Spotlight: Phantasy Star, Pushing the Envelope, and RPG Replay Value

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Saturday, July 24, 2010

This edition of the Community Spotlight hopes to tackle some hard gaming questions while remaining upbeat. I know, I know, this is a radical departure from my usually cynical tone. I'm on my way to the doctor as you read this, so no need to worry.


How I would Save Phantasy Star
By Frank Anderson
Frank is a hardcore Phantasy Star Online fan.  He's played it all, and now feels he has a place in offering Sega advice on how to fix the mess they've made of the entire franchise. His ideas are passionate and smart, and Sega should play attention. Will they? No.

What's Your Writing Process? A Request To the Community for Submissions
By Jon Porter
You have just one more day to tell Jon about the process you go through when writing articles on Bitmob. Mine is simple: I start with a fruity mixed drink and let the inspiration flow. I'm sure you have a method that's a little kinder to the liver.

 

A New Take On Multiplayer
By Michael Gray
Michael feels that the current crop of multiplayer games are boring and uninspired. Rather than dwell on the problems, he highlights the potential future of the genre with a collection of inventive titles either available now or out in the near future.

Limits Of the Industry, and Shedding a Stereotype
By Corey Williams
Is it possible for a game to push the envelope so much that it becomes socially unacceptable? Corey seeks to answer this question as he examines several aspects of culture that often send people into a rage when mocked or tarnished.

The Replay Value Of RPGs
By Gary Lucero
In an effort to outline what makes an RPG replayable, Gary compares Mass Effect to its sequel. From character creation to how the story unfolds, he hopes the answer to this question lies in the basic function of these two games.

 
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Comments (3)
Franksmall
July 24, 2010
Thanks, Jasmine. You are the best!
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July 24, 2010

congrats everyone on making this list 

Dcswirlonly_bigger
July 25, 2010

Every time someone mentions Phantasy Star Online I will point out that you can in fact still play it - for free. http://www.schtserv.com/

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