A bit earlier then usual, this weeks Hunters Gazette comes flying your way as per usual every fortnight, and it's only here at Ragol.co.uk!

This edition looks at new ways to play Phantasy Star Online. Take a browse at the wierd and wonderful ways you never thought about playing PSO!

Also those wishing to know more about the upcoming Ragol.co.uk Episode III: C.A.R.D. Battle League should take a stroll into this edition. Sign-Ups begin next weekend as i'm off for a week! Any questions, feel free to leave them in this Ragol.co.uk Forum Thread (Or use the thread just to generally chat about it!).

 Hunters Gazette - Issue #8 - 'New Ways To Play!'

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There will be server maintenance on the Nintendo Gamecube Phantasy Star Online servers during October 26th 2004 between the times of 14:00 & 17:00 (Japanese Time).

During this time please do not attempt to connect to the servers as if maintenance is happening on your corresponding servers at that time then you will be automatically disconnected after connecting. If you happen to be playing during these times please disconnect otherwise at the time when maintenance starts you will be disconnected from your game no matter what! You are given 10 minutes warning via. constant on-screen messages counting down until the time the upgrades start. This affects all players of the following Nintendo Gamecube games:

• Phantasy Star Online, Episodes I & II
• Phantasy Star Online, Episodes I & II Plus
• Phantasy Star Online, Episode III: C.A.R.D. Revolution

Please reconnect after these times where service continues as normal.

No its not Deja-Vu... its more details on the same day updates!

Being Added to Episodes I & II is part 4 of the quest series 'In The End of the Vision Boundry'.

The fourth installment of the popular quest series see's you return to the ever popular Control Tower on Gal De Val island, and complete primary objectives including the containment of the security procedures. Complete the quest to recieve a Rank based on mosters slayed and time taken! For more images on this quest, be sure to check out this news posts Forum Thread (Comments... CLICK HERE!).

Episodes I & II recieves another quest on the same day, as Sonic Team gear up for Hallowe'en! Between October 26th (After Server Maintenance) & November 30th (Server Maintenance Time TBA) Episode II becomes the setting for another years special Hallowe'en Quest! The Lobbies aswell recieve a special makeover for the seasonal occasion. Expect Oversized Novelty Pumpkins!

The Quest 'In The End of Vision Boundry 4' is playable for 1 - 4 Human Players. The Quest 'Pioneer Hallowe'en' is available for a Limited time only and also playable for 1 - 4 Human Players.

Being added to Episode III are 2 new maps (As Posted Below: Forest & Morgue).

Also (Because it's a special occasion!) Episode III recieves a new Tournament rule, based around the use of 'E' C.A.R.D.s. But thats not all! Also being added are several tunes to the Online Lobby Jukebox!

• Nebula Montana PART1 from Jungle -A forest cage-
• Nebula Montana PART2 from Jungle -A forest cage-
• Morgue PART2
• Dolor Odor
• Transmission and end
• Leavin flow

Enjoy the huge amount of updates for October, and as always for more information, stay tuned right here on Ragol.co.uk & check out our Forums!

There will be server maintenance on the Nintendo Gamecube Phantasy Star Online servers during October 26th 2004 between the times of 14:00 & 17:00 (Japanese Time).

During this time please do not attempt to connect to the servers as if maintenance is happening on your corresponding servers at that time then you will be automatically disconnected after connecting. If you happen to be playing during these times please disconnect otherwise at the time when maintenance starts you will be disconnected from your game no matter what! You are given 10 minutes warning via. constant on-screen messages counting down until the time the upgrades start. This affects all players of the following Nintendo Gamecube games:

• Phantasy Star Online, Episodes I & II
• Phantasy Star Online, Episodes I & II Plus
• Phantasy Star Online, Episode III: C.A.R.D. Revolution

Please reconnect after these times where service continues as normal. After this maintenance comes a set of long awaited updates!

For Episode I & II players, a new quest is being added to the servers for November (Details Tommorrow). For Episode III players however, to celebrate the anniversary of Episode III's launch in Japan (on November 27th 2003), Sonic Team are adding 2 new online maps, updating and adjusting C.A.R.D. values and pick-up rates, and adding a new tournament rule!

The two maps being added are 'The Morgue (After ARKZ Battle)' and 'The Forest'.

Also being added is a new tournament rule for online play, but details havent been announced at the moment. C.A.R.D. Values and Pick-up rates are also being adjusted at a later date, but no details on exactly what is happening has been announced at the moment!

Stay tuned to Ragol.co.uk for more news on these server maintenance notices!

Another weekend, and another fortnight has passed since the last edition of the Hunters Gazette was released right here on Ragol.co.uk, but the new edition is here at last! Despite my being busy all week long, just before it ends, it arrives!

In this edition read up all we know so far officially about the amazingly sound Episode IV! Also covered in this edition, for all those Episode III players budding for more action... click on over!

Sonic Team have gone out on a limb to state their adventures with Blue Burst in October... and its looking very good for all those hunters out there in the land of the rising sun! Here's what you're getting and when you're getting it:

• October 5th 2004
• Episode I Challenge Mode (Stages 1 - 9)

All of Episode 1's challenge modes are going online on October 5th! Battle through with friends or foes to defeat the enemies, clear the stages, and work your way to a S-Rank weapon! Co-Operation is the key to success!

Challenge Mode are playable for 2 - 4 Human Players.

• October 5th 2004
• Seat of the Heart
• Episode II Quest

The popular PSO quest makes it way to Blue Burst! Survive and defeat all the foes on Gal De Val island as you take on the fearsome Control Tower. Enemies stronger and better then ever... aparently!

Seat of the Heart quest is only playable for 1 Human player.

• October 5th 2004
• Beginner Mode

Something Sonic Team wish to do more often. New to Phantasy Star Online: Blue Burst? No problem, this is the mode for you!

• October 19th 2004
• Windows Conversion

Not something you'd expect in a pack of updates, but from October 19th it will be possible to play in a custom sized window instead of full screen. Handy incase you require E-Mail or suddenly decide to venture over to the Blue Burst website!

• October 26th 2004
• Hallowe'en on Pionner 2!

The festive season kicks off in style on Blue Burst as all Pioneer 2 hunters get to celebrate the sudden growth of pumpkins! Take a trip to Gal De Val hunting as you go and watch out for the illustrious Hallo Rappy!

This quest is only available for a limited time only (October 26th - November 30th 2004) and is playable for 1 - 4 Human players.

For More Screenshots and Information, visit the Ragol.co.uk Forums!

(Click 'Comments...' underneath this posts header!).

As you can see, there's lots for PC players to enjoy over October. Lucky you!

The new Phantasy Star Online: Blue Burst Episode has been announced for a long time now, and after a little wait, we all get super screenies and even more information, making us drool till we need a sign that says 'Flood'.

Announcing the brand new title... Episode IV!

But thats not all! Included with the quest will be several new weapons, aswell as the previously announced monsters, its really shaping up to be quite an Episode :D

Being made especially for Episode IV is a special Slicer, Saber, Double Saber, and Machine Gun! The image alone can be seen in this news posts Comments Forum Thread (Click Here).

Otherwise, for all the info, best head over to the official Phantasy Star Online: Blue Burst website (English) where theres also several ingame screenshots... and blinding ones at that! Still no official word on a outside of Japan release... COME ON SEGA!!!

Team X-Link recently added to their website that they may very well be supporting the Nintendo DS for Online play if Nintendo decide to take the new handheld in the same direction as the Nintendo Gamecube and produce LAN, instead of WAN enabled games. Below is the statement from their website:

We're gonna be supporting the new Nintendo DS handheld console on Kai. The DS has a built in 802.11b network adapter, which means that people with a wireless-enabled router will be able to play their DS games over Kai. We still don't have full details regarding Nintys own online plans for this console, but I would expect the usual chunk of games with 'LAN but no online' - so we'll just see how it all pans out.

If this means that a Phantasy Star game does come out for the Nintendo DS (As we all hope there will be), there's an even greater chance of it being online accessible. ^_^

X-Link appears to be following the same direction as WarpPipe, known for their LAN/WAN conversion techniques on Nintendo Gamecube titles such as Mario Kart: Double Dash, and are currently campaigning to get forthcoming title StarFox 2: Armada LAN Capabilities.

For more info, why not visit Team X-Link or WarpPipe's websites?

Another fortnight... yes it's another Hunters Gazette! Take a ten minute break and read up on the 2nd part of Phantasy Stars evolution. Its not big, or long, but should be a good read!

Next Edition should be much more topicable (If thats even a word?)

Click here to go to this fortnights new Hunters Gazette!

The Microsoft Xbox Phantasy Star Online Servers yesterday got their hands on the recent Nintendo Gamecube quests 'In the End of Vision Boundary 1 & 2'.

These quests see you and your team battle through Episode II in many different areas to get to the end earning lots of valuable experience... and more!

'In the End of Vision Boundary 1' takes place in the Jungle and Seaside areas, while 'In the End of Vision Boundary 2' sets in the Mountains and CCA.

'In the End of Vision Boundary 3' was recently added to the Nintendo Gamecube servers for online play, so hopefully this news means #3 will be coming across to the Xbox soon aswell.

Also available is a new Shop... or what some may call a Casino?! Lucky Coin?Roulette? You'll have to find out online!

'In the End of Vision Boundary 1 & 2' are playable for 1 - 4 Human players and is available from the VR sector in the Hunters Guild (Possibly Japan only).