Tag: Persona
News Persona 5 Scramble Is Planned for a Western Release According to Koei Tecmo Report
Get up, get out there
According to publisher Koei Tecmo's latest financial report, Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers will be heading West at some point. The title is listed as one of the company's Western projects -- Koei Tecmo being the developer -- and while we were always expecting Scramble to launch in North America and Europe eventually,...
News Persona 5 Royal Sells More Than 1.4 Million Copies Worldwide
Scramble nears 500,000
The Persona franchise is doing better than ever at the moment, and that's largely thanks to the JRPG masterpiece that is Persona 5 Royal. It currently sits in second place in our Best PS4 RPGs list, losing out only to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and now Atlus has annou
News Persona 4 Golden Fans Remain Hopeful of a PS4 Port
Throw us a bone, Atlus
Former PlayStation Vita exclusive Persona 4 Golden was announced and subsequently released for PC this past weekend, bringing with it one of the very best JRPG experiences around. It's great to see the Atlus classic no longer stranded on a tiny handheld screen, but given the developer's relationship with Sony, we thought there...
News PS Vita Exclusive Persona 4 Golden Is Jumping to PC, No Word on PS4
Come on, Atlus
Update: Typical. Just seconds after publishing this article, an icon and banner for Persona 4 Golden's Steam page have been found. Safe to say this is no longer a rumour. What's more, Gematsu reports that Persona 4 Golden is releasing on the 13th June for PC. Sadly, there's still no word on a PS4 port. Original story:...
News Persona 5 Royal Hits 'Record Sales' In the West, Says SEGA
Lookin' cool, Joker
Persona 5 Royal appears to have been a hit for SEGA, according to the company's latest financial report. Although it doesn't give us any numbers, the report states: "Persona 5 Royal began selling in the U.S. and Europe on March 31st, achieving record sales. While physical sales were restricted, the ratio of digital sales...
News Sony Sending Out Even More Persona 5 Royal Dynamic PS4 Themes and Avatars
Looking cool, Joker
Update 2: Yep, PlayStation is starting to send out yet another wave of Persona 5 Royal bundle codes. These codes give you access to a number of avatars and dynamic themes, and this article update details the third bundle. It contains nine avatars and three themes. As we've already reported, these codes are based on your progress...
News Persona 5 Royal PC Listing Is 'An Error' According to SEGA
After many thought Amazon France had spilled the beans
Update: SEGA has told PC Gamer that a recent Persona 5 Royal listing for PC is "an error", adding that it's looking into having the Amazon France page removed. The publisher added that it will also be seeking an explanation for "how it happened". That seems pretty conclusive, but it could still...
News Your PS4 Controller Will Purr and Meow in Persona 5 Royal
That pesky Morgana
The PlayStation 4 controller's touchpad has been thoroughly underutilized this generation, but more and more developers are starting to hide little easter eggs in its implementation if you press it during certain sequences. Zombie Army 4: Dead War would replicate the moans and groans of a Nazi zombie horde, and Atlus has done...
Poll Did You Buy Persona 5 Royal?
Did you play Persona 5?
Persona 5 Royal is finally available here in the West on PlayStation 4, and if you haven't already seen our review, we absolutely loved it. But the incredibly lengthy role-playing game is releasing just as the schedule is starting to look crowded. We've got Resident Evil 3 coming up in just a few days, and then it's off to...
Reminder Persona 5 Royal Players Can Claim Huge DLC Bundle for Free
All of Persona 5's DLC
Here's a quick reminder for all of you Persona 5 Royal players: head on over to the PlayStation Store right now and you can grab the 'Legacy DLC Bundle' for the sweet, sweet price of absolutely nothing. The bundle contains all of the DLC that was originally released for Persona 5, now available to use in Persona 5 Royal. You...
News Persona 5 Royal Survey Asks If Players Want Persona 5 Scramble to Come West
Uh, yes?
Persona 5 Royal is out now on PlayStation 4 here in the West, and Atlus is already asking players if they want to see Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers localised. As pointed out by Persona Central on Twitter, a new survey presents the following question: "How interested would you be in purchasing Persona 5 Scramble if it were to be...
News Persona 5 Royal PS4 Trophy List Goes Hard on New Location
See the sights of Kichijoji
The Persona 5 Royal Trophy list has just popped up on Exophase, giving us our first look at the re-release's all-new collection of trinkets which can be earned throughout the 100+ hour JRPG. Some of it remains the same while a handful of new Trophies can be yours by engaging with everything on offer in the new location of...
Round Up Persona 5 Royal Reviews - Currently One of the Highest Rated PS4 Games Ever
The revolution begins
Persona 5 Royal reviews are beginning to hit the web, and it's looking exceptionally good for the enhanced role-playing title. Right now at the time of writing, the game sits at a staggering 96 on Metacritic, making it one of the most highly rated PlayStation 4 titles ever released. Considering the original Persona 5 topped out...
News Persona 5 Royal Tasks You With Changing the World in Short but Sweet Trailer
Hearts and minds
Persona 5 Royal takes justice into its own hands in just a few weeks, and to remind you of its impending arrival, Atlus has released a new English trailer. At under a minute in length this one can certainly be considered brief, but it's got rocking guitars and a lot of action. Hopefully it gets you hyped for the return of the...
News Persona 5 Scramble Enjoys Good Start in Japan, PS4 Version Easily Outsells Switch
Phantom strike
Japan is clearly up for yet more Persona 5, as action-based sequel Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers has topped the latest software charts. It's off to a pretty good start, moving 162,000 copies or so across both PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. Perhaps unsurprisingly, though, it's the PS4 version that's proving to be much...
News Persona 5 Royal Explains What's New in Entertaining Crash Course Trailer
Phantom Thieves strike back
If you've been tuned in to Push Square over the past week, you already know what sets Persona 5 Royal apart from the 2017 original. However, we've only been able to do that in the form of the written word so Morgana and new character Kasumi have joined the fun with a visual look at the upcoming JRPG. The trailer viewable...
News Persona 5 Royal Will Have French, German, Italian, and Spanish Subtitles
First time in series history
Potentially great news for many of our European readers: Persona 5 Royal will feature French, German, Italian, and Spanish subtitles. It'll be the first ever Persona game to be localised in multiple European languages, which is surely a good sign for the future. As we all know, Atlus and its partners are a bit behind...
News Persona 5 Royal's Thieves Den Is the Most Grandiose Extras Menu Ever
Taken to the next level
Video games have been iterating upon and improving their selection of special features for decades now, but what Persona 5 Royal has done for its lengthy list of bonuses is nothing short of staggering. The Thieves Den is an all-new option found in the title's pause menu, which when accessed at any point in the story,...
Hands On Persona 5 Royal Is So Much More of 2017's Game of the Year
Shujin's finest
Atlus isn't looking to reinvent what it means to be a JRPG with Persona 5 Royal. The much-expanded rerelease of Push Square's 2017 Game of the Year is still that same 100+ hour epic journey through the trials and tribulations of Shujin Academy's favourite friendship group. So, what do franchise fanatics have to look forward to when...
News First Persona 5 Scramble Japanese Review Is a Positive One
45 hours of content
Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers is out in just over a week in Japan which means that reviews for the eastern release are about to make themselves known. The first rating comes from Famitsu, with the outlet giving it 36/40. That comprises of four 9/10 scores. It's a rating lower than what Famitsu awarded Persona 5 and...
News Persona 5 Scramble Demo Is Out Now on the Japanese PSN Store
Nearly an hour of action
If you're so interested in Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers that you'd like to sample what it has to offer prior to launch, now's your chance. The game's pre-release demo is live on the Japanese PSN Store, so if you've got an active account for the eastern territory, you can log in right now and have a taste of...
News If You're Not Sure About Persona 5 Scramble, This Overview Trailer Is Worth a Watch
Phantom strike
We've said it before and we'll say it again: there just doesn't seem to be much excitement surrounding Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers. The game's basically being billed as a sequel to Persona 5, but for whatever reason, there's a noticeable drop-off in terms of general interest. Perhaps we'll see more of a spike when Persona...
Soundtrack of the Decade #9 - Persona 5's Brilliant Sense of Style Gave Way to Quite the Soundtrack
Steal your ears
We’re listing the ten best Soundtracks of the Decade. These are the ten PlayStation scores released over the past decade that we believe left the biggest impression on our sonic palettes. Whether it’s Journey's Grammy nominated masterpiece or Destiny’s 8 movement symphony, these are the soundtracks that hit the best notes...
News Playable Persona 5 Scramble Demo Coming to PS4 in Japan
Get up, get out there
During the latest Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers livestream (which we've embedded above), Atlus revealed that the upcoming action RPG will be getting a playable demo in Japan. Due on the 6th February -- that's two weeks before the game launches in Japan -- the demo will give players a taste of what's to come. If you...
News Persona 5 Royal's Western Marketing Is Getting Into the Swing of Things
Wear the Mask
One small positive to take from all the recent PlayStation 4 game delays is that we're going to have so much more time for Persona 5 Royal, and developer ATLUS is doing a good job of pushing that point as its marketing cycle for the Western market kicks into gear. What we have here is a new trailer for the game featuring old footage...
News Persona 5 Soundtrack Steals Hearts in Yakuza: Like a Dragon
Life will change
Well this is pretty cool. The new Yakuza game, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, has a jukebox that can play music from Persona 5. It's a neat crossover given Yakuza's new direction with turn based battles -- something that Persona fans will already be very familiar with. Said jukebox can be found in a bar where the game's main characters...
News Persona 5 Scramble's Opening Animation Is Unsurprisingly Slick and Super Stylish
Looking cool, Joker
It's not at all surprising to learn that Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers has a seriously cool opening movie. As with the Persona 5 intro, we're treated to sublime style, amazing colour combinations, and some extra smooth music. It's a joy to watch. If you're looking for more Persona 5 Scramble, it's worth mentioning...
News Persona 5 Scramble Looks More and More Like a Full Sequel in 2 Hours of PS4 Gameplay
The Phantom Thieves are back
There's a certain lack of hype surrounding Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers. Despite being billed as what is essentially a sequel to the hugely successful Persona 5, it just doesn't seem to be attracting much attention. Perhaps that'll change once the West gets its hands on Persona 5 Royal in March, but in the...
News Latest Persona 5 Scramble Trailer Is Four Minutes of Anime Excellence
Take your heart
Phwoar, just look at this game. If there was any doubting that Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers was pretty much a full sequel to Persona 5, this latest trailer should put that claim to bed. From the dramatic story beats to the cheeky number two which transforms itself into the letter S once we reach the title card, this Dynas
News Persona 5 Sales Break 3 Million Copies, Persona 5 Royal Almost at Half a Million in Japan
Phantom Thieves in the night
Persona 5 sales have jumped a surprising amount since we last heard about how well the super stylish role-playing game was doing. Previously, the title had hit 2.7 million copies -- this was back in August -- but since then, it's actually smashed through 3 million units, which is pretty impressive considering the arrival...
News Persona 5 Royal Western Release Date Officially Revealed, March 2020 Is Now Insane on PS4
A successful heist
Update: Atlus has confirmed that Persona 5 Royal will launch on the 31st March 2020 in both Europe and North America. We've embedded its slick new trailer above. Original Story: Oh dear, it would appear the Western release date for Persona 5 Royal has leaked ahead of its official announcement, which is supposedly happening later...
News Persona 5 Scramble Proves It's More Than Just a Musou Game in New Morgana Trailer
Phantom fighters
In true Persona tradition, the newest Musou spin-off is back with another character-focused trailer for Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers. Today's focuses on everyone's favourite cat -- Morgana. It's the usual spiel of hectic, seemingly enjoyable gameplay alongside clips and cutscenes that act as a direct sequel to Persona...
News Persona 5 Royal Release Date Tease Prompts State of Play Speculation
Calling card
Persona 5 Royal is already available in Japan, but an announcement for Western territories will be made on 3rd December at 9AM PT. This just so happens to coincide with the 25th Anniversary of PlayStation, prompting fresh speculation that a new State of Play could debut before Christmas. Seeing as a countdown has been added to the...
News Ryuji Still Loves Smacking Things in Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers
Good job, Skull
Atlus has dropped another Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers character trailer. This time, it's all about Ryuji and his favourite blunt instruments as he smacks and stomps his enemies. The brutish fighter plays pretty much exactly as you'd expect him to. The action role-playing game is due out in Japan on the 20th February,...
News Another Stylish Persona 5 Scramble Trailer Shines the Spotlight on Sophia
Call me through your cell phone
The marketing for Persona 5 Scramble appears to be seriously ramping up since the Japanese release of Persona 5 Royal is now out of the way. Following on from Tuesday's footage that placed the focus on Joker, Atlus is back with one more trailer which is all about Sophia. Check it out above. Clocking in at 1 minute 45...
News Persona 5 Royal Leaps Straight to the Top of the Sales Charts in Japan
Royalty
Persona 5 Royal is off to a healthy start in Japan, where it's immediately jumped to the top of the software sales charts (as tracked by Famitsu). A PlayStation 4 exclusive, Royal apparently sold over 200,000 physical copies in its debut week, outpacing its closest competitor, Luigi's Mansion 3, by around 50,000 units. Both titles released...
News Persona 5 Scramble Looks Better Than Ever in New Joker Trailer
The Velvet Room is back
Yesterday, we learned that Persona 5 Scramble is far more than just a Dynasty Warriors rip-off. It's a fully-fledged sequel to the adventures of Joker and co, with a road trip across Japan taking centre stage. Today, howe
News Persona 5 Scramble Is a Direct Sequel to Persona 5, Development Is 90% Complete
The Phantom Thieves strike back
Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers -- the upcoming action role-playing game from Koei Tecmo and Omega Force -- isn't just some Dynasty Warriors-style spin-off. As evidenced by the title's most recent livestream blowout, Scramble is actually an in-depth sequel to Persona 5. Be sure to catch the latest gameplay...
News Persona 5 Royal Launch Artwork Is Worthy of Being Your Wallpaper
Red or dead
To celebrate the release of Persona 5 Royal in Japan, Atlus has wheeled out some lovely new artwork. Commemorating the event, Persona character designer and artist Shigenori Soejima has crafted a piece that's worthy of being your desktop wallpaper (feel free to open and save the image above). It features Joker alongside new character...
News Persona 5 Royal Is Out Now In Japan, Expect Loads of New Details Soon
The Phantom Thieves are back
Persona 5 Royal is now available in Japan as per its 31st October release date. This means that over the next few weeks, the internet's going to be flooded with new information about the game, and you're probably going to want to watch out for spoilers as well. Of course, Persona 5 Royal doesn't launch here in the West...
News Japan Has Another Amazing Persona 5 Royal PS4 Theme
Unmasked
Japan sure gets a lot of cool stuff doesn't it? Just a couple of weeks back, Atlus revealed an exclusive pre-order PlayStation 4 theme for Persona 5 Royal, and we wrote about how incredible it looks. Seriously, it's got to be one of the best looking dynamic themes on Sony's system. And now, Atlus is showing off another Persona 5 Royal...
The Phantom Thieves strike again
If you were expecting Persona 5 Royal to be even longer than Persona 5 -- which is already an incredibly lengthy game sitting at around 80 to 100 hours -- then you may be happy (or unhappy) to know that Atlus has spoken out on the subject. According to the developer, Persona 5 Royal will be about as long as the...
News Persona 5 Scramble Is Much More Than a Simple Action Game Spin-Off, It Seems
New trailer shows quite a bit
If you thought Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers was just going to be another Dynasty Warriors-style action game from developer Omega Force, then you may want to give the title's latest trailer a watch. It's pretty much our first proper look at the game in action, and from what we can tell, there's a lot more to...
News Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers Returns With New Info Next Week
All-out attack
With Persona 5 Royal fast approaching its release date in Japan, we had almost forgotten about Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers. Announced earlier in the year, Persona 5 Scramble is a full-on hack and slash action title featuring the cast of Persona 5. We've only seen a very small portion of gameplay so far, but that could all...
News Japan's Incredible Persona 5 Royal PS4 Theme Has Stolen Our Hearts
Royalty
We'd argue that Persona 5 is one of the most stylish games ever made, and now it's got a dynamic PlayStation 4 theme to match. Shown off in the video that we've embedded above, this incredible looking theme is an Amazon Japan exclusive pre-order bonus for Persona 5 Royal, which launches in Japan at the end of the month. It features one of...
News Persona 5 Royal Reveals 'My Palace' Mode, Previous Persona Protagonists as DLC Bosses
Now it's personal
As part of the final 'Morgana Report' video, Atlus has revealed a brand new mode coming to Persona 5 Royal. Titled 'My Palace', the mode is essentially an interactive gallery that houses everything Persona 5. You can look at art work as well as animated story cutscenes, listen to the game's soundtrack, and even view various...
Rumour Persona 5 Royal Releases In the Same Month as Final Fantasy VII Remake
March could be big
We know that Persona 5 Royal is set to release next spring here in the West, but we don't yet have a confirmed date. We can't imagine that an announcement is far off, but thanks to the latest issue of Game Informer -- as spotted by Persona Central -- the release month may have just been outed. In an interview with Persona...
News Persona 5 Royal Has a Remixed Prologue That Features New Character Kasumi
A new beginning
Persona 5 Royal is set to make a number of changes to the existing Persona 5 story. While the overarching narrative will remain the same, both brand new and altered scenarios are going to shake things up a bit. Case in point: the game's prologue has been overhauled, and now features an appearance from Kasumi Yoshizawa -- Royal's new...
News Japan Gets Not One, Not Two, But Three Super Stylish Persona 5 Royal PS4 Models
Take our hearts
Phwoar, Japan's getting some lovely looking Persona 5 Royal-themed consoles later this year. Available to pre-order now from the Sony Store in Japan, there's one PS4 Pro design and two regular PS4 designs. You can see the former above in all of its stylish glory. Below, you can find the two PS4 designs -- one in black, and one in...
News Persona 5 Royal's Opening Movie Is the Grooviest Number of the Year
Get those dancing shoes on
Persona 5 Royal's release date is fast approaching - in Japan at least. Us lot in Europe and the US will have to wait until 2020 to play, but at least the game's opening movie is fashionably cool and stylish. Check it out above. This is a much flashier take on what was already a great opener for the original Persona 5,...
