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[KingOfPrinces]

Are guys going to do more advertising for Gungnir? I am somewhat disapointed you skipped Gungnir and went straight to P4 for the Forum banner on top .

It's your company and you can do whatever you want but I highly recommend you ATLEAST do a gameplay trailer on youtube. Finishing the website would also be nice.

[Manly Biceps]

Originally Posted by Evilkinggumby

hence why god gave you a LAP my friend. to offer respit to those tired folk. Cause I know how generous you Atlus guys are.

To offer a lap, one must also have room to sit down, which last year's booth did not offer.

[izanagi_the_creator]

Any plans to localize Persona 2: Eternal Punishment? I am starting to lose hope..

[ShadowRaskolnik]

Originally Posted by izanagi_the_creator

Any plans to localize Persona 2: Eternal Punishment? I am starting to lose hope..

If there are any plans they won't tell us until they're good and ready. Personally I think chances are good that we'll see this game since they haven't skipped a Persona title yet. Not to mention that the game was only released about two weeks or so ago so just relax.

[ShintoWave]

When will

Eternal Punishment
Devil summoner 2 3DS
etrian IV 3ds


be localized?

[daveyd]

Originally Posted by KingOfPrinces

Are guys going to do more advertising for Gungnir? I am somewhat disapointed you skipped Gungnir and went straight to P4 for the Forum banner on top .

It's your company and you can do whatever you want but I highly recommend you ATLEAST do a gameplay trailer on youtube. Finishing the website would also be nice.

Atlus did post a launch trailer on youtube yesterday (although an in depth gameplay trailer like GoT had would be nice), but otherwise I have to kind of agree with this. I certainly do not expect Atlus to spend much money advertising their "niche" PSP games but I was surprised that we didn't even get a forum banner for Gungnir or a reminder email on the day of the game's release. Instead we got an email about P4Arena. I know Persona / SMT is Atlus's flagship series, but it's for this very reason that people who visit this site / forums are already familiar with Persona series and are far less likely to be familiar with their other titles like Gungnir and Growlanser.

[tersalius]

i dont know if this is the right place to ask, but i tried to ask at the general forum but got no answer.

so i just bought a vita and i would like to get some good and old JRPGs for it.

two names that people recommended for me are Hexyz Force and Crimson Gem Saga.

now, i like to have some bits of romance in the jrpgs that i play, looking on the net i know that Hexyz Force has it, but does Crimson Gem Saga has any romance in its plot???

thanks for any help.

[lol, forums]

Originally Posted by tersalius

i dont know if this is the right place to ask, but i tried to ask at the general forum but got no answer.

so i just bought a vita and i would like to get some good and old JRPGs for it.

two names that people recommended for me are Hexyz Force and Crimson Gem Saga.

now, i like to have some bits of romance in the jrpgs that i play, looking on the net i know that Hexyz Force has it, but does Crimson Gem Saga has any romance in its plot???

thanks for any help.

From what I remember, there isn't really a strong romantic aspect to the plot. In fact, I don't think there were any romantic elements, aside from maybe a line here and there between certain characters.

[izanagi_the_creator]

How do site administrators here on ATLUS USA feel about doing voluntary work like moderating this forum on after-work hours? Reluctant or excited? Aren't you guys/ladies tired after work? Isn't it better to spend some time on other things such as gaming or going outside for a stroll?

[unknown]

http://kotaku.com/5919446/persona-4-...dont/gallery/1

Is A.R.A.M as good as the article says? Who is the best P4Arena player at Atlus USA?

[daveyd]

Originally Posted by lol, forums

From what I remember, there isn't really a strong romantic aspect to the plot. In fact, I don't think there were any romantic elements, aside from maybe a line here and there between certain characters.

Yeah, that's correct. There really isn't any romance in CGS; maybe a few lines that could be considered flirting. However, it is an exceptionally good JRPG (but technically it is Korean). My only major complaint is that the ending is setting up for a sequel, which unfortunately hasn't been made yet and may never materialize. There's an ending to the main plot but definitely loose ends that don't get resolved.

If you like RPGs with a strong romantic subplot then definitely get Growlanser: Wayfarer of Time when it comes out at the end of July. It has one of the most complex relationships ever seen in a game. Not only can you choose to romance each of your female companions, but quite a few of the female NPCs as well. And each romance has a unique ending.

[Inzaghi]

Originally Posted by izanagi_the_creator

How do site administrators here on ATLUS USA feel about doing voluntary work like moderating this forum on after-work hours? Reluctant or excited? Aren't you guys/ladies tired after work? Isn't it better to spend some time on other things such as gaming or going outside for a stroll?

The secret is, I don't have a life outside of work.

[lol, forums]

Originally Posted by unknown

http://kotaku.com/5919446/persona-4-...dont/gallery/1

Is A.R.A.M as good as the article says? Who is the best P4Arena player at Atlus USA?

No, definitely not. I think that was more a case of "Or maybe I just suck," like the editor said (or rather, that he had never played the game before). Best in the office would be one of our testers, Josh. He played a lot of the Guilty Gear series, so it was easy for him to pick up and start developing his skills at it.

[Manly Biceps]

Originally Posted by unknown

http://kotaku.com/5919446/persona-4-...dont/gallery/1

Is A.R.A.M as good as the article says? Who is the best P4Arena player at Atlus USA?

A.R.A.M. practices any multiplayer game we have before every big trade show like this just so he can beat up on the people who don't know what they're doing. He's scrub tier at Atlus...just like me and Onion. (Whom I totally beat down at E3.)

We had an internal QA tournament, and then when the championship match rolled around someone asked, "Are we recording this?" and then we realized that we probably should have recorded the entire thing.

You should look through the credits once you get the game, and guess who won.

Edit: Way to go me. I didn't even read the rest of the thread, and wound up telling you to guess what was in the post above mine. Yay.

[Manly Biceps]

Originally Posted by daveyd

Yeah, that's correct. There really isn't any romance in CGS; maybe a few lines that could be considered flirting. However, it is an exceptionally good JRPG (but technically it is Korean). My only major complaint is that the ending is setting up for a sequel, which unfortunately hasn't been made yet and may never materialize. There's an ending to the main plot but definitely loose ends that don't get resolved.

If you like RPGs with a strong romantic subplot then definitely get Growlanser: Wayfarer of Time when it comes out at the end of July. It has one of the most complex relationships ever seen in a game. Not only can you choose to romance each of your female companions, but quite a few of the female NPCs as well. And each romance has a unique ending.

SPOILERS! j/k

But, no romance in CGS? What about Lahduk? Also one of the cardinals clearly has a thing for Acelora.

[chuchoyei]

Is Persona 4 Arena going to be region free?
Im currently living in America but will be moving soon to Japan, I only own an american xbox and I'm looking into buying the japanese version of Persona since that will be cheaper than importing.

[lol, forums]

Originally Posted by chuchoyei

Is Persona 4 Arena going to be region free?
Im currently living in America but will be moving soon to Japan, I only own an american xbox and I'm looking into buying the japanese version of Persona since that will be cheaper than importing.

Both the 360 and PS3 versions are actually region-locked.

That said, the JP version of Arena is likely to have a higher MSRP, and as such, importing it might very well be cheaper.

[Crok425]

Originally Posted by lol, forums

Both the 360 and PS3 versions are actually region-locked.

That said, the JP version of Arena is likely to have a higher MSRP, and as such, importing it might very well be cheaper.

I thought the PS3 is region free...

[White Rob]

Originally Posted by unknown

http://kotaku.com/5919446/persona-4-...dont/gallery/1

Is A.R.A.M as good as the article says? Who is the best P4Arena player at Atlus USA?

[lol, forums]

Originally Posted by Crok425

I thought the PS3 is region free...

More often than not, yes, but the option still exists. And sometimes, it gets chosen for one reason or another.

[Crok425]

Originally Posted by lol, forums

More often than not, yes, but the option still exists. And sometimes, it gets chosen for one reason or another.

Then I'm probably doomed...
So basically, I need to get a PS3 from the USA to play Arena?

[Crok425]

I've been meaning to ask. In Persona 3 in the wall at the dormitory, it says ''Minatodai Dormitory''. The game always refer to the dorm as Iwatodai Dormitory. Is Iwatodai Dormitory to official name, or is it Minatodai?

Please answer.

[lol, forums]

Originally Posted by Crok425

Then I'm probably doomed...
So basically, I need to get a PS3 from the USA to play Arena?

No, not necessarily. It's region-locked to the Americas, so assuming your PS3 is tied to the South American region, you're fine in buying our P4A version. In the event that you have a JP PS3, then you'd need to buy the JP P4U version. If you have a Euro PS3, then you'd be outta luck until a possible Euro localization occurs.

[euroguy]

Originally Posted by lol, forums

No, not necessarily. It's region-locked to the Americas, so assuming your PS3 is tied to the South American region, you're fine in buying our P4A version. In the event that you have a JP PS3, then you'd need to buy the JP P4U version. If you have a Euro PS3, then you'd be outta luck until a possible Euro localization occurs.

Not to be one of those guys, but........are you sure? If you are indeed not mistaken, than P4A is literally the first game to have been completely region-locked on the PS3. I can find no other example of this having ever happened before, besides some rumors about Bayonetta being region locked which turned out false.

It seems a little hard for me to believe. Then again, I obviously have a vested interest in it not being true!

[Crok425]

Originally Posted by lol, forums

No, not necessarily. It's region-locked to the Americas, so assuming your PS3 is tied to the South American region, you're fine in buying our P4A version. In the event that you have a JP PS3, then you'd need to buy the JP P4U version. If you have a Euro PS3, then you'd be outta luck until a possible Euro localization occurs.

Oh, then that's cool. Thanks for the clarification .

So to finish my curiosity... could an admin answer my last question?

EDIT: There is going to be an European localization. The Megaten wiki says that it's going to be around the 20 of August.

[lunarXskies]

Originally Posted by lol, forums

No, not necessarily. It's region-locked to the Americas, so assuming your PS3 is tied to the South American region, you're fine in buying our P4A version. In the event that you have a JP PS3, then you'd need to buy the JP P4U version. If you have a Euro PS3, then you'd be outta luck until a possible Euro localization occurs.

I'm probably wrong, but I thought NA and Japan shared the same Blu-Ray region?
Or is video region and game region different?

[Deekman]

Why is Hammerin' Hero no longer available on PSN? Will it be coming back?

I'd love to rebuy it for my Vita!

[Blacksmoke]

Originally Posted by euroguy

Not to be one of those guys, but........are you sure? If you are indeed not mistaken, than P4A is literally the first game to have been completely region-locked on the PS3. I can find no other example of this having ever happened before, besides some rumors about Bayonetta being region locked which turned out false.

It seems a little hard for me to believe. Then again, I obviously have a vested interest in it not being true!

+1 also curious.

Is Atlus JP afraid of reverse importation or something? This decision doesn't make any sense.

Although I'm sure staff can't say because of some NDA or another.

[Inzaghi]

Originally Posted by Deekman

Why is Hammerin' Hero no longer available on PSN? Will it be coming back?

I'd love to rebuy it for my Vita!

No, it won't be coming back. Irem withdrew all their games from both the JP and US PSN stores, including Hammerin' Hero and R-Type Command.

[Yaminonaka Yorae]

I d'like to make a "fool" question here. And yes, you can read fool as fool or "0. Fool"... XD

I'm planning to pre-order Persona 4: The Golden for PS Vita. So...
1) I'm outside USA. It will reach me without failures, without problems?
2) There is a chance to that american release of P4G have Dual Audio (I'd love to play the american version with japanese voices)?
3) There is a chance to give something extra when pre-ordering, such as OST disc?

and... One More!

Persona 4: Ultimate in Mayonaka Arena can be released for PS Vita?

Thanks!