Retail and other game-related listings such as the GameFly rental service can be rather devilish in regards to unveiling upcoming titles. At times, they'll accidentally let word of a new game slip out without ever knowing they've done so. We have something called "unwitting database maintenance" to thank for that.
In this case of secrecy screw-ups, GameFly divulges that Atlus plans to release a localized Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha versus King Abaddon for PS2 sometime in mid-May. Atlus recently teased a new Shin Megami Tensei title, one that seems likely to be the same as the GF listing. If these suspicions hold true, expect a return to devil summoning real soon.
Update: Minutes after this post went live, Atlus confirmed Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon, stating, "The longer the title, the better the game." Every first-press copy will include a free Raiho plushie, but the general release will be "extremely limited in quantity." The game is expected to ship May 12, 2009 with an MSRP of $39.99.
Reader Comments (28)
Posted: Jan 27th 2009 2:49PM (Unverified) said
Damn, I was holding out for a Jack Bros. sequel.
Posted: Jan 27th 2009 2:44PM Apollo26 said
Marshmallow Man?
Posted: Jan 27th 2009 2:46PM RKN said
Whoo hoo, come on 10 year PS2 lifecycle!
Posted: Jan 27th 2009 2:56PM DVincent said
While it's cool that Atlus is supporting the PS2 in its last moments, I see no sign of them making the jump to current-gen yet. C'mon Atlus, Persona for PS3 and X360 ;/
Posted: Jan 27th 2009 2:56PM Stix Remix said
My guess is Devil Summoner, given that the image looks a lot like this.
http://www.destructoid.com/elephant/ul/104785-raidouhe-thumb.jpg
http://www.destructoid.com/elephant/ul/104785-raidouhe-thumb.jpg
Posted: Jan 27th 2009 3:03PM PedoJokerBear said
cot dammit, i wanted pillsbury mario!
Posted: Jan 27th 2009 3:03PM (Unverified) said
Hooray for SMT games that I can buy for retail before the secondary market gets to them!
(Boo for becoming a fan of the series only recently and never being able to afford any of the games used.)
(Boo for becoming a fan of the series only recently and never being able to afford any of the games used.)
Posted: Jan 28th 2009 12:00PM Levi Partridge said
Stay vigilant with the MegaTen series. Nocturne and the first Devil Summoner were nearing $100 a year ago, but now they can both be found for under $30.
Good luck with Persona 2 though. I doubt that will go down in price any time soon.
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Good luck with Persona 2 though. I doubt that will go down in price any time soon.
Posted: Jan 27th 2009 3:04PM (Unverified) said
Dude, yes. I want that plushie now.
Posted: Jan 27th 2009 3:07PM chicago mafia said
There are new PS2 games still being released?
Posted: Jan 28th 2009 7:35AM magallanes said
i think after the flop of ps3, then still are a big market for ps2. And several ps2 titles can be played to ps3.
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Posted: Jan 27th 2009 3:09PM (Unverified) said
i think they're onto something... the longer the title the better the game eh? Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns Of The Patriots DESTROYS Halo 3 :)
Posted: Jan 27th 2009 3:19PM AltairArcanum said
I loved the first one.
Can't wait for the sequel.
Can't wait for the sequel.
Posted: Jan 27th 2009 3:22PM idrumgood said
Atlus really needs to start putting things out for current gen systems. I want to play these games, but in all honesty, they look like sh*t on my tv. The ps2 was not meant to be playing on a 47 inch television. FFXII, despite being a gorgeous game, looked pretty crappy on it. Component cables and everything.
So, yea, Atlus, ps3, 360, just do it, is it in you? i'm lovin' it!
So, yea, Atlus, ps3, 360, just do it, is it in you? i'm lovin' it!
Posted: Jan 27th 2009 3:58PM (Unverified) said
Ive been adding that to a lot this week and not a single soul appreciates it. Glad to see im not alone.
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Posted: Feb 12th 2009 5:53PM (Unverified) said
I was suffering to his 30 Rock reference not his stance on Atlus.
Oh who am I kidding, no one is reading this.
I am the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Oh who am I kidding, no one is reading this.
I am the Lord Jesus Christ.
Posted: Feb 12th 2009 5:53PM (Unverified) said
Wow. Suffering instead of referring.
I need help.
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I need help.
Posted: Jan 27th 2009 3:22PM (Unverified) said
Looks interesting!
Posted: Jan 27th 2009 3:41PM (Unverified) said
I cannot wait for this to hit stateside finally ps2 all the way
Posted: Jan 29th 2009 11:13AM HardBoiled2009 said
I wish they released Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together on the PSN i would buy it DAY 1 but i heard the company they imported it from so us North Americans can have it Square Suck bought. so i dunno who would be in charge of that .. i just want that game soo bad cause the game was soooooo good
Posted: Jan 27th 2009 4:09PM Nier said
I just read that headline and I jizzed in my pants.
Posted: Jan 27th 2009 5:17PM (Unverified) said
Lame. Devil Summoner is the weakest sub-series in their Megaten line.
Posted: Jan 28th 2009 12:12AM player66 said
Waah-Waah-Waah.... (disappointing).
Do not want.
Do not want.
Posted: Jan 28th 2009 7:33AM magallanes said
Nice nice but... where is it the prinnies ?.
Posted: Jan 29th 2009 7:06AM (Unverified) said
This is actually Devil Summoner 4. The first two never saw stateside release.
