Gamespot recently posted Microsoft and Sega’s plans for Phantasy Star Online. The most important parts of the article to point out are as follows:
1. The game will retail for $39.99
2. It comes with a free 60-day online trial
3. It will cost $8.95 per month, IN ADDITION TO the Xbox Live fee
4. The game can be played offline, BUT you must have a valid Xbox Live account
This is the first game on Xbox Live to charge an additional monthly fee… I wonder if this trend will continue.