Ask a Question, Get an Answer (Maybe)

Your chance to ask us all sorts of questions that we'll either vaguely answer, dodge, or complete ignore.

Just kidding.

Still, if you've got a burning request, a question that's been bugging you for ages, then please feel free to post it here and we'll do our best to answer it in an upcoming Atlus newsletter.

There ARE some questions that we may not be able to answer, for one reason or another, and we'll either give the reason, or try to at least acknowledge that we'll be upping our evasion skill by dodging it. The last thread in the old forums seemed to fade out after the first week of suggestions, so please try to resubmit your questions or come up with new ones if it so happened that previous questions weren't answered in the most recent issue. We miss things sometimes, and it could have been one we wanted to answer!

By the way, have a happy, safe, and enjoyable holiday season!

[Shiryu]

ok ATLUS

there will be exclusive RPGs on Wii?

thanks

[RayFoxSith]

What is the easiest platform to localize games on?

[Burin le Savage]

This may or may not be answerable, considering the last SBK was supposedly co-developed by Racjin and Atlus Japan, I may have received misinformation on this.

Is there a possibility of a new Snowboard Kids game in the near future?

- Burin

[Kid Marin]

May we expect region free Xbox 360 games from Atlus ?

[Teknoman]

Three for me:

Will we ever get to see the PS2 Super Robot Taisen: Original Generation series of games translated to english?

Are there any new Tactics Ogre games in the pipeline for the future?

Persona 4 is apparently coming to PS2, however what system will the next main series Shin Megami Tensei game go to?

[Kakizaki]

Are there any new Tactics Ogre games in the pipeline for the future?

I can answer this for you now. Atlus has nothing to do with the TO series and hasn't for quite a few years. Square Enix owns the rights to the series. If you have any questions regarding Tactics' future, ask them.

[Teknoman]

Ah, didnt know that, thanks. :D Well then that just leaves two lol.

[meikiyou]

if marvellous really come to stateside publishing games , what will happen with the franchises that atlus published till now, as luminous arc?

[Kakizaki]

Atlus will hopefully move on to better franchises or pick up another mediocre one. :wink:

[meikiyou]

ohh since when they put you in charge of answering this topic O_O\ ohhh u became a moderator congratulations !!!!

[Master Zombots]

Is there any hope that Atlus may localize Luminous Arc 2?

Is there any hope that Atlus may localize Summon Night Twin Age: Seireitachi no Koe or any of the other Summon Night games, such as the remakes of 1 and 2 for the DS?

[Sayckeone]

Is there and hope? You make it sound like lives are at stake.

[Shiryu]

Is there and hope? You make it sound like lives are at stake.

you hate wii and ds certain? :roll:

[Sayckeone]

I've never even played Wii, and if I hate DS, why the #### do I play my import DS every ####ing day? Stop talking out of your ass and go away.

Besides, what does that have to do with anything? Stop trying to start an argument.

[System_Error]

Saycke would totally play LA2 & Summon Nights. You guys need to understand it's just how he is & seriously MZ it sounds like your life depends on it.

[ViolenceJack]

Will you ever add replacement inserts/booklets back on the store section?

[Onion of Mystery]

For instructions and manuals, we tend to handle those on a case-by-case basis. Send service at atlus.com an email and we'll dig around the warehouse to see if there are any for the particular game you're looking for, but we generally don't have sufficient quantities to put them on the store.

[Master Zombots]

Saycke would totally play LA2 & Summon Nights. You guys need to understand it's just how he is & seriously MZ it sounds like your life depends on it. Meh, I didn't mean for it to sound that way. Sorry. :P

[sdragon21]

Will we be getting a US Release of Super Robot Taisen:Original Generations, Original Generations Gaiden, Summon Night 1&2 for the DS, and Dragon Shadow Spell???

[Onion of Mystery]

If we were doing any of those, we'd reveal it in an official announcement, not the newsletter.

[La Guna]

Q: What happened to the Newsletter?
The latest one is from October and there wasn't something like a "End of the Year Edition". But mainly... Will there any new Newsletter coming in the future? :(

[Flußkönig]

Q: What happened to the Newsletter?
The latest one is from October and there wasn't something like a "End of the Year Edition". But mainly... Will there any new Newsletter coming in the future? :(

You do realize that the whole point of this thread is to ask questions that will be answered in the newest newsletter, right?

[Sayckeone]

LOL

[La Guna]

Q: What happened to the Newsletter?
The latest one is from October and there wasn't something like a "End of the Year Edition". But mainly... Will there any new Newsletter coming in the future? :(

You do realize that the whole point of this thread is to ask questions that will be answered in the newest newsletter, right?

hmm did I forgot the [sarcasm] tags?

[Sayckeone]

Good save, but not good enough.

[Flußkönig]

Does Atlus have any intention of releasing demos of Operation Darkness or Spectral Force 3 on the XBL marketplace?

[Sayckeone]

When was the last time you saw Atlus release a demo?

[Flußkönig]

When was the last time you saw Atlus release a demo?

Wasn't there a demo for Steambot Chronilces?

I doubt they will as well, but it never hurts to ask.

[Sayckeone]

Yeah, there was.

[cj iwakura]

Any chance of Atlus localizing older games of theirs for the Wii Virtual Console that were never localized in the past, such as Treasure's Sin and Punishment(N64)?

Shin Megami Tensei's on the VC in Japan, for example, and I'd love to seen an official translation of it.

[Kakizaki]

Much of Sin and Punishment was already in English. It was a much easier transition than SMT I & II would be. Don't get me wrong, I would love to see them here.

[Manly Biceps]

Yeah, there was.

And it was so good that some retailers resold it. :)

[Sayckeone]

And should pay fines for selling an item that clearly states "Not for resale."

[VNV2018]

Will the Persona series ever be re-made/localized/developed/whatever for the PSP?

[iammako3]

Can we get another contest soon? I loved the costume one! Maybe a creative/craft one since it's fun putting stuff together.

[ironflag55555]

so is it true ATLUS U.S.A., INC. BECOMES OFFICIAL 3RD PARTY PUBLISHER FOR XBOX 360 ? just wanted to know because there wasnt a link verifying it :(

[Sayckeone]

Uhh... Welcome to three months ago, buddy.

http://www.atlus.com/pressDetail.php?pressID=122

[RayFoxSith]

Here's a better question: When is this newsletter supposed to come out?

[Futomimi]

Right after they finish localizing Devil Summoner PSP.

[Sayckeone]

Never, hopefully.

EDIT: I actually have a question.

Does Atlus USA have any plans to localize the PSP version of Yggdra Union?

[ZoraGenin]

Can we get another contest soon? I loved the costume one! Maybe a creative/craft one since it's fun putting stuff together.

Agree!

EDIT: Would TO character still count?

[La Guna]

close please
*useless threat*

[Atomis]

Do you really see the game suggestion section ?

[Kakizaki]

^lol.

I totally understand how you feel man, but they do at least look at the section and occasionally comment.

[Shintai]

I got a question, are there any PS3 games that Atlus are planning on localizing?

[Manamaster544]

ok..... i have a question is atlus ansering any of these questions and when are we getting persona 4

[Onion of Mystery]

ok..... i have a question is atlus ansering any of these questions and when are we getting persona 4

We answer the questions we can. That's not whether we know the answer or not, but whether we're able to give out the information without throwing wrenches in our other plans.

About Persona 4... If Atlus USA localizes it, we'll let you know.

[Master Zombots]

^Yes, my question was answered. You just have to wait until the information is available. :)

[Shiryu]

Any chance of Atlus localizing Interchannel Icholon games on America?

Ys I and Ys II for Nintendo DS?

[Sayckeone]

any chance of Atlus localizing any good games this year?

[Riku Xander]

any chance of Atlus localizing any good games this year?
^Lol.

[Zachalmighty]

What is the time frame that Atlus plans to complete the translation of EO2 in?

Will we ever see another SRW: OG for the PS2 (including gaiden) or is there some reason why that is an indefinite impossibility?

[Atlus Fan]

At the present time we don't have an automated system in place to handle preorders, so all of them are being personally handled by our long-suffering Shop people.Will Persona 3 FES be able to be pre-ordered from the official Atlus store?April 22 draws ever closer! :shock:


EDIT:We are currently revising our Shop policy, and it doesn't look like we're going to be taking FES pre-orders directly here. I'd recommend reserving your copy at whatever retailer is most convenient for you in this case.Never mind, question answered!

[Ridley-X4]

Will we ever see another SRW: OG for the PS2 (including gaiden) or is there some reason why that is an indefinite impossibility?

Since OGs is just a rehash OG1 and OG2, maybe Atlus could just release OG Gaiden, seeing how it's different from OGs/OG1/OG2.

I have a better question: Is Atlus even able to still release SRW games? Especially with that whole Namco-Bandai/Banpresto mumbo-jumbo.

[soulx]

Will there be any chance that SMT Nocturne gets reprint? Disgaea HoD had reprint because of huge demand and soaring price on ebay. AFAIK, SMT Nocturne is in similar situation.

[RayFoxSith]

Here's a better question: When is this newsletter supposed to come out?

[Kakizaki]

They ran out of crayons.

[WHI7EW0LF]

ok..... i have a question is atlus ansering any of these questions and when are we getting persona 4

We answer the questions we can. That's not whether we know the answer or not, but whether we're able to give out the information without throwing wrenches in our other plans.

About Persona 4... If Atlus USA localizes it, we'll let you know.
Can you give an example of how shedding light on a question might throw a wrench in your plans?

Also if I may, what outlook does Atlus have on 2D fighters and why we don't see to many published, for example games like melty blood deserve a domestic localized release, care to share some light on this? I'm aware it can deal with SCEA or the japanese developers but I'd like to know where Atlus stands on 2D fighters and how you choose which you'd like to localized.

[Onion of Mystery]

Can you give an example of how shedding light on a question might throw a wrench in your plans?

Also if I may, what outlook does Atlus have on 2D fighters and why we don't see to many published, for example games like melty blood deserve a domestic localized release, care to share some light on this? I'm aware it can deal with SCEA or the japanese developers but I'd like to know where Atlus stands on 2D fighters and how you choose which you'd like to localized.

Most of the questions we get asked are "are you going to localize X?" We can't give out any information on a game we're doing it's been officially announced. Most of the time, we wait until a game is near release before we even admit that we've been working on it. So, while we may have been busily working on a game for several months, the admins here can't tell you that we're doing it until our PR announces it to the news sites. Then, the announcement itself tells you that we're localizing it, so there's no point in answering those questions ourselves.

On the reverse side, we're not allowed to say "no" unless a game gets released by some other company, just on the off chance that we change our minds and decide to pick up a game.

Not having played Melty Blood, I don't really have any personal opinion about it. However, I do recognize that the niche for fighting games is somewhat smaller than the niche for JRPGs, at least, in the circles we usually travel.

[Sayckeone]

Fighting games are so passè!

[Ridley-X4]

On the reverse side, we're not allowed to say "no" unless a game gets released by some other company, just on the off chance that we change our minds and decide to pick up a game.


So that means that Atlus can still localize OGs/OGG, right? Otherwise you would have said that it's not coming out.

[slayn]

On the reverse side, we're not allowed to say "no" unless a game gets released by some other company, just on the off chance that we change our minds and decide to pick up a game.


So that means that Atlus can still localize OGs/OGG, right? Otherwise you would have said that it's not coming out.

I think the idea is that, no matter how unlikely a localization may be, they can't actually deny any plans for it. So even if there's no chance in hell they'd ever localize a given game, they'll never publicly say as much.

[Voodoo]

On the reverse side, we're not allowed to say "no" unless a game gets released by some other company, just on the off chance that we change our minds and decide to pick up a game.


So that means that Atlus can still localize OGs/OGG, right? Otherwise you would have said that it's not coming out.

Their only allowed to deny it if another company is already releasing it.

[WHI7EW0LF]

Fighting games are so passè!
LOL says you Sayck, I knew you'd say something about it lol.

[ErnestLyell]

So,can ATLUS translates Growlanser series' remaining games,especially I & IV even with really really limited amount
As long as there's still a ray of hope I will definitely catch it

[James Fiend]

This is like a thread of hope and dreams addressed to the north pole.

Here's a question that someone should be authorized to answer. Is localizing a fun job, or is it tedious? Are cubicles involved? IF you don't want to appear dissatisfied, just answer the cubicles question and I'll put the pieces together on my own.

[Onion of Mystery]

Cubicles implies walls. You've seen the pictures.

[James Fiend]

Cubicles implies walls. You've seen the pictures.Maybe everybody gets a corner office. Each floor holds four pampered employees, right?

I've worked security at offices before. I'd work the midnight shift and duck into the security camera blind spots and play my DS. I'd chew on the receptionist's complimentary mints and look at all the cubicles; balloons with the little palm trees celebrating "Hawaii Day" and unfunny sunday morning cartoon strips of Dilbert and Cathy pasted all over the place.

Should I just replace the decorations in my memory with anime figurines and loli posters? Loli posters and no walls. Seems uncomfortable.

[Rednusander]

Should I just replace the decorations in my memory with anime figurines and loli posters? Loli posters and no walls. Seems uncomfortable.

You want uncomfortable? Uncomfortable, thy name is Virtual Boy.

I've had it on my desk since it was bequeathed to me by the QA Lead I switched desks with. Little did I know he was handing me a cursed object. See, it has no cords, so all the intrigued souls who pass my desk hoping to glimpse into the infrared abyss are left to do nothing but sigh and walk away, their hopes dashed.

[dragonlife29]

^ I genuinely laughed out loud, haha.

Ooooh, I wanna ask something! :D Okay, let's see...

Do you guys get copies of games you worked on, or do you have to buy them yourselves? Or do you not bother because you've had it with that certain game and all the torment it caused you to better our (the fans') enjoyment?

[James Fiend]

Should I just replace the decorations in my memory with anime figurines and loli posters? Loli posters and no walls. Seems uncomfortable.

You want uncomfortable? Uncomfortable, thy name is Virtual Boy.

I've had it on my desk since it was bequeathed to me by the QA Lead I switched desks with. Little did I know he was handing me a cursed object. See, it has no cords, so all the intrigued souls who pass my desk hoping to glimpse into the infrared abyss are left to do nothing but sigh and walk away, their hopes dashed.
Why didn't you smear the visor with ink? You could have a bunch of raccoon people running around the office.

Dragonlife's question is good; I always wondered if working extensively on a game would completely ruin it for you.

[Onion of Mystery]

It depends on the game and the kind of work you did on it. QA tends to be the worst. Once you've played a game inside and out for over a month, playing it again doesn't have much personal value.

With editing, sometimes it is fun to actually play the game and see your words onscreen, along with voice and animation and all that other stuff.

[Luna]

What's some of your favorite games that you have brought to us? Also, has there been a game that was pure hell to translate?

(Edit: Also, Onion, Your 1 post away from Pi)

[Ike.]

This is more of a personal question than something I'd like to see answered in a newsletter, but:

What's the opinion (of the staff in general or you personally) of the Persona 2: Innocent Sin fan translation? Have any of you played it? What about the other SMT fan translations out there?

[dragonlife29]

I don't think that's something they should/would be answering since stuff of that nature is a no-no on official forums. Well, using them and/or providing links, anyway.

Do teams play other games during breaks and stuff? I recall reading in a Dokapon Kingdom preview that you guys had a blast playing it (or was it the testers? Can't recall or be bothered to check :P), and it made me wonder if you guys played other multiplayer games together--like Brawl, for example.

Do you guys have every system in there that maybe employees bring from their home for everyone to use? Or are they "company consoles" to test projects on?

What do you guys eat? :3

[Luna]

Do you guys have every system in there that maybe employees bring from their home for everyone to use? Or are they "company consoles" to test projects on?


On some of the pictures that were posted I noticed, atleast i think, every desk had a ps2 on it.

[dragonlife29]

Oh, wow, you're right (http://kotaku.com/assets/images/gallery/9/2008/10/medium_2944241703_77d4daa595_o.jpg) (well, maybe not every desk, but a few)

It's like one of those I-Spy pictures! I just noticed a Yukari stand in the back.

[Olethros]

As if Onion's ego wasn't big enough! Way to fan the flames guys. :p

All this attention is certainly ruining what was previously a very fertile hunting ground.

[Rise]

QA tends to be the worst. Once you've played a game inside and out for over a month, playing it again doesn't have much personal value.


I am very much in agreement with this. I QA'd a game and after awhile, just hearing the "town" music track would make me cringe. The trick is to find a victi- er... someone else to play the game. Then it kind of brings new life to the game.

[Fuyukaze]

I have 2 questions, first more important then second.

1.What reasons were there for the changes in Persona 1 for the PS1? More then just just a charcter was changed, an entire ending was removed. I've puzzled over it for years and could only figure it had something to do with faulty coding in the original as it tended to crash the game or timing issues with the game's release.

2.Out of all the Megaten released so far, were there any released for the PS1/PS2/GBA Atlus USA regreted not releasing? Any favorites you (the staff of Atlus USA) would recomend from the series that hasnt seen a N/A release?

[Soushi_Grapple]

I second that first question, even if the main reason I didnt play it was the dungeon setup (which yes, I know, has been there since the beginning)...

[DokaponObsesed]

Question; Is there a graveyard board in Dokapon Kingdom? sorry I tend to get obsesed with things easily I got some form of autisum oh well.

[aetaslupus]

Question: Why were most of your games except Odin Sphere released without the original audio track? It was a nice surprise when I picked up said fore mentioned game and found that out.

[Soushi_Grapple]

aetaslupus, do you mean the opening audio? If so, I was a little sad we didnt get the DDS1 english opening on our soundtrack... ><;

[Hamel]

aetaslupus, do you mean the opening audio? If so, I was a little sad we didnt get the DDS1 english opening on our soundtrack... ><;

No he means the option to change the language into Japanese in-game

[Radiant-Cadenza]

I think this is where I would ask this...
(If not, please forgive this newbie)

Is there any chance of more copies of the Persona 4 Social Link Expansion Pack rolling out? I'd really like one, but unfortunately I kinda missed the boat on that one. And I don't think any of those stupid scalpers deserve my money.

*sigh* If nothing else, I wish I could at least get my hands on the side B soundtrack...

[Ike.]

Stand-alone P4 Side B soundtrack, $29.99 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Persona-4-Social-Link-Expansion-Pack-Soundtrack-CD-NEW_W0QQitemZ320326719768QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Def aultDomain_0?hash=item320326719768&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A570|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A131 8|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A50)

Ebay is your friend, dawg.

Speaking of the soundtrack, is there any possibility of Atlus producing a cardboard slipcover for P4 and its soundtrack for faithful subscribers? P4 looks a little puny on my shelf next to the heftier P3.

[Radiant-Cadenza]

Stand-alone P4 Side B soundtrack, $29.99 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Persona-4-Social-Link-Expansion-Pack-Soundtrack-CD-NEW_W0QQitemZ320326719768QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Def aultDomain_0?hash=item320326719768&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A570|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A131 8|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A50)

Ebay is your friend, dawg.


Ohh... $30 for just the soundtrack? ... I'm not quite sure if Ebay really is my friend here. I could chip in an extra couple of bucks and just import the full OST. (Which I think I may just do)

Eh, thanks though.

[Emilio Morales]

I guess for now, just one question:

With the success of both P3 and P4 the franchise has gain a lot of new fans who are eager to play more and more Megaten games, and some of them have began to buy the past games. Can we expect localizations of any Megaten game that is produced? Something like, "if a new Megaten title is released, ATLUS USA will localize it right away"?

[Onion of Mystery]

Anytime you make definitive statements like that, it always comes around to bite you. That's why we don't make declarations like that. Expect nothing.

[Rednusander]

I guess for now, just one question:

With the success of both P3 and P4 the franchise has gain a lot of new fans who are eager to play more and more Megaten games, and some of them have began to buy the past games. Can we expect localizations of any Megaten game that is produced? Something like, "if a new Megaten title is released, ATLUS USA will localize it right away"?

Blargh, I was typing a snarky reply, but Onion went the no-nonsense route! Curses!

[Onion of Mystery]

No, go ahead and release your inner snark.

[James Fiend]

Expect nothing.I had a bunch of snarky responses for this but I like posting here.

[Rednusander]

No, go ahead and release your inner snark.

Okay. So what you're SAYING, Emilio, is that you, uh, you...

Mehh. I can't do it, Onion. Your reply gave me some kinda status ailment. It sapped my snark gauge.

[dragonlife29]

No, go ahead and release your inner snark.

Okay. So what you're SAYING, Emilio, is that you, uh, you...

Mehh. I can't do it, Onion. Your reply gave me some kinda status ailment. It sapped my snark gauge.Were you involved in P4 somehow? I gotta say you remind me a lot of the teachers, what with their quirky attitudes and awesome facts.

[Rednusander]

If you throw a giant wad of cash into our offices out of sheer appreciation for P4, chances are it would hit someone who actually worked on it in some capacity or another. I advise you all to try it.

This is my way of completely dodging your question, btw. We should rename this thread, "Ask a question, and you MIGHT get a (snarky) answer."

[dragonlife29]

Oh, okay, I think I get it:

Basically, if I go to Atlus HQ and fill it with my lovable ambiance (before the cops you secretly called get there), you all will get drunk from my godly presence and reveal stuff to me, amirite?

It's okay, I understood your code completely ;)

I agree about the title change :(

[aetaslupus]

aetaslupus, do you mean the opening audio? If so, I was a little sad we didnt get the DDS1 english opening on our soundtrack... ><;

No, I ment the goof that showed Gale speaking and it was translated but not localized in the very first version of the trailer.

PS: I am female.

[R4mpage]

I own a PS3 with BC, recently beat Persona 4 after beating Persona 3. Just today I read about a Microsoft-Atlus partnership. Does that mean no PS3 games from Atlus? Because I was looking forward to Persona 5(We all know it's coming). And I'm not planning on buying a cheap made hardware again that keeps giving me RROD. Living outside the US + owning a 360=waste of money.

[Onion of Mystery]

What partnership are you talking about?

[System_Error]

Probably the fact you guys are licensed to make 360 games lol.

[R4mpage]

What partnership are you talking about?

http://www.just-rpg.com/labels/atlus.html

Friday, November 16, 2007
Atlus Prepares for the Xbox

[slayn]

Friday, November 16, 2007
Atlus Prepares for the Xbox


I'm pretty sure that just meant Atlus had become an official publisher of 360 games, not that there was any sort of exclusivity agreement between Microsoft and Atlus.

[Onion of Mystery]

Exactly. That is not an exclusivity contract, it just means that Atlus, U.S.A. has met the requirements to be a licensed publisher of Xbox 360 games, and it does not rule out the possibility of ever seeing a PS3 title from us.

[DamnedToBeFree]

Sooo.....when will we see PS3 titles from Atlus? :P

[Hamel]

Sooo.....when will we see PS3 titles from Atlus? :P

Wait for SMT4

[dragonlife29]

So not for a while ^

[magitalon]

Will there ever be another Trauma Center game?

[Rednusander]

Will there ever be another Trauma Center game?

Mayyyyyyyyyyyyybe. Mayyyyyyyyyyyyybe not!

Just to reiterate... You're never going to get any forms of game announcements, blanket statements, or company directives from us here in this forum.

[SMTpersonaPwns]

Will Atlus be continuing the Persona franchise? or was number 4 the last in line?

[James Fiend]

Will there ever be another Trauma Center game?

Mayyyyyyyyyyyyybe. Mayyyyyyyyyyyyybe not!

Just to reiterate... You're never going to get any forms of game announcements, blanket statements, or company directives from us here in this forum.

Will Atlus be continuing the Persona franchise? or was number 4 the last in line?

It's strange. Rednusander is the one admin whose posts I actually never ignore because I always read his name as Red Anus Sander, and that always catches my eye.

[Pibbman]

Exactly. That is not an exclusivity contract, it just means that Atlus, U.S.A. has met the requirements to be a licensed publisher of Xbox 360 games, and it does not rule out the possibility of ever seeing a PS3 title from us.

That's a huge relief, the thought of having to buy a 360 to play a game like Persona 5 on it, would end up leaving me incredibly depressed haha. I don't have a single microsoft product in my house, and don't plan on starting now.

[Olethros]

Will there ever be another Trauma Center game?

Mayyyyyyyyyyyyybe. Mayyyyyyyyyyyyybe not!

Just to reiterate... You're never going to get any forms of game announcements, blanket statements, or company directives from us here in this forum.

Will Atlus be continuing the Persona franchise? or was number 4 the last in line?

It's strange. Rednusander is the one admin whose posts I actually never ignore because I always read his name as Red Anus Sander, and that always catches my eye.

Best Quote EVAH! Nice job fiendy.

Also, Pibbman: It would seem that you are SOMEWHAT biased there. Is there a reason for the hatred or is it all based on second hand information and misplaced anger issues?

[Inzaghi]

Will there ever be another Trauma Center game?

Mayyyyyyyyyyyyybe. Mayyyyyyyyyyyyybe not!

Just to reiterate... You're never going to get any forms of game announcements, blanket statements, or company directives from us here in this forum.

NEVER, huh? I'll hold you to that!

[Hamel]

Will there ever be another Trauma Center game?

Mayyyyyyyyyyyyybe. Mayyyyyyyyyyyyybe not!

Just to reiterate... You're never going to get any forms of game announcements, blanket statements, or company directives from us here in this forum.

NEVER, huh? I'll hold you to that!

Atlus announces a new Trauma Center you heard it here first!

[dragonlife29]

Will there ever be another Trauma Center game?

Mayyyyyyyyyyyyybe. Mayyyyyyyyyyyyybe not!

Just to reiterate... You're never going to get any forms of game announcements, blanket statements, or company directives from us here in this forum.

NEVER, huh? I'll hold you to that!

Atlus announces a new Trauma Center you heard it here first!Will it star Markus!? PLEASE LET IT BE SO.

[Inzaghi]

No, I... because blanket statements... and he said... never mind.

[Olethros]

.......

[dragonlife29]

No, I... because blanket statements... and he said... never mind.<3

[James Fiend]

No, I... because blanket statements... and he said... never mind.

It's okay, Inzaghi. I got the irony of announcing no blanket statements with a blanket statement. You should send me a free game for that. Or a poster.

[Kyo Kusanagi]

Hey. Do you guys think that maybe in the future Arisato Minato,the main character from P3 could back? Well, maybe not as a playable character but maybe a character who takes an important role in the history. Just like Pharos, it could be really great, since I'm so dissapointed because of his death :S

[Hayato]

...Atlus USA doesn't make games, they just localise.


*also feels bad for anyone reading this thread who hasn't finished that game IMEANWHAT*

[PsychoBunny]

Ummm I dunno if this is a good place to ask or not, but I've recieved a really odd email from Atlus games newsletter thing... It doesn't have any texts, just a picture of a shadowed figure, which kind of reminds me of teddy, and a circle symbol with Shin Megami Tensei written on it faintly...

It's kind of... odd.. The title is ??? and I dunno what to do... I'm kind of afraid it might be an infected email like a hoax with a virus. But it does have atlus games address and looks a lot like one of their news letters... Should I be worried? I don't mean to sound noobish, I only signed up after I purchased the persona 4 game a few months ago, which I am enjoying greatly by the way... Any have any idea if I should be scared or not?

~Psycho BUnny

[Syn]

I believe it is an announcement of Devil Summoner: Raidou vs King Abaddon. The reason I say that is because that looks like the shadow of Jack Frost wearing the Raidou costume (Like he did in the first Raidou game). I could be reading too much into though since I really wish for the game to be release here. >_>

[PsychoBunny]

So long as this isn't something unnatural XD And I'm not the only one who got it so I'm happy now ^_^

[Riku Xander]

Yea, ATLUS USA, wanna try being just a little less creepy? Oh wait nevermind I forgot about Onion and Inz and now understand where the creepiness comes from. Jk :lol:

[PsychoBunny]

It IS creepeh XD... And mysterious... I spent like 5 minutes running my mouse around the picture looking to see if there were anything else to it O_o'

[Denninja]

I saw it and instantly recognized the silhouette of a
Jack Frost dressed as Raidou...

[cubex]

weeeeeeeeeeee I got the same newsletter
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/5493/jackfrostlz5.jpg

http://www.siliconera.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/raidouhe-thumb.jpg

[jeffx]

You might even say:

http://musicago.com/ucblog/image/raiho.JPG

[slayn]

Here is my question:

Do you guys have an extra Teddie plushie I can have? I missed out on the P4 spoils package...

:)

[Onion of Mystery]

I don't know what you guys are getting so hyped up over. Can't a guy go making shadows on the wall without getting every crackpot spouting ideas at him?

[Ido]

I don't know what you guys are getting so hyped up over. Can't a guy go making shadows on the wall without getting every crackpot spouting ideas at him?

Can someone explain so that every crackpot don't start spouting ideas at him? I mean I barely know the franchise so this got me confused~

[Quig]

Is there way that North America will be getting the Persoan 3 manga released anytime soon? If it already came out, then is there a site or place that I can get it from? Also, are there any developments on any Atlas games on the PS3, and PSP (aside from Class of Hereos)?

[jeffx]

What is this Atlas you speak of?

PS: you'll know when we know.

[Camanche]

Can you clone Manly Biceps so we can have a pair of them on here?

[Riku Xander]

Can you clone Manly Biceps so we can have a pair of them on here?

:lol: Yes great idea, let's make it happen Atlus.

[Olethros]

Can you clone Manly Biceps so we can have a pair of them on here?

Why are you always so greedy Cam? ;)

[slayn]

Here is my question:

Do you guys have an extra Teddie plushie I can have? I missed out on the P4 spoils package...

:)

I really want a Teddie plushie :(.

[Camanche]

Can you clone Manly Biceps so we can have a pair of them on here?

Why are you always so greedy Cam? ;)

I'll stop being a jerk. I had a real question but I forgot it. :(

[Olethros]

Can you clone Manly Biceps so we can have a pair of them on here?

Why are you always so greedy Cam? ;)

Because I want.... and I can't stop.

So who's the left bicep and who's the right?

But I'll stop being a jerk. I had a real question but I forgot it. :(

Hey now, are you making fun of my memory loss Cammy?

[Camanche]

:D

No, I think I had a question on SMT4, but I looked around and I don't think there's an answer available yet. What's taking so long!?! lol

[Quig]

How about putting some of the older SMT games up on the PSN (PlayStation Network, for those who don't know)? There are people who are making a killing by selling them on Amazon and eBay, so why not make a profit as well?

[Olethros]

http://www.atlus.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8

[Quig]

How does that answer my question? Atlus doesn't make games, duh! You bring them to the U.S. Well, the PSN has PS2 and PS1 games on their site for purchase-meaning, you can download pre-existing, pre-released games onto your PS3 or PSP; why can't Atlus put up older games that they released up for purchase through the PSN?

[Hamel]

How does that answer my question? Atlus doesn't make games, duh! You bring them to the U.S. Well, the PSN has PS2 and PS1 games on their site for purchase-meaning, you can download pre-existing, pre-released games onto your PS3 or PSP; why can't Atlus put up older games that they released up for purchase through the PSN?

Can you read? I am a foreigner and I sure can

Virtual Console: It's not up to us to decide what gets put on the VC. Bug NOA if you'd really like to see our games on it. Also, localizing old Atlus games for release on VC wouldn't make us any money, so there's almost no chance of it happening.

[Fuyukaze]

How does that answer my question? Atlus doesn't make games, duh! You bring them to the U.S. Well, the PSN has PS2 and PS1 games on their site for purchase-meaning, you can download pre-existing, pre-released games onto your PS3 or PSP; why can't Atlus put up older games that they released up for purchase through the PSN?
Basicly Atlus has no plans to release anything as D/L content on any system at this time due to the lack of profit as they see it currently. As the games are currently available, even if at a higher price, there is little reason for them to do such. Could they simply reprint them under the GQD contract for the PS2? Sure, they could. They are PS1 titles but they could do the same thing Konami did with Metal Gear Solid. Will they? Not a chance in hell. Sorry man, your kicking a dead horse that's been abused enough.

[Eddie Van Helsing]

This definitely isn't something Atlus USA can answer, but what the hell: what are the chances that Atlus Japan might do a direct sequel to Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne that picks up where the "True Demon" ending left off? I'm sorry, but the idea of the Demifiend going after YHVH and succeeding where Lucifer failed is just too tempting for me to resist. :D

[Riku Xander]

^ Why would you ask something you know Atlus USA cannot answer?

[Eddie Van Helsing]

^ Why would you ask something you know Atlus USA cannot answer?

Because I'm perverse like that?

[dragonlife29]

This definitely isn't something Atlus USA can answer, but what the hell: what are the chances that Atlus Japan might do a direct sequel to Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne that picks up where the "True Demon" ending left off? I'm sorry, but...Did you...

Did you just ruin the game for me?

EDIT: You filthy manwhore--you did! >=(

[jeffx]

OH GOD THE SPOILERS

[Riku Xander]

^ Why would you ask something you know Atlus USA cannot answer?

Because I'm perverse like that?

Perversity is no excuse for lack of consideration. I didn't notice the spoilers because I wasn't paying attention.

[Eddie Van Helsing]

This definitely isn't something Atlus USA can answer, but what the hell: what are the chances that Atlus Japan might do a direct sequel to Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne that picks up where the "True Demon" ending left off? I'm sorry, but...Did you...

Did you just ruin the game for me?

EDIT: You filthy manwhore--you did! >=(

I'm sorry, but hasn't Nocturne been available since 2004?

[slayn]

Woooo spoilers

Hey guys, the princess is in another castle!


BOOM!, spoiled that for you!

[Riku Xander]

But I'm in the eighth castle.

[dragonlife29]

I'm sorry, but hasn't Nocturne been available since 2004?That is bull####--it doesn't matter what year it's from! You don't go around assuming people have beaten the games you did and casually mentioning the end or anything else.

Are you one of those guys that talks about major movie plot points casually, too?

[Hamel]

This definitely isn't something Atlus USA can answer, but what the hell: what are the chances that Atlus Japan might do a direct sequel to Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne that picks up where the "True Demon" ending left off? I'm sorry, but...Did you...

Did you just ruin the game for me?

EDIT: You filthy manwhore--you did! >=(

I'm sorry, but hasn't Nocturne been available since 2004?

P4 has been available since 2008
that's a year ago
let's spoil everyone!

[slayn]

There's a statue of limitations on age when it comes to spoiling a games plot. I think five years is plenty.

[Hamel]

There's a statue of limitations on age when it comes to spoiling a games plot. I think five years is plenty.

Yes but not all of the people played the game and you can't assume that
for exemple I never played Suikoden 2
should spoiling me S2 be fine because it's so rare?

[Eddie Van Helsing]

P4 has been available since 2008
that's a year ago
let's spoil everyone!

Now you're being silly. P4 came out in December 2008. That's less than three months ago -- as opposed to four years for Nocturne. Hell, if you wanted to know how Nocturne turns out, you could find out on Wikipedia.

[Hamel]

P4 has been available since 2008
that's a year ago
let's spoil everyone!

Now you're being silly. P4 came out in December 2008. That's less than three months ago -- as opposed to four years for Nocturne. Hell, if you wanted to know how Nocturne turns out, you could find out on Wikipedia.

You could find out how most games end in Wikipedia before they are translated
and again you shouldn't assume all people play the game when you play it
some have a pile of games they want to finish before the game you are spoiling while others never had a chance to play it (especilly an Atlus game when most of them are rare)

[slayn]

Yes but not all of the people played the game and you can't assume that
for exemple I never played Suikoden 2
should spoiling me S2 be fine because it's so rare?

Yes, it would be fine. Some of you people need to quit being so damn whiny.

[Hamel]

Yes but not all of the people played the game and you can't assume that
for exemple I never played Suikoden 2
should spoiling me S2 be fine because it's so rare?

Yes, it would be fine. Some of you people need to quit being so damn whiny.

Well I don't like spoilers
and as someone that didn't play and watch everything that came into exsitance I don't want to see spoilers everywhere

[DamnedToBeFree]

This conversation amuses me.

[slayn]

Well I don't like spoilers
and as someone that didn't play and watch everything that came into exsitance I don't want to see spoilers everywhere

Sucks to be you, I guess.

[Hamel]

Well I don't like spoilers
and as someone that didn't play and watch everything that came into exsitance I don't want to see spoilers everywhere

Sucks to be you, I guess.

I guess it does but please respect others while you post

[slayn]

I guess it does but please respect others while you post

It's not disrespectful to post spoilers for old games. It is, however, disrespectful to flip out on people posting spoilers for old games.

[Foryth]

Actualy I agree with Hamel on this one. It doesn't matter how old the game is, there are still people who might not have played it. (Though the spoilers weren't really game ruining this time around.)

[slayn]

If you haven't played a game that's 5+ years old, chances are you're not going to and the spoiler is meaningless. It's ridiculous to cater to a very small subset of people that may or may not play old-ass games for the first time and get their panties in a twist when people that have played these games talk about them without tagging spoilers.

[Fuyukaze]

Not that I cared much about the spoiler, but who gets to decide when a game is ok to spoil? Does it matter if the game is 1 year old, 5 years old, or even 10? Ya, freaking out is just funny but if you know it can spoil the ending of a game, why rub it in the faces of people who HAVE NOT beaten it yet? Because you have? Good for you, you get a cookie! It's rather rude all the same though and it shows just as much of a lack in maturity as spazzing out because someone droped a bit of info that could posibly reveal too much info about a game's story. Do what ever though, atleast I'll get a good laugh either way.

[Hamel]

If you haven't played a game that's 5+ years old, chances are you're not going to and the spoiler is meaningless. It's ridiculous to cater to a very small subset of people that may or may not play old-ass games for the first time and get their panties in a twist when people that have played these games talk about them without tagging spoilers.

I haven't played SMT I or II yet
they are old games that I will play eventuly once I finish a few games
and I am sure a lot of the newer members here that joined because of Persona 3 or 4 haven't had the chance to play games like Nocturne or DDS but they will play it once they would have the chance
why spoil the game for them?does it make your e-penis larger?

[slayn]

Christ you people are dense. I'm not talking about purposely setting out to spoil games for people. That would be a little much. However, if in casual conversation someone drops a spoiler about an old game, you need to stop being babies about it and just accept that there are some drawbacks to being behind the curve, and such games spoiled is one of them.

[dunno001]

If you haven't played a game that's 5+ years old, chances are you're not going to and the spoiler is meaningless. It's ridiculous to cater to a very small subset of people that may or may not play old-ass games for the first time and get their panties in a twist when people that have played these games talk about them without tagging spoilers.
The age of a game is irrelevant, spoilers should be marked as such. For instance, I recently hunted down a copy of Persona 2. However, I want to finish P4 before I start it. I also don't have a lot of time for gaming, so that won't be started by the end of the week. Nonetheless, P2 is an old game; does that make it fair to spoil it? No, and I'm sure that I'm not the only one who does occasionally hunt down an old gem to play.

Also on the old aspect, what about Ys? How many years ago did that first come out? As someone who never had a TG-16, I'm looking forward to the DS version. But that doesn't mean anyone who's not played the older version should be spoiled...

[Hamel]

Thats why the forums has this function
so you wouldn't spoil a game for someone

[slayn]

You people whine to damn much.

[jeffx]

I dunno man, I think you should just drop it yourself.

[Onion of Mystery]

I remember when this thread used to serve a purpose. Let's all go back to that happier time.

In other news: Please show some consideration when posting with regards to plot spoilers.

[Hamel]

Here is a question
can I buy a Raiho with a sad face like you have in your avatar?

[Manly Biceps]

Here is a question
can I buy a Raiho with a sad face like you have in your avatar?

No.

Well, you probably could, but it would just be a cheap knock-off.

[Hamel]

Here is a question
can I buy a Raiho with a sad face like you have in your avatar?

No.

Well, you probably could, but it would just be a cheap knock-off.

You always ruin my dreams!

[Onion of Mystery]

I doubt it. I had to get mine from a specialty shop. A Photoshop.

[Gen Eric Gui]

If you really wanted one I don't think it would be hard to find someone with enough crafty skill to remove the mouth and sew it back on upside down.

[Manly Biceps]

Here is a question
can I buy a Raiho with a sad face like you have in your avatar?

No.

Well, you probably could, but it would just be a cheap knock-off.

You always ruin my dreams!

/Carves another notch in belt.

[Manly Biceps]

If you really wanted one I don't think it would be hard to find someone with enough crafty skill to remove the mouth and sew it back on upside down.

Yeah, but then you take your chances. I mean some guy could totally mangle it, and then just send it back to you with a note that said, "S0wn3d!"

http://www.instantrimshot.com

[Onion of Mystery]

Do you have that on your iPhone? Is that where I keep hearing those come from!?

[PainKilleR-[CE]]

iPh0wned this one in

[dragonlife29]

Do you guys have any special days in the week? I assume you all wear casual clothing to work, so is there a Fanciful Friday?

[Inzaghi]

Do you guys have any special days in the week? I assume you all wear casual clothing to work, so is there a Fanciful Friday?

There used to be an unofficial Formal Friday where us t-shirt wearing slobs would come to work in suits and ties. We haven't had one in a while, though.

[Eddie Van Helsing]

Do you guys have any special days in the week? I assume you all wear casual clothing to work, so is there a Fanciful Friday?

No, but I have Caturday instead.

[Eddie Van Helsing]

Actualy I agree with Hamel on this one. It doesn't matter how old the game is, there are still people who might not have played it. (Though the spoilers weren't really game ruining this time around.)

I never played the original Megami Tensei for the NES, but I'm not about to get upset if somebody posts a spoiler for the game.

[Constraint]

Q: What happened to the Newsletter?
The latest one is from October and there wasn't something like a "End of the Year Edition". But mainly... Will there any new Newsletter coming in the future? :(

You do realize that the whole point of this thread is to ask questions that will be answered in the newest newsletter, right?

hmm did I forgot the [sarcasm] tags?

Nice try, but your just saying that.

[Master Zombots]

Are there any awesomely planned bonus items for Dokapon Journey?

[Constraint]

Here is a question
can I buy a Raiho with a sad face like you have in your avatar?

No.

Well, you probably could, but it would just be a cheap knock-off.

Where can I buy a Limited Edition specialy cased action figure of Orochimaru from Generation of Chaos? *cousaghrcascoumgh*

[xeno]

I have a few questions, if someone will answer them, I would appreciate it.

1. I've heard various rumors that Persona 1 (Megami Ibunroku Persona) would be re-released on the PSP, but as I said, its a rumor, is there any known truth to that rumor?

2. Why were the Atlus games so rare from 1995 to 2005 in the US?
Was it due to a lack of major interest on the US's side? Or did I just never see them anywhere?

3. Why was Persona 2: Innocent Sin never released in the US?
I've heard its because of a certain story centric character, but I've also heard it was due to a certain bad guy in it, and what he had as an army and his weapon.

Thanks either way :)

[Birthdayboy]

One question here. Are you going to do the special release of the Atlus games as in America , ie YS on the ds with the cd, in the UK?

[Onion of Mystery]

Atlus USA does not control what publishers in other regions choose to include in their packaging.

[Delition]

Question: Can I finally get an official list of games published by Atlus U.S.A., along with a listing of Atlus developed games published by others? I'm guessing no, but I figured I'd ask.

[Rednusander]

Question: Can I finally get an official list of games published by Atlus U.S.A., along with a listing of Atlus developed games published by others? I'm guessing no, but I figured I'd ask.

Is the list on our main page too incomplete for you?

There's also the list on gamefaqs.
http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/company/10608.html

[Delition]

The GameFAQs page has both Japanese titles and U.S. titles, and also has distributed titles as published titles along with a few inconsistencies. And if I remember correctly, most other sources don't include developed games by Atlus or some of the older/obscure titles such as Somer Assault. I'm just asking for an officially updated listing, as I can't find anything that's completely 100% accurate for what I'm looking to collect.

[Hamel]

The GameFAQs page has both Japanese titles and U.S. titles, and also has distributed titles as published titles along with a few inconsistencies. And if I remember correctly, most other sources don't include developed games by Atlus or some of the older/obscure titles such as Somer Assault. I'm just asking for an officially updated listing, as I can't find anything that's completely 100% accurate for what I'm looking to collect.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlus#Games_published_by_Atlus
Helps?

[Delition]

That kind of helps...Wikipedia is what I had been using until I realized a few games were missing. Now that I see that it is updated (with stuff like Somer Assault), I'll have to go through and check it all again. That's why I was hoping to have an official one to use, as Wikipedia does not know all, much to my disappointment.

[kagatoASUKA89]

I have a few questions

What's your personal favorite game?
Also my favorite to companies as of right now are Atlus and Capcom [Mainly because of Tatsunoko vs. Capcom and Megaman 9 but they have other great games.] do you have favorites?

[Manly Biceps]

My personal favorite game?

Star Control 2.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Control_2

[Onion of Mystery]

System Shock 2.

[xeno]

From what I can tell my questions were ignored....

OK, one more question...

What are your thoughts on that Persona 2: innocent Sin English Patch?
I did some research and apparently it was mentioned here a few times before(didn't get any specifics), but I wanted to know what you guys thought of it, and if it would be alright for me to use it if I can prove that I own a copy of the game.
(No links will be given or supplied or such as per Legal info describes.)

[Kakizaki]

^

http://www.atlus.com/forum/showthread.php?t=648

http://www.atlus.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2819

[slayn]

WTB [Teddie Plushie] pst

[xeno]

^

http://www.atlus.com/forum/showthread.php?t=648

http://www.atlus.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2819

Thanks, I think that answered my question...:)

[Kakizaki]

Good. I was afraid that might have been too subtle. Just remember talking about the game itself is fine. Avoid specific talk about / relating to emulation.

[xeno]

That was quite subtle, but yeah, I THINK I got it, but I am not 100% sure, but I'll not bring up the emulation or whatever about it.

I know its a pain when people don't follow rules, I've experienced my fair share.

Thanks either way.

[dragonlife29]

Hmm...

What was the last game you guys played/bought? Excluding Atlus titles, of course.

[Inzaghi]

Hmm...

What was the last game you guys played/bought? Excluding Atlus titles, of course.

Left 4 Dead and Valkyria Chronicles.

[Olethros]

Two questions here:

1) How often do the posters here PLEASE you Admins enough that you want to HUG/KISS/FONDLE inanimate objects and/or small animals?

2) This one is specifically for the Admins that have been here for quite a while: DON'T YOU AGREE THAT EVERYTHING IS ABSOLUTELY PERFECT? (Yes, I know none of you will answer this...that's OK.)

[dragonlife29]

Nice.

I want a PS3 for that, honestly :)
Hmm...

What was the last game you guys played/bought? Excluding Atlus titles, of course.

Left 4 Dead and Valkyria Chronicles.Okay, okay...a somewhat serious one:

Are the Production Diaries on hiatus? If so, is it because you guys ran out of ideas to explore?

Maybe you can spice things up and just talk about your titles. The first PD was about Operation Darkness from what I recall, and I'd really like to hear more on your guys' work on the games.

Oooooh! Maybe we--the fans--could send you some interview questions for you to answer and share as a PD (or a new thing altogether!) :D Maybe video of an official Atlus Staff roundtable discussion! =O Or just audio.

[Rednusander]

I wouldn't say they're on hiatus. "Irregular" might be a better word. As you've undoubtedly been able to tell by the onslaught of game announcements, we've been busy.

Our first priority is always going to be localization. If the production diaries have to slip a little, well, it's a sacrifice that must be made at times. But thanks for the ideas.

Crap. I keep making blanket statements.

[Hamel]

I wouldn't say they're on hiatus. "Irregular" might be a better word. As you've undoubtedly been able to tell by the onslaught of game announcements, we've been busy.

Our first priority is always going to be localization. If the production diaries have to slip a little, well, it's a sacrifice that must be made at times. But thanks for the ideas.

Crap. I keep making blanket statements.

More production diaries announced!

[Hikikomori]

Did a quick search and didn't see this question but..

Are you hiring/taking internships? :D

Want me to getcha a coffee?

[Onion of Mystery]

Did a quick search and didn't see this question but..

Are you hiring/taking internships? :D

Want me to getcha a coffee?

A little too quick, methinks.

http://www.atlus.com/career.php

[dragonlife29]

Crap. I keep making blanket statements.Haha; don't worry, I'm not goin--



More production diaries announced!OMG, YES!!!

Just make sure to go back to older games and share your "afterthoughts."

:D

[Girl_Gamer7]

Who responds to letters written to this adress:

Atlus U.S.A., Inc.
199 Technology Drive, Suite 105
Irvine, CA 92618

[Delition]

I've actually been meaning to ask this for a while, but does Atlus U.S.A. have any other locations? Like smaller branches in other large areas? I'm planning a trip to New York next month and this is a very pressing question...okay, not that big of a deal, but I'd still like to know.

[Onion of Mystery]

Who responds to letters written to this address:

Atlus U.S.A., Inc.
199 Technology Drive, Suite 105
Irvine, CA 92618
It depends on who gets to it first. Usually our PR department, unless you write "The coolest guy at Atlus" at the top, in which case we have a pit fight for it.

[Gen Eric Gui]

Who gets it if one were to write "To the least awesome guy at Atlus"?

[Olethros]

^ That would be Spor.... um, sorry. hhmmm. I mean, WHAT????? There is NO ONE at Atlus that is not super cool and Kawaii!!!!!!! :grouphug::grouphug:

[Onion of Mystery]

Who gets it if one were to write "To the least awesome guy at Atlus"?

Then we still hold a pit fight, but the loser gets it.

[Hamel]

I am tempted to send a letter now
and a camera

[Riku Xander]

I am tempted to send a letter now
and a camera

I'll split the cost of it with you. :D

[Mathurin47]

Question: Can I finally get an official list of games published by Atlus U.S.A., along with a listing of Atlus developed games published by others? I'm guessing no, but I figured I'd ask.

This is the list I compiled while I was putting together my own collection. It is complete to the best of my knowledge.

http://www.celprog.com/Atlus.txt

[Olethros]

I have a question:

Is there a daily limit on emoticon usage? I'm a little worried I may run out of group hug smilies for the day! :grouphug:

[Shadro]

I actually have a few questions. I always wanted to know being a programmer and all of that, how much code does Atlus USA touch of games you do, is it only to translate or is there other stuff you do? Then, is it though a scripting language or something else if that could be revealed? Then, will any of you be headed to GDC this year so I can tell you how awesome you are?

[darksora]

what is Persona: Trinity Soul about

[Girl_Gamer7]

Umm...Does anybody actually respond to letters at all?

[Gilgamesjh]

Will there ever be a second nocturne?
Please, o please Atlus co. bless us with, yet another, gem :)

[Rednusander]

Umm...Does anybody actually respond to letters at all?

Based on the fact that you've asked about this twice, I am deducing that you are planning on, or have written such a letter!

I should change my name to Raidousander! Bwahhaha.

Anyway, uh, is there a reason you need a written response that can't otherwise be addressed here?

[shimo]

A question. What do guys do for Valentines Day around the office?

[Girl_Gamer7]

Umm...Does anybody actually respond to letters at all?

Based on the fact that you've asked about this twice, I am deducing that you are planning on, or have written such a letter!

I should change my name to Raidousander! Bwahhaha.

Anyway, uh, is there a reason you need a written response that can't otherwise be addressed here?

I sent one out last thursday. I heard Atlus people were nice so I thought they would respond. My question was kind of specific though and they probably dont know the answer. I don't want to post it because people will laugh at me like they do at Gamefaqs.

[Olethros]

Go ahead and post your question if you'd like. No one here will laugh at you. At least, they had better not.

P.S. The rumor about Atlus people being nice is relatively true, with a few exceptions. (Watch out for that Rednusander guy; I heard he kicks little puppies). :p

[Onion of Mystery]

Umm...Does anybody actually respond to letters at all?

Based on the fact that you've asked about this twice, I am deducing that you are planning on, or have written such a letter!

I should change my name to Raidousander! Bwahhaha.

Anyway, uh, is there a reason you need a written response that can't otherwise be addressed here?

I sent one out last thursday. I heard Atlus people were nice so I thought they would respond. My question was kind of specific though and they probably dont know the answer. I don't want to post it because people will laugh at me like they do at Gamefaqs.

Welllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll...

Most mails get to our PR department. I don't know what goes on there. Perhaps addressing it to someone a little more specific, like "Someone who worked on Metal Saga" or "Whoever wrote Spacy Girl's dialogue" would get past that first line.

Still, letters like "Are you going to localize Growlanser 6?" won't get answered, just like we avoid answering them here. Also things like "I need high-res images of Mitsuru in a bikini, suitable for making a life-size poster, oh and I need to know how tall she is" will get laughed at but not responded to unless we're sitting around with nothing to do (which is never).

[Delition]

More of a forum question, but...

Are we ever going to get to choose our own themes? Or at least be able to change the banner at the top of the page?

Also, with all of the fear of A.R.A.M. running rampant like wildfire, have any of you considered a sacrifice to quell the beast?

[Hamel]

what is Persona: Trinity Soul about
A sucky anime with Akihiko from Persona 3 in it

Will there ever be a second nocturne?
Please, o please Atlus co. bless us with, yet another, gem :)
It will be called SMT4 as Nocturne was 3

[Denninja]

I just got Disgaea 1.
I deem it thus:
-fun overall
-very addicting
-many of the opponents fought can be totally insane
-Prinnies for the win dood!
-The last secret boss is one totally crazy piece of work
-the cap in terms of maxing out stats- over 18,000 levels :D
-I might even put more hours into this than P3-4 combined.

I'm looking to get one more game this month.
Preferably should have:
-RPG elements
-high replay value
-non-preset item system
(a near-infinite selection like in Diablo2 or Shining Soul)
-high degree of customization

Any recommendations?

[dragonlife29]

What if I marked it for Onion of Mystery? Would they know who to give it to or would they cast confused glances at each other?

Would it be a threatening letter if I said I wanted to grill you and put you on my hamburger? Like, what if I made a story (thriller/suspense) out of your name, and its ending was actually a delicious onion recipe, cleverly hidden inside many innuendos/double entendres!?

"I'm gonna slap you with 3/4 of a cup of pure awesomesauce."

Anyway, my real question:

Why don't you put more of your DS games on the Nintendo Channel as demos? I recall being very happy that an Atlus game was actually up there once (TC2). Though, I can understand why not, too--double-edged sword and all that, right?

[dunno001]

Also things like "I need high-res images of Mitsuru in a bikini, suitable for making a life-size poster, oh and I need to know how tall she is" will get laughed at but not responded to unless we're sitting around with nothing to do (which is never).

So that's why I never heard back on my inquiry about a life-sized image of Yosuke from the pageant... :P

[yesfan951]

I was really surprised that you guys were localizeing Legacy of Ys Books I and II, and I was curious as to what other series Atlus was interested in releasing here. Keep up the good work!

[Delition]

Impossible question:

With the release of such triple packs like the Metal Gear Solid, Hitman, and Harry Potter triple pack, what are the chances that Atlus will release a pack of anything before the PS2 dies out? 0.5%? 0.6%?

My guess? %0.00

[Reynard]

I enjoyed the Breaking the Code Developer Diary. It is always fun to see someone finding the boundary conditions in a system and viciously pounding on them. (Well, it is less fun when you are responsible for actually fixing it.)

I'd be interested in seeing what your software devs do. Do they work with standard modern tools, or Rube Goldberg command-line contraptions? Does hilarity ensue when they have to edit the source code ("D---it! All the comments are in Japanese!")

[hibiki_takami]

I hope this is a legitimate question that can actually be addressed heh.

I was trying to contact Atlus a couple of weeks ago regarding being part of the press release mailing lists for upcoming Atlus games and no one's responded to me since.

In hindsight, I think I sent the inquiry to ARAM (not knowing who ARAM at the time), but I was wondering if you can help me out and let me know how to go about doing this, Onion of Mystery (or maybe in a more formal and proper setting)?

[Onion of Mystery]

I hope this is a legitimate question that can actually be addressed heh.

I was trying to contact Atlus a couple of weeks ago regarding being part of the press release mailing lists for upcoming Atlus games and no one's responded to me since.

In hindsight, I think I sent the inquiry to ARAM (not knowing who ARAM at the time), but I was wondering if you can help me out and let me know how to go about doing this, Onion of Mystery (or maybe in a more formal and proper setting)?

In that case, you'd be best off sending an actual email to our PR, not a PM to Aram here. Check out out contact page at http://www.atlus.com/contactus.php to go about that.