Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[When Genres Collide: Why Devil Survivor 2 works so well (and Namco x Capcom doesn't)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/29/when-genres-collide-why-devil-survivor-2-works-so-well-and-nam/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/29/when-genres-collide-why-devil-survivor-2-works-so-well-and-nam/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/29/when-genres-collide-why-devil-survivor-2-works-so-well-and-nam/#commentsThis is a column by Kat Bailey dedicated to the analysis of the once beloved Japanese RPG sub-genre. Tune in every Wednesday for thoughts on white-haired villains, giant robots, Infinity+1 swords, and everything else the wonderful world of JRPGs has to offer.
One of the dullest strategy RPGs ever made is Namco x Capcom, a forgotten Japan-only release for the PlayStation 2 in 2005. Playing the crossover was about as exciting as banging your head against the wall -- the two activities are equally repetitive.

The reason it fails so completely is paradoxically the very reason that it looks so appealing in trailers: the active, combo-based combat. Namco x Capcom's combat isn't too bad at first, but it quickly becomes a series of using the same combos again and again, across maps that take ages to clear out. I've had math tests that were more fun. But now we have Devil Survivor 2, which manages to succeed in every way that Namco x Capcom's battle system failed.

The key here is that, as far as I can tell, Devil Survivor is the only SRPG spinoff that retains some semblance of what made the original so popular in the first place. Now hear me out before you start typing that angry comment. Final Fantasy Tactics is a fine strategy RPG, but it has much more in common with Tactics Ogre than most mainline Final Fantasy games (Final Fantasy XII notwithstanding). Replace the jobs with more generic classes, switch out the Chocobos for horses, and you'd hardly know the difference.

It's easy enough, I suppose, to shoehorn an existing universe into the basic framework provided by the likes of Tactics Ogre. But speaking the language of the genre without sacrificing the spirit of the original game is considerably harder. That's why I'm so impressed with Devil Survivor and its sequel, which manage to translate the battle system of a traditional RPG into an SRPG setting without missing a beat. Just how impressed was I by Devil Survivor 2, specifically? Just read my review to find out.

Gallery: Devil Survivor 2 (2/29/12)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>devil-survivordevil-survivor-2dsNamco-X-CapcomnintendoShin-Megami-TenseiWed, 29 Feb 2012 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Unlocalized Shin Megami Tensei ends up on iOS]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/24/unlocalized-shin-megami-tensei-ends-up-on-ios/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/24/unlocalized-shin-megami-tensei-ends-up-on-ios/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/24/unlocalized-shin-megami-tensei-ends-up-on-ios/#comments The original Shin Megami Tensei game was never officially released in North America -- until now. Atlus parent company Index has posted what looks like an emulated version of the Game Boy port of the first-person RPG on the iOS App Store, for $13.99. From Japan-only release to digitally distributed on your phone -- that's quite a jump in convenience!

Of course, you have to deal with the tiny little issue of the game still being in Japanese. Maybe that part's not so convenient. Combining demons is a pretty delicate art even in your native language!

[Thanks, Jared.]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atlusindex-holdingsiosiphonemobileShin-Megami-TenseiFri, 24 Feb 2012 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor Overclocked trailer is talkin' demons]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/08/shin-megami-tensei-devil-survivor-overclocked-trailer-is-talkin/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/08/shin-megami-tensei-devil-survivor-overclocked-trailer-is-talkin/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/08/shin-megami-tensei-devil-survivor-overclocked-trailer-is-talkin/#comments We know that the prospect of capturing and exploiting demons is a tough nut to wrap your mind around, but we're still amused by how perplexed everyone is in the Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor Overclocked trailer posted above. Yeah, guys: There are demons. Get over it, already.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsatlusdevil-survivor-overclockeddsnintendoShin-Megami-TenseiFri, 08 Jul 2011 15:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor Overclocked due in North America this summer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/26/shin-megami-tensei-devil-survivor-overclocked-due-in-north-amer/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/26/shin-megami-tensei-devil-survivor-overclocked-due-in-north-amer/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/26/shin-megami-tensei-devil-survivor-overclocked-due-in-north-amer/#commentsShin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor Overclocked, Atlus's enhanced 3DS port of the DS Devil Survivor, will be available to North American gamers eager to jump back into demon-filled Tokyo this summer. Atlus announced the release window today and sent out new screenshots, which you can enjoy in our gallery.

Overclocked includes everything from the DS game -- about a group of Tokyo residents attempting to stop demons from invading the city through interdimensional rifts, before everyone dies -- with an extra eighth day added to everyone's projected lifespan, and voice acting added throughout.

Gallery: Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor Overclocked (3DS)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsatlusdevil-survivor-overclockedrelease-dateshin-megami-tenseishin-megami-tensei-devil-survivor-overclockedsummer-2011Wed, 26 Jan 2011 10:36:00 EST<![CDATA[Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor getting enhanced 3DS version]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/05/shin-megami-tensei-devil-survivor-getting-a-3ds-remake/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/05/shin-megami-tensei-devil-survivor-getting-a-3ds-remake/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/05/shin-megami-tensei-devil-survivor-getting-a-3ds-remake/#comments Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor is one of the best unsung RPGs on Nintendo's current-gen handheld -- which might have something to do with the fact that it's not the easiest game to find in stores. Fortunately, our chances of getting the hands on the game will likely improve later this year, when Atlus releases Devil Survivor Over Clock, a 3DS update of the original 2009 title, in Japan.

In addition to a couple of extra titular words and a third dimension, Over Clock will expand the game's seven-day-long plotline by an additional day. This extra 24-hour period includes 20 new summonable demons, new maps and additional difficulties. The game will also now be fully voiced this time around, which should make some of its more over-the-top dialogue infinitely more entertaining. An Atlus representative remained tight-lipped when we asked about the game's U.S. release plans, but we've got our fingers crossed for news on the horizon.

For now, check out Famitsu for a handful of screens from the spruced-up 3D RPG.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atlusdevil-survivor-overclockeddsnintendorpgShin-Megami-TenseiWed, 05 Jan 2011 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers receiving fan translation]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/31/devil-summoner-soul-hackers-receiving-fan-translation/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/31/devil-summoner-soul-hackers-receiving-fan-translation/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/31/devil-summoner-soul-hackers-receiving-fan-translation/#comments Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers is a game originally released back in 1997 for the Sega Saturn in Japan. It was a sequel to Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner, itself a game within the same Megami Tensei universe inhabited by the Persona series. Publisher Atlus has tried a few times to bring the title to the states, but Sony hasn't yet allowed it, so a group of fans calling itself "Devil Hackers" is working on a fan-made translation of the title, playable on the PSP.

You can watch a "teaser trailer" of the translation after the break -- but someone needs to translate the word "teaser" for the Devil Hackers, because it's thirteen minutes long. Assuming things work themselves out, fans interested in playing the game in English should get their chance soon.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>devil-hackersdevil-summoner-soul-hackerenglishjapaneseplaystationportpspshin-megami-tenseisonytranslationFri, 31 Dec 2010 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Atlus replacing Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey soundtrack CDs]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/26/atlus-replacing-shin-megami-tensei-strange-journey-soundtrack-c/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/26/atlus-replacing-shin-megami-tensei-strange-journey-soundtrack-c/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/26/atlus-replacing-shin-megami-tensei-strange-journey-soundtrack-c/#commentsThe nice thing about launch copies of Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey -- aside from the fact that they allow you to play Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey right now -- is that they include soundtrack CDs. The not-so-nice part is that said CDs don't work.

Atlus acknowledged the manufacturing error responsible for the issue, and has instituted a replacement program for the discs. You can click here to sign up for a replacement CD, and you'll be bobbing your head to the sounds of demonic invasion in two to four weeks. Check here for more detailed instructions.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atlusrpgshin-megami-tenseishin-megami-tensei-strange-journeysoundtrackFri, 26 Mar 2010 18:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Send humans to investigate this Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey trailer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/02/send-humans-to-investigate-this-shin-megami-tensei-strange-jour/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/02/send-humans-to-investigate-this-shin-megami-tensei-strange-jour/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/02/send-humans-to-investigate-this-shin-megami-tensei-strange-jour/#commentsFor some of us, Final Fantasy XIII over on those big systems will be little but a distraction -- because real role-playing games take place in dungeons. Or, for others, Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey will be the perfect game to play during cutscenes. In any case, Atlus is dropping Shin Megami Tensei on an RPG-crowded market on March 23, and sent out the above trailer to remind us all of that fact.

If you're ready to launch an expedition into a game about an expedition into a mysterious demon-filled vortex in the Antarctic, bundle up and check out the trailer.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Atlusrpgshin-megami-tenseishin-megami-tensei-strange-journeyTue, 02 Mar 2010 18:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey poster with GameStop pre-orders]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/26/shin-megami-tensei-strange-journey-poster-with-gamestop-pre-ord/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/26/shin-megami-tensei-strange-journey-poster-with-gamestop-pre-ord/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/26/shin-megami-tensei-strange-journey-poster-with-gamestop-pre-ord/#commentsThe pile of stuff you can acquire with your copy of Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey is steadily growing. Atlus has already thrown a soundtrack CD in with every copy in the first printing, and now it is offering a "mini-poster" with copies of the DS role-playing game pre-ordered through GameStop.

In the press release announcing the bonus, Atlus's Aram Jabbari extolled the somewhat more tangible nature of the poster than the CD, calling it "a bonus item that you can feel, something you can caress gently and hold against your face, something you can take a big whiff of and enjoy." You are, of course, welcome to just put the poster on your wall and look at it occasionally.

JoystiqShin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey poster with GameStop pre-orders originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atlusDSgamestopNintendopre-orderpre-order-bonusrpgshin-megami-tenseishin-megami-tensei-strange-journeyTue, 26 Jan 2010 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Persona 3 Portable coming to North America on July 6]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/20/persona-3-portable-coming-to-north-america-on-july-6/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/20/persona-3-portable-coming-to-north-america-on-july-6/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/20/persona-3-portable-coming-to-north-america-on-july-6/#comments Atlus is bringing an English-language version of Persona 3 Portable to the US. The PSP version of Persona 3 isn't a direct port of the original PS2 RPG. Instead, it streamlines the experience for handheld play and adds a new playable female character, with her own "Social Links, special events, and unique romantic opportunities." In addition, P3P adds a few cameos from Persona 4, and introduces five difficulty settings, ranging from "beginner" to "maniac." The battle system has also drastically changed, with players able to directly control teammates.

The UMD version will be available at retail on July 6th, with a PSN version expected soon after. Check out the box art after the break.

Gallery: Persona 3 Portable

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JoystiqPersona 3 Portable coming to North America on July 6 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atlusjrpgpersonapersona-3persona-3-portablepsnrelease-dateRPGShin-Megami-TenseiShin-Megami-Tensei-Persona-3umdWed, 20 Jan 2010 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Amazon.co.jp lists Shin Megami Tensei for PS3]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/18/amazon-co-jp-lists-shin-megami-tensei-for-ps3/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/18/amazon-co-jp-lists-shin-megami-tensei-for-ps3/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/18/amazon-co-jp-lists-shin-megami-tensei-for-ps3/#commentsA new listing on Amazon's Japanese site suggests that a new entry in Atlus's long-running Shin Megami Tensei series could be headed to PS3. The listing is for a game with the temporary title Shin Megami Tensei. Even if this is real, of course, the Shin Megami Tensei series seems impossibly diverse, and could mean anything from first-person dungeon crawlers to MMOs.

While many of the spin-off games called Shin Megami Tensei in America -- like the Persona series and Devil Survivor -- don't carry the Shin Megami Tensei name in Japan, there's still a staggering variety of games that could fall under the label, given that the Devil Summoner series, the recent Strange Journey, and, yes, Shin Megami Tensei Imagine (the MMO) have been branded with the "main" series title. Basically, there are a ton of spin-offs, and some of them include Shin Megami Tensei in their name.

For its first appearance on a next-gen system, though, chances seem a bit higher that this will be the "real" followup to Shin Megami Tensei 3: Nocturne. Whatever it is, it'll probably involve demons. And cool character art.

[Via Siliconera]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazonatlusjapanretailshin-megami-tenseiMon, 18 Jan 2010 19:15:00 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]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atlusjapanjrpgkatsura-hashinopersonapersona-3-portablepersona-4RPGShin-Megami-TenseiShin-Megami-Tensei-Persona-4Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey launch copies to include bonus soundtrack]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/15/shin-megami-tensei-strange-journey-launch-copies-include-bonus/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/15/shin-megami-tensei-strange-journey-launch-copies-include-bonus/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/15/shin-megami-tensei-strange-journey-launch-copies-include-bonus/#commentsAt some point, people are going to get spoiled by Atlus's (coincidentally named) "Atlus Spoils" program, in which the company includes some kind of bonus item with pretty much every game it releases. When the publisher doesn't release a game with an artbook or soundtrack or figurine or something, somebody out there is going to be irritated to buy just a game.

That won't happen with Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey, though. Atlus announced today that every launch copy of the first-person RPG will include a soundtrack disc. You'll have to wait a bit longer to get that launch copy: the publisher also announced that the release date has moved from the March 10 date found on Nintendo's Q1 schedule to March 23.

Gallery: Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey (DS)

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atlusatlus-spoilsbonusrelease-daterpgshin-megami-tenseishin-megami-tensei-strange-journeysoundtrackTue, 15 Dec 2009 20:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Shin Megami Tensei password system lets your demons make Strange Journeys]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/02/shin-megami-tensei-password-system-lets-your-demons-make-strange/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/02/shin-megami-tensei-password-system-lets-your-demons-make-strange/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/02/shin-megami-tensei-password-system-lets-your-demons-make-strange/#commentsAtlus revealed a password system for its upcoming Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey, through which players will be able to trade copies of their customized, leveled-up, fused demons. In addition to being able to generate your own passwords to share your awesome demons with others, Atlus will release passwords for some rare creatures.

In addition, the updated box art image shows an M rating. Clearly, demon hunting is serious business, to be left to the big kids! As Siliconera notes, there are only ten DS games with M ratings, out of 1,366 total releases.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atlusesrbmaturerpgshin-megami-tenseishin-megami-tensei-strange-journeyWed, 02 Dec 2009 18:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Latest Shin Megami Tensei game taking a Strange Journey to North America]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/05/latest-shin-megami-tensei-game-taking-a-strange-journey-to-north/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/05/latest-shin-megami-tensei-game-taking-a-strange-journey-to-north/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/05/latest-shin-megami-tensei-game-taking-a-strange-journey-to-north/#commentsWell, okay. Maybe being localized by Atlus isn't that strange for a Shin Megami Tensei game. In fact, we'd say it's pretty normal these days!

Atlus announced today that it will bring over the first-person DS RPG Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey in Spring 2010 (of course). The game features the demon negotiation that SMT fans associate with the series, in a new storyline involving a mysterious black hole opening up at the South Pole.

It looks like the kind of thing that would appeal not only to fans of games like SMT 3: Nocturne, but also to people who enjoy the DS's dungeon RPGs like Etrian Odyssey, to which it bears a strong resemblance. Journey into our gallery for screens and art.

Gallery: Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey (DS)

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atlusDSNintendoRPGshin-megami-tenseishin-megami-tensei-strange-journeyThu, 05 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[ESRB rates Shin Megami Tensei MMO for US]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/16/esrb-rates-shin-megami-tensei-mmo-for-us/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/16/esrb-rates-shin-megami-tensei-mmo-for-us/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/16/esrb-rates-shin-megami-tensei-mmo-for-us/#commentsThe ESRB website has posted a listing for Shin Megami Tensei: Imagine Online, an MMO where "players fight against or alongside demons in the post-apocalyptic (fictional) outskirts of Tokyo, Japan." The remainder of the description pretty much fits the MMO bill, as it mentions dungeon crawling, a multitude of weapons and spells, and real-time combat.

The game sounds like it's a bit on the mature side, too -- the listing mentions arterial spray, pools of blood and female demons "scantily clad, hovering in bondage-style outfits, half-open blouses, or the tightest of short-shorts." Hey, underworld, get with the times! Short-shorts haven't been cool since the Nixon administration.

Head past the break for a trailer from the Japanese release, courtesy of Aeria Games.

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JoystiqESRB rates Shin Megami Tensei MMO for US originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atlusesrbmmoshin-megami-tenseishin-megami-tensei-imagine-onlineFri, 16 Oct 2009 04:00:00 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.

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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.

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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.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ActionAdventureanimeatelier-roronaAtlusblazblueBlazBlue-Calamity-TriggerCapcomClover-Studiosdengenkiidol-masterkingdom-heartsmetal-gear-solidNintendookamipersona-3persona-4phoenix-wrightReady-At-DawnRPGShin-Megami-TenseiShin-Megami-Tensei-Persona-3Shin-Megami-Tensei-Persona-4WiiyakuzaThu, 17 Sep 2009 01:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Persona 3 coming to PSP with new female character]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/18/persona-3-coming-to-psp-with-new-female-character/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/18/persona-3-coming-to-psp-with-new-female-character/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/18/persona-3-coming-to-psp-with-new-female-character/#comments Atlus just isn't quite done with remaking Persona 3. A new issue of Famitsu has hit Japanese newsstands and one of the most notable entries is an advertisement for Persona 3: Portable. While details are slim, the ad prominently shows a new female character standing aside the nameless main character of Persona 3 and Persona 3: FES.

The ad proclaims the game will be available on November 1st, which, honestly, seems rather sudden. (No Q1 slump for Japan?) If it follows the model of the PSP port of the original Persona, we're bound to see a ton of extras remixed into the game.

[Via PS3Nation]

JoystiqPersona 3 coming to PSP with new female character originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atlusfamitsupersonapersona-3persona-3-portableRPGShin-Megami-TenseiShin-Megami-Tensei-Persona-3Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:15:00 EST<![CDATA[First videos of Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey ]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/27/first-videos-of-shin-megami-tensei-strange-journey/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/27/first-videos-of-shin-megami-tensei-strange-journey/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/27/first-videos-of-shin-megami-tensei-strange-journey/#commentsAre you done with Devil Survivor, and dying to get your DS Shin Megami Tensei on? Atlus has released a trailer and some gameplay footage of Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey. The first-person RPG combines Etrian Odyssey-style dungeon exploring with classic Shin Megami Tensei creatures and some sci-fi elements.

We've embedded the trailer up here so you can get a look at the totally dramatic setting. After the break, see a couple of gameplay videos that are guaranteed to make you nostalgic for vintage Shin Megami Tensei, unless you never played any of those, in which case we don't really have a guarantee.

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JoystiqFirst videos of Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atlusshin-megami-tenseishin-megami-tensei-strange-journeyMon, 27 Jul 2009 13:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey is a first-person RPG for DS]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/22/shin-megami-tensei-strange-journey-is-a-first-person-rpg-for-ds/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/22/shin-megami-tensei-strange-journey-is-a-first-person-rpg-for-ds/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/22/shin-megami-tensei-strange-journey-is-a-first-person-rpg-for-ds/#commentsAs usual, a new game countdown site was beaten by leaked Famitsu scans. We already knew that Atlus's new game was called Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey from information found on the site itself. New scans reveal that Strange Journey is a new first-person RPG (like Etrian Odyssey) for DS.

The game, which uses some demon art from Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor for some of its three hundred plus demons, follows explorers of a new demon-filled dimension that has opened up in the South Pole. Players wear upgradable "Demonica Suits" like the one above, which is kind of awesome.

The new game will be out in Japan on October 8.

[Via NeoGAF]

JoystiqShin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey is a first-person RPG for DS originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atlusrpgshin-megami-tenseishin-megami-tensei-strange-journeyWed, 22 Jul 2009 10:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Atlus countdown pre-reveals Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/17/atlus-countdown-pre-reveals-shin-megami-tensei-strange-journey/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/17/atlus-countdown-pre-reveals-shin-megami-tensei-strange-journey/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/17/atlus-countdown-pre-reveals-shin-megami-tensei-strange-journey/#commentsNow this is a countdown site we can deal with. Atlus posted a teaser site for a mysterious new game, to be officially revealed July 24. The kind-of obscured teaser image shows Earth with a big hole in it.

Fans ended the suspense immediately by finding the URL for the logo for the teased game hidden in the site's source code. It's since been removed, but not before a Japanese blogger could save it! The logo for Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey can be seen above, along with what could be a release date.

There's still plenty to be revealed, like platform and, of course, what kind of game it is, but we feel a great sense of relief about not having to wait for the title.

JoystiqAtlus countdown pre-reveals Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:55:00 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[Devil Summoner 2 website launched, new trailer released]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/12/devil-summoner-2-website-launched-new-trailer-released/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/12/devil-summoner-2-website-launched-new-trailer-released/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/12/devil-summoner-2-website-launched-new-trailer-released/#comments Long live the PS2! Atlus is bringing a new Devil Summoner game to the PlayStation 2 this May. Set in a 1920s Tokyo, players take on the role of Raidou Kuzunoha the 14th in this action RPG. He'll have to find the mysterious King Abaddon in this otherworldly mystery.

Players will be able to control two demons in combat and will be able to create new swords with the game's retooled Weapon Alchemy system. The Pokemon monster-collecting aspect is expanded with 200 demons to deal with.

You can find out more about the game at the official website and you can check out new screenshots here:

JoystiqDevil Summoner 2 website launched, new trailer released originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atlusdemon-summoner-2shin-megami-tenseiThu, 12 Feb 2009 17:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Atlus announces Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor and some random minigame collection]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/07/atlus-announces-shin-megami-tensei-devil-survivor-and-some-rand/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/07/atlus-announces-shin-megami-tensei-devil-survivor-and-some-rand/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/07/atlus-announces-shin-megami-tensei-devil-survivor-and-some-rand/#commentsFiled under:

Atlus is addicted to Nintendo DS game announcements. It's basically up to one a day at this point! The latest set to be revealed by the niche publisher includes one game that we knew was coming, and 101 that completely blindsided us.

Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor is a strategy RPG in which players control a team of teenagers who collect and fuse demons and battle on a hexagonal grid. This was one of the game announcements revealed early via Amazon.ca. It's out June 23 for $30.

101 in 1 Explosive Megamix is a minigame collection from European publisher Nordcurrent. It comprises various sports, puzzle, and action minigames, and it doesn't really look like much. It's an extremely bizarre game for Atlus to pick up. Maybe it knows something we don't, and the game is actually awesome. We'll find out when it comes out April 21, at a price of $20.

JoystiqAtlus announces Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor and some random minigame collection originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 07 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>101-in-1-explosive-megamixatlusdevil-survivorminigamesrpgshin-megami-tenseiSat, 07 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Persona remake confirmed, hitting Japan in April [update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/04/persona-1-psp-remake-confirmed-hitting-japan-in-april/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/04/persona-1-psp-remake-confirmed-hitting-japan-in-april/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/04/persona-1-psp-remake-confirmed-hitting-japan-in-april/#commentsThe latest issue of Famitsu, which is due to hit Japanese news stands on Friday, confirms everyone's suspicions regarding a Persona 1 PSP remake. The game will be available in Japan on April 29 and will include new animated cutscenes and an improved user interface. No word yet on whether Atlus will bring this to other regions, but if the success of Persona 3 and 4 are anything to go by, we wouldn't be surprised.

So, if you're a relatively new Shin Megami Tensei convert and were thinking about firing up your old PS1 to try out the original Persona, it might be worthwhile to wait a couple of months. Hopefully we'll hear more from Atlus soon.

Update: A scan can be found here. Growlanser is also getting a PSP remake.

JoystiqPersona remake confirmed, hitting Japan in April [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 04 Feb 2009 09:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atluspersonapersona-1remakeshin-megami-tenseiWed, 04 Feb 2009 09:10:00 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.

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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.

Gallery: Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunohavs. King Abaddon

JoystiqMystery Atlus title is Devil Summoner 2 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Atlus just sent one of the most mysterious e-mails we've received in quite some time. The subject line simply reads "???" and the body contains a single image. We see a mysterious silhouette with the words Shin Megami Tensei projected in the back.

We're not sure who this shadowy figure is. We recently reported on a possible Persona remake on PSP. Could this be related? Or, perhaps it's the unreleased Devil Summoner: Raidou 2 for PS2? Let us know what you think.

JoystiqAtlus sends mystery image, asks '???' originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 23 Jan 2009 23:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atluspersonashin-megami-tenseiFri, 23 Jan 2009 23:57:00 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.

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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.

Continue reading New games this week: Persona 4 edition

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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The latest issue of Famitsu features this two-page ad from Atlus, revealing the title of a new DS game: Devil Survivor. We can kind of see the kanji for megami next to it, which is obviously used in the company's Shin Megami Tensei titles. NeoGAFfer duckroll identifies the tiny kanji string as Megami Ibunroku, which was used in the name of the first Persona game. So there's a faint chance it could be somehow Persona-related, but with the Persona series now pretty big, we'd imagine Atlus would actually use the Persona name on a DS spinoff.

According to the ad, more information will be available on November 7.

JoystiqAtlus teases new 'Devil Survivor' game originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:00:00 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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What?! Joystiq's giving away the totally certified "Game of the Week," you ask? Don't ask questions! Just enter for your chance to win, right here. (You still have two opportunities left, if you leave a comment today and another tomorrow before 5pm ET!)

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[Update: Entry period is over, folks. We're contacting the winners by email, so go check!]

If you missed out on Persona 3, last year's criminally under-printed and underplayed -- but not under-appreciated! -- high school sim-cum-dungeon crawler, here's your chance to take "The Journey." (And for those who didn't miss out, we know you've been dying to discover "The Answer!")

In conjunction with this week's release of Persona 3 FES, Joystiq and Atlus are giving away three copies of the game, each accompanied by an art book signed by lead artist Shigenori Soejima. This updated edition of the game features the original story ("The Journey") stuffed with new content, including quests, events, items and Personas, plus an additional 30-hour-plus episode, "The Answer," which promises to deliver the true ending. (Joytip: Game data from the original Persona 3 release can be imported into FES.)

Just follow these rules to enter:
  • Leave a comment telling us what you think "FES" stands for. (We know, we know, it's short for "festival" -- but c'mon! Be creative.)
  • You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec).
  • Limit 1 entry (comment) per person per calendar day.
  • This entry period ends at 5:00pm ET on Friday, April 25th. We'll randomly select three winners at that time (please check your email!).
  • For a list of complete rules, click here. (Total retail value of prize is approximately $35.)

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