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[Manly Biceps]

I'd provide you the stock symbol if I had any idea what it was. :(

Takara-Tomy is under them as well.

[dungeon_man]

Ok i picked up a nintendo entertainment system today for 5 bucks wat are some good games

Archon, Ultima: Exodus, Ultima: Quest of the Avatar, Ninja Gaiden, RC PRO-AM, Mega Man 2

[Decept]

Ok i picked up a nintendo entertainment system today for 5 bucks wat are some good games

Archon, Ultima: Exodus, Ultima: Quest of the Avatar, Ninja Gaiden, RC PRO-AM, Mega Man 2

I was ridiculously addicted to the gameboy version when I was a kid. I never really beat it, or was really good at it. The upgrade/collect system was what sold it for me at the time.

[Steel Greyfalke]

Wheres A good place to store a Collectible Box?

[Yet Another Tim]

I'd provide you the stock symbol if I had any idea what it was. :(

Takara-Tomy is under them as well.

Manly Biceps, the JASDAQ code for Index Holdings is 4835.

I'm confused, I thought Takara Tomy sold Atlus to Index Holdings, which currently makes Atlus a sister company to Madhouse, an anime studio Index Holdings currently own.

However, had Atlus been kept by Takara Tomy, I would have found it awesome to see Tatsunoko Productions as one of your sister companies.

[Steel Greyfalke]

Does any one own promotional Gum or Candies ?

[dragonlife29]

No, but I want that Trauma Center: New Blood pen :(

[Steel Greyfalke]

Man I dont got Promotonal pens :D:(

[Rednusander]

No, but I want that Trauma Center: New Blood pen :(

I doubt you do anymore, man. All the "blood" inside of them has dried up, making them look like the kind of syringe pens you'd just feel uncomfortable picking up...

[blammo]

This may have been covered else where- but how long does the translation of a game actually take? I know there are many variables such as platform, team size and resources- but for example… to actually localize DQIX what’s the hours involved here? Is it simply marketing mumbo jumbo that games take a year or so to get localized?

[Steel Greyfalke]

Does Atlus Corp. Have any Divisions in different states?

[PainKilleR-[CE]]

This may have been covered else where- but how long does the translation of a game actually take? I know there are many variables such as platform, team size and resources- but for example… to actually localize DQIX what’s the hours involved here? Is it simply marketing mumbo jumbo that games take a year or so to get localized?

http://www.411mania.com/games/features/109726/Anime-Expo:-NIS-America-Talks-About-Its-Upcoming-Games-and-the-Localization-Process.htm

This is for NISA, but it still more or less applies that it depends on the amount of text in the game and the number of people you can have working on it at one time.

[Silverevilchao]

Why didn't you guys publish Muramasa: The Demon Blade when you guys published Odin Sphere? They're both by the same developer.

[Onion of Mystery]

Why didn't you guys publish Muramasa: The Demon Blade when you guys published Odin Sphere? They're both by the same developer.

That involves things we're not at liberty to divulge.

[Silverevilchao]

Why didn't you guys publish Muramasa: The Demon Blade when you guys published Odin Sphere? They're both by the same developer.

That involves things we're not at liberty to divulge.

Awwwww. xD Yeah, I was kinda disappointed when I found out that X-Seed was publishing the game and not Atlus, because I liked your localization for Odin Sphere.

[DestronPrime]

Hey, XSEED is pretty good as well! :D

I am allowed to say that right, xD

Actually that leads me to my question: What is the relationship like between different localization companies? Super tense? ULTRA HAPPY? Team efforts? Respectful rivalry?

I can probably guess the answer, see as it is a business, but who knows :D

[Goketsuji]

Ah, don't mind me too much... I'm new here. But, I kind of wanted to ask this if that's okay. I've been wondering about the new Goketsuji Ichizoku (Power Instinct) game, Goketsuji Ichizoku Matsuri Senzo Kuyou... I dunno if there's much love (or people who care) for the series since it's not all that incredible, but I'm kind of hoping it gets a release. As far as I know, though, I'm barking up the wrong tree.

Are there any sort of plans or chances that it may get a US release at some point? If not the arcade version, I wouldn't mind it if just the console version got released, if it gets a port. If it's something that can't be answered at current, like, not at liberty to or it hasn't been released yet over there or whatnot, it's alright.

I apologize if I've bothered anyone by just asking this or the way I worded it (or if I've misunderstood anything). Thanks if this question is answered.

[Blackwing Dragon]

I feel that the Wii is only more fitted for casual games. There are a lot of shovelware games on it unfortunately. The few good gameS ARE fun, but since there are so many party games \ shovelware games, I think it would be a smarter idea to cater to a more " hardcore" gaming audience. PS 2, 3, the *AHEM* box...
It's not even about the future. The PS 2's death kiss from Atlus was Persona 4 and it was an elegant goodbye indeed. I'm very certain they can pull something amazing off.
You know what would be epic?
A non-grinding massively multiplayer online actual game. You'd log in, battle alone to raise your character, with the chance of joining others for boss fights or "Quests" That involve going through dungeon Y to get item Y to person Z for HOLY ---- exp and items.
That would be sexy.

[TsukaraJizumei]

Is there any way you guys could bring over and translate the original three Megami Tensei novels by Aya Hirano? Or any of the MegaTen manga and/or anime?

[Hamel]

Is there any way you guys could bring over and translate the original three Megami Tensei novels by Aya Hirano? Or any of the MegaTen manga and/or anime?

Ask Tokyopop
they did one of them

[Steel Greyfalke]

Can Anyone bring the SRT:OG manga here ?

[Manly Biceps]

Yes, but you need to sneak it by customs.

[Cinder6]

I understand "dripping" info before a game's release, but why after? For instance, the Devil Survivor site took weeks before it got any wallpapers. Even now, there's still only one available (or at least two, if you play with the filenames in the URL a bit...).

If this has been answered, sorry!

[Steel Greyfalke]

so I would have to buy it off Ebay or have to sneak it like Zeorymer Manga ?

[Riku Xander]

You mods like to use this thread to screw with us, don't you? :lol:

[sdragon21]

Are there possibly any other games announcement's coming from atlus in 2009, or are we stuck with just Persona and Demon's Souls for the rest of the year???
(Not that that's a bad thing, mind you...)

[Onion of Mystery]

You'll know if/when we announce them. Jeez. Who do you think we are, Konami?

Besides, you're forgetting about Kenka Bancho: Badass Rumble, and that's one game you don't want to turn your back on.

[etrianfan]

Are there possibly any other games announcement's coming from atlus in 2009, or are we stuck with just Persona and Demon's Souls for the rest of the year???
(Not that that's a bad thing, mind you...)

You'll know if/when we announce them. Jeez. Who do you think we are, Konami?

Besides, you're forgetting about Kenka Bancho: Badass Rumble, and that's one game you don't want to turn your back on.

I hope this means there will be more game announcements for 2009. *Crosses fingers*

[Steel Greyfalke]

Hah! Konami......:p

[mikezilla2]

You'll know if/when we announce them. Jeez. Who do you think we are, Konami?

Besides, you're forgetting about Kenka Bancho: Badass Rumble, and that's one game you don't want to turn your back on.


umm what game is that ?

[ArjenUnpronouncable]

I feel that the Wii is only more fitted for casual games. There are a lot of shovelware games on it unfortunately.

Well, now that's not true. The Wii offers more casual games than other consoles, but it has core games a plenty. It's for EVERYONE.

*ahem* Atlus, will you guys ever establish a European branch?

[Rednusander]

I feel that the Wii is only more fitted for casual games. There are a lot of shovelware games on it unfortunately.

Well, now that's not true. The Wii offers more casual games than other consoles, but it has core games a plenty. It's for EVERYONE.

*ahem* Atlus, will you guys ever establish a European branch?

We wouldn't be Atlus USA if we established Atlus EU, though! That'd be so much paperwork.

Decisions like that are up to the mother ship, not its expeditionary force.

(Now look what you've done, I've answered that question so many times, I'm making metaphors!)

[iloveatlus]

whats yah favorite publish atlus game

[Seph_luis_br]

Did you guys talked with Sega about a possible Yakuza 3 US lauch ?

[Nostromo]

I would like to know this too :)

[nbinney]

Is there any way you guys could bring over and translate the original three Megami Tensei novels by Aya Hirano? Or any of the MegaTen manga and/or anime?

Ask Tokyopop
they did one of them

And cancelled it after 2 books :-(


Hey atlus, how hard was it to translate the leet speak in persona 3 and devil survivor? Did you have to take alot of liberties?

[Onion of Mystery]

Hey atlus, how hard was it to translate the leet speak in persona 3 and devil survivor? Did you have to take alot of liberties?

That's called "localization," which it just so happens is what we excel in. Most of us are highly fluent in the vagaries of the internet, so it's pretty easy to emulate the particular pattern of poor spelling and emoticons known as L33t.

The dichotomy between Western- and Japanese-style smilies is interesting.

[Nostromo]

What are the chances of Atlus opening a branch in the EU?

[Hamel]

What are the chances of Atlus opening a branch in the EU?

What are the chances of people reading a post on the same page?

[Tello, the Hark!]

Hey atlus, how hard was it to translate the leet speak in persona 3 and devil survivor? Did you have to take alot of liberties?

That's called "localization," which it just so happens is what we excel in. Most of us are highly fluent in the vagaries of the internet, so it's pretty easy to emulate the particular pattern of poor spelling and emoticons known as L33t.

The dichotomy between Western- and Japanese-style smilies is interesting.
Are there any websites specifying the Western and Eastern L33t dualities, this sounds really interesting!

[KikiaHirigoushi]

Does atlus have a branch in canada? If so where? I'm super curious cause i'm all the way in nova scotia and i find it sometimes hard to ahold of the games >.<

[Hamel]

No only ATLUS Japan and ATLUS USA

[Yukichin]

How does Atlus determine what games to spoil, and with what spoils?

[Rednusander]

How does Atlus determine what games to spoil, and with what spoils?

We write all the names of games we're currently doing on Stratego pieces and play the game normally, except that instead of capturing the opponent's flag, the ENTIRE opposing army has to be eliminated. When that finally happens, the eliminated player assumes control of half the winning player's pieces and a civil war begins, red on red, blue on blue, sheer chaos, until ONE piece is left standing. THAT is the game we spoil.

It's usually the game written on the one, but sometimes the spy gets him, and then it's anyone's guess.



...The game first needs to have something that would not only be worth spoiling in terms of financial sense to us and to the consumer, but is too awesome to pass up on. For instance, it was probably unexpected for us to provide a soundtrack with The Dark Spire, but the artistic direction that game took with its soundtrack and its classic remixes made the opportunity to good to not pursue. Of course, it also depends on the developer's willingness to provide/create/approve those assets for the North American release.

[Master Of Octopi]

Sorry if this has been answered before. I did a quick scan of the thread and didn't see it mentioned, so I thought I'd ask.

Would Atlus be open to translating Shining Force: Feather? I'd really rather not learn Japanese or play an import with a game script >.<.

I'd think it'd be pretty popular, too, here in the States...

-MOO

[CJX]

Atlus please answer me this questions, im very curious about it, and im sure that a lot of people that like this type of games would like yo know

1) Are you going to make a sequel for Super Robot Taisen OG Saga Endless Frontier? if so, when you guys probably going to work on it or going to take it out to the market???

2) Well since the new game Super Robot Gakuen was released in Japan by Banpresto, are you guys going to do a translation to play it in English?? if so, we are you probably release it?

Thank you very much for your help in advanced

[Onion of Mystery]

Atlus please answer me this questions, im very curious about it, and im sure that a lot of people that like this type of games would like yo know

1) Are you going to make a sequel for Super Robot Taisen OG Saga Endless Frontier? if so, when you guys probably going to work on it or going to take it out to the market???

2) Well since the new game Super Robot Gakuen was released in Japan by Banpresto, are you guys going to do a translation to play it in English?? if so, we are you probably release it?

Thank you very much for your help in advanced

1) Atlus didn't make the game. It was developed by Monolith.

2) Does it have licensed characters? Then it's not bloody likely.

3) You didn't ask, but it should be mentioned - we're not going to announce any new games here before giving the information out to the general public. If you really want to stay on top of our releases, sign up for the newsletter.

[Olethros]

^ Love the new location you're at Onion! :D

[White Rob]

We write all the names of games we're currently doing on Stratego pieces and play the game normally, except that instead of capturing the opponent's flag, the ENTIRE opposing army has to be eliminated. When that finally happens, the eliminated player assumes control of half the winning player's pieces and a civil war begins, red on red, blue on blue, sheer chaos, until ONE piece is left standing. THAT is the game we spoil.

It's usually the game written on the one, but sometimes the spy gets him, and then it's anyone's guess.

I propose we play this game of Stratego during break/after work sometime.

[SupermarketZombies]

Is there any hope for Ogre Battle 64 being released on the Virtual Console for Wii? Or is it out of Atlus' hands?

[Pixel]

How do you prefer your coffee?

[Rednusander]

How do you prefer your coffee?

Filled with enough of those non-dairy french vanilla creamers that I can't taste the coffee.

Is there any hope for Ogre Battle 64 being released on the Virtual Console for Wii? Or is it out of Atlus' hands?

No and yes.

[Pixel]

How do you prefer your coffee?

Filled with enough of those non-dairy french vanilla creamers that I can't taste the coffee.
lol If drinking mine home brewed, I'll mix 1:3 condensed milk:coffee to drown out the bitterness. If ordering it, I can't stand it without chocolate.

[four_black_hearts]

bitter's better.

[persona3rocks]

When Is Atlus going to put up the P3P American site???

[Hamel]

When Is Atlus going to put up the P3P American site???

When/if they announce it

[persona3rocks]

Whats with the if? Do you think it will stay in Japan?

[Hamel]

Whats with the if? Do you think it will stay in Japan?

Until Atlus USA says otherwise we can't be 100% sure
Though I think they will bring it since it will sell

[Castle Pokemetroid]

How long dose it take Atlus Japan to make games?

[Steel Greyfalke]

what would be a good but niche soda to go with a Cheeseburger?

[Onion of Mystery]

what would be a good but niche soda to go with a Cheeseburger?

Sioux City Sarsaparilla.

[Rednusander]

what would be a good but niche soda to go with a Cheeseburger?

Jones "D'peach Mode"

[Digi]

Alright..so this may sound odd. But I’m a frequent user of Second Life and while I was building a new friend of mine approached me with this stunning avi. I’ll admit I know my share of creators, but this avi was something brand new to me. When she told me where it was the “Cerberus” avatar from ATLUS I quickly looked it up and found that it no longer exist, normally I can let things like this go but I RP in sims whenever I have the chance. And I just so happen to RP has a hellhound. So…I was wondering if..there was any place in the sim where I could possibly purchase the avatar. Your help would be deeply appreciated. ^^;

[Inzaghi]

what would be a good but niche soda to go with a Cheeseburger?

Stewarts Cherries 'n Cream.

[DamageCity]

Alright..so this may sound odd. But I’m a frequent user of Second Life and while I was building a new friend of mine approached me with this stunning avi. I’ll admit I know my share of creators, but this avi was something brand new to me. When she told me where it was the “Cerberus” avatar from ATLUS I quickly looked it up and found that it no longer exist, normally I can let things like this go but I RP in sims whenever I have the chance. And I just so happen to RP has a hellhound. So…I was wondering if..there was any place in the sim where I could possibly purchase the avatar. Your help would be deeply appreciated. ^^;


Does anyone understand this?

[ArjenUnpronouncable]

Do you guys at Atlus generally prefer young or old cheese?

[Balrog]

Alright..so this may sound odd. But I’m a frequent user of Second Life and while I was building a new friend of mine approached me with this stunning avi. I’ll admit I know my share of creators, but this avi was something brand new to me. When she told me where it was the “Cerberus” avatar from ATLUS I quickly looked it up and found that it no longer exist, normally I can let things like this go but I RP in sims whenever I have the chance. And I just so happen to RP has a hellhound. So…I was wondering if..there was any place in the sim where I could possibly purchase the avatar. Your help would be deeply appreciated. ^^;


Does anyone understand this?

Not a word.

[Rednusander]

Alright..so this may sound odd. But I’m a frequent user of Second Life and while I was building a new friend of mine approached me with this stunning avi. I’ll admit I know my share of creators, but this avi was something brand new to me. When she told me where it was the “Cerberus” avatar from ATLUS I quickly looked it up and found that it no longer exist, normally I can let things like this go but I RP in sims whenever I have the chance. And I just so happen to RP has a hellhound. So…I was wondering if..there was any place in the sim where I could possibly purchase the avatar. Your help would be deeply appreciated. ^^;

I don't believe we have anywhere you can purchase avatars like that anymore, if it even came from us in the first place. Sorry about that.

Does anyone understand this?

Enough to answer it, yes.

Do you guys at Atlus generally prefer young or old cheese?

I think I've explained this before, but while cheese is actually on the lower end of lactose content, (due to the aging process, in fact!) it's generally high in fat and calorically heavy. Best to avoid cheese altogether, unless it's in moderation, (like on something like Tacos), or its pepperjack, because that's some tasty cheese.

[Tello, the Hark!]

Do you guys at Atlus generally prefer young or old cheese?

I think I've explained this before, but while cheese is actually on the lower end of lactose content, (due to the aging process, in fact!) it's generally high in fat and calorically heavy. Best to avoid cheese altogether, unless it's in moderation, (like on something like Tacos), or its pepperjack, because that's some tasty cheese.[/QUOTE]

Suprisingly, mozarella is actually good for blood type O's!

[Manly Biceps]

Old cheese. Parmesan's probably my favorite cheese.

It makes awesome quesadillas, though nobody thinks to try it.

[slayn]

Old cheese. Parmesan's probably my favorite cheese.

It makes awesome quesadillas, though nobody thinks to try it.

That's because it is unnatural.

[Olethros]

^ Everything about MB is unnatural. How do you think those Biceps got so Manly, hmmm? ;)

[DirewolfX]

Do you guys at Atlus generally prefer young or old cheese?

I think I've explained this before, but while cheese is actually on the lower end of lactose content, (due to the aging process, in fact!) it's generally high in fat and calorically heavy. Best to avoid cheese altogether, unless it's in moderation, (like on something like Tacos), or its pepperjack, because that's some tasty cheese.

Fat gets a bad rap because of a very faulty study by Ancel Keys over three decades ago that the media and government latched onto. Carbs are your real enemy. Although getting your delicious, healthy animal fats from meat is better than dairy, for various reasons.

So to stay on topic with a question: Who can't wait for Persona 3 Portable to be released in the US? =P

Okay, maybe a less sneaky question: What do you Atlus guys (and/or gals) think is an awesome Atlus game that I really should try?

[Olethros]

^ You, good sir (or madame I suppose), get my "post of the day" award for referencing Ancel Keys! :)

[Manly Biceps]

Old cheese. Parmesan's probably my favorite cheese.

It makes awesome quesadillas, though nobody thinks to try it.

That's because it is unnatural.

It's unnaturally good! When you make a quesadilla with Parmesan cheese, it doesn't even require meat. That's how awesome of a quesadilla it is!

Also, calories are the real enemies. Just don't eat so much. You'll live longer. It'll be awesome.

[slayn]

Is adding subtitles when there weren't any in the Japanese game beyond the scope of localization? Unless I'm just not seeing the option, there are no subtitles for Persona, which is incredibly frustrating on two levels. One, it's a game on a portable system and, when using the PSP as such, it's not always feasible to have the volume up or use headphones. Two, people with impaired hearing miss some important bits of story, or have to replay sections because the volume wasn't up high enough or something similar.

[Enzeru]

Is adding subtitles when there weren't any in the Japanese game beyond the scope of localization? Unless I'm just not seeing the option, there are no subtitles for Persona, which is incredibly frustrating on two levels. One, it's a game on a portable system and, when using the PSP as such, it's not always feasible to have the volume up or use headphones. Two, people with impaired hearing miss some important bits of story, or have to replay sections because the volume wasn't up high enough or something similar.
There actually were subtitles in the Japanese version...Considering the JP release didn't have VA. xp

But I must second this request for subtitles. Why they removed them I'll never know. The game's volume is way too low to hear Philemon.

[slayn]

I hope someone actually answers my question and doesn't say, "Oh, slayn's being a dick again." :(

[Olethros]

^ Slayn's being a dick again! :p

Joking aside, I hate when subtitles aren't available as well. Even without hearing issues I sometimes need/prefer to have the volume very low or off.

[Rednusander]

Onion is being mysteriously silent, so I guess I'll tackle this one.

We rarely ask for subtitles to be removed, and if we do, there was a good reason. It's never an arbitrary decision.

As far as adding them, I wouldn't say it's outside the scope of localization, but factors like our relationship with the developer, the type of code that was used in the game, and the time it would take them to be implemented all come into play. It's never as simple as "hey, add this plz."

[slayn]

Thanks for the response!

[Pixel]

Is Atlus involved in arranging the "release date delivery" shipping option for its preorders at Amazon, or is it set up through channels outside of Atlus' control?

[Rednusander]

Is Atlus involved in arranging the "release date delivery" shipping option for its preorders at Amazon, or is it set up through channels outside of Atlus' control?

We get them the goods, they do the rest.

[Steel Greyfalke]

Wheres Onion?

[Olethros]

He's in a Mi-Go consciousness pod, low Earth orbit.

[Rednusander]

He's in a Mi-Go consciousness pod, low Earth orbit.

I can confirm this.

[MonkeySlime808]

is King's Field: Ancient cities made by atlus?

[dragonlife29]

When you make a quesadilla with Parmesan cheese, it doesn't even require meat...
A quesadilla with meat? I must be sheltered or something because I've never heard of that.

The only other ingredient I've ever eaten [a] corn tortilla[s] with cheese in it are refried beans, which transforms it into an empanada. It's basically a quesadilla sandwich, almost: open tortilla with cheese and refried beans, topped with another tortilla.

[jeffx]

^ Welcome back, dragonlife29

[Rednusander]

When you make a quesadilla with Parmesan cheese, it doesn't even require meat...
A quesadilla with meat? I must be sheltered or something because I've never heard of that.

Haven't you ever been to Del Taco?

[Manly Biceps]

When you make a quesadilla with Parmesan cheese, it doesn't even require meat...
A quesadilla with meat? I must be sheltered or something because I've never heard of that.

There are very few last night foods that hit the spot quite as well as a Del Taco Breakfast Bacon Quesadilla.

But I'll throw ground sausage, or grilled chicken inside a quesadilla all the time. It gives it that push it needs to go from mostly insubstantial snack to "that'll tide me over for a bit".

[dragonlife29]

^ Welcome back, dragonlife29A "welcome back" was the last thing I was expecting, but thanks! :D



Haven't you ever been to Del Taco?No; no, I have not. The only "Mexican" place I go to is Cotijas (and that's rarely), and that's just to get myself their awesome Bean & Cheese burrito and/or nachos. Of course, you're talking to the guy who didn't know there was such a thing as carne asada fries =/

There are very few last night foods that hit the spot quite as well as a Del Taco Breakfast Bacon Quesadilla.

But I'll throw ground sausage, or grilled chicken inside a quesadilla all the time. It gives it that push it needs to go from mostly insubstantial snack to "that'll tide me over for a bit".All I'm hearing are blasphemies, so The Pear of Anguish for you!

I'll have to try adding chicken sometime; maybe some jalapenos, too!

[Olethros]

When you make a quesadilla with Parmesan cheese, it doesn't even require meat...
A quesadilla with meat? I must be sheltered or something because I've never heard of that.

Haven't you ever been to Del Taco?

Oh, the Del Taco memories!!! College, Jack Daniels, and Del Taco are all linked in a perverse sort of amalgam in my cloudy memories. Haven't eaten at one in over a decade.

[jeffx]

I don't know what's up; I've always had chicken quesadillas. Didn't ever think that was weird for one minute.

[Manly Biceps]

Oh, the Del Taco memories!!! College, Jack Daniels, and Del Taco are all linked in a perverse sort of amalgam in my cloudy memories. Haven't eaten at one in over a decade.

It's funny that you mention it. The only times I'll go to Del Taco are if I'm meeting my friends for RPG Night, if I'm up late because I've been gaming, or if a coworker's making a breakfast run.

It's pretty much only good when you can't be bothered to make anything yourself, but you want the good times to keep rolling.

Dragonlife: I will have to say my greatest quesadilla-based disappointment was going to Del Taco once to get a Jalapeno Bacon Quesadilla. They asked at the window if I wanted jalapenos, which I thought was odd, so I said no.

Later, I realized, to my utter dismay, it was a "Jalapeno Bacon" Quesadilla, meaning that the bacon was jalapeno flavored, but there were no actual jalapenos in my quesadilla. Of all the low, lowhanded tricks.

[Steel Greyfalke]

does any one at Atlus like Canned Water or Bread?

[Olethros]

^ :confused::confused::confused:

Oh, the Del Taco memories!!! College, Jack Daniels, and Del Taco are all linked in a perverse sort of amalgam in my cloudy memories. Haven't eaten at one in over a decade.

It's funny that you mention it. The only times I'll go to Del Taco are if I'm meeting my friends for RPG Night, if I'm up late because I've been gaming, or if a coworker's making a breakfast run.

It's pretty much only good when you can't be bothered to make anything yourself, but you want the good times to keep rolling.

Exactly!! Back where I spent a lot of my early 20's there was a place (Nick Tahoe's) that offered a menu item called the garbage plate. 90% of the time the thought of it was unappetizing at best, but in certain situations it was an absolutely amazing and almost necessary meal. The late Voodoo would know what I'm talking about here.

[Manly Biceps]

does any one at Atlus like Canned Water or Bread?

Oh lord, no!

Although, I used to take the labels off of the canned food I would submit for the Canned Food drives at school, and make them into "Bread in a Can".

[Atlus_Worshipper]

What are some factors considered when determining if a game is appropriate to release outside of Japan--such as in the United States?

Thank you in advance for your answer.

[Manly Biceps]

What are some factors considered when determining if a game is appropriate to release outside of Japan--such as in the United States?

Thank you in advance for your answer.

While making things as vague as possible, we generally follow the 3 big Qs:

Quality, the Quantity we can sell, and Question 3: Is this game available for us to bring over? Also Qost comes into play somewhere.

[reb_moonshiner]

I have a unrelated question, why can't Demons Souls have a lobby? I hate haveing to look for stones just to play with someone online. Also i can't play with my friends because i can't invite them to my game.

[Hamel]

What are some factors considered when determining if a game is appropriate to release outside of Japan--such as in the United States?

Thank you in advance for your answer.

While making things as vague as possible, we generally follow the 3 big Qs:

Quality, the Quantity we can sell, and Question 3: Is this game available for us to bring over? Also Qost comes into play somewhere.

That's 4 Qs
you lied

[dragonlife29]

While making things as vague as possible, we generally follow the 3 big Qs:

Quality, the Quantity we can sell, and Question 3: Is this game available for us to bring over? Also Qost comes into play somewhere.You're Quriously Qute, MB =P

[Manly Biceps]

What are some factors considered when determining if a game is appropriate to release outside of Japan--such as in the United States?

Thank you in advance for your answer.

While making things as vague as possible, we generally follow the 3 big Qs:

Quality, the Quantity we can sell, and Question 3: Is this game available for us to bring over? Also Qost comes into play somewhere.

That's 4 Qs
you lied

The 4th Q was a pre-order bonus.

[slayn]

Announce some more games!

[Olethros]

Yeah! What he just said.

[Manly Biceps]

This is an announcement:

SOME MORE GAMES!

This ends the announcement of "some more games".

[Olethros]

So, now that it's been officially announced, when can I expect to get SOME MORE GAMES? :)

[Inzaghi]

So, now that it's been officially announced, when can I expect to get SOME MORE GAMES? :)

In the future!

[Onion of Mystery]

The future, Inzaghi?

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_vVC1Gsxek3s/Si82QdbuJMI/AAAAAAAABHw/jRYAG-uvZyE/s400/year3000O%27Brien.jpg

[Steel Greyfalke]

YAY!!! Onion's Back!!

[etrianfan]

Yay, some more games announcements. I hope a first person RPG is one of them.

[Olethros]

YAY!!! Onion's Back!!

When did Onion get a fan club?

[Hamel]

YAY!!! Onion's Back!!

When did Onion get a fan club?

That's the mystery

[dragonlife29]

Did the Mods watch the GiantBomb Persona 4 Endurance Run? If not, you should check out Episode 81 and skip to 60:00...:D

For those that just want know what happens: They lose an hour of progress for underestimating the ravens that use Hama in Rise's dungeon by Rushing...so no one took the hit for the MC. Their reactions are priceless.

[Borat]

So i beat this boss for the first time with another player, went back to nexus got my things came back and thers a fog around the gate i need to enter. It says i cannot pass until i beat the boss, which i did already. So i tried doing co-op and helping someone else do it and still nothing ...

Ideas???


Thank you

[Mellusia]

Hello mighty Atlus staff members. Please humour me with some responses to my questions :3

With Persona 3 being remade/formatted for the PSP with a few new goodies to it and with Persona 1 out for the PSP, have any plans been made to have a PSP version of Persona 2? It would seem like a likely conclusion, but since Atlus skipped from 1 to 3, I'm not sure what to think :confused:

And just a general shout out to you Atlus staffers for all the hard work you're putting into the games. Thank you ♥

[Rednusander]

@Borat: Wrong thread. Your inquiry would be better addressed in the Demons Souls forum.

@Mellusia: Even if those plans were made, it's not like we could tell you about them. That wouldn't be much different than announcing a game, now would it? Hence, there are no plans at this time. And you're welcome.

@All you clowns: This is my advance uncomfirmation of whatever you think I've confirmed.

[Olethros]

Hey Atlus,

Do I count as a clown?

Thanks,

Olethros

[Kid Marin]

Atlus,

i'm kinda jealous, how can i get a tag like DTR ?

Regards.

[helliphino3825]

I have a Demon's Souls query. How do I trade with the crow in the Shrine of storms level?

[shimo]

^You can ask that question at the Demons Souls forum,not here.

[Steel Greyfalke]

has anyone at Atlus had Problems with Vending Machines Or Arcade Systems?

[sdragon21]

Why does atlus hate the Super Robot Taisen series (The Traditional SRPG's, not the endless frontier games.)???

[Kid Marin]

Why does atlus hate the Super Robot Taisen series (The Traditional SRPG's, not the endless frontier games.)???Where do you see any hate ??? Atlus is the only NA publisher who picked some SRT games.
They just CAN'T do SRT with licensed characters and there is no market for the PS2 OG games (the PS2 is pushing daisies).

[CoarseDragon]

How many people does it take to localize a game?

[nbinney]

I read somewhere that because you guys localized Cubivore for Gamecube, Nintendo wouldn't(couldn't?) localize Donshin The Giant? Is that right and what do the two have to do with each other?

[persona3rocks]

When are we going to know if Atlus US with release P3P in North America!!!

[Wildarms]

why does my mom screams to my dad?

[Olethros]

Where do babies come from?

[slayn]

why does my mom screams to my dad?

I don't know the exact reason, but it's your fault.

[Hamel]

Where do babies come from?

From Atlus

[sdragon21]

Do any of the Atlus mods like Pro Wrestling???

[Kunio-kun]

When are we going to know if Atlus US with release P3P in North America!!!

Hopefully NEVER!!!

[persona3rocks]

When are we going to know if Atlus US with release P3P in North America!!!

Hopefully NEVER!!!

why is that?

[four_black_hearts]

How 'bout because Atlus USA swore up and down that the definitive, be-all-end-all, most absolute version of P3 was fes?

[Kunio-kun]

How 'bout because Atlus USA swore up and down that the definitive, be-all-end-all, most absolute version of P3 was fes?

:agree:

Also the fact that Atlus doesn't have time to localize everything so instead of P3 v3.0 let's have something we haven't gotten before...

[nbinney]

Do any of the Atlus mods like Fire Pro Wrestling???

fixed

[Kunio-kun]

Do any of the Atlus mods like Fire Pro Wrestling???

fixed

Haha, I was thinking the same thing when I saw that original post!

[Kunio-kun]

Hey Atlus, does Zach Meston still work there? If so, just wondering what name does he post under on the forums?

[Inzaghi]

Hey Atlus, does Zach Meston still work there? If so, just wondering what name does he post under on the forums?

Nah, Zach hasn't worked here in a few years. I'm not sure just what he is up to these days, but it's probably not working for Gaijinworks.

[Onion of Mystery]

You get sassy when I'm out of the office for a few days, Inz!

Mack Zeston will always live in in our hearts and when we need non-Simpsons filler names.

[Inzaghi]

It's the avatar, I think. I'm feeling like a shachou under its influence.

[mgs83]

Dunno if this has been asked here yet but...

Why hasn't Atlus given Operation Darkness a European Xbox 360 release?

It's kinda bad for people here who would like to play it, ya know (and why should we have to pay more to get an asian or US console just to play it?)

[Ephidel]

Oh oh, I know the answer to this one! :P
They're Atlus USA and they have nothing to do with Europe.
Go ask some European companies if they'd consider bringing it across.

[mgs83]

Let me ask this then - why is there no European Atlus department?
I'd have thought the games Atlus publish would be more suited to Europeans than Americans anyway.

[Olethros]

^ Would you mind explaining what brought you to that conclusion?

Also, in answer to your question, Atlus USA has no authority to create/start a branch in Europe. They take their orders from Atlus Japan, so if you want a European Atlus branch you'd need to go bug them.

[Kunio-kun]

- Nah, Zach hasn't worked here in a few years. I'm not sure just what he is up to these days, but it's probably not working for Gaijinworks.

- You get sassy when I'm out of the office for a few days, Inz!
Mack Zeston will always live in in our hearts and when we need non-Simpsons filler names.

:D Both cr00sh zingers! Thanks for the input!!!

[Kunio-kun]

Let me ask this then - why is there no European Atlus department?
I'd have thought the games Atlus publish would be more suited to Europeans than Americans anyway.

^ Would you mind explaining what brought you to that conclusion?



Yes, please... Now is your time to shine in Q&A!!!

[sdragon21]

2 Question's to the atlus admin's.

1. Remember this???:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0tr3jGdmK8
2. What the hell happened??? All million put's out is this, and river city ransom ex, we don't hear from them for almost 7 years. Does the company still exist, and if so, what happened to them???

[NullPointer]

2 Question's to the atlus admin's.

1. Remember this???:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0tr3jGdmK8
2. What the hell happened??? All million put's out is this, and river city ransom ex, we don't hear from them for almost 7 years. Does the company still exist, and if so, what happened to them???

If we told you, a yakuza would come cut off our fingers. Seriously. Guess you're just going to have to keep wondering.

[Steel Greyfalke]

what is the Strangest thing that happened at Atlus U.S. Corp?

[Olethros]

^ They hired Onion! Zing! :p

[Onion of Mystery]

This was a weird day...

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[Steel Greyfalke]

This was a weird day...

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs014.snc3/12134_170795748338_60258013338_3000184_4715626_n.j pg

man now you got me ideas for cosplaying Alt on Christmas :D

[Rpgpunk]

Will there be an American release of Persona 3 Portable in the near future?

[Hamel]

This was a weird day...

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs014.snc3/12134_170795748338_60258013338_3000184_4715626_n.j pg

I am going to work for Atlus

[Fuyukaze]

How many games has Atlus published in North America in total of of current date?

[Rednusander]

How many games has Atlus published in North America in total of of current date?

I have a story for you.

Once upon a time, a moderator named Rednusander was between projects, so he took it upon himself to update an internal database with information on just about EVERY GAME we had ever published.

But then, one fateful night, there was a power outage at Atlus USA. As it turns out, this internal database was stored on a such a craptacular old computer, the power surge fried it.

That only thing that saved Red from going postal was the IT department's pacifying news that it could be restored.

But many weeks passed, and the database was not restored. So when an unsuspecting forum member named Fuyukaze asked an unassuming question... ...... ......

[randy]

I just bought Demon's Soul Deluxe Edition, of course US Version, but I live outside of US and Canada. Is there any possibility to get this replacement for me or someone who don't live in US and Canada?
I mean if I should pay for the shipping cost, that will be fine for me. I can pay by Paypal or something, right?
Please help me.. I'm sure there are lots of gamers who buy Atlus's games outside of US and Canada, and I am the one of that.
I am looking forward to hear officially.
Thank you for your attention.

[Steel Greyfalke]

Does Anyone Remember Babar: the Movie? or Liked it?

[jeffx]

Just realized I'll be out of an Atlus calendar in 4 weeks. A Demon's Souls one would be
KILLER.

Or a Brandish one, just sayin'.

EDIT: OK so that wasn't a question. Will you make a new calendar for 2010? There.

[Rednusander]

EDIT: OK so that wasn't a question. Will you make a new calendar for 2010? There.

Do you even need us to?

Clearly the calendar is the better bonus. Especially since we're ALL about to take down our Persona 4 calendar ;)

[Hamel]

We <3 Atlus so we want your calendar

[Tivor]

Do I want a 2010 Atlus calendar?


[√] YES YES YES YES OMFG YES!!!!


:D

[etrianfan]

If a game is 1-2 years old in Japan, would Atlus still consider licensing it?

[ArjenUnpronouncable]

Hmm, I'd like to know: Are you guys bringing Trauma Team over to Europe?
I'd really like you to bug Nintendo over it, because I really really really want that game.

( I AM aware that it's not released yet, but I mean, yeah, we still don't have Under the Knife 2 and it's expensive to import... :( )

[Kakizaki]

Atlus USA doesn't publish titles in Europe.

[ArjenUnpronouncable]

Atlus USA doesn't publish titles in Europe.

I know. Maybe I should've formulated the question as "will you have it brought over".

[Olethros]

It's not a question of will they or won't they "bring it over". It's actually completely out of their hands; it's up to the individual publishers that deal with European releases as to whether or not they want to pick it up.

[Inzaghi]

It's not a question of will they or won't they "bring it over". It's actually completely out of their hands; it's up to the individual publishers that deal with European releases as to whether or not they want to pick it up.

Yeah. People don't go to Chunsoft or whoever and ask "Will you please have Atlus bring this out in the US," they come to us and say "Will you please bring this out in the US?" Similarly, if you want a game out in Europe, it's best to contact European publishers and let them know you're interested.

[iloveatlus]

are you guys going to have a 3d dot heroes collector edition

[ArjenUnpronouncable]

It's not a question of will they or won't they "bring it over". It's actually completely out of their hands; it's up to the individual publishers that deal with European releases as to whether or not they want to pick it up.

Yeah. People don't go to Chunsoft or whoever and ask "Will you please have Atlus bring this out in the US," they come to us and say "Will you please bring this out in the US?" Similarly, if you want a game out in Europe, it's best to contact European publishers and let them know you're interested.

In that case, isn't it possible for you to try and convince Nintendo?
(And if not, why not? They did release Under the Knife, Second Opinion and New Blood. Were the sales bad?)

[Hamel]

It's not a question of will they or won't they "bring it over". It's actually completely out of their hands; it's up to the individual publishers that deal with European releases as to whether or not they want to pick it up.

Yeah. People don't go to Chunsoft or whoever and ask "Will you please have Atlus bring this out in the US," they come to us and say "Will you please bring this out in the US?" Similarly, if you want a game out in Europe, it's best to contact European publishers and let them know you're interested.

In that case, isn't it possible for you to try and convince Nintendo?
(And if not, why not? They did release Under the Knife, Second Opinion and New Blood. Were the sales bad?)

You don't get it
It's Atlus USA they can't convince people to realese something in Europe

[Elysion Zero]

1. When will Atlus be localizing Super Robot Taisen Original Generations and super Robot Taisen Original Generation Gaiden?

2. Are there any licensing issues with either game?

3. If the games were to be localized, do you have an estimate as to how many people would need to buy each game in order to at least break even on the costs?

4. And out of those people, is there a number of them that Atlus thinks will actually buy the games?

It never hurts to ask just how much money is standing in the way. Because it can't be a lack of fan interest with a topic that's been staying strong on the suggestions forum for a good 2 years now despite many giving up hope. And it can't be the fact that there's no market for the PS2, because people still have them and can still get them via stores or ordering online. I'm pretty sure it's not a licensing issue, at least with the characters. However, I may be wrong.

Now to play the waiting game and hope that this leads to an explanation of exactly why US fans aren't getting their hotblooded eye candy (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmFEXNpmCLA).

[Inzaghi]

Because it can't be a lack of fan interest with a topic that's been staying strong on the suggestions forum for a good 2 years now despite many giving up hope.

Certainly the few SRT fans in the US that exist are extremely vocal and passionate, no one's denying that.

[Olethros]

Because it can't be a lack of fan interest with a topic that's been staying strong on the suggestions forum for a good 2 years now despite many giving up hope.

Certainly the few SRT fans in the US that exist are extremely vocal and passionate, no one's denying that.

KEY WORD!

Come on guys, give it up now. The dream is dead. If they make a current gen SRT OG then jump on that right away, but let these die in peace already.

[Elysion Zero]

Come on guys, give it up now. The dream is dead. If they make a current gen SRT OG then jump on that right away, but let these die in peace already.

The dream isn't dead as long as Atlus exists. OGs and OGG were released around 2 years ago. Atlus released OG 4 years after it was originally released in Japan. They're current, just not cutting edge on an expensive console. And that works because the audience, while not niche enough for there to be no market, is too niche for an overpriced current generation release. Heck, they released OG for GBA when the DS was picking up speed. Mind you, that seems like a far less wise decision than releasing a couple games for the PS2 that are harder to find, download and emulate. And I have jumped on the EXCEED bandwagon as well, because that's also an OG title with seemingly no new licensing issues to inflate production costs. But it's release is all but guaranteed considering Atlus already localized the first EF. But then again, I may be underestimating how quickly Atlus is prepared to kick SRT fans to the curb.

Anyway, until 5 years have passed without any word on an OGs and OGG release there's still a reason to support an Atlus localization of both games. And if there's one lesson taught in all games, it's that giving up is a guaranteed Game Over. And giving up on this would disqualify from ever calling myself a real Super Robot Taisen fan.

Now on to the next round of questions:

1. What factual basis does Atlus have for measuring the number of Super Robot Taisen fans in the US and labeling them as "the few?"

2. Has Atlus factored in an accurate number of foreigners who can't speak or read Japanese importing copies of the game?

3. If the games were to be localized, do you have an estimate as to how many people would need to buy each game in order to at least break even on the costs?

4. And out of those people, is there a number of them that Atlus thinks will actually buy the games?

5. Are there any licensing issues with either game?

Atlus seems to be underestimating The Passion of the Hotblooded. It may be waning due to Atlus' campaign to ignore our desire to play english releases of OGs and OGG, but it is not dead yet. Not until every last fan has given up hope. But by the power of supply and demand, that will not happen. As long as there is no supply, there will be demand. And there will always be at least one fan who continues carrying the torch for a release of all Original Generation games in a language that most US Citizens can understand.

[Manly Biceps]

Now on to the next round of questions:

1. What factual basis does Atlus have for measuring the number of Super Robot Taisen fans in the US and labeling them as "the few?"

Come on, man. Just think about that one real hard... What number could Atlus possibly have that would help them determine if a game series had enough people that were interested in it... Hmm... I wonder that would be...?

2. Has Atlus factored in an accurate number of foreigners who can't speak or read Japanese importing copies of the game?

That's going to be accounted for in that theoretical number probably...

3. If the games were to be localized, do you have an estimate as to how many people would need to buy each game in order to at least break even on the costs?

I'm fairly disappointed that you think that you would even consider a situation where we'd be releasing games without having this estimate.

4. And out of those people, is there a number of them that Atlus thinks will actually buy the games?

That theoretical number I referenced earlier would probably be insightful in this respect, too... What could that magical number possibly be...?

5. Are there any licensing issues with either game?

Yes.

But by the power of supply and demand, that will not happen. As long as there is no supply, there will be demand.

Just realize that "demand" in economics has no "intensity" factor.

[iloveatlus]

u guys skipp my question

[Rednusander]

u guys skipp my question

Yes we did.

That's because saying yes or no to your question would count as an announcement, and announcements don't come from forum moderators.

[Steel Greyfalke]

5. Are there any licensing issues with either game?

Yes.

wouldnt Compatible Kaiser & Fighter Roar be one of those factors?

[Elysion Zero]

Thank you for handing me another question.

What number could Atlus possibly have that would help them determine if a game series had enough people that were interested in it?

[Manly Biceps]

Thank you for handing me another question.

What number could Atlus possibly have that would help them determine if a game series had enough people that were interested in it?

Seriously. Think reallllly hard about what # could possibly help determine if enough people were interested in paying for a game...

What could that # possibly be?

[slayn]

Thank you for handing me another question.

What number could Atlus possibly have that would help them determine if a game series had enough people that were interested in it?

You're an idiot so I'm going to help you:

Sales numbers from previous games in the series. They were likely low, ergo it is not in Atlus' best interest to bother with the series anymore.

[Zoltor]

Thank you for handing me another question.

What number could Atlus possibly have that would help them determine if a game series had enough people that were interested in it?

You're an idiot so I'm going to help you:

Sales numbers from previous games in the series. They were likely low, ergo it is not in Atlus' best interest to bother with the series anymore.

Exactly, ATLUS is a low production company as is, so lets be real, if they have a problem selling their stock(whatever amount ATLUS decides to make for the initial print run), the odds are they might as well not bother bringing over the rest of the series.

[Onion of Mystery]

Stay mellow, slayn.

[Manly Biceps]

Exactly, ATLUS is a low production company as is, so lets be real, if they have a problem selling their stock(whatever amount ATLUS decides to make for the initial print run), the odds are they might as well not bother bringing over the rest of the series.

Let me get this straight... You're trying to say that there's some sort of mysterious connection to the number of people that purchased the three previous games, and the number of fans that would be interested in buying a fourth game in that series?

[Rednusander]

I dare say he's onto something!

[Zoltor]

Exactly, ATLUS is a low production company as is, so lets be real, if they have a problem selling their stock(whatever amount ATLUS decides to make for the initial print run), the odds are they might as well not bother bringing over the rest of the series.

Let me get this straight... You're trying to say that there's some sort of mysterious connection to the number of people that purchased the three previous games, and the number of fans that would be interested in buying a fourth game in that series?

Not in so many words, but for the "most part", yes that is the general case when dealing with a series(there are a few exceptions, like when a game gets an insane amount of press, thus helps to increase interest in the game).

Fan base drives a series, any person not familiar(thus new to the series) are generally not the ones that will blindly buy a game(besides alot of people new to the series, would rather start with the ones that came before, not the one that is just coming out), that is part of a series(aka they would usually look up tons of info before deciding rather to buy or not buy it), Granted the fact It's an ATLUS game would help with that somewhat, but only to a certain extent.

[Kakizaki]

........................

Zoltor, MB understood what you were saying. He was being sarcastic.....

[Zoltor]

........................

Zoltor, MB understood what you were saying. He was being sarcastic.....

Lol ok, my bad.

[slayn]

Stay mellow, slayn.

Duly noted, oh Mysterious One.

[Elysion Zero]

How many more copies of the previous games have to be bought before the sales figures are good enough to warrant an OGs/OGG release?

[Olethros]

Why? Do you intend to find and buy up ALL remaining new copies of the games? :confused:

Besides, I'm fairly certain that they (Atlus) will judge their sales by what was purchased by vendors and those numbers are firmly set now. Any residual stock likely would have no part in the equation.

Also, not even sure why I'm trying here since I'm assuming this explaination will fall on deaf ears. I'm a glutton for punishment I guess.

[LadyRayna]

^You are, after all, a masochist.


































<3

[Olethros]

That's the LR I know and love! :D

[iloveatlus]

u guys skipp my question

Yes we did.

That's because saying yes or no to your question would count as an announcement, and announcements don't come from forum moderators.

i take that as a yes then. will u guys include a 3d dot hero plush toy. that would be great

[Zoltor]

u guys skipp my question

Yes we did.

That's because saying yes or no to your question would count as an announcement, and announcements don't come from forum moderators.

i take that as a yes then. will u guys include a 3d dot hero plush toy. that would be great

Actually he responded perfectly(leaving no room for interperatation), he said saying yes "or" no would count as a announcement, so no you can't take it as a yes(or no for that matter).

[iloveatlus]

u guys skipp my question

Yes we did.

That's because saying yes or no to your question would count as an announcement, and announcements don't come from forum moderators.

i take that as a yes then. will u guys include a 3d dot hero plush toy. that would be great

Actually he responded perfectly(leaving no room for interperatation), he said saying yes "or" no would count as a announcement, so no you can't take it as a yes(or no for that matter).

awesome! atlus plz include 3d dot hero plush toy with collector edition

[Kyuketsukimiyu]

How do you make a plush out of something made of cubes? I can't imagine it looking anything but horrible.

[iloveatlus]

then what about a lego 3d dot hero character where we can take him/her a part, that would be great, i wouldn't mind paying an extra 20 dollars for the collector edition

[Mellusia]

I'm curious, but to the mighty Atlus staff, what demons are your favourites from the SMT series?

[Inzaghi]

I'm curious, but to the mighty Atlus staff, what demons are your favourites from the SMT series?

Design-wise, I've always been partial to Scathach, Nebiros, Lilith, and Seraph (who you'll see in SJ). Overall in terms of personality and design, I think my favorite would be Mokoi from the PS2 Devil Summoner games. His speech and animation are so oddball, especially in his Professor Mokoi guise; he's got a long-range attack and War Cry, which are both great skills especially for a low-level demon like him; and he's one of the fairly few Murngin demons in the series, which is a mythology that's always fascinated me.

[Elysion Zero]

Why? Do you intend to find and buy up ALL remaining new copies of the games?

No. I intend to find out just how short we fell of an OGs/OGG release. Knowing is half the battle. And now to rephrase my question...

How many more copies of the previous games would have to needed to be bought before the sales figures would have been good enough to warrant localizations of OGs and OGG?

[Rednusander]

Why? Do you intend to find and buy up ALL remaining new copies of the games?

No. I intend to find out just how short we fell of an OGs/OGG release. Knowing is half the battle. And now to rephrase my question...

How many more copies of the previous games would have to needed to be bought before the sales figures would have been good enough to warrant localizations of OGs and OGG?

We can't really crack open our business plans and make those kinds of numbers public. What we can say, though, is that even if by some miracle you're a gajillionare and you went and bought up every existing copy of those titles... The retailers would thank you for clearing their stock and put something new and pertinent in the shelf space those games were taking up.

What they wouldn't do, is order more. That's the difference between "sell-in" and "sell-through," which means, just to spell it out for you, even if you WERE to do that, you'd end up having very little effect.

[Kakizaki]

Elysion Zero,

You realize responding to posts in this thread is a pretty cool gesture by the employees of Atlus USA right? Not many game publishing companies bother to do something like this.

Spamming questions that are unreasonable to ask a company, like asking about business practices, may make them reluctant to even bother checking this thread or hesitant about having a thread like this in the first place.

I'm not suggesting that you don't ask questions. I have hounded them about certain games in the past as well - but not to the degree you are doing here. However, I would suggest being a little more practical / realistic about what questions you pose and the frequency in which you pose them.

[Olethros]

Why? Do you intend to find and buy up ALL remaining new copies of the games?

No. I intend to find out just how short we fell of an OGs/OGG release. Knowing is half the battle. And now to rephrase my question...

How many more copies of the previous games would have to needed to be bought before the sales figures would have been good enough to warrant localizations of OGs and OGG?

We can't really crack open our business plans and make those kinds of numbers public. What we can say, though, is that even if by some miracle you're a gajillionare and you went and bought up every existing copy of those titles... The retailers would thank you for clearing their stock and put something new and pertinent in the shelf space those games were taking up.

What they wouldn't do, is order more. That's the difference between "sell-in" and "sell-through," which means, just to spell it out for you, even if you WERE to do that, you'd end up having very little effect.

Which is, pretty much, a more specific version of what I said in the first place! :p

[Hamel]

But, if he had a gajillion dollars he could just hire translators

[Rednusander]

But, if he had a gajillion dollars he could just hire translators

None as good as ours.

/translator HIGH FIVE

[slayn]

I think it'd actually be interesting to see the sales numbers for some of Atlus' less-successful titles. Obviously SMT and Trauma Center games do well, but I've always been curious about how many copies something like Eternal Poison or Operation Darkness sold.

[Hamel]

But, if he had a gajillion dollars he could just hire translators

None as good as ours.

/translator HIGH FIVE

That's for sure

That's why we love you guys

[slayn]

But, if he had a gajillion dollars he could just hire translators

None as good as ours.

/translator HIGH FIVE

I'm willing to bet you guys can't match the compensation a gajillionaire could offer :).

[Zoltor]

I think it'd actually be interesting to see the sales numbers for some of Atlus' less-successful titles. Obviously SMT and Trauma Center games do well, but I've always been curious about how many copies something like Eternal Poison or Operation Darkness sold.

There used to be a site of total production numbers(which may not always be the same as sales, especially if we're talking about the ATLUS games that didn't sell well), but awhile back I had to reformat my PC, so I lost the link.

[Inzaghi]

I'm willing to bet you guys can't match the compensation a gajillionaire could offer :).

True. If there were a gajillion dollars up for grabs, I would just quit Atlus and translate it myself. I don't know Japanese, mind you, but how hard can a bunch of "URRRYYYYYAAAAAAAAAAAA"s be?

[Hamel]

I'm willing to bet you guys can't match the compensation a gajillionaire could offer :).

True. If there were a gajillion dollars up for grabs, I would just quit Atlus and translate it myself. I don't know Japanese, mind you, but how hard can a bunch of "URRRYYYYYAAAAAAAAAAAA"s be?

Don't forget that they yell their robot's names too

[perrandy]

to aram jabbari and company:
i just have 2 questions 1)what are the chances of Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Endless Frontier 2 beign ported to north america?
2)are we gonna see another rpg for the ps3?
thanks

[Hamel]

2)are we gonna see another rpg for the ps3?


No
ATLUS thinks ahead and waits for the PS4

[iloveatlus]

what was the worse atlus games u guys played

[Rednusander]

what was the worse atlus games u guys played

For having the prestige of the "iloveatlus" handle, you sure do pose some depressing questions. The answers to this question are going to be a fantastic thing to come in on Monday morning to...

[unknown]

If Atlus USA called the shots what game would you guys have Atlus Japan develop next?

[Onion of Mystery]

what was the worse atlus games u guys played

For having the prestige of the "iloveatlus" handle, you sure do pose some depressing questions. The answers to this question are going to be a fantastic thing to come in on Monday morning to...

I got this one. The horrible pre-alpha version of Choro-Q that we use for testing our QA candidates. Can you hear the music, Red? Can you!?

doot doodle-oo doooo do do
doot doodle-oo dooo do do
doot doodle-oo DOOT do doot doot DOOOOOT do do

[Elysion Zero]

Atlus, how do the MANLY TEARS of Super Robot Taisen fans taste?

[Zoltor]

Atlus, how do the MANLY TEARS of Super Robot Taisen fans taste?

Pretty good I imagine.

[slayn]

Atlus, how do the MANLY TEARS of Super Robot Taisen fans taste?

The world ambrosia comes to mind.

[DamageCity]

Atlus, how do the MANLY TEARS of Super Robot Taisen fans taste?


Nothing manly about crying over a game.

And I imagine the staff at ATLUS prefer the tears of young runaways or maybe the tears of a clown.

[Mellusia]

I kind of wonder given some of the content in games I've seen under Atlus, but how does the staff feel about fanservice in the games? Is there a particular variety you like? The bountiful bosom that "perks" one up? The ambiguous relationships between the boiz that get the fangirls (and boys I'm sure) writhing in delight? Or anything else?

[iloveatlus]

between the xbox 360, ps3 and nintendo wii. which console of choice would yah prefer to publish all yah titles on

[Manly Biceps]

Atlus, how do the MANLY TEARS of Super Robot Taisen fans taste?


Nothing manly about crying over a game.

And I imagine the staff at ATLUS prefer the tears of young runaways or maybe the tears of a clown.

Doo doo doo doo-do-doo doo doo doo...

[Manly Biceps]

Atlus, how do the MANLY TEARS of Super Robot Taisen fans taste?

Better than the bitter tears of bankruptcy and unemployment, I'll tell you that.

[sdragon21]

Atlus, how do the MANLY TEARS of Super Robot Taisen fans taste?


Nothing manly about crying over a game.

And I imagine the staff at ATLUS prefer the tears of young runaways or maybe the tears of a clown.

Doo doo doo doo-do-doo doo doo doo...

Do you know something we don't???
DO YOU?!?!?

[Hamel]

between the xbox 360, ps3 and nintendo wii. which console of choice would yah prefer to publish all yah titles on

Would you stop trying to create a console war?

[Rednusander]

I kind of wonder given some of the content in games I've seen under Atlus, but how does the staff feel about fanservice in the games? Is there a particular variety you like? The bountiful bosom that "perks" one up? The ambiguous relationships between the boiz that get the fangirls (and boys I'm sure) writhing in delight? Or anything else?

A particular variety of fan-service we like... Oi. Well, we're all past puberty here, so it's not like we all sit around drooling at the requisite hot springs scene of every JRPG we encounter.

But that doesn't mean we don't enjoy finding/coming up with euphemisms and puns said fan-service requires. Izuna 2 or... that other series I'm increasingly hesitant to so much as mention are good examples.

[Manly Biceps]

And I imagine the staff at ATLUS prefer the tears of young runaways or maybe the tears of a clown.

Doo doo doo doo-do-doo doo doo doo...

Do you know something we don't???
DO YOU?!?!?

Yes. I know what the tune of Tears of a Clown sounds like, and apparently some of you guys don't.

[Onion of Mystery]

And I imagine the staff at ATLUS prefer the tears of young runaways or maybe the tears of a clown.

Doo doo doo doo-do-doo doo doo doo...

Do you know something we don't???
DO YOU?!?!?

Yes. I know what the tune of Tears of a Clown sounds like, and apparently some of you guys don't.

Really? Looks to me like you're missing a doo at the end there.

[Manly Biceps]

Really? Looks to me like you're missing a doo at the end there.

I didn't want to get sued.

[iloveatlus]

u guys skipp my question again :(

[Tivor]

u guys skipp my question again :(

Because, as Hamel already noted, any response on Atlus's part would inevitably lead to another bout of console war.

[iloveatlus]

u guys skipp my question again :(

Because, as Hamel already noted, any response on Atlus's part would inevitably lead to another bout of console war.

awesome

[Elysion Zero]

Atlus, how do the MANLY TEARS of Super Robot Taisen fans taste?

Better than the bitter tears of bankruptcy and unemployment, I'll tell you that.

1. Is Atlus in such bad financial shape that Original Generations and/or OG Gaiden would bankrupt it?

2. Did Atlus consider that not appeasing their new Super Robot loving buyerbase with games that are far less easily pirated could have something to do with it? Or that it could have something to do with however poorly the franchise is faring here, with only handheld games that you can download at the internet equivalent of a gaming soup kitchen?

I don't know. Maybe it's just me, but throwing the two greatest Super Robot Taisen games, and possibly more in the future, under the bus doesn't quite make one want to buy other Atlus games to support you guys.

3. If you were to publish EXCEED, would you dub it?

4. If EXCEED were to be published, would the game take longer to be released than the first game was?

5. If you published EXCEED, would you feel any sense of remorse for not publishing OGs and OG Gaiden since both contain significant new backstory material regarding at least two of the new characters?

Because OG2, the last main OGverse game you published, left with Axel being killed on Neviim (read: the Death Star) and Alfimi perishing in space along with her mech. There's an entire game's worth of plot between then and EXCEED. Namco x Capcom was also a game's worth of backstory, but while it's a SRT style crossover OGs and OGG aren't.

[iloveatlus]

why dont atlus usa attempt to make their own very game

[slayn]

Is it really so hard to understand that there's no money to be made from the Super Robot games? The licensing costs plus paying the employees are not recouped by sales. Therefore it is a bad financial decision to bring over any more games in that series.

[Hamel]

why dont atlus usa attempt to make their own very game

Because they have translators and QCs and the like
not game programers

[Onion of Mystery]

1. Is Atlus in such bad financial shape that Original Generations and/or OG Gaiden would bankrupt it?
No company would release a game if they did not expect it to make a profit. I am not going to go into detail with you about how such expectations are calculated at Atlus.

2. Did Atlus consider that not appeasing their new Super Robot loving buyerbase with games that are far less easily pirated could have something to do with it? Or that it could have something to do with however poorly the franchise is faring here, with only handheld games that you can download at the internet equivalent of a gaming soup kitchen?
Let's put it this way: the only SRT games that possibly have a chance of seeing the light of day in NA, barring some kind of planetary realignment that makes all the various licenseholders hold hands and start dancing in a field together, are ones without the huge number of licenses. That equates to the OG games, which number: two GBA games, one DS game (with another in development), and one PS2 game. That's three handhelds and a last-generation console that stores don't want to stock games for. So however "easily pirated" the games are, that's all that's going to be available.

I don't know. Maybe it's just me, but throwing the two greatest Super Robot Taisen games, and possibly more in the future, under the bus doesn't quite make one want to buy other Atlus games to support you guys.
Don't buy our games because you hope to get better games in the future. Get games you think are good now and enjoy them. Luckily, enough people enjoy the games we release to keep us in the business of localizing more games.

3, 4, 5
Pure hypotheticals, and anything I say here will just stir people up again.

[Kakizaki]

I don't know. Maybe it's just me, but throwing the two greatest Super Robot Taisen games, and possibly more in the future, under the bus doesn't quite make one want to buy other Atlus games to support you guys.

Did you support Atlus USA before the SRT titles were released in North America? Have you purchased or are you interested in any other Atlus USA besides the SRT titles?

[Olethros]

I'm tired and busy as hell today. Could somebody enter a wise-ass comment here for me? Thanks! ;)

EDIT: Kaki beat me in here...

[Manly Biceps]

2. Did Atlus consider that not appeasing their new Super Robot loving buyerbase with games that are far less easily pirated could have something to do with it? Or that it could have something to do with however poorly the franchise is faring here, with only handheld games that you can download at the internet equivalent of a gaming soup kitchen?

I don't know. Maybe it's just me, but throwing the two greatest Super Robot Taisen games, and possibly more in the future, under the bus doesn't quite make one want to buy other Atlus games to support you guys.

Do you even realize the level of cognitive dissonance you have to have to make these two statements?

One the one hand, you're saying that Super Robot fans are so fickle that they are unwilling to pay for games that they can pirate. But yet, we're now the bad guy, because these same rabid fans who have theoretically stolen 3 games from us at this point should be catered to?

We love the Super Robot games here. I've personally played through all 3 that we made. (and yes, I DO have to pay for my own copies here. Also, I didn't pirate any of them. Maybe I'm not a true fan, huh?) I don't understand how you're getting the idea that Atlus U.S.A., the company the published 3 games in the series, and the only company in the United States that has published ANY of them, is somehow "throwing the series under the bus".

Shouldn't you be mad at every other company here who didn't try publishing these games here? Our management took 3 chances on putting something out their that the fans would love. The people who worked on these games busted their asses on these games, and put their heart and soul into them. Everyone who worked on them is simultaneously very happy that the fanbase loves the work they did so much, and very disappointed that more people didn't see the love they put into their work. (or were unwilling to pay to see said love.)

I don't know why you're getting frustrated with us, like you think we're some doorman preventing you from getting inside the happening club when we already let you inside 3 times. If another SRT title comes along that doesn't have licensing nightmares and doesn't have the specific retail viability problems that the games you are suggesting have, bring it to our attention, and we will look into publishing it. We love working on games fans love. we love pleasing our fans, but if we did every game that our fans wanted, we simply wouldn't be around to please them anymore.

[Manly Biceps]

why dont atlus usa attempt to make their own very game

It's always the dream for some of us.

The short answer is that it costs a lot of money. There you go. You got one answered. :)

[Olethros]

Spare the rod, spoil the child MB. You're more of a softy then you let on. ;)

[NullPointer]

We love working on games fans love. we love pleasing our fans, but if we did every game that our fans wanted, we simply wouldn't be around to please them anymore.

MB wins The Forums. You may all go home now.