Sega + RPG Teaser Page = Phantasy Star Portable 2

[SwordBreaker]

http://newrpg.sega.jp/

Looks like a ship's steering wheel, don't you think? What else could it be?

If it turns out to be a sequel to Skies come August 20th, a lot of fans are going to be happy. :)

[Thalzon]

Possible, but I recall a friend of mine mentioning that the person behind the Phantasy Star RPGs (who was also behind Skies) was starting development on a totally new RPG project. This may be it.

But the silhouette of the girl does bear a passing resemblance to Fina, at least... So you might be right.

[Matt E. Waldman]

Haha, looks more like "Stars of Arcadia" to me. But still, this looks promising! Here's to hoping there's a sequel in the works!

[The Coop]

If there's any justice left in this world, it'll be Phantasy Star V (Phantasy Earth as it was nick named back in the day).

[Dr.Flintlock]

If there's any justice left in this world, it'll be Phantasy Star V (Phantasy Earth as it was nick named back in the day).

Is it wrong that I'd be tons more excited for news like this instead of another Final Fantasy title.

Seriously, a legit Phantasy Star game (not ragging on PSO or anything, but I'd like to say I think the ship's sailed a little while ago with that one) would make me one of the happiest people in the world.

Although a sequel to Skies of Arcadia would be pretty nice too....But PSV would be the greatest announcement I've come across this year since....that epic mickey stuffage.

[SynthesizedStampede]

Eh, if it truly is a Skies sequel I'd feel a mixture of both fear and excitement: excited that a sequel IS being made to such a fantastic game, but scared that they're going to mess it up. Reason being that NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams (I haven't played it, however) seems to have been messed up from the original formula in that you have to take more effort into avoiding the bird (rather than the solitary Ideya Capture) to get any massive links. While I love sequels to games I love, I won't love them if they're not done right.

Unfortunately, however, I fear Skies did what it did TOO right. There's an article floating around somewhoere on Edge or something about why Skies was so lovable and awesome despite it not really revolutionizing everything. The article was on point though and really emphasized things that Skies did that really set it apart from other JRPGs: one namely was the whole "you're actually discovering a world and developing your character and story" and whatnot. Besides other RPGs where you just level up your character, the whole building a crew, discovering new parts of the world, and ability to break the bounds of that existed in 70% of the game (high/deep sky) really is one thing Skies did right.

Awwww man Skies is so awesome ^_^.

[Ajax]

Hmm, to somewhat bump this topic, it seems that the silhouette has changed on the teaser site... Looks like some guy wielding some sort of ridiculously large JRPG weapon. Additionally, I dont remember if they had a date posted before, or if this is a new development. Well I suppose I'll be checking up on this in four days or so.

[Dunnowhathuh]

If it is a Skies of Arcadia sequel then I better go dust off the Dreamcast and go and finish that game. Dropped into the pile of games I've never finished for one reason or another a few years ago.

[Inimitable]

I've been looking for an excuse to play Skies again. Hopefully this is it!

[Arrow]

I've seen various people claim that this is just a website for an already sort-of-confirmed Phantasy Star Zero 2.

I don't know how legit that rumor is.

[I-n-j-i-n]

I'm really hoping that turning wheel is a navigational wheel for a ship...

And I just wish Sega would make a full sequel to Valkyria Chronicles already (not that weird portable version... which I'd probably buy anyway) and porting the Yakuza series..

[Strike911]

Please? Please? Please?

Not holding my breath... but quietly hoping... controlled breathing.

[The Author]

Sonic and the Spinning Wheel

[I-n-j-i-n]

^

Strangely as I have liked Sonic Unleashed, that puts a bad taste in my mouth..

[Dunnowhathuh]

And I just wish Sega would make a full sequel to Valkyria Chronicles already (not that weird portable version... which I'd probably buy anyway)

I second that notion.

[Dunnowhathuh]

I believe it's a Phantasy Star (http://www.kotaku.com.au/2009/08/hey-look-its-phantasy-star-portable-2/#more-351113).

[Arrow]

I believe it's a Phantasy Star (http://www.kotaku.com.au/2009/08/hey-look-its-phantasy-star-portable-2/#more-351113).

I saw the news yesterday and immediately assumed that was correct, but I had only seen the news; no scans. This scan has people with the same outlines, so... yeah, pretty much confirmed.

A little disappointing, but not unexpected. Portable 1 sold like gangbusters in Japan, and it's only real failure to becoming a true Monster Hunter threat (lol, as if) was that it only had adhoc multiplayer and not online, which this sequel seems to fix.

[Ajax]

Well it's official now. Link now redirects to here (http://phantasystar.sega.jp/psp2/).

[Bahamut]

Well that's disappointing. They have to know that people want SoA 2 with that spinning wheel teaser!

[SynthesizedStampede]

Both disappointed and relieved. Gah, just re-release Skies of Arcadia Legends (lol Skies of Arcadia: Legends' Legend) with clearer sound, current-gen graphics, all the DC mini-quests, and a SoA OST pre-order bonus (so basically a full-fledged remake), and I would've been happy.

[I-n-j-i-n]

Someone tell Sega to fucking stop it with the PSP ports and get working on full fledges PS3/Xbox games. I swear those portables are eating into the bottom line of home console games now.