Fantasy Earth Zero

[Maguspk]

Apparently, Square-Enix isn't satisfied with just launching the highly-anticipated Final Fantasy XIV this year. In partnership with Gamepot USA, they're also going to be rolling out Fantasy Earth Zero, a new game for this side of the pond. The game promises PvPvE elements a la Aion, will be free to play, and should be available early this year.

Sound like a remarkably short turnaround? That's because the game isn't actually new, having launched in Japan in 2006. Square-Enix had initially put quite a bit of promotion behind the game, but it very nearly died in its home country soon thereafter. Gamepot saved the game from a swift death, uncoupled it from the rather ill-fated PlayOnline Viewer, and moved to a free-to-play model that's been working out quite well for the game ever since.

Tortured history aside, players can expect Fantasy Earth Zero to deliver a very active PvP experience with large-scale battles, as well as the usual high production values associated with a Square game. Take a look at the official teaser site to see about entering the local beta, and keep an eye open for more details about the game become available in the likely very near future.

http://www.massively.com/2010/01/14/...sy-earth-zero/

Game to be released stateside apparently, I remember hearing about it awhile ago but forgot about it until now. Apparently the PvP is pretty good but the rest sucks. It is F2P though, so I'll definitely at least try it.

Example of 50v50 PvP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_zBOlX-WEU

[Rulke]

I remember this game. I also remember the women had some big boobs too...

[Lucavi]

Its free, so I'll use it at least as filler.

[Nitsuki]

if it's free, i'll try it out.

[Greyman]

I plan to try it out, espically since its free. Anyone try the JP version or know much about the game in general?

[Corrderio]

Does look decent, but since it runs on an item mall system I'm kind of worried how that plays into it.

[Khamsin]

I never did read up much on Fantasy Earth Zero. Aside from fighting for the sake of fighting, what's the rest of the game like? Storyline, missions, crafting, instances, HNMs, whatnot.

[Greyman]

Open Beta starts March 3rd (Wednesday), Client is up for download currently for those interested.

http://fez.gamepotusa.com/landing/index.aspx

[Groovebox]

Awesome, lets get a BG guild going on this.

[Qalbert]

I can't seem to sign up.

[Greyman]

I can't seem to sign up.

Doesn't seem to be possible currently, download is available regardless. Just sign up for a Gamepot account for the minute, its required anyway.

Also BG Guild goez, but what Kingdom would we be? Currently thinking Gevrandia myself.

[Nitsuki]

You guys choose, i'll join w/e the BG guild is. lol

[Alderaan]

Signed up and downloading.

[Vincento]

I'll play this for about five days. Down for whatever world. Gevrandia looks like it's the "evil" world, just based on the womanly villainous character design of Lyle, and his "destined" intentions - I'm down for that world especially lol.

[Greyman]

Gevrandia goez then, hopefully this'll be fairly decent.

[Draylo]

Looks retarded tbh

[Alderaan]

Something to fuck around on til 14 and TOR. Does look silly but possibly entertaining.

[Groovebox]

Gawd, I really am getting sick of playing "evil" characters (Horde, Destruction, Asmo, Etc...) I'll follow the crowd though...

The PvP in this game looks promising if anything. Watch it be better than Aion.

[Alderaan]

Gawd, I really am getting sick of playing "evil" characters (Horde, Destruction, Asmo, Etc...) I'll follow the crowd though...

Seconded. Also because i heart Sexy Beast.

[Eaglestrike]

Well, downloaded, I'll try it out at least. It might give me an idea of what SE can do in an MMO, since this is technically their 2nd one.