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Phantasy Star Universe 360 Open Beta Starts ...Now
- Thread starter Mercury Fred
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eXxy said:
But, why charge in the first place? "With the online mode, we want PSU to be a highly interactive community that is constantly evolving and adapting to player participation. The GUARDIANS License at $9.99 per month covers upkeep of the servers, as well as a robust plan for regular monthly content updates," said Sega of America Product Manager Ben Harrison to 1UP.
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In this regard though, the updates are rather shallow. The JP have been discussing this in disappointment since our big first update. It's practically just reskins, but nonetheless challenging and fun. But the big issue here is that its all content that's already there but just locked away to be released slowly. Yes you have that right, when you first start PSU, everything will not be available from the get go. The days of being able to go to every area like PSO 1/2? Gone. It'll be like episode 4 of PSOBB.
You'll be slowly fed new content that the offline already has over the months. Thouggh there are online exclusives, its still pretty irritating to think you're paying for that. I'm somehow under the impression that the PSU story mode might have been more (it was advertised to be 40 hours, but it's 25 now) but they probably cut it in half for retail and will release the rest online while charging folks all the more for it. But on the other hand, this weeks update is YAY times. And now what kind of updates US will recieve? I have no clue since I'm playing the JP version anyway.
First update after 1 month of beta hell: Moatoob added, 8 new missions added. Much disappointment ensued when half the stuff mentioned below wasn't seen.
This weeks update
: Expert jobs added, all 8 new weapon types added, more techniques/arts added, my room reform tickets added, PM Device Zero added, new clothes added, 5-7 star equipment added, 8 star boards added, Lv cap raised to 60 from 50, first episode 2 story mission added, 2 S rank missions added, 2 new SUVs added.kiryogi said:But, why charge in the first place? "With the online mode, we want PSU to be a highly interactive community that is constantly evolving and adapting to player participation. The GUARDIANS License at $9.99 per month covers upkeep of the servers, as well as a robust plan for regular monthly content updates," said Sega of America Product Manager Ben Harrison to 1UP.
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In this regard though, the updates are rather shallow. The JP have been discussing this in disappointment since our big first update. It's practically just reskins, but nonetheless challenging and fun. But the big issue here is that its all content that's already there but just locked away to be released slowly. Yes you have that right, when you first start PSU, everything will not be available from the get go. The days of being able to go to every area like PSO 1/2? Gone. It'll be like episode 4 of PSOBB.
You'll be slowly fed new content that the offline already has over the months. Thouggh there are online exclusives, its still pretty irritating to think you're paying for that. I'm somehow under the impression that the PSU story mode might have been more (it was advertised to be 40 hours, but it's 25 now) but they probably cut it in half for retail and will release the rest online while charging folks all the more for it. But on the other hand, this weeks update is YAY times. And now what kind of updates US will recieve? I have no clue since I'm playing the JP version anyway.
First update after 1 month of beta hell: Moatoob added, 8 new missions added.
This weeks update
I'm wondering if that big JP release will be available in the US at launch or not. I understand what they're doing, but they freaking locked most of the weapon types at launch. I'm going to be pretty annoyed if that's what happens here. PSU does not have the type of large/deep content that a MMO does where they can get away with it.
Also isn't 360 supposedly getting exclusive quests/downloads or something? I thought they mentioned that in their justification for having an additional charge for the 360 version. Watch it just be skins or something
SailorDaravon said:I'm wondering if that big JP release will be available in the US at launch or not. I understand what they're doing, but they freaking locked most of the weapon types at launch. I'm going to be pretty annoyed if that's what happens here. PSU does not have the type of large/deep content that a MMO does where they can get away with it.
Also isn't 360 supposedly getting exclusive quests/downloads or something? I thought they mentioned that in their justification for having an additional charge for the 360 version. Watch it just be skins or something
I'm thinking exclusive quests like magazine ones back in the day, can't be too special, be it if they're even ARSED to try. Well also get this, Extra mode is a total copout and also has most of the weapons and stuff locked away. At least most areas are indeed available in both, but you dont get expert classes outside of super powered Ethan in story mode. But it gives you a good feel for the game so I do recommend playing story mode. But dont buy the game if youre only playing story seriously. So far though, the only exclusive online area is a total reskin, but at least it wasn't there in story or extra. Also, the new boss mention for episode 2 is antoher goddamn reskin. D: I hope hes at least hard.
edit: And i'll be pissed as hell if you guys did get all that offhand, but thankfully Miyoshis commentary from E3 confirmed that you guys will be a t least 1-2 months behind us.
kisakiproject
Member
kiryogi said:
I hate him so much. This is like the prey bullshit all over again.
goldenpp72
Member
Sure.
Sega announces beta for the 11th
Gaf: Hell yeah!
Sega delays beta to unknown time
Gaf: 10 pages!
Sega announces beta for the 11th
Gaf: Hell yeah!
Sega delays beta to unknown time
Gaf: 10 pages!
SailorDaravon said:Wait extra mode is the offline one right? Why the hell would they lock stuff away on that?If they did, could it be unlocked with an online update? And even if it could, doesn't that screw everyone with no online?
I don't know if its locked away and meant to be unlocked or if its meant to be that halfassed overall. I mean I'm guessing with the patch updates they could enable things. We'll see tomorrow if it does expand extra mode. Like I said, do not buy PSU thinking story/extra mode is all you need.
Side note: I'm more hardcore than Darkshire ever was when it comes to PSO. 600+ hours so far on PSUJP not including beta time
kiryogi said:I don't know if its locked away and meant to be unlocked or if its meant to be that halfassed overall. I mean I'm guessing with the patch updates they could enable things. We'll see tomorrow if it does expand extra mode. Like I said, do not buy PSU thinking story/extra mode is all you need.
Side note: I'm more hardcore than Darkshire ever was. 600+ hours so far on PSUJP not including beta time
I had no intentions of ever touching story mode unless the servers are down, just making an observation
And good god you sound like how I used to. My life is over for at least a few months when this game comes out.
Well it's a general statement to everyone on GAF thats been considering it. XD And I love PSO/U Though there's no way in hell I could ever go back to PSO minus CARD now.
Well, if you get the PC version, you could hack the extra mode into being enjoyable. It's how we found out about all the new clothes and PMs XD And to the naysayers, hacks only apply to offline material.
Though there's no way in hell I could ever go back to PSO minus CARD now.Well, if you get the PC version, you could hack the extra mode into being enjoyable. It's how we found out about all the new clothes and PMs XD And to the naysayers, hacks only apply to offline material.
AgentOtaku
Member
must. have. now. dammit!
Anything more specific on a PAL beta? I would consider getting a 360 for this, because I will get one in the long run anyway, it would be nice to spend my last week of holidays on PSU.
I don't mind if there are areas you can't go to from the beginning, looking back on PSO most people played EP1 even when EP2 and later on BB EP4 was released.
I don't mind if there are areas you can't go to from the beginning, looking back on PSO most people played EP1 even when EP2 and later on BB EP4 was released.
PepsimanVsJoe
Member
Ogni-XR21 said:
Ep1 is still my favorite of the three episodes. Ep2 on Ultimate level borders on unfair when doing specific missions like PW4 and Ep4 just sucked(great for loot though!)
neptunes said:NOOOOOOO,
What a horrible time to have your 360 BREAK DOWN
Tell me about it, bud. Even if the demo has been postponed, I won't be able to download it because Microsoft still haven't even sent me an email letting me know how to ship this piece of broken turd to them.
I guess this will be a waiting game.
Oh, does the 360 version of PSU charge MONTHLY? The f**kers. The real, big fat F**K HEADS.
Gyrian Seed
Member
Pretty disappointed to not find this online yet, but what can you do, it'll be on soon enough. Ended up downloading other demos I've had in the queue forever (burnout and lego star wars 2). I can't wait to try it, since it'll probably be what'll convince me 100% to stick with the 360 version. I've been kicking myself for a while now for passing over the PS2 import.
Mercury Fred
Banned
From the official Sega PSU board's admin:
Not again...kiryogi said:
TekunoRobby
Tag of Excellence
Ha ha and they don't push back the demo expiration to compensate for the delay.
:lol Classic
:lol Classic
kiryogi said:
Jesus. :lol
kiryogi said:
Confirmed : beta test cancelled :lol
crestfallen
Member
Wow, and I was excited for this too.
kiryogi said:
That is just too funny. :lol
Mercury Fred
Banned
Way to go Sega.
+1 ignore list
You're now officially a troll.kiryogi said:
+1 ignore list