Phantasy Star dated for Australia

SEGA have announced today that the Nintendo DS game Phantasy Star is to have an Australian release. Some features include a touch-screen based chat interface, multiplayer and Wi-Fi. Gary Knight, European Marketing Director for SEGA Europe says The Phantasy Star series has enjoyed great success because of its intuitive gameplay, unique style and engaging online multiplayer modes, we are therefore very excited to premiere the first Phantasy Star game on the Nintendo DS.”” More inside

Continuing Knight says “”With the advanced features of the Nintendo DS, Phantasy Star will thrill fans of the series but will also appeal to a new generation of gamers.

Slated for a release in Summer, 2009, (That’s the middle of the year folks). Phantasy Star looks to be one of the most anticipated DS titles for 2009.