We've got a hefty update for all you anticipating the release of Sega and Alfa Systems' Phantasy Star Portable. We were able to discover the Japanese release date and some details on the game.

Better mark your calendars, boys and girls! On July 31, 2008, the game will be released in Japan. Even if there's still no information if the game will be released in other territories, you can always import them.

Aside from this tasty tidbit of information on the game, we present you guys with in-game details that you can expect from it. Here they are:

• There are plans to possibly link PSP with the PC/PS2 version of AOTI's network mode which might allow you to transfer your online character data to the PSP version of the game. Note operative words: "possibly" and "might."
  
• A special mission for both the PC/PS2 version of AOTI and the PSP version of PSP will be released to commemorate the release of PSP.
• The choices you make throughout PSP's story mode will reflect on the ending you receive. There will be multiple possible endings.
• Over 1500 items will be present in PSP, including many from PSU and AOTI.
• Item drop methods will be undergoing a change, but specifics have not been released.
• Illustrated item and enemy reference sections will be included.
• Your personal mission history (grades, clear times, etc.) will be recorded.
• It's possible that a "title" system may be implemented.
• Downloadable missions will be introduced with this game.

There you have it. Hopefully the details we've dished out today are enough to satisfy your craving for the game. Better keep an eye on our site as we'll give you guys more news and updates on this RPG title as soon as we get them.