Welcome to Fringes of Algo!
We are a fan site celebrating Phantasy Star, the long running science fiction saga from video gaming giant SEGA. As one of SEGA's flagship roleplaying titles, this series has enjoyed a dedicated fan following for over two decades. Now in our 15th year, we invite you to explore the saga through our articles and galleries covering games and books.

If you are a Phantasy Star fan, join in on the discussions in our community to share your own experiences with other fans of this classic series!
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Let's Go Together
Let's Go Together from Phantasy Star generation:1
Mysteries of Phantasy Star IV
Phantasy Star IV is filled to the brim with secrets that remained hidden for years. Discover the mysteries of the Blood Axe, the Spiral Slasher, the hidden technique Feeve, discarded maps, disabled monsters Acacia and ShadowMirage and more in our Phantasy Star IV section!

Perhaps you can discover the next big secret!
Phantasy Star Lore
In the saga of Phantasy Star, science fiction and fantasy combine to weave a tale filled with colorful characters. With more than 20 games in the series spanning several star systems, this universe provides many opportunities to immerse players in a rich and unique lore.

Learn more about the story of Phantasy Star with the Profiles!
History and Mythology
Even though it is fiction, the stories of the Phantasy Star saga draw deeply on many real world sources to add some flavor. Influences from Greek and Norse mythology, the Star Wars films, astronomy, and even the Bible can be found throughout the video game series.

Find out how in History and Mythology in Phantasy Star!
Publications
Many books and magazines from around the world have covered the Phantasy Star saga. Gaming magazines have often featured the occasional review, play tip, or advertisement. Much more uncommon are the several books dedicated entirely to Phantasy Star, often including interviews with developers and rarely seen concept artwork.

To learn more, view our index and galleries of these Publications!
Fan Fiction
Haven't got enough of the Phantasy Star story? Fan Fiction can fill the gaps with new adventures! Here are the latest stories:
Downloads
Looking for a new Phantasy Star challenge, desktop decorations, or emulation files and editors? We've got them in Downloads! Check out the latest additions:
Phantasy Star IV: Pirate Editions
Following the success of Phantasy Star IV, that game's scenario was copied by pirate developers and released as a series of several games for the Famicom. Since being rediscovered on the Internet, this black sheep of the family has become infamous for the often horrible re-imagining of the original's comic book style cut scenes.

Learn more in our feature on the Phantasy Star IV: Pirate Editions!
Artwork from Members
This Phantasy Star fan community has been graced by many talented and prolific members who have expressed their interest in the saga by creating visual artwork. Others have also applied their talents to unique pieces unrelated to Phantasy Star.

Browse the Fan Artwork and Original Artwork galleries to see their masterpieces!
Community Awards
Muskies AwardThe annual Muskies Awards recognize outstanding members who have made important contributions to the continued growth of this community. The winners are selected by ballots cast by the community members.

View the past winners!
Community Games and Achievements
Need a break from serious business? Relax and let your hair down with the many games in our community. We have Forum Games, Roleplaying adventures, Quizzes, and Puzzles that you can play. You can gather together with other members to have a Chat session and get to know each other better.

You can also earn Achievements for your participation in the community. Collect them all, if you can!
Quizzes
Test your trivia knowledge with our Quizzes, or create your own quiz to challenge other members! Try these latest Quizzes, created by members like you:
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Latest Site News

Fringes on last.fm

Following along the same line of thought as the recent establishment of a presence on Facebook, we also now have an official Fringes of Algo group on last.fm.

April 23 | Read More » | 34 Comments

Easter Hunt 2012

Although it is a little late this year, the time has arrived to celebrate the Easter holiday with our third annual Easter Egg Hunt community event! Once again, many icons have been hidden throughout the site for community members to find. This year, we are going to do some things a little differently, so be sure to read on learn more!

April 20 | Read More » | 34 Comments

Fringes on Facebook

There is now an official Facebook page for Fringes of Algo.

April 19 | Read More » | 5 Comments

Smithsonian Book added to Publications

In all the various Publications I've chronicled on the site, it is rare to be able to list one that is currently in print! Today brings that unusual honor, with the addition of The Art of Video Games: From Pac-Man to Mass Effect.

April 12 | Read More » | 1 Comments

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