> Combining the excitement of card collection and deck settings with team-based battle tactics, Phantasy Star Online Episode III: C.A.R.D. Revolution (PSOe3) expands the PSO universe, while offering a new style of strategic combat.  PSOe3 allows users to chat in the lobby about status upgrades and tactics, and interact with both PSOe2 and PSOe3 players.  Once you've assembled your team of Hunters, you can journey to the surface of Ragol to engage in strategic combat using a turn-based card system.  I've played this type of game before and all I can say is, I hope Sonic Team finds a way to speed things up while maintaining our interest.  A tough (not impossible) request, undoubtedly.

     > Taking place after the timeline of previous PSO games, PSOe3 continues the story arc of "The Realm".  The ultimate mission remains the same: become a Hunter and explore the mysteries of the planet Ragol.  Realtime battles are replaced with strategic card battles for both online and offline play.  In a (now) classic Sonic Team tweak, they've decided to make a distinction between EXP earned online and offline.  Also, players can now reach a level of  999 -- I wonder how many lifetimes that will take, LOL.  Multiplayer modes make a return, as well as downloadable quests.  Players are divided into Hunters (friends) and Arks (enemies), based on their lightside/darkside allegiance.  You can collect an enormous number of weapons, gear, and items to create an original deck with your character.  Some cards will be available for trade, while others (like S-rank cards) will not.  The best feature: no additional Hunter's License will be necessary, as your PSOe2 HL will suffice.  Just to be clear, PSOe3 will not be compatible with PSOe2 on Xbox.