Some new tidbits regarding Sega's recently announced RPG Phantasy Star Portable have surfaced in Japan. Two new characters set to make an appearance in this Phantasy Star Universe-based PlayStation Portable game are Vivian and Helga Neuman. The former is a prototype CAST developed by major defense contractor GRM. As the first of its kind, Vivian's processing and fighting capabilities are indefinitely superior to those of previous CAST models. She has become a member of the Guardians to test her capabilities. The beautiful, yet mysterious Helga on the other hand is said to be responsible for terror attacks which have occurred on Guardians Colony.

Phantasy Star Portable will be available in Japan sometime in 2008.

• Famitsu