Final Fantasy XIV Items and More Coming to Phantasy Star Online 2
Two of the biggest Japanese online games, it appears, are collaborating. And you thought these games were rivals? Ha!
Sega announced that the Phantasy Star Online 2 closed beta test for the PS4 version will run from February 25 to March 6 in Japan. The game’s official launch is April 20 in Japan. In Japan. In. Japan.
Phantasy Star Online 2 Is Still MIA In The West, But Hey Look Anime
Nearly four years ago, Sega announced Phantasy Star Online 2 for western release. That still hasn’t happened. But at least we’re getting the anime?
Phantasy Star Online 2 Says Not to Build Nukes
Do you read the end user license agreements for software? No? You should. Sometimes they say important things. Like not to build nukes.
“SEGA is currently not planning to release the PS4 version of Phantasy Star Online 2 outside of Japan,” a representative for the company tells Kotaku. Still no word on the other versions, which they announced for U.S. release back in 2012 but haven’t said a thing about since. Sorry, guys.
Phantasy Star Online 2 is coming to the PS4 next year in Japan. The PS4 version will be playable at next month’s Tokyo Game Show. The game was first released in Japan on PC back in 2012.
Phantasy Star Online 2 Is Getting an Anime
Phantasy Star Online 2 is being turned into a TV anime series. What’s it going to be called? Why, Phantasy Star Online 2: The Animation. Clever!
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.
No PS4 Until 2014, Japan. But Here's An MMO For Your Trouble.
The PS4 launch looks to have a wider variety of play options than previous generations. Now it looks like Japan will be getting an extra option.
PSO2 Update Brings One Nasty Bug
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'
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.
Phantasy Star Online 2 for the Vita is as Good as the PC Version
Back before the release of Phantasy Star Online 2 on the PC, one of its main selling points was that it would eventually be released on the PlayStation Vita as well. Now, nearly a year after the game's PC launch, this has finally come to pass. And while the Vita version of the game remains largely identical, it is the…
Phantasy Star Online 2 hits the PS Vita on February 28, Sony announced today.
Here Are The Top 30 Games Japanese Gamers Are Looking Forward To In 2013
2013 is only 1/12th over. With 11 months left and new console news on the horizon, Weekly Famitsu asked its readers what games they were looking forward to for this year. Here's a list of the top 30 anticipated upcoming games for 2013 (note: All publishers and release dates are for Japanese release versions):
Developers Of These Free Games Aren't Looking for Quick, Easy Cash
Free to play. Free. To. Play. Sounds good, but watch the fine print. With most games these days, when something is free, you tend to get what you pay for. Generally, you'll end up getting a fraction of the actual game with the rest being either unattainable or incredibly hard to get to without pulling out your credit…
This Video Game Bug Is Truly Terrifying
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
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.
Phantasy Star Online 2 Bans Overseas Players. Sorry Foreigners! [Update]
Players outside of Japan have been enjoying online role-playing game Phantasy Star Online 2. Those days are over. Until its Western release, the game is now Japan only.
Phantasy Star Online 2's Character Creator Brings Sci-Fi Anime Characters to Life!
Like most MMOs, Phantasy Star Online 2 comes with a robust character creator. And with its sci-fi setting, it's perfect for making all sorts of futuristic characters. I, for one, made Kotaku's very own anthropomorphic avatar, Kotaku-tan, as my character.
