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Yosuke saying "it's finally over" in Persona 4 Golden, which might be getting a remake if Yuri Lowenthal is to be believed
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Persona 4 Remake Seemingly Confirmed by Persona 4 Voice Actor

A voice actor who worked on the original Persona 4's English dub appears to have inadvertently confirmed the existence of a Persona 4 remake. Yuri Lowenthal, an industry veteran who provided the…

May 28, 2025 | 10:45 EDT

The protagonist of Persona 5: The Phantom X alongside the other Phantom Thieves from Persona 5
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(Updated) Persona 5: The Phantom X Release Date Seemingly Leaked Ahead of Reveal

Update: Atlus has now officially confirmed that Persona 5: The Phantom X is launching on June 26th in the West. Original story follows below. Original story: The release date for upcoming mobile RPG…

May 15, 2025 | 08:53 EDT

Joker and the protagonist of Persona 5: The Phantom X
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Persona 5: The Phantom X Western Release Teased by Atlus

It looks like free-to-play mobile game Persona 5: The Phantom X is about to break free of its China-exclusive moorings and make its way West, if a new teaser image is anything to go by. Over on…

May 13, 2025 | 08:20 EDT

The protagonist of Persona 4 looking at the camera
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Persona 4 Remake Potentially Confirmed by New Domain Registration

An eagle-eyed social media user has spotted the registration of a brand new web domain that could point towards the existence (and possible imminent reveal) of a Persona 4 remake. As spotted by…

March 20, 2025 | 01:06 EDT

The protagonist, Hulkenberg, Strohl, and Gallica in Metaphor: ReFantazio
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Metaphor: ReFantazio Director Says No Plans for Series, Sort Of

Metaphor: ReFantazio director and Studio Zero head Katsura Hashino has revealed some rather disappointing news regarding the potential future of what we might have called the Metaphor series. In a…

December 26, 2024 | 09:48 EST

A promo image of the Shin Megami Tensei Board Game, showing a box, a board, and dozens of plastic miniatures.
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Shin Megami Tensei Board Game Kickstarter Goes Live Tomorrow

The Shin Megami Tensei board game Kickstarter has a launch date. Publishers Atlus, Sega, and creative company Icrea have included new details for the upcoming tabletop game based on their dark…

November 11, 2024 | 04:01 EST

The protagonist floating in a mysterious forest in Metaphor: ReFantazio
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Metaphor: ReFantazio Sales Top 1m in a Handful of Hours

Developer Studio Zero and publisher Atlus have announced that Metaphor: ReFantazio sales have already reached an impressive milestone, even though the game has only been out for a handful of hours.…

October 11, 2024 | 10:09 EDT

In Game Screenshot from Metaphor: ReFantazio
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Metaphor: ReFantazio

From the creative minds behind Persona 3, 4, and 5 comes Metaphor: ReFantazio, a unique fantasy world, where your protagonist will journey alongside his fairy companion, Gallica, to lift the curse…

October 10, 2024 | 09:51 EDT

Metaphor ReFantazio Royal Archetype The Prince Archetype
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Metaphor: ReFantazio Royal Archetype And Late-Game EXP Guide

Making your way through the different days of Metaphor: ReFantazio you'll be spending your time completing quests, becoming closer with your followers, or even tracking down some Gold Beetles. In…

October 11, 2024 | 12:05 EDT

Metaphor ReFantazio Follower and Archetype Guide
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Metaphor: ReFantazio Followers and Archetype Guide

Playing through Metaphor: ReFantazio, an important aspect of the game isn't just gaining the most levels or beating the final boss, but you'll also be working to improve the relationships that you…

October 11, 2024 | 12:05 EDT

Metaphor ReFantazio Trial of the Dragon Elegy
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Metaphor: ReFantazio Trial of the Dragon Guide

It wouldn't be a hundred hour JRPG without some impressive Superbosses and for Metaphor: ReFantazio you'll get the chance to face these four super bosses near the end of the game when you receive the…

October 11, 2024 | 12:05 EDT

Metaphor ReFantazio Gold Beetle Preview Image
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Metaphor: ReFantazio Gold Beetle Guide

As you explore the world of Metaphor: ReFantazio you'll encounter a strange glowing object that will reveal itself to be a Gold Beetle. The Gold Beetles are key items but for a lot of the game their…

October 11, 2024 | 12:05 EDT

Metaphor ReFantazio Royal Virtue Preview Image
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Metaphor: ReFantazio Royal Virtue Guide

In Metaphor: ReFantazio there are a few non-combat stats that you'll need to be actively working on. These stats are known as the Royal Virtues and will be roadblocks on your way to completing all of…

October 11, 2024 | 12:05 EDT

Metaphor ReFantazio Free Time Preview Image
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Metaphor: ReFantazio Calendar and Free Time Guide

From the moment you start Metaphor: ReFantazio you're up against a clock. Just like in any of the Persona games, every major action you take is slowly ticking you closer to the next major plot point…

October 11, 2024 | 12:05 EDT

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Metaphor: ReFantazio Review - The Persona Formula Perfected

Metaphor: ReFantazio is the latest RPG/life-simulation title from Atlus where the player takes on the role of a protagonist swept into a grand plot that could lead about to the end of the world.…

October 7, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

Three characters talking in Unicorn Overlord
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Vanillaware Strategy RPG Unicorn Overlord Hits One Million Sales

Atlus and developer Vanillaware have announced that fantasy strategy RPG Unicorn Overlord has crossed a major sales barrier. Released back in March, the game hit 500,000 sales just a few weeks after…

September 24, 2024 | 09:10 EDT

Two characters shaking hands in Metaphor: ReFantazio
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A Metaphor: ReFantazio F1 Team Partnership Was Not On My Bingo Card

Of all the partnerships Atlus could have pursued as part of its Metaphor: ReFantazio promotion, an F1 team was not on my bingo card, but it looks like I'll have to add another space. Per a press…

September 19, 2024 | 10:34 EDT

The demon Mastema in Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
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Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Sells 500k Copies in Just Three Days

Atlus has announced that Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance sales have topped 500,000 in just three days, bringing the total for both Vengeance and the original Shin Megami Tensei V to an impressive…

June 20, 2024 | 10:03 EDT

Header image for Metaphor: ReFantazio.
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Metaphor: ReFantazio Preview - Worthy of Atlus' 35th Anniversary

When a new Persona game releases, it feels like a cultural moment within gaming. Though it might not be Persona in name, Metaphor: ReFantazio is about as close as it gets, which means this very well…

June 11, 2024 | 08:00 EDT

The main character of Metaphor Re:Fantazio alongside his fairy companion Gallica
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Metaphor: ReFantazio Release Date Revealed Alongside New Gameplay Details

Atlus has announced the Metaphor: ReFantazio release date, alongside tons of new information about the JRPG's gameplay, world, and story. The game, which was announced in June last year, will land…

April 23, 2024 | 08:44 EDT

Key art of Unicorn Overloard
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Unicorn Overlord by Vanillaware Has Sold 500,000 Copies

Vanillaware's RTS and JRPG hybrid Unicorn Overlord has sold over 500,000 copies worldwide according to a new trailer surfaced today. The trailer is unlisted at the moment but was uncovered by the…

March 31, 2024 | 03:05 EDT

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance - Agrat
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Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Gets New Release Date, But it Isn't a Delay

Today Atlus announced that Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance has a new release date, but it isn't a delay. The date has been moved up.  Instead of June 21, 2024, which was announced at the latest…

March 20, 2024 | 09:04 EDT

Unicorn Overlord Art
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Unicorn Overlord by Vanillaware Teaches You How to Do Glorious Battle

Today developer Vanillaware and Publisher Atlus showcased a new video of the upcoming tactical JRPG Unicorn Overlord.  The video is the latest of a series designed to teach the basics of the game to…

February 28, 2024 | 12:18 EST

The hero in Shin Megami Tensei V Vengeance
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Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Pre-Orders Available Now Alongside Intriguing Extended Trailer

Today Atlus opened the floodgates of pre-orders for the upcoming enhanced multiplatform release of Shin Megami Tensei V, dubbed Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance. Despite the fact that the game was…

February 27, 2024 | 03:08 EST

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Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Recap - Xbox Games and a Switch Exclusive Go Multiplatform

Nintendo has debuted its first Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase of 2024, focusing on news and announcements about third-party games coming in the first half of 2024. Interestingly, if I had the…

February 21, 2024 | 09:21 EST

The Key Art of Unicorn Overlord
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Unicorn Overlord Has More Content than Any Other Game in Vanillaware's History

Vanillaware's upcoming tactics JRPG Unicorn Overlord is less than three weeks away from its release, and today we learn that it's a really big game.  Prohrammer Kentaro Ohnishi posted on Vanillaware…

February 19, 2024 | 04:30 EST

Unicorn Overlord Key Art
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Unicorn Overlord by Vanillaware Reveals Gorgeous Screenshots, New Characters, and Battle Details

Today Vanillaware and Atlus released a new gallery of screenshots and plenty of details about the upcoming strategy JRPG Unicorn Overlord.  We get to hear about more of the characters that we'll be…

February 16, 2024 | 05:07 EST

The Key Art of Unicorn Overlord
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Unicorn Overlord by Vanillaware Shows Off How You can Make Your Army Stronger

Today Vanillaware and Atlus released a brand new video focusing on the upcoming tactics JRPG Unicorn Overlord. The video focuses on explaining some of the progression mechanics that empower the…

February 13, 2024 | 02:06 EST

Persona 3 Reload 1 Million Celebration Image
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Persona 3 Reload Has Sold Over 1 Million Copies, Fastest in Atlus' History

Today Atlus announced that its recently released JRPG Persona 3 Reload achieved a big sales milestone. The game has passed 1 million copies shipped to retail and sold digitally in the first week…

February 7, 2024 | 08:31 EST

Official artwork of the cast of Vanillaware's strategy RPG Unicorn Overlord
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Vanillaware's Unicorn Overlord Reveals Socialization Systems in Brand New Trailer

Vanillaware and Atlus have released a new trailer showing off some of strategy RPG Unicorn Overlord's socialization systems, and if you're a Fire Emblem fan, you'll find much to like here. Previous …

February 5, 2024 | 10:31 EST

New Characters in Unicorn Overlord
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Vanillaware's Unicorn Overlord Reveals Characters, Classes, and More with Gorgeous Screenshots

Today Vanillaware and Atlus have revealed several new screenshots and plenty of art of the upcoming tactics JRPG Unicorn Overlord, showing new characters, classes, and more.  We start with new…

January 18, 2024 | 08:54 EST

Persona 3 Reload DLC pictures
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Persona 3 Reload Day-One DLC Detailed, and They're Not Very Surprising

Today Atlus announced the DLC that will be released at the same time as Persona 3 Reload for those who want to add a little more variety to their characters and gameplay. If you aren't new to …

January 17, 2024 | 10:10 EST

Unicorn Overlord - The Cast
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Vanillaware's Unicorn Overlord Reveals Exploration Gameplay as Digital Pre-Orders Open Tonight

Today Atlus and Vanillaware released a new trailer and information about the upcoming tactics JRPG Unicorn Overlord.  This time around, we learn that digital pre-orders are going live tonight at 9…

January 11, 2024 | 10:18 EST

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Persona 3 Reload

Step into the shoes of a transfer student thrust into an unexpected fate when entering the hour "hidden" between one day and the next. Awaken an incredible power and chase the mysteries of the Dark…

January 5, 2024 | 04:58 EST

Yukari applying makeup in the Persona 3 Reload opening animation
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Persona 3 Reload Reveals Stylish Opening Video Complete with All-New Song

Atlus has unveiled the Persona 3 Reload opening animation in all its glory, and if you're a Persona fan, you'll likely get a kick out of it. The upcoming remake of the cult classic RPG is launching…

January 5, 2024 | 09:54 EST

The key art of Persona 3 Reload
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Persona 3 Reload Shows Off Life In and After High School

Atlus released a brand new trailer for the upcoming JRPG Persona 3 Reload, and this one is all about school life.  Not only does the trailer show off what you can do at school proper, including…

December 26, 2023 | 12:14 EST

Strohl and Hulkemberg in Metaphor: ReFantazio
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Metaphor: ReFantazio Reveals More Details About World and Characters With Plenty of Screenshots

Today the western arm of Atlus reached out to share more details and many screenshots of the upcoming fantasy JRPG by the creators of Persona 5, Metaphor: ReFantazio. As we learned with the latest…

December 20, 2023 | 11:49 EST

The new characters revealed for Unicorn Overlord
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Vanillaware Reveals More Gorgeous Unicorn Overlord Screenshots, Art, and Gameplay Details

Today Vanillaware and Atlus revealed plenty more details, artwork, and screenshots of the upcoming tactics JRPG Unicorn Overlord.  First of all, we take a look at four new characters who will join…

December 14, 2023 | 02:39 EST

The protagonist and the characters of Metaphor ReFantazio
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Metaphor: ReFantazio by Persona Developers Reveals its World, Intriguing Races, Gameplay, and More

Today Atlus hosted a big livestream to introduce the high fantasy JRPG Metaphor: ReFantazio following the latest reveal at The Game Awards.  During the broadcast (which you can watch in full on…

December 11, 2023 | 01:23 EST

Metaphor: ReFantazio Cutscene and Key Art
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Metaphor: ReFantazio Reveals New Details About Story and Characters, Screenshots, and Music

Following the reveal of a new trailer at The Game Awards 2023, Sega reached out with a press release with new details, images, and music of the JRPG of Metaphor: ReFantazio.  The game, which was…

December 8, 2023 | 04:52 EST

Official artwork for the Fiend from Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne on a stylized red and black background.
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Shin Megami Tensei TTRPG Finally Getting English Localization

Atlus and Sega's JRPG series, Shin Megami Tensei, has seen a growing fanbase outside of Japan. With that popularity, some of the franchises' more niche bits of merchandise are beginning to see an…

December 1, 2023 | 07:04 EST

Ann, Ryuji, and Joker in Persona 5, an Atlus game
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Persona Studio Atlus Raises Average Annual Employee Salary By 15%

Persona and Etrian Odyssey developer Atlus has announced an annual average employee salary increase of 15%. In a press release (which is in Japanese; we're using additional reporting by Noisy Pixel…

November 14, 2023 | 10:26 EST

Fuuka & Mitsuru in Combat in Persona 3 Reload
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Persona 3 Reload Reveals Characters, More English Voice Actors, & Gameplay Details With Screenshots

Today Atlus released a large gallery of screenshots and plenty of details about the upcoming JRPG Persona 3 Reload.  We get to see the new artwork for the S.E.E.S. Combat Uniform and the Personas of…

November 9, 2023 | 11:23 EST

Persona 3 Reload, Hero & Yukari in Action
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Persona 3 Reload Gets New Screenshots & Details & Introduces the English Voice Cast

Today Atlus shared plenty of new assets and details about the upcoming Persona 3 remake aptly titled Persona 3 Reload.  We start with taking a look at the redesigned combat uniforms coming with the…

October 19, 2023 | 10:07 EDT

A new Persona and Lavenza in Persona 5 Tactica
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Persona 5 Tactica Reveals New Game+, Possible New Phantom Thief, & More [UPDATED]

Today Atlus has a couple of relevant reveals to share about the upcoming Tactics JRPG Persona 5 Tactica, on top of a new trailer and screenshots.  We learn about some of the features included in the…

October 24, 2023 | 06:50 EDT

13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim Minami & Megumi Figures
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13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim's Gorgeous Minami & Megumi Figures Available for Pre-Order

Today Japanese manufacturer ques Q made two brand-new figures dedicated to Vanillaware's beloved game 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim available for pre-order. The figures portray two of the game's main…

October 6, 2023 | 12:01 EDT

Pesona 3 Reload Hero Art with mention of voice actor Aleks Le
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Persona 3 Reload Showcases the Hero and His English Voice Actor Aleks Le

Today Atlus released a trailer of the upcoming Persona 3 Reload remake, focusing on the main hero of the game and including English voiceovers. We get a limited sample of the work of the hero's…

October 2, 2023 | 10:16 EDT

Unicorn Obverlord - Illenoa, Alain, and Scarlett
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Vanillaware's Unicorn Overlord Gets Gorgeous Screenshots and Gameplay & Story Details Aplenty

Today Vanillaware and Atlus revealed tons of details, screenshots, and artwork of Unicorn Overlord, the beautiful tactics RPG revealed at the latest Nintendo Direct.  The story is set in the…

September 20, 2023 | 04:33 EDT