The Episode 4 beta test began at 18:00 JP time. 23 new files needed to be downloaded before access to episode 4 is allowed. As for those of you who weren't fortunate enough to get into the beta test, keep your eyes here to learn about all of what has been discovered. (there's already a video posted of the first area.)

Due to some issues that Sega was having today, the start of the episode 4 closed beta test has been delayed. It is expected to begin on thursday at 18:00 JP time (4am EST.)

Haloween will soon be out of here, and Christmas is on the way in. On the 30th Pioneer Haloween and the Haloween decorations will be taken down. However the Christmas theme and the quest "Pioneer Christmas."





This quest is meant for one player only, and you're going to be looking for the Naura sisters again. The quest is for Gamecube, Xbox, and possibly Blue Burst, but that is currently unconfirmed right now.

A short time ago EBworld put a date on Phantasy Star Trilogy. However, the other two generations have not been released in Japan yet. Only now has Phantasy Star Generation: 2 been given a release date.







The release has been set for February 24th for Phantasy Star Generation:2 for the Playstation 2.

The Phantasy Star Online Blue Burst Episode 4 Closed Beta is about to begin on the 30th, but those who know how the original was structured knew where to look for information about it. If you want to know what's in it, check out the thread that has been set up for it here.

PSOXtreme writes ---Card Revolution Festival---

Card Revolution Festival is a 2 part event that will be held from November 9th to the 30th, to commemorate the 1st year anniversary of the Japanese release of PSO Episode 3.

During this Online festival, there will be significant changes to many cards, allowing for even more diverse strategies, and the creation of even more unique decks.

In addition to this, during the festival you will have a greater opportunity to obtain rarer cards. So please take advantage of this by taking part!

Festival Details:

---Part 1
November 9 to 18: "Rappy Card" Festival (Try looking at your rappy cards! Cool huh? Also you should expect some other little goodies throught your battles)

---Part 2" November 18 to 30: "High Card" Festival (??? No news yet, up to you to find out! ???)

Enjoy the latest event of Episode 3!

Phantasy Star Trilogy has gotten a shipping date of February 1, 2005 at ebgames.

Well, looks like we're finally back online. A lot has happened since we went down, so lets get to it.

Blue Burst
Seat of the Heart has been added to the list of Solo mode Episode 2 quests. (Actually, its the only one right now.) You can check out a guide for it here.

Window mode has been added. A new option in the options menu outside of the game has been added to reflect this. The good news is that you can switch between programs while in window mode. (although alt-tabbing while in full screen still crashes you...)

There was also a problem with the modification of technique ranges a little while ago. The Blue Burst team had commented and fixed the issue with Ver.1.15.6.

Pioneer Haloween has gone up for all versions except Dreamcast because it doesn't support episode II.

Labyrinthine Trial has gone online. A link to the guide for that quest can be found here.

Finally the news that everyone has been waiting for, the closed beta for Episode 4 will begin on November 30th. To have admitance to the beta, you had to have had a fully purchased hunters license back during the original beta in june and july. An email should be coming out soon on where you can get the files for the episode.

Episode Iⅈ (GC)
Phantasmal World 4 was installed on the 26th. In this quest, you're visiting the towers. But beware, it won't be easy, as you'll have to deal with multiple epsilons at one time.



Episode Iⅈ (XBOX)
Phantasmal World 1&2 have been added to the online playable maps.

Episode III
Two new maps were added to episode III. The Morgue (After Arkz attack) and Lupus Silva a. Also a new rule has been added online for shared team HP. Along with that, the following songs have been added to the jukebox.

Nebula Montana Part 1
Nebula Montana Part 2
Morgue Part 2
Dolor Odor
The Morgue Part 2

Also Leavin Flow is gone now.

Finally, for those of you wondering, Phantasy Star Monthly October has been released. Head here to pick it up. Till next update...and welcome back everyone.

I've seen many people ask about this, so I'm going to say this one more time. Episode 4 has NOT been announced for the Gamecube or Xbox. It has only been announced for the PC version Blue Burst.

Sonic Team has finally listened. On October 19th, Window Mode will be available for Blue Burst.

Nites writes "At Tokyo Game Show 2004, SEGA showed off some more Episode IV content :)

SEGA announced that there is atleast 150 new items to be added :)
http://psobb.jp/community/eventTGS2004.html "

Thanks Nites. I'll get translations on those new items as soon as possible.

Update: The shield is called Mirror of Yata, one of the items in japanese legend, it may produce a bonus if combined with the Kusanagi sword.

The sword is called the General's Saber of Honor.

The claw is Daylight's Scar.

Thanks to Navi for the translations.

Ok a bunch of things have happened for Blue Burst in this morning's update.

Challenge mode Episode 1 stages 1-9 are up. So we'll be seeing S-ranks soon.

Seat of the Heart has been added, so you can get a Ragol Ring as well now.

A special ship for newbies has been created, where only normal level games can be played.

Also Blue Burst users have recieved info about a very special addition that will be coming soon to Blue Burst. I can't say what it is because the note doesn't allow reprinting, but its something that people have wanted for a long time now.

kevlar_pso writes "Before the ship select/download screen appears you are greeted by this:
[New quest information]

The following new quest is now available for you to play!
"Respective Tommorow" (Online Quest/ VR/ for 1-4 players)

Moreover, form September 30 to October 30, Visual Lobby will be added the decorations of autumn leaves.
September 30 - October 30:Autumn Lobby.

Have fun! 30-Sep, 2004 Sonic Team/ Microsoft Xbox Live Team.

For those of you not familiar w/the Respective Tommorow get on Xbox Live w/ppls from your friends list and check it out!"

The Edy CUP has come to a close. While the original goal of 100 million monsters was reached, the second goal of 150 million wasn't reached. the final counter was at 141479020 kills.

Also, both Edy CUP quests have been removed.

Hey there everyone. No, I haven't released the next episode yet, that's on its way. Actually I've finally got my own webpage for PSM and you're all invited to come. See ya at http://psm.card-revolution.com/.