sega plans to compensate players for the downtime, and promises to release a follow-up report on Monday.
Sega's Long Silence On Missing Game Disrespects Their Biggest Fans
In July of 2012, Sega announced plans to bring the popular multiplayer RPG Phantasy Star Online 2 to the west in "early 2013." But that still hasn't happened, much to fans' consternation—and Sega won't explain a thing.
PSO2 Update Brings One Nasty Bug
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Earlier today, Sega launched a new Phantasy Star Online 2 update for the PC version. New areas! New bosses! New quests! Sounds great, huh? It also brought new headaches.
Sega Still Says Phantasy Star Online 2 Is 'Delayed'
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Yesterday, we got an e-mail from a Kotaku reader named Jacob. He said he was bummed out. See, he really wants to play Phantasy Star Online 2, the free-to-play online RPG that was released in Japan last year, but he can't, because it's not out in the West, and publisher Sega hasn't told anyone what's going on.
Why Monster Hunter Is So Popular In Japan (And Struggles Everywhere…
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This Video Game Bug Is Truly Terrifying
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Ack! With this new horrifying glitch, Phantasy Star Online 2 has discovered a new level of hell. Character skins can accidentally change... for the worse. The much, much worse. *shudder*
The Most Amazing Place to Play Phantasy Star Online 2 in Japan
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An internet cafe in Tokyo's Takadanobaba is rolling out a Phantasy Star Online 2 "Arks Briefing Room", which available for hourly rent. According to 4Gamer, the space is decked out with four, pricey Emperor 1510 gaming chairs, ALIENWARE Aurora ALX computers, and slick displays. Stunning.
Sega on Why Phantasy Star Online 2 Is Free To Play
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Phantasy Star Online 2 Is Coming to the PS Vita
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My, Phantasy Star Online 2, Don't You Look Nice
Sega's online action role-playing game Phantasy Star Online 2
is, currently, only confirmed for Japan and only for Windows PCs. And although we may have been burned by past Phantasy Star games, the next PSO has me extremely hopeful.
Hello Robot Girls
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RAcaseal, the female android from Sega's Phantasy Star Online, is getting memorialized in plastic.
Phantasy Star Online Makes An Action Figure Comeback
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In June, Kotobukiya will be releasing this figure based on Eleanor from Phantasy Star Online. She'll sell for USD$35.
Phantasy Star Online Fans, This Toy's For You
We're not sure why toy maker Kotobukiya is releasing a figure based on Phantasy Star Online now, but we're not complaining. Who doesn't love PSO and would want a little robot maiden to remember all the good times?