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This short trailer shows off some of the new features coming to Persona 4 Golden, which releases in North America on November 20. It also features the kind of funky upbeat music we'd expect an anime episode of something cutesy like Chobits to chirpily close on.

JoystiqPersona 4 Golden's new features sparkle in latest trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 10 Oct 2012 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atluspersona-4persona-4-goldenplaystationplaystation-vitavitaWed, 10 Oct 2012 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Persona 4: Solid Gold edition full of gold, only 10,000 available]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/24/persona-4-solid-gold-edition-full-of-gold-only-10-000-availabl/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/24/persona-4-solid-gold-edition-full-of-gold-only-10-000-availabl/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/24/persona-4-solid-gold-edition-full-of-gold-only-10-000-availabl/#comments Persona 4 Solid Gold edition full of gold, only 10,000 availablePersona 4: Golden will be available in a Solid Gold Premium Edition at a run of only 10,000 units, Atlus announced today. The shiny gold bundle will see the upcoming JRPG port accompany a lot of Vita-orientated goodies, coming in at a price of $69.99 in the US.

Those golden goodies include a very golden Hori pouch, a very golden Hori protective skin, some very golden stickers, and a not so golden face cover. Should you want, you can get the skin separately with a pre-order. Persona 4: Golden and its Solid Gold variant will hit American stores sometime this fall.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atluslootpersona-4persona-4-goldenplaystationplaystation-vitavitaFri, 24 Aug 2012 14:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Persona 4 Golden for Vita arrives in North America this autumn]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/02/persona-4-golden-for-vita-arrives-in-north-america-this-autumn/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/02/persona-4-golden-for-vita-arrives-in-north-america-this-autumn/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/02/persona-4-golden-for-vita-arrives-in-north-america-this-autumn/#comments ImageAtlus announced this morning that it'll publish Persona 4 Golden for the PlayStation Vita this fall in North America. The remake was announced for Japan late last summer, and now those across the Pacific will be able to enjoy it without a significant foreign language education.

The Vita edition contains several upgrades from Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4, the original, critically acclaimed PlayStation 2 title that came late in the console's life. Persona 4 Golden will receive visual and audio upgrades, including more voice dialogue, and an "online dungeon rescue feature" for players about to die in the alternate world. Finally, the developers have added new events, new personas and another character in "Mary."

Update: Folks noticed at the way bottom of the official Persona 4 Golden website that there was trademark information for Kinect, Xbox 360 and PS3. Imaginations flared. Atlus tells Joystiq, "Just a simple copy/paste issue. P4G is releasing exclusively for PS Vita."

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JoystiqPersona 4 Golden for Vita arrives in North America this autumn originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 02 May 2012 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AtlusPersona-4Persona-4-Goldenplaystationplaystation-vitaShin-Megami-Tensei-Persona-4vitaWed, 02 May 2012 08:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Persona 4 anime coming to North America]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/29/persona-4-anime-coming-to-north-america/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/29/persona-4-anime-coming-to-north-america/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/29/persona-4-anime-coming-to-north-america/#comments Persona 4: The Ultimate in Mayonaka Arena won't be the only non-RPG way to experience that game's demon-filled, super-stylish world. Sentai Filmworks has licensed the anime series Persona 4: The Animation for North American release, with digital distribution beginning "soon," and a DVD and Blu-Ray release set for next year. It premieres in Japan on October 6.

Persona 4: The Animation covers the events of the game in a distinctly less interactive format. It even features the same art director and composer, Shigenori Soejima and Shoji Meguro, as the game.

JoystiqPersona 4 anime coming to North America originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 29 Sep 2011 07:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>animeatlusPersona-4persona-4-the-animationsentai-filmworksShin-Megami-Tensei-Persona-4Thu, 29 Sep 2011 07:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Report: Famitsu leak says Persona 4 coming to Vita]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/30/report-famitsu-leak-says-persona-4-coming-to-vita/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/30/report-famitsu-leak-says-persona-4-coming-to-vita/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/30/report-famitsu-leak-says-persona-4-coming-to-vita/#comments The Playstation 2's swan song, Persona 4, will reportedly be receiving a fairly hefty re-release on the PS Vita, according to Andriasang's recent leak of an upcoming issue of Famitsu. The massive RPG was well-received in the console's twilight months, and will only be massiver once its hits Sony's new handheld (under the subtitle The Golden). The site reports the version will include a new character named Mary, additional voice overs and some kind of wireless functionality that lets online friends help you out in a pickle.

The magazine also reportedly announces Persona 4: The Ultimate In Mayonaka Arena, a fighter designed by BlazBlue creator Arc System Works for Xbox 360 and PS3. The title will let you brawl as select characters from Personas 3 and 4, and has a new storyline which follows the events of the latter game. Given the lineage of the developer and franchise, we assume that it's going to be absolutely bananas.

Update: Famitsu has posted its full report on the games to its website. Go check it out for more details!

JoystiqReport: Famitsu leak says Persona 4 coming to Vita originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 30 Aug 2011 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arc-system-worksatlusfamitsumicrosoftPersona-4playstationps3pspShin-Megami-Tensei-Persona-4sonyxboxTue, 30 Aug 2011 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Persona director introduces us to Catherine, on Xbox 360 and PS3]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/18/persona-director-introduces-us-to-catherine-on-xbox-360-and-ps3/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/18/persona-director-introduces-us-to-catherine-on-xbox-360-and-ps3/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/18/persona-director-introduces-us-to-catherine-on-xbox-360-and-ps3/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Who is Catherine? She appears to be the subject of a newly announced game from Atlus. Revealed in this week's Famitsu, Catherine is the first HD project from the Persona team, and it's going to both Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The tale follows Vincent, a troubled insomniac plagued by nightmares involving a never-ending staircase. According to Siliconera, this action/adventure horror tale is "intended for adults."

Katsura Hashino, the director of Persona 4, is helming the project, which is currently scheduled for a Winter 2010 release in Japan.

[Thanks, thepapercut!]

JoystiqPersona director introduces us to Catherine, on Xbox 360 and PS3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atluscatherinemicrosoftpersona-4playstationps3xboxWed, 18 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Persona teams reunite for new project in 2010]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/18/persona-teams-reunite-for-new-project-in-2010/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/18/persona-teams-reunite-for-new-project-in-2010/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/18/persona-teams-reunite-for-new-project-in-2010/#comments After the completion of Persona 4, the team responsible for the game at Atlus split in two, with one half tasked with creating Persona 3 Portable, while the other half got to work on "an original new game." According to a translation by Andriasang of the P3 Portable creator's blog, that first game is "nearing completion," and the two teams will re-form [insert Voltron reference here] in 2010.

Persona 4 producer Katsura Hashino says that the re-unified team will work on "an even bigger title" in the coming year, though no details have been formally announced. We'll just have to giddily think about the impending release of 3D Dot Game Heroes in North America, while we wait for Hashino to dish.

[Via Andriasang]

JoystiqPersona teams reunite for new project in 2010 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atlusjapanjrpgkatsura-hashinopersonapersona-3-portablepersona-4RPGShin-Megami-TenseiShin-Megami-Tensei-Persona-4Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Persona 3 Portable features Persona 4 cameo]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/15/persona-3-portable-features-persona-4-cameo/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/15/persona-3-portable-features-persona-4-cameo/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/15/persona-3-portable-features-persona-4-cameo/#comments The upcoming PSP version of Persona 3 features a nice easter egg for fans of the franchise. According to Siliconera, Inaba, the town featured in Persona 4 will be a playable locale in the upcoming port. You must play as the female lead in order to visit the Amagiya Inn -- two years before the events of P4. There, you'll be able to meet a younger version of Yukiko.

Certainly, it's not the biggest news surrounding the game, but it gives us an excuse to post this video. P3P hits Japan next month.

JoystiqPersona 3 Portable features Persona 4 cameo originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atlusjrpgpersonapersona-3persona-3-portablepersona-4RPGShin-Megami-TenseiShin-Megami-Tensei-Persona-3Shin-Megami-Tensei-Persona-4Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Persona 4 team performs a postmortem]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/06/persona-4-team-performs-a-post-mortem/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/06/persona-4-team-performs-a-post-mortem/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/06/persona-4-team-performs-a-post-mortem/#comments You would assume, perhaps wisely, that a Persona 4 postmortem would refer to performing an autopsy on a poor soul who died of old age while trying to finish the epically long RPG. But all we've got for you today is the game's creators discussing the highs and lows of development with Gamasutra.

As is usual, the "lows" are actually just the difficult parts of designing the game rather than what didn't work about the title, but it's still worth a read to see how Atlus tackled the Herculean task of creating a 100-hour game that at least some of you lived to see the end of.

JoystiqPersona 4 team performs a postmortem originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atluspersona-4post-mortemRPGShin-Megami-TenseiShin-Megami-Tensei-Persona-4Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Japanese gamers want Persona 4, Phoenix Wright anime series (and so do we)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/17/japanese-gamers-want-persona-4-phoenix-wright-anime-series-and/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/17/japanese-gamers-want-persona-4-phoenix-wright-anime-series-and/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/17/japanese-gamers-want-persona-4-phoenix-wright-anime-series-and/#comments Japanese gaming pub Dengenki recently polled its readers on what series they'd like to see translated into anime form. The Top 10 list looks nearly exactly the same as our own wishlist:
  • 1. Persona 4
  • 2. Phoenix Wright
  • 3. Okami
  • 4. Kingdom Hearts
  • 5. Idol Master
  • 6. Metal Gear Solid
  • 7. Yakuza
  • 8. BlazBlue
  • 9. Persona 3
  • 10. Atelier Rorona
Atlus' PS2 RPG Persona 4 tops the list, managing to beat out some big names like Kingdom Hearts and Metal Gear Solid. Perhaps the success of Persona: Trinity Soul reminded readers that the franchise works in serialized TV format? While we'd certainly like to see another Persona anime, an adaptation of Phoenix Wright seems like a no-brainer. Capcom, are you reading this?

[Via Andriasang]

JoystiqJapanese gamers want Persona 4, Phoenix Wright anime series (and so do we) originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While not quite as sweet as the Gold Box deal it offered on the game back in February, Amazon's price drop on Persona 4 to $30 is still a boon for those who still haven't experienced Atlus's superb PS2 title. The $10 cut isn't any sort of special promotion, and while there's been no word regarding dwindling quantities of the game at retail, anyone who considers themselves a fan of JRPGs should grab a copy immediately. You won't regret it -- just don't make any plans for the next several days.

JoystiqAmazon has Persona 4 for $30, you should have the game originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 15 May 2009 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazonatlusdealpersona-4RPGShin-Megami-TenseiShin-Megami-Tensei-Persona-4Fri, 15 May 2009 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Deal of the Day: Persona 4 for $26]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/23/deal-of-the-day-persona-4-for-26/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/23/deal-of-the-day-persona-4-for-26/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/23/deal-of-the-day-persona-4-for-26/#comments PS2 and BC-compatible PS3 owners, watch out! One of the best RPGs of 2008 is now available for cheap: Atlus' Persona 4 is amazon's Gold Box Deal of the Day, its price slashed from $40 to $26. This unique RPG goes away from the sci-fi and fantasy worlds of most RPGs and offers a mature look into rural Japanese life. Other PS2 games are expected to drop in price today as well, so expect a Yakuza 2 discount later on.

JoystiqDeal of the Day: Persona 4 for $26 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazonAtlusdealpersonapersona-4RPGShin-Megami-TenseiShin-Megami-Tensei-Persona-4Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Persona 4 comes to Europe in March]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/13/persona-4-comes-to-europe-in-march/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/13/persona-4-comes-to-europe-in-march/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/13/persona-4-comes-to-europe-in-march/#comments Much like its predecessor, Atlus' Persona 4 is coming to Europe via another big-name publisher. This time Square Enix is picking up the dungeon-crawler and releasing it in European and other PAL territories on Friday the 13th. That's quite a suitable date for a murder mystery tale like P4. And no that "Friday the 13th" is not today; we're talking about the 13th of next month -- March.

It'll come in a two-disc set including the game and a 24-track music CD. It's similar to the bundle released in North America; however, unlike the NA release, it looks like the European version won't be getting the added 100-page art book. Pricing for P4 wasn't mentioned, though we suppose it won't break the bank.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atluspersonapersona-4RPGshin-megami-tenseiShin-Megami-Tensei-Persona-4square-enixFri, 13 Feb 2009 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Gamasutra examines sexuality, homophobia in Persona 4]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/28/gamasutra-examines-sexuality-homophobia-in-persona-4/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/28/gamasutra-examines-sexuality-homophobia-in-persona-4/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/28/gamasutra-examines-sexuality-homophobia-in-persona-4/#commentsFiled under:

Gamasutra has examined the meaningful portrayal of sexuality in the recently released Persona 4. The protagonist, Kanji Tatsumi, views his alter ego, Shadow Kanji, as an openly gay and flamboyant manifestation within the in-game world, The Midnight Channel.

Although Kanji's sexuality remains ambiguous, the developer does not reject the possibility that he might be gay. Instead, the decision to leave Kenji's sexuality open was made to give players more context to the views on homosexuality in Japan. According to Yu Namba, Atlus USA's Persona 4 Project Lead, it was the developer's goal to retain the majority of the Japanese content and accurately portray the Eastern culture regarding the subject.

Varying sexual orientations within games from Japan are not unheard of, with Metal Gear Solid 2's Vamp ranking as one of the more famous outed characters. In this case, Kanji's internal turmoil with his orientation is a fascinating take on personal journey, which no other publisher has been brave enough to bring to the North American market.

JoystiqGamasutra examines sexuality, homophobia in Persona 4 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atlusatlus-usapersona-4PS2RPGShin-Megami-TenseiShin-Megami-Tensei-Persona-4Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Metareview -- Persona 4 (PS2)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/09/metareview-persona-4-ps2/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/09/metareview-persona-4-ps2/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/09/metareview-persona-4-ps2/#commentsFiled under: , ,

You might look at this metareview's title and think we've made a mistake. No one makes PS2 games anymore. Not so, and as any RPG player worth their elixir knows, Atlus has been prepping the latest in its acclaimed Persona series for release on the last-gen system. Now it's here, and the reviews - praising everything from its characters to its gameplay and voice acting as best-of-breed - are absolutely glowing. (In the sense that they're really good, not "turn off your monitor and back away slowly.")
  • Game|Life (100/100): "The truly stunning thing about Persona 4 is that it just doesn't have any glaring flaws. Even though it doesn't stand up to the graphics of the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3, the clever art style makes up for that. Those who despise reading large blocks of text in games will be pleasantly surprised by the solid voice-over work applied to almost every conversation."
  • 1UP (A+): "What really sets Persona 4 apart, though, is its endearing, relatable cast. "
  • GamePro (100/100): "I can't recommend this innovative experience highly enough, and from first time visitors to the Velvet Room to jaded MegaTen fanatics, Persona 4 is an absolute must buy."
  • WorthPlaying (95/100): "Everything - from the story to the combat system to the dungeon crawling and Social Links - has been improved. Considering that Persona 3 was already an excellent game, Persona 4 is a true standout.

JoystiqMetareview -- Persona 4 (PS2) originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atlusmetareviewpersonapersona-4PS2RPGshin-megami-tenseiShin-Megami-Tensei-Persona-4Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[New games this week: Persona 4 edition]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/08/new-games-this-week-persona-4-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/08/new-games-this-week-persona-4-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/08/new-games-this-week-persona-4-edition/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

You may be familiar with classic children's book Tight Times, which depicts a family in a financial struggle. Even if you're not familiar with the book itself, you'll at least recognize the subject matter, especially after you check out the scraggly, scrowdy-row crop of titles filling our game account this week. We didn't forget to list the 360, there just aren't any. Yeah. Tight times.

But, as no one says, in the land of Slingo Quest, the Persona 4 is king. Congrats, little guy, you (sort of) earned it.

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JoystiqNew games this week: Persona 4 edition originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AtlusjoystiqfeaturesnewgamesPCpersona-4PS2PS3RPGShin-Megami-TenseiShin-Megami-Tensei-Persona-4WiiMon, 08 Dec 2008 08:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Atlus: No enhanced version of Persona 4 planned]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/07/atlus-no-enhanced-version-of-persona-4-planned/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/07/atlus-no-enhanced-version-of-persona-4-planned/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/07/atlus-no-enhanced-version-of-persona-4-planned/#commentsFiled under: ,

If you're thinking of holding off on Atlus' upcoming Persona 4 in hopes that the PlayStation 2 RPG will be followed by an even shinier edition, wait NOT! Following April's release of Persona 3 FES, which added enough new content to the RPG to fill a high school student's locker, Atlus now confirmed that "at no point in the future" will it give similar treatment to the upcoming sequel.

So whether or not you plan on pre-ordering the game or strolling up to the register on day one, buy with confidence, niche role-playing faithful, when Persona 4 drops onto shelves on December 9.

JoystiqAtlus: No enhanced version of Persona 4 planned originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Our initial plan was to give you excellent readers brand new copies of Atlus' upcoming Persona 4, a desire which those purveyors of quirk deemed noble, but overly contingent on them finishing the game. Sensing our outraged impatience regarding the anticipated RPG's December 9th release, they instead granted us some Persona 3 art books (signed by character designer Shigenori Soejima!) and Persona 4 t-shirts (tagless!). The chance to wear Persona on your person, eh?

To enter this giveaway:
  • Leave a comment telling us who your summoned Persona is! It could be anyone or anything from Cthulhu to something infinitely more evil, like TV's Patrick Duffy.
  • You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec and sprawling, otherworldly dungeons).
  • Limit 1 entry per person per calendar day (comment more than once and you'll be kept in detention).
  • This entry period ends at 7:00pm ET on Friday, August 22nd. We'll randomly select three winners at that time, who will receive a signed art book and t-shirt, valued at $50 (can you really put a value on that signature?). Please check your e-mail!
  • For a list of complete rules that you can peruse or shoot in the head, click here.
If you're really set on winning, sign up for the Atlus Faithful spam ... err, mailing list -- another three winners will be randomly selected from Faithful members.

Update: Entries closed! Keep an eye on your inbox over the next few days!

JoystiqJoyswag: Persona shirts, signed art books originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AtlusJoyswagPersonaPersona-3Persona-4PS2RPGShin-Megami-TenseiShin-Megami-Tensei-Persona-4Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Atlus bringing Persona 4 to North America on December 9]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/06/atlus-bringing-persona-4-to-north-america-on-december-9/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/06/atlus-bringing-persona-4-to-north-america-on-december-9/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/06/atlus-bringing-persona-4-to-north-america-on-december-9/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

While Japanese audiences will be playing Persona 4 this July, North American gamers won't have to wait long to wander the halls of Gekkoukan High. Atlus USA has taken time away from blowing things up with small explosives this holiday weekend to announce plans to bring Persona 4 to North America on December 9.

Sweetening the deal even further, the publisher also notes that each copy of the game will come bundled with a soundtrack CD featuring "select music" from the title, which represents the sixth in the role-playing series, and the latest to cling tightly to Sony's aging last-gen console. If, however, you're having trouble waiting until this holiday season to get your Persona fix, check out the game's English announcement trailer after the break.

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JoystiqAtlus bringing Persona 4 to North America on December 9 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 06 Jul 2008 09:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The issue of Famitsu announcing Persona 4 also included a bonus DVD insert, with a whopping 17 minutes of cutscenes and in-game footage of the highly-anticipated RPG.

The footage reveals the return of Igor, and the departure of the pistol-like "Evoker" used to summon Personae. Instead, it appears that the player-characters all wear glasses, which they remove in order to summon helpful spirits. Televisions will also play a major role in the game, which otherwise does not appear to diverge much gameplay-wise from Persona 3. Not that that's a bad thing, of course.

Check out the entire 17 minutes of footage after the break.

[Via Siliconera]

Continue reading Check out 17 minutes of Persona 4 footage

JoystiqCheck out 17 minutes of Persona 4 footage originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 20 Mar 2008 07:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Repetitively suicidal magical teenager news now, with Atlus Japan lifting the lid on its PlayStation 2 follow-up to Persona 3. Confirming earlier reports, Siliconera has revealed that Persona 4 is scheduled to arrive in Japan on July 10th, complete with a new weather system. Though a meteorological forecast might not sound like the most exciting addition to an RPG (unless its the name of a spell), consider that misty days will signal someone's untimely demise in Persona 4.

There's no word yet on whether Atlus USA will bring the game to English audiences, but with Persona 3: FES preparing to make the jump, we'd be surprised if this one remained in Japan. In the meantime, you can pop by insert credit for some Famitsu magazine scans showcasing the franchise's recognizable art style.

JoystiqPersona 4 to school Japan in July originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Already finding critical and commercial success with Persona 3 on a noticeably last-gen console, it looks like developer Atlus doesn't see any reason to jump ship for the sequel. An article at Bloomberg Japan (via Siliconera) listing upcoming Atlus titles has Persona 4 coming next fiscal year for the PlayStation 2. (Note: image above from Persona 3.)

The word doesn't come directly from Atlus, so there could be a typo or miscommunication (major news outlets are prone to mistakes every now and then). The platform, however, would not be surprising given the company's comfort with developing for the PS2 and Sony's continued success with the now value-priced system. As Siliconera notes, the timing of Persona 4's release could make it a tie-in with Persona -trinity soul-, an anime series due out next year.

JoystiqBloomberg: Persona 4 dev sticks with PS2 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 19 Dec 2007 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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