Game cube new on-line games

[Tiggeroo]

My son and dd just went to get the new game cube game made to play on line. After they get this, they need to get a special modem, and apparently I have to pay a monthly fee for the on-line connection. Has anybody ever tried this yet. Is there another way to play? Is it worth the cost? Where does the modem hook into? Will it tie up my phone line? Thanks guys.

 

[Lynn CC]

What games do you have to pay a fee for?
DS plays these online games and has never had to pay a fee.
Everquest is the only game I know of that charges a monthly fee. He doesn't play that though.

 

[ChiTownZee]

I've never heard of this, we only have Mario Sunshine. What's the game called?

 

[Straycat]

This pay to play is going to get bigger and bigger real soon.
I know DS wants the new soon to be released StarWars Galaxies game for the computer that will require a monthly fee (I'll probably do this one only for him because he is such a starwars nut). The sims online that is due out soon will also require a fee to play online. The playstation 2 has games slated to arrive soon that are fee based and i guess the gamecube has joined the bandwagon. The Xbox has a broadband modem built in already whereas the other 2 major systems dont. The Xbox also has made a smart move with this fee based thing, they are going to charge a $49.95 yearly fee to access all of their online games, im sure you still have to buy the game itself, but to me, it will be a much better deal than the other ones. I cant imagine paying monthly for several games, i have enough monthly bills already.


This is the info from nintendo.com's site about that gamecube game.

SEGA of America announced the release of "Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II" for the Nintendo GameCube. The sequel to the wildly popular online RPG for the SEGA Dreamcast, and latest installment of the legendary Phantasy Star series, "Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II" is the first online-enabled game for the Nintendo GameCube.

"Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II" delivers an all-new full-length online and offline Phantasy Star adventure. In addition to all the content from "Phantasy Star Online" and "Phantasy Star Online Ver.2" which is contained in Episode I, Episode II thrusts gamers into the perilous search for a mysterious scientist who has gone missing in the vast unexplored wilds of the planet Ragol. Gamers can sign up to play "Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II" over the Internet using a dial-up modem or broadband adaptor for the Nintendo GameCube. The online service carries a monthly service charge of $8.95 and is available through Sega.com. The price includes a hunter's license and access to online-exclusive content, including seasonal quests, downloads, special in-game items and more. Several quests are now available, including a Halloween-themed quest that is available now through November 4. New quests will be added on a regular basis.

"Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II" can also be played for free offline with up to four players using an all-new four-way split-screen mode.

"Hundreds of thousands of gamers have already experienced the 'Phantasy Star Online' universe for the SEGA Dreamcast and now Nintendo GameCube owners have the chance to play this legendary RPG adventure series," said Mike Fischer, vice president, entertainment marketing, SEGA of America, Inc. "With 20 online games under our belt, SEGA is now bringing our unrivaled online experience to the Nintendo GameCube."

"Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II" also features a universal translation system that lets gamers chat online, whether they speak English, German, Spanish, French or Japanese, through a series of hundreds of pre-programmed phrases and expressions.

"Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II" is rated "T" for Teen and will be available at retailers nationwide for an MSRP of $49.99 on October 29.