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E3 Interview Video for Phantasy Star Portable 2

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Oh my a non-japanese related post; Gamespot released a video interview of Brody Phillips, Producer for Phantasy Star Portable 2. He informs us that at E3 that the Trial version will be available. Watching the video we noted of some changes for the U.S version from the Japanese version.

  • Notes from E3 Video
    • Clad 6 becomes official term for the Resort Colony.
    • AutoWord (Automatic Text) is available. 
    • Seabed Relics becomes Undersea Relics.
    • Fate/Stay Night clothing is available.
    • Koltova Suit clothing is available.
    • Lack of voices for text scenes.
    • Infrastructure and Ad-hoc available.
    • Extra Mode becomes Tactical Missions
    • Free Missions become Open Missions
    • Voice for Emilia (sounds like Pre4kids:Amy Rose)

My only gripe from this E3 video is the lack of voices for text scenes. The Japanese version has voices for pretty much every chapter's text scene. Other than that, we're happy to see that some Fate Stay Night costumes will make an appearance.

[thanks boxdropper]

Phantasy Star Portable 2: Challenge 2 Stage 2! Defensive Shield Tactics!

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But thou Blocked!

チャレンジミッションII ステージ２・心眼: Challenge II Stage 2: The Mind's eye; Sakai released information on Challenge 2: Stage 2: The Mind's Eye! Like a Client Order gone wild, the focus of this mission appears to be attacking through Just Guarding!

Just Guarding is when you block attacks by using your shield at the same time your enemy hits you. Think of it as the Parry System in Street Fighter and Soul Caliber. Sakai describes this mission as very tense, so enjoy it if you can. The mission drops on the Japanese Phantasy Star Portable 2 at June 16, 2010.

Block the unwanted advances of the Companion Cube.

 

It's like Symbol Chat but better!

 

Flowers of Steel

The Knights of Steel Flowers are enlisting a few good men and women to join their crusade to rival Little Wing! But in order to join their ranks you must pay a fee…

アイゼンリッター EisenRitter
Male Clothes or Parts
300 Yen

 

ローゼンリッター Rozenritter
Female Clothes or Parts
300 Yen

Phantasy Star Portable 2: Little Wing Rivals, Sonic's Birthday 2010

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Knights of Steel

Sakai showed off some lovely concept art for the next download items after the Phantasy Star Zero weapons.

There are many private military companies fiercely competing within the Gurhal Solar System. The one that many of you would know by now is the Little Wing, and the largest company would be The Guardians.  So we introduce one such private company known as the Knights of Steel Flowers.

Little Wing Rivals: 鋼華の騎士団

The costume has a sort of Cherry Blossom feel but with a militaristic approach. Like the Disciplinary Committee, they may possibly have their own unique weapons, but we'll see.

[via pspo2blog]

Weapons of Zero

The Pretty Parasol from Phantasy Star Zero will make it's debut.

 

The Sealed Yonohate Sword from Phantasy Star Zero.

We know everyone wants to know if the Sealed Yonohate Sword will "unseal" after a certain amount of hits, but Sakai did not say. Each DLC costs 200 Yen and is available only at the Japanese Playstation Store at June 11, 2010.

Sonic's Birthday 2010

It's that time of the year again, Sonic's Birthday will be celebrated exclusively on Xbox360. This time they are commemorating the release of the Supplemental Update which will have no Guardians Cash and no Free Course Play. Well the former is pretty good news for the community as a whole. 

Sonic will appear on Xbox 360 PSU servers June 23rd, 2010!

  • 10:00 – 11:00 AM
  • 12:00 – 1:00 PM
  • 2:00 – 3:00 PM
  • 4:30 – 5:30 PM
  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Times are Pacific Standard time.

Let's beat Sonic in a hoverboard Race!

PSU Japan

Grand Orca is really Grand!