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Rumour Atlus Could Announce a Catherine Remake or Sequel Before the Year's Out
Love isn't quite over
So, a good few months back, there was a rumour going around that claimed Atlus was planning on producing a PlayStation 4 port of cult PlayStation 3 puzzle title Catherine. That rumour faded pretty quickly, but now new whispers are adding weight to it all over again. Blogger Ryokutya2089, who's best known for leaking...
News Dragon's Crown Pro Comes West on PS4 in Spring 2018
Hot stuff
We knew it was happening, but here's some juicy confirmation: Dragon's Crown Pro will be heading West in Spring next year. That's the official word from Atlus, with the publisher also pointing out that the game will be playable at the PlayStation Experience this weekend. For those totally out of the loop, Pro is a...
News Persona 5 Sneaks Up on 2 Million Sales Worldwide
Get up get out there
Persona 5 has done very well for itself indeed. The insanely stylish role-playing release launched in the West earlier this year, and it quickly established the largest worldwide player base in the series' history. Back in July -- just a few months after the game launched -- publisher Atlus announced that total shipments and...
News Persona 3 and 5 Dancing Development Is Just About Wrapped Up
Get your groove on
Persona 3: Dancing Moon Night and Persona 5: Dancing Star Night are apparently ready, or at least almost ready, to rock onto the dance floor. According to producer Kazuhisa Wada, who appears in the latest issue of Famitsu, the development cycle of both games has reached its "climax", so we could be getting a release date in...
News It Looks Like Dragon's Crown Pro Will Be Heading West on PS4
Playable at PSX 2017
There's been no official word on whether Dragon's Crown Pro -- the PlayStation 4 remaster of fantastic dungeon brawler Dragon's Crown -- will make it West, but it's now looking very likely due to it being playable at next month's PlayStation Experience event. PlayStation Experience 2017 will take place, as per usual,...
News Treat Your Eyes to This Latest Dragon's Crown Pro PS4 Trailer
Painting a picture
Well whaddya know, Dragon's Crown looks as lovely as ever on PlayStation 4. Atlus has released a new gameplay trailer for the enhanced PlayStation 4 remaster, which shows off all the fundamentals of the fantastic action role-playing title. Okay, so it's in Japanese, but you get the idea. To be totally honest, we can't wait to...
News Persona 5 Ultimate Edition Hits the PlayStation Store Today at an Outrageous Price
Bundles all DLC
Atlus is stealth releasing something called Persona 5 Ultimate Edition on the PlayStation Store today, but don't get too excited -- this isn't some kind of updated version of the amazing role-playing release (although we're sure that'll be arriving at some point down the line). The Ultimate Edition bundles all of the game's...
TGS 2017 Wrap Your Eyes Around 13 Minutes of Gorgeous Dragon's Crown PS4 Gameplay
Scaled up
Officially revealed earlier this week at TGS 2017, Dragon's Crown Pro is dashing onto PlayStation 4 early next year in Japan. The remaster will boast 4K resolution on PS4 Pro, and it's apparently fitted with a newly recorded live orchestra soundtrack. Perhaps best of all, it'll support cross-play with the PlayStation 3 and PS Vita versions...
TGS 2017 Dragon's Crown Pro Will Be Even More Stunning on PS4 Pro in Native 4K
Picture perfect
Just when you thought Dragon's Crown couldn't get any prettier, Atlus goes ahead and confirms that the PlayStation 4 remaster, titled Dragon's Crown Pro and officially revealed earlier today, will run in native 4K resolution on PS4 Pro. We're not sure our eyes will be able to take it. To go along with this confirmation, the...
TGS 2017 Gorgeous 13 Sentinels Trailer Still Doesn't Show Any Real Gameplay
We need to know
Listen, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim looks absolutely gorgeous, but what does the game actually entail? Even after its most recent showing during Sony's TGS 2017 press conference, we still don't know what it's all about. It's got multiple playable high school students who pilot big mechs, but do we get to smash things up with...
TGS 2017 Dragon's Crown Pro Burns PS4 Alive in January 2018
Current-gen remaster confirmed
Dragon's Crown Pro is official, and it's coming to PlayStation 4 on the 25th January in Japan. A remaster of the already stunning PlayStation 3 and Vita release, it promises enhanced resolution and, at a guess, a more stable frame rate. There's currently no word on a Western launch, but we don't see why Atlus wouldn't...
News Incredible Action RPG Dragon's Crown Is Cleaving Its Way to PS4
Official announcement leaked
Oh boy oh boy, what do we have here? Leaked on the Niconico page for Atlus' upcoming Tokyo Game Show livestream, it looks like Dragon's Crown is being ported to the PlayStation 4 as 'Dragon's Crown Pro'. For those out of the loop, Dragon's Crown is a jaw-dropping fantasy action role-playing game from Vanillaware --...
Review Rock of Ages II: Bigger and Boulder (PS4)
Boulder dash
Rock of Ages II: Bigger and Boulder is one of those games that, on paper, sounds like it shouldn’t work. A sequel to 2011’s Rock of Ages on PlayStation 3, this title is a blend of tower defence and physics-based racing/platforming, all under an aesthetic that immediately brings to mind Terry Gilliam’s Monty Python animations. If...
News Persona Maker Atlus Finally Found Europe on a Map
There is a God
Atlus fans have had it rough in Europe over the past few years. Persona 5 did just about make it out on time here – primarily thanks to a publishing partnership that the Japanese company signed with Deep Silver – but past releases from the firm have been notorious for their setbacks in the old world. And that’s if they even made...
Poll Is Persona 5 the Best Persona Game?
Now it's personal
Now that Persona 5 has been out for a good few months, we thought it was about time to ask the ultimate question: is it the best Persona game? Atlus' latest entry in the role-playing series was met with universal critical acclaim and it's safe to say that gamers went absolutely nuts for it. It quickly became the best selling title...
News Get Your Groove on with First Persona 3 Dancing and Persona 5 Dancing PS4 Screenshots
Sweet beats
Hey, these new Persona dancing games are looking good, aren't they? Both Persona 3: Dancing Moon Night and Persona 5: Dancing Star Night are coming to PlayStation 4 as well as Vita, so it's nice to see that the visuals really seem to pop. Atlus has released a bunch of screenshots showing off the playable characters of the two titles. On...
News Two Brand New Persona Dancing Games Announced for PS4, Vita
Persona 3 and 5 in the spotlight
Persona 4 got its dancing game, so now Atlus has decided to reanimate the corpse of Persona 3 so that it can join the party alongside Persona 5. The latter was an inevitability, but a rhythm title based on Persona 3, too? Well, okay, we guess. So here's what's scheduled for 2018 in Japan: Persona 3: Dancing Moon...
Rumour P5R Domain Name Suggests Persona 5 Spin-Off or Enhanced Edition
Chasing phantoms
Persona 5 getting at least a couple of spin-off games is an inevitability -- especially considering its worldwide success -- but what could they end up being? That's a question that leads to some very interesting theories, as Atlus has recently registered a bunch of Persona related domain names. One suggests a new Dancing All Night...
News Persona 5 Has Stolen the Hearts of Around 1.8 Million People
SEGA provides sales update
Persona 5 has shipped 1.8 million copies worldwide, according to publisher SEGA. Obviously shipped doesn't mean sold directly to consumers, but as we always say, retailers aren't really in the habit of buying stock that they won't be able to shift. It's also worth remembering that Persona 5 ran into a number of stock...
E3 2017 13 Sentinels Looks Stupidly Pretty, But Its New Trailer Doesn't Tell Us Much
Unlucky for some
Vanillaware's gorgeous new game, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, has received a shiny new E3 2017 trailer - but the problem is that even after watching it, we still don't know much at all about the game. Well, we know it's visually incredible, but we've already mentioned that. So, a teaser trailer for a title that was announced back in...
News Beautiful Art Meets Giant Mechs in Sci-Fi Title 13 Sentinels, Confirmed for Western Release
Lucky 13
Vanillaware, the Japanese studio behind the glorious Dragon's Crown and the fantastic Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir, has a new game in the works called 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim. The project was originally announced quite a while back, but we've seen very little of it since. All we know is that it sports George Kamitani's insanely good signature...
Review The Caligula Effect (PS Vita)
μ got a friend in me
When a game features a story written by Persona veteran Tadashi Satomi it’s difficult not to get a bit hyped for it. The Caligula Effect is an ambitious sounding action role-playing game set in a high school with over 500 non-playable characters to befriend and a very unique battle system. Sadly, if you were hoping for a game...
Soapbox The Persona Series and Difficulty: Is Easier Always Better?
Charlotte Cutts on Persona 5 and its relative easiness
WARNING: This article contains heavy spoilers for Persona 3/Persona 5 and mild spoilers for Persona 4. On finishing Persona 5 at the weekend, I felt what I always feel at the end of a gruelling 80-hour role-playing game-fest: equal parts sad and relieved. I’d played the game on...
News Persona 5 Director Gives Heartfelt Thanks to Western Fans For Their Support
Stolen heart
Persona 5 director Katsura Hashino has extended his thanks to Western fans of the game in a post over on the PlayStation Blog. "As a developer, I’m very happy to hear that Persona 5 is being played by so many people overseas," he begins. "Persona 5 is a very “Japanese” story with some political aspects to it, so I...
News Persona 5 Streamers Can Now Go Further Into the Game Without Annoying Atlus
Yay?
Right, so when Persona 5 launched earlier this month, publisher Atlus made it clear that it didn't want anyone spoiling the game's story - whether by screenshot, video, or livestream. The title blocks the PlayStation 4's share button for a start, and in a statement released by the company, it warned that those who share footage past a certain...
News So How Does Persona 5 Compare Between PS4 and PS3?
Let's find out
Digital Foundry is back with yet another graphical comparison video, this time taking a look at Persona 5 on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3. It's safe to say that the vast majority of players will have bought the game on Sony's latest home console, but it's still interesting to see how the last-gen version shapes up - especially...
News Unlike Atlus, Square Enix Sees the Value in Streams
Imagine being outsmarted by Square Enix
Square Enix may act like the stupidest organisation on Earth sometimes, but it's not quite as dumb as Atlus when it comes to gameplay videos and streams. You may remember the latter causing something of a stir recently when it decided to block the share button in Persona 5 on the premise of spoilers. It then...
Poll Has Persona 5 Been Worth the Hype?
Now it's personal
Persona 5 launched just a few days ago, so naturally, we want to know what you lot think of it so far. Atlus' role-playing game is currently the third highest rated PlayStation 4 release ever on Metacritic, sitting at a supremely impressive metascore of 94. According to the press, the years upon years of waiting have been well...
News Persona 5 Is a Commercial Smash for Atlus
Over 1.5 million copies shipped
Persona 5 is a certified hit for Atlus, as the company has announced that over 1.5 million copies have been shipped worldwide. We know that around 550,000 units were sold in Japan when it released last year, so that means roughly one million copies have been distributed around the rest of the globe. Given that the...
News Why Is Persona 5 Streaming and Sharing Banned?
Share button blocked
Persona 5 is one of the very few PlayStation 4 games that will outright block the use of your Share button. The game won't allow you to take screenshots or stream gameplay directly from your console - but the limitations don't stop there. Even with capture equipment, there are strict guidelines in place to stop you from showing...
News The Highest Rated PS4 Game of 2017 Is Out Today
Here's its launch trailer
Hey, did you know Persona 5 is out today on PlayStation 4 (and PlayStation 3, actually)? Well just in case you've been living under a rock, the game's pushed out a pretty cool launch trailer to remind you of its long awaited arrival. Atlus' superb role-playing game currently sits at a crazy metascore of 94 on Metacritic,...
News Free Persona 5 DLC Out Now, Includes Japanese Audio and a New Difficulty Level
Strong start
Persona 5 launches tomorrow in Europe and North America, but a slew of free downloadable content for the game is already available on the PlayStation Store. Said DLC includes the full Japanese audio track - for all of those purists among you - a super hard 'Merciless' difficulty level, a set of healing items, and a set of skill cards...
News Atlus Blocks PS4 Share Button in Persona 5 to Avoid Spoilers
No changing this heart
Persona 5 isn't just an outstanding game - it's also a gorgeous work of art. However, if you were planning on flooding your various social media accounts with cool screenshots, then we're afraid that you're out of luck, as Atlus has confirmed to Polygon that the entire game disables the PlayStation 4's Share button. When we...
Steal yourself
Persona 5 is a difficult game to review – not because of its quality or lack thereof, but because it's such an intricate release. It's a role-playing title made up of many different parts, and explaining each and every one of them in detail would take way too long. With that in mind, we'll try to be brief: Persona 5 is a Japanese...
News Phwoar! Fall in Love with Persona 5's Retail Packages
They'll take your heart
We may be slowly tip-toeing towards a digital gaming future, but retail still very much has its place – and no more is that true than with Persona 5's frankly gorgeous physical packages. This video takes a look at both the steelbook version and the stunning 'Take Your Heart' premium edition. Both look well worth the money...
News Persona 5 Sneaks a Stylish DualShock 4 Decal into Its Standard Edition on PS4
Stealthily does it
Let's end our Friday shift on a positive note, shall we? Atlus has revealed that those who buy the standard edition of Persona 5 on PlayStation 4 in North America will get a free decal for their DualShock 4 - but be aware that stock is limited. You can see infamous Atlus PR guy John Hardin and Ann Tamaki voice actress Erika...
Hands On Persona 5 Has Absolutely Stolen Our Hearts on PS4
Let us start the game
There's no point in beating around the bush: from what we've played so far, Persona 5 is utterly brilliant. We're around 20 hours in, and although we still have potentially triple that amount of playtime to go, we can't deny that we're absolutely enraptured with Atlus' latest. Even as we're sitting here right now, writing this...
News Persona 5 DLC Dated, Swimsuit Costumes Are Free
Costumes, music, and personas from past games
Atlus has published the release schedule for Persona 5's downloadable content, revealing when you can expect each add-on to drop once the game's on the market. The DLC mostly consists of costume packs based on past titles which are priced at $6.99, but there are also a few $2.99 persona bundles thrown...
News Rocking Persona 5 Trailer Kicks Things Up a Notch Ahead of Launch
Now it's personal
As if we needed to get any more excited for Persona 5's launch in just a few weeks, Atlus has released a rocking new trailer that's packed with gameplay and rad beats. As always, the title looks great, and we're now really starting to wonder whether 2017 will end up going down in history as one of the best years for games in...
News New Persona 5 Gameplay Trailer Teaches Creation Through Destruction
Fusion ha!
The Velvet Room returns in Persona 5, bringing with it the process of fusing your collected personas. Like previous leads, Persona 5's protagonist has the ability to wield more than one persona, allowing you to build up a formidable team of spiritual helpers. As always, though, in order to get the most powerful personas you'll need to...
News Atlus Survey Asks if You Want Persona HD Remasters
Yeah, why not
We don't know about you, but we wouldn't complain if older Persona titles were ported to the PlayStation 4. If you're of a similar mind, then you may be happy to know that Atlus has at least thought about bringing its back catalogue forward, as a new Japanese player survey suggests. Translated by Siliconera, said survey asks a bunch...
News All of Persona 5's DLC Will Be Heading West
Phantom thievery
Unsurprisingly, all of Persona 5's downloadable content will be making its way West following the game's release on the 4th April. European publisher Deep Silver has confirmed as much over on Twitter, so you can be safe in the knowledge that you won't be missing out on all that premium clutter Japan got last year. We say clutter,...
News Japanese Strategy RPG Utawarerumono Is Heading West with 2 Games on PS4, Vita This Year
Utawhat now?
We may have to copy and paste its name over and over again in order to write this article, but the Utawarerumono series is heading West later this year. And yes, we say series because there are actually two titles coming in 2017: Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception and Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth. The former hits this spring, and the...
News New Persona 5 Gameplay Trailer Delves Into Dungeons
Into the shadows
Who's up for yet more Persona 5 gameplay, then? The role-playing game's latest trailer shows what you can expect from the title's 'palaces', which are essentially dungeons that house enemies and treasure. These otherworldly places are the locations that you'll explore when you're not building your social links and living a...
News Persona 5's Soundtrack Is as Brilliant as You'd Expect
Get up, get out there
The Persona series has some of the best, most memorable music in gaming - and we're not sure many people would argue with us on that one. Typically melding catchy beats with various singing styles, veteran composer Shoji Meguro always delivers the goods, and unsurprisingly, his work on Persona 5 doesn't seem to disappoint...
News Persona 5 Still Looks Superb in 7 Minutes of English PS4 Gameplay
The wait gets harder
Persona 5 is still looking bloody brilliant then, judging by this fresh PlayStation 4 gameplay from PlayStation Access. The channel's caught seven minutes of spoiler-free footage as the Phantom Thieves make their way through an early dungeon. Seeing the combat system completely uncut has made us realise just how slick the whole...
News Persona 5's Haru Drinks Tea and Kicks Arse in New Character Trailer
Befitting of a lady
The prim and proper Haru is the star of your latest Persona 5 character trailer, as she sips tea and shoots shadows in the face. She's also fond of a pretty large axe that she likes to swing around with some force, so she's a party member that you don't want to mess with - even if her somewhat snooty Phantom Thief costume...
News Futaba's Got Your Back in Latest Persona 5 Character Trailer
Clever girl
Atlus has released another Persona 5 character trailer, this time introducing the tech-headed Futaba. Much like Persona 3's Fuuka and Persona 4's Rise, Futaba acts as something of a guide as you delve into dungeons, passing along handy information and dishing out buffs to your party during battle. Basically, she's the brains of the...
News Slick and Stylish Persona 5 PS4 Theme Is Free on EU PlayStation Store
Avatars, too
Head on over to the European PlayStation Store right now and you'll be able to nab a rather swell Persona 5 theme for free. Based on Ryuji Sakamoto - the protagonist's right-hand man in the game - the theme's gold bold colours, some stylish artwork, and even some super smooth background music. Oh, and the sound effects are pretty good,...
PSX 2016 Persona 5 English Story Trailer Calls Upon Its Inner Self
Personal business
The trailers just refuse to stop today, and now the Phantom Thieves are getting in on the act. Atlus has revealed an English Persona 5 story trailer that gives a relatively vague overview of the role-playing release's narrative. It's all about your inner self and that, innit. Persona 5 is due to launch in April next year, but are...
