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The VC Advantage: Phantasy Star Tree

Posted Jul 2nd 2008 6:00PM by JC Fletcher
Filed under: The VC Advantage


Of the main Phantasy Star games, Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom is the most maligned. The presentation was scaled back after Phantasy Star II, the characters walk agonizingly slowly, and the story has only a tenuous connection to previous games. But Phantasy Star III's main gimmick is interesting enough to make the game worth talking about: at two points during the game, your hero will be given the option to marry one of two different women. The next chapter then starts with that couple's grown offspring as the new hero. It's a really clever mechanic that results in an assortment of generic anime heroes. The endings are completely different for every path, and each character experiences changes in the storyline.

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VC Monday Madness video wrap-up 4/21/08

Posted Apr 21st 2008 9:34PM by David Hinkle
Filed under: VC Monday Madness


Well folks, we're back with video commentary and ready to give you the lowdown on this week's Virtual Console releases. This week will go down in history for us, as it shows the release of one of the best NES games ever here in the United States. So what are you waiting for? Hit up the video above, then cruise past the break for the rest.

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VC Monday Madness: River City Ransom and some other game

Posted Apr 21st 2008 10:30AM by David Hinkle
Filed under: VC Monday Madness


So, uh, we all know what today is, right? It's a day that will go down in history for us, the fine men and women behind Wii Fanboy, because a game of epic proportions is hitting the Virtual Console later today (12pm ET): River City Ransom, There's also some other game but we haven't even bothered to, well ... care about it. Dude, River City Ransom!
  • River City Ransom (NES,1-2 players, 500 Wii Points)
  • Phantasy Star III Generations of Doom (Sega Genesis, 1 player, 800 Wii Points)
As usual, be sure to stop back later for our video commentary on this week's Virtual Console releases. Until then, chill out at Merv Burger and enjoy one of their free smiles.
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VC Friday: Phantasy Star III: Virtual Console update of Doom

Posted Apr 18th 2008 11:15AM by Chris Greenhough
Filed under: News, Virtual Console

Up on the chopping block this Friday is the red-headed step-child of early Phantasy Star games, Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom. Considered the weak link by fans, we suppose that directly following Phantasy Star II didn't help its case.
  • Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom -- Mega Drive -- 800 Wii Points
Don't forget to hop in the patented Wii Fanboy time machine and hurtle past the break for footage from the game.

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The Virtual Console soon to be full of Phantasy Stars

Posted Mar 14th 2008 9:45AM by JC Fletcher
Filed under: Virtual Console, Imports

According to the USK (the German ratings board), three new Mega Drive games will be available on that country's Virtual Console soon (and therefore the rest of Europe's, and therefore everywhere soon afterward): Gleylancer, Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom, and Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium. Gleylancer is notable for being another Japan-only game, and the Phantasy Stars are notable for being great RPGs (yes, even III). IV is regarded as the best in a series of already-wonderful games.

This should come as no surprise, really, because the major deciding factor for VC availability of any Genesis/Mega Drive game is "Is it on the Sega Genesis Collection disc?" as both Phantasy Star 3 and 4 are. We go on and on about that disc, but it continues to be relevant! We'd never begrudge Sega for making these great games available in as many formats as possible, though.
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VC Monday Madness: Ninja Gaiden III and Phantasy Star II

Posted Feb 18th 2008 9:45AM by David Hinkle
Filed under: VC Monday Madness


Well, the Virtual Console releases have hit our inbox and we're pleased to see two fan-favorites hitting the download circuit. With one of the most beloved RPG franchises depositing an installment, as well as the third title in the Ninja Gaiden releasing, we're sure going to enjoy giving these a play later on.

This week's Virtual Console releases are:
  • Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom (NES, 1 player, 500 Wii Points)
  • Phantasy Star II (Sega Genesis, 1 player, 800 Wii Points)
As always, be sure to stop back later for our video wrap-up of this week's content.
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