Sega has released some new media for Phantasy Star Online 2. This comes with an announcement that alpha testing will begin in August. They have posted new screen shots and the first wallpaper here:
http://pso2.jp/gallery/screenshot/http://pso2.jp/special/wallpaper/There is also a new trailer, providing a look at the gameplay and character creation process.
Please note: The character creation portion of this trailer may not be considered work-safe in some places of employment. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwDq7K1Ij9sCharacter creation in this game shows characters in their undergarments during body size and shape customization. Customization of the chest area of a female is briefly shown near the end of the trailer. The characters are covered about as much as you'd expect from a swimsuit, so it fits within the limits of allowed content under our guidelines... but just barely.