Long time no see everyone! Just been a bit busy over this holliday, I've began work recovering the item database so that should be by next week I hope, and a very big thankyou to SSNX for this news post:

Sonic Team posted today that the Gamecube servers will receive new content on the 31st August.
http://www.sonicteam.com/psogc/minhiro/event/event54.html

In End of Vision Boundary

It appears that there are two new quests “In end of vision boundary” 1 & 2, both seem to be set in Episode 2 Central Control Area. They appear to be the EP2 version of the Endless Nightmare series. The following is a cleaned up version of what ST said.

A mass of enemies appeared suddenly in the Gal Da Val Island!
Because of this, the laboratory where stagnation of research is made unavoidable. By their requests, many hunters are to go to the Gal Da Val Island to face to the annihilation of the enemy.

Urgently act, in order to operate the cancellation switch of the central control area security mode. Every area has moved to security mode, hunters which it gets off in the Gal Da Val Island and stands.
There the extent many enemy which is not so far had converted swaggers the "vision boundary"...! !

"In the end of the vision boundary 1" annihilating the enemy of jungle area and coastal area, operating the cancellation switch is the objective.
It is surrounded in the many enemies and it must fight with the point of view that usually differs the scene.

For much more info on this story and the other quest please visit this page http://www.ragol.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?p=54176

This is Goldie logging out :D.

After much hassle, Hunters Gazette #3 is up! Its a bit earlier then usual... especially since it's a Tuesday! However i expect ill be quite busy in the lead up to some much needed time away. From Friday i'll be in Northampton and then down to Norfolk for the week, so you won't see anything of me from then until most probabily next friday! Hence the Hunters Gazette being earlier then usual, while also still being on time... you work it out :p

This edition looks at the wonder that is the Olympics! Please take the time to browse and enjoy as intended at the latest buzz that is, the Hunters Gazette!

Click here to see the 3rd edition of the Hunters Gazette

Ive made a new HUnewearl Guide, you can find it here. Alternatively, you can view and discuss it here on the Forums.

By popular demand and after the success of the PSO Episode III: C.A.R.D. Revolution Music Compilations, yet another has become available, this time for the hugely requested PSO, Episodes I & II!

This contains tracks you'll find around the game including many memorable greats. All the exact track listings can be found by clicking through to the relevant Ragol.co.uk Article linked below! There are more to come in the future, containing even more of the many tracks within Phantasy Star Online, Episodes I & II so keep checking back!

Please remember all feedback is appreciated and if there are any problems with the file please let us know via. the Ragol.co.uk Forums!

• Ragol.co.uk Downloads
• Article: 'Episodes I & II and Episode III Music Downloads (Track Listings)'

All compilations are in the form of .zip files and WinZIP is required to use. Several .mp3 files are held within each .zip file. All recordings are tip-top!

Also on an additional note next weekends Hunters Gazette will be available earlier then usual on either Thursday or Friday of next week as im away for 1 week after then!

A new poll is up so get voting for the feature you would like to see implemented on the site! If you have any more ideas feel free to comment.

There will be server maintenance on the Nintendo Gamecube Phantasy Star Online servers during August 12th 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.

Being added are 2 new maps to Episode III, however Japanese translations limits me from telling you what maps they excalty are. All i know is that they're sequel maps from already exisiting ones. Below are the names of the maps:

• モルティス 2
• カエルム 2

There is no influence on Episodes I & II.

[UPDATE] 11 August 2004 - 22:07 BST

Thanks to Ragol.co.uk Forum Member SSNX for finding out that the two quests are Montis Fons 2 and Tower of Caelum 2.

The SEGA Cup comes to Phantasy Star Online: Blue Burst this August as teams everywhere compete for prizes! The Quest 'Maximum Attack' will soon be made available for 1 month only on the Blue Burst servers and during that time take a few mates on the quest alongside yourself and get as many points as possible!

If you can gain 100Million points in the quest, a prize awaits you, but will you be able to take down the monsters in time to get your score up so high?

Alongside the quest 'Maximum Attack' also comes another quest which is currently being kept a secret by SEGA... Hmm...

Opening dates are being decided, so keep checking back, or keep checking the Official PSO: Blue Burst website (English) for all the latest info.

There will be Server Maintenance of the Microsoft Windows PC Phantasy Star Online: Blue Burst servers on August 10th between the times of 14:00 & 17:00 (Japanese Time).

During this time please do not connect to the online game servers as if server maintenance is being conducted at the time in which you connect or are connected, you will be automatically disconnected. Please make sure you quit the game manually before this time.

Being added are 5 Episode I & II quests for all PC Hunters to enjoy!

• Price of Tommorrow

This classic quest see's you take on the Mines, with one unusual difference. This is the quests that utilises the machines that shrink your character. Take your mini-sized character through the mines taking on other Mines usuals in order to reach the goal!

This quest is for 1 - 4 Human Players.

• Gallon's Ambition

Another great quest where merchant Gallon is on the search for the true movie star! This quest involves you battling your way through several mini-games and then take on the Ruins. The quest also entails much teamwork and co-operation and you can also choose the BGM from 4 different tunes!

This quest is for 2 - 4 Human Players.

• Holiday of Rappy (Rappy's Holiday)

Another great quest with many mini-games. Visit the forest where the rappies are currently taking over with their festivities! Play the lottery, glowball race, or many other mini games! However there are 2 Rappies also lost and guarded by many beasts. Can you save them?

This quest is for 1 - 4 Human Players.

• You Deliver... (Reach for the Dream)

Teamwork is the key! The quest that is designed to improve communication amoung hunter's appears on Blue Burst! Take down the Spaceship using your keyboard as you type while you fight. Just remember not to take your eye of the monsters, otherwise.... whoops!

This quest is for 1 - 4 Human Players.

• Festival Modal at the Beach (Festivities at the Beach)

The limited time quest that celebrates the end of Summer on console editions of PSO is now set to appear on Blue Burst. Use this quest to take time out and relax, and do whatever you feel you want to do! This quest also utilises the chat function as typing special command words sets of certain events across the beach. For a whole list take a gander at this fortnights Hunter's Gazette, assuming SEGA have kept all of the words the same across all console and PC versions of the quest.

This quest is for 1 - 4 Human players.

Have a nice time for all those currently enjoying Phantasy Star Online: Blue Burst... you lucky...

This weekend, the Hunter's Gazette returns for a second time here on Ragol.co.uk! In this edition, feel free to read about the most recent of additions on PSO, 'Festivities At The Beach' including a list of lists, over 70 command words!

Also in keeping with the Hunter's Gazette, the poll has changed. What do you feel to the announcement of a Phantasy Star Online, Episode III Doubles Tournament? Let us know with your 2 clicks!

In the previous poll, which asked 'What kind of deck do you use in episode 3?', 112 people voted in total, with the results as follows:

• Actual decks! Honor and dignaty is the way to go! - 56.2% (63 People)
• Spam decks, the heck with honor and dignity!  - 12.5% (14 People)
• Meh, both =P - 31.2% (35 People)

Finally in conjunction with the Hunter's Gazette, thanks to all who have given me feedback about the Episode III Music Compilations which are available from the 'Downloads' page only here at Ragol.co.uk. Hopefully Episodes I & II will get a download equal soon.

Click here to go to this weekends Hunter's Gazette.

This should be considered top priority by anyone who hasn't got themselves a copy of Phantasy Star Online, Episode III: C.A.R.D. Revolution on Nintendo Gamecube already!

GAME as part of their Deal of the Day feature are now selling this very game for £19.99 (£20 off RRP). But you gotta be quick as there's only 28 left to bag (Correct at time of writing). This is a right here right now offer, otherwise you'll have missed your chance.

Click here to go to the games page at GAME.

[UPDATE] Sorry Guys, it's all over now. GAME sold out of this great Deal at around 3pm - 4pm! Missed your chance? Should have been here! Don't miss your chance to bag other deals as the promotion runs throughout August. Everyday a new game goes under the offer starting at about 12pm BST (Midday).