Even though Sega neglected to bring the confetti, the kazoos, and the fireworks to the floor of Tokyo Game Show 2010, it's managed to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Phantasy Star Online in a radical and meaningful way. How, you ask? By announcing a brand installment in the long-running MMO-ish franchise called Phantasy Star Online 2. 

Details are lighter than air, despite the recent appearance of an official site, but it is known that PSO 2 will be a PC game set for release at some point in 2011.
 

Even though Sega neglected to bring the confetti, the kazoos, and the fireworks to the floor of Tokyo Game Show 2010, it's managed to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Phantasy Star Online in a radical and meaningful way. How, you ask? By announcing a brand installment in the long-running MMO-ish franchise called Phantasy Star Online 2. 

Details are lighter than air, despite the recent appearance of an official site, but it is known that PSO 2 will be a PC game set for release at some point in 2011.
 

Nice!

Mmm another MMO? Can you call PSO an MMO?  
 
Wonder how much it will cost per month. 

" Mmm another MMO? Can you call PSO an MMO?   Wonder how much it will cost per month.  "

" @The_Laughing_Man said:

" Mmm another MMO? Can you call PSO an MMO?   Wonder how much it will cost per month.  "

MMO= Massive Multiplayer Online.  So...yes? "

Fail. Will go route of APB.

" Fail. Will go route of APB. "

" @The_Laughing_Man said:

" Mmm another MMO? Can you call PSO an MMO?   Wonder how much it will cost per month.  "

MMO= Massive Multiplayer Online.  So...yes? "

Oh man, I'm not too big on playing things on PC. But I love PSO. Maybe I will get it, since I played Cave Story and Daggerfall on the PC and enjoyed those.

" Fail. Will go route of APB. "

" @OllyOxenFree said:

" @The_Laughing_Man said:

" Mmm another MMO? Can you call PSO an MMO?   Wonder how much it will cost per month.  "

MMO= Massive Multiplayer Online.  So...yes? "

PSO was a CRPG.  There was nothing massive about it..  You were in a lobby with (I think) around 20 other people and then formed teams of four to take on missions.  This structure is no different from something like Guild Wars, Neverwinter Nights or Diablo.  I was a big fan of the first game back on the Dreamcast and later the Gamecube, but if they even consider charging a monthly fee for this..  I'll gladly pass and go back to the PSP version. "

Holy shit. PSO2.
  
2001 was a total blur to me because of the original. Here's hoping it won't suck as hard as PSU did.

Unless they're going to have it on consoles, this probably won't return investment.  Phantasy Star, like most Japanese games, has not progressed in years.  I'lll put dollars to donuts that the same stuff that was messed up about the original will still be messed up a decade later in the sequel.  
 
The people who played it back then have moved on to games that have progressed... to the people who didn't, Phantasy Star are kind of crappy action RPGs that get released every year.
 
People say new Phantasy Star games aren't as good... the truth is that they're the same.  Nostalgia rampancy.

I'll get it if it has no monthly subscription. Otherwise, PSU has left too much of a bad taste in my mouth.

" @OllyOxenFree said:

" @The_Laughing_Man said:

" Mmm another MMO? Can you call PSO an MMO?   Wonder how much it will cost per month.  "

MMO= Massive Multiplayer Online.  So...yes? "

He's asking because the original PSO was highly instanced, and not exactly "massive." "

As long as this is like the original PSO and doesn't have a monthly fee I will be buying it. If it does however, it's got to do some amazing things to make me consider buying it.

" As long as this is like the original PSO and doesn't have a monthly fee I will be buying it."

" Fail. Will go route of APB. "

If this game is as good as the original PSO, I will play the hell out of it.

Cool, but I don't have high hopes for it.

The original PSO on Dreamcast was awesome.....the second PSO Universe or whatever sucked. I really hope they come through with this one. PSO is a great alternative to the heavy MMO's of today. It was more about faster action and fun. Didnt stress your brain more then needed.

" Fail. Will go route of APB. "

YES
YESSSSSSSSSSS
FUCK
YESSSSSSS
DAY ONE PURCHASE
YES
MY LIFE IS NOW COMPLETE

PSO2. I've been waiting, Sonic Team. Please don't screw this up.

Ya..so will we be charged? Cause the one on the dreamcast was free.  "

So long as it wasnt like PSU, I'm golden.

Kinda hoped it would be a console game, since ya know, PSO being the first of its kind on consoles. But I'll take it.

Yes! I'm looking forward to this! I just hope it's actually PSO and not Universe.

" @The_Laughing_Man said: 

Ya..so will we be charged? Cause the one on the dreamcast was free.  "

No. A "Hunter's License" was $10 a month. "

When the words "Sonic Team" meant something: 
 
Phantasy Star Online Dreamcast Intro

Its like Diablo with some timing to your attacks. Its actually quite addictive and fun. Dont expect it to replace your Star Wars the Old Republic or World of Warcraft, expect it to be more something you and your buddies on vent do after you log off your MMO of choice, and before you go watch your porn, smoke a cig, and go to bed. Its fun for a few hours or so here and there.

I'm somewhat excited for this, but they can't be charging monthly like they did before, because it's exactly like Guild Wars in that there's a lobby and then instanced worlds.  No reason for monthly fees. 

" @WinterSnowblind said:

" @OllyOxenFree said:

" @The_Laughing_Man said:

" Mmm another MMO? Can you call PSO an MMO?   Wonder how much it will cost per month.  "

MMO= Massive Multiplayer Online.  So...yes? "

PSO was a CRPG.  There was nothing massive about it..  You were in a lobby with (I think) around 20 other people and then formed teams of four to take on missions.  This structure is no different from something like Guild Wars, Neverwinter Nights or Diablo.  I was a big fan of the first game back on the Dreamcast and later the Gamecube, but if they even consider charging a monthly fee for this..  I'll gladly pass and go back to the PSP version. "

Oh, I see.  It's been a while since I played PSO so excuse my confusion. "

FUCKING.  YES.

OH MY FUCKING GOD YES! MY LIFE IS COMPLETE!

" @The_Laughing_Man said: 

Ya..so will we be charged? Cause the one on the dreamcast was free.  "

No. A "Hunter's License" was $10 a month. "

" @Vitamin_Dei said:

" @The_Laughing_Man said: 

Ya..so will we be charged? Cause the one on the dreamcast was free.  "

No. A "Hunter's License" was $10 a month. "

I was never charged. I played the fully game with others and never was charged.  "

" @The_Laughing_Man said:

" @Vitamin_Dei said:

" @The_Laughing_Man said: 

Ya..so will we be charged? Cause the one on the dreamcast was free.  "

No. A "Hunter's License" was $10 a month. "

I was never charged. I played the fully game with others and never was charged.  "

How? On the gamecube, Dreamcast, PC. every platform required a hunter's license at 10 bucks a month. "

Eh.  The game was cool to have on Dreamcast, but it wasn't anything super fantastic.

" @The_Laughing_Man: I wish i knew how that was possible O_o "

No Spread Needle, no buy.

I hope this isn't just another terrible MMO. Here's hoping they go Guild Wars with the pricing.

" FUCKING.  YES. "

One of the most influential games ever made. 
VERY good news!

So they're bringing back the actual PSO and not this PSU crap?
 
Praise be the lord.

No the dreamcast version did not have a monthly fee (atleast the PAL version)

Radical!

Well excited by this! Loved the original PSO!

Most likely it will probably cost $9.99 a month like Phantasy Star Universe.