Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection
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Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection Shows Gameplay & Features in Extensive New Trailer

A gameplay trailer of Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection was recently released by Atlus and Sega, providing an overview of the upcoming anthology. The video showcases several aspects of the game,…

May 8, 2023 | 06:11 EDT

Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection
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Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection Gameplay Trailer Shows Classic Dungeon Crawling

Today Atlus and Sega released a gameplay trailer of Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection, showing more about the upcoming anthology.  The trailer focuses on showing the basics of the game, from the…

April 19, 2023 | 10:40 EDT

Joker in Prison in Persona 5 Royal
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Taking Your Time: What I Learned Spending a Year Playing Persona 5 Royal

JRPGs, by their nature, are not short experiences. Persona 5 Royal itself easily clocks in at well over 100 hours. I just wrapped my first playthrough, a journey that started nearly one year ago on…

March 21, 2023 | 01:00 EDT

Persona 5: The Phantom X
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Persona 5: The Phantom X Announced... for Mobile Platforms in China

Today Atlus and Sega announced that a brand new Persona 5 game is coming, but you better read on before you rejoice. The game is titled Persona 5: The Phantom X and it's coming for iOS and Android…

March 17, 2023 | 12:29 EDT

Ringo and various Demons in Soul Hackers 2
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Soul Hackers 2 Hacks Its Way To Xbox Game Pass Next Week

The second wave of Xbox Game Pass titles for February and early March has been revealed. There are only four games headed to the service between now and March 3rd, but if you're a JRPG fan, one of…

February 21, 2023 | 09:17 EST

Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection
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Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection Reveals Nostalgic Gameplay Aplenty After Nintendo Direct Reveal

Following yesterday's reveal during the Nintendo Direct, Atlus showcased plenty of gameplay of the upcoming Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection.  The gameplay was revealed during a livestream hosted…

February 9, 2023 | 04:04 EST

A social link taking place in Persona 3 Portable
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Persona 3 Portable Female Protagonist Social Link Response Guide

Persona 3 Portable is an updated release of the original Persona 3 and Persona 3 FES. With it there were a number of changes and one of them was that as well as the Male protagonist there was also a…

January 19, 2023 | 07:58 EST

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Persona 3 Portable

Persona 3 Portable is a remastered version of the original Persona 3 RPG that was released back in 2006. Developed by Atlus and published by Sega, the story-rich anime game was the fourth installment…

January 18, 2023 | 08:00 EST

The Male Protagonist interacting with one of his social links
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Persona 3 Portable Male Protagonist Social Link Response Guide

Persona 3 Portable is an updated release of the original Persona 3 and Persona 3 FES. With it there were a number of changes and one of them was that as well as the Male protagonist there was also a…

January 19, 2023 | 07:58 EST

An image of an Arcana in Persona 3 Portable reaching max
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Persona 3 Portable Social Links Guide

A large part of Persona games is in the relationships you make with the different members of your party, and those you encounter in the world. During your protagonists' off time, you'll have a chance…

January 18, 2023 | 09:07 EST

A question being asked in a class in Persona 3 Portable
Guide

Persona 3 Portable All Quiz Answer Guide

There's a lot to look forward in Persona 3 Portable from the interesting Social Links that you get to bond with through the story, and the anticipation of saving the world from destruction. Something…

January 18, 2023 | 09:07 EST

Persona 3 Portable cast grouping together for the holidays
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Persona 3 Portable Guides Hub & Tips

Persona 3 Portable is now available on modern day consoles. Just like the other Persona titles in Persona 3 Portable you play as the new kid transferring to a new school and a new town. As class…

January 18, 2023 | 09:07 EST

An image of the party celebrating after a battle in Persona 3 Portable
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Persona 3 Portable Review

Persona is a booming franchise currently, with the success of 3 through 5 drawing more people into the franchise as these games carved out their flashy identity in pop culture. While many recent fans…

January 17, 2023 | 12:00 EST

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The G-MODE Archives+: Megami Tensei Gaiden Last Bible PC Port Heading to Steam

G-Mode and Atlus will be releasing the three Lost Bible games from the Megami Tensei Gaiden series on Steam at some point in the near future, though confirmed release dates have yet to be announced…

November 28, 2022 | 01:46 EST

Victor greeting you at the entrance of the circus in Soul Hackers 2
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Soul Hackers 2 Fusion Guide

An important part of Soul Hackers 2 isn't just how powerful you become through the story and what level you're at, but it's also what demons you have in your party. Each demon has their own…

August 26, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

An attack in Soul Hackers 2 that deals extra damage to a number of enemies
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Soul Hackers 2 Bestiary Guide

Soul Hackers 2 is a fun JRPG to dive into. When you're not shopping or exploring the different dungeons in the world you'll be engaged in combat against a variety of Demons. Those familiar with the…

August 26, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

The Demon Azazel from Soul Hackers 2 who is known from a few religions
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Soul Hackers 2 Academics Wanted Quest Guide

A really interesting thing about all of the demons from Shin Megami Tensei and all of its spin-offs is that the demons that they use are pretty much all linked to religions and cultures from around…

August 26, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

Being greeted at the Circus in Soul Hackers 2
Guide

Soul Hackers 2 Fusion Quest Guide

Soul Hackers 2 has a lot that fans of the Persona or Shin Megami Tensei franchise will be used to from the combat to the demons that you'll recruit in your journey. One of the other things that Soul…

August 26, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

A sweeping shot of the Soul Hackers 2 Soul Matrix Optional Dungeon
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Soul Hackers 2 Soul Matrix Guide

Soul Hackers 2 is the new JRPG from Atlus and a new addition to the Soul Hacker sub-series of Shin Megami Tensei. Players get to form a team of Devil Summoners and take to a series of dungeons to try…

August 26, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

A screenshot of a battle scene in Soul Hackers 2
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Soul Hackers 2

Soul Hackers 2 takes the gameplay and mechanics of popular recent Shin Megami Tensei games and their spin-offs to a digital future. In Soul Hackers 2 you play as Ringo, a sentient AI that has seen…

August 21, 2022 | 09:53 EDT

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Soul Hackers 2 Guide Hub

Soul Hackers 2 places players in a futuristic world on the edge of destruction. If you're familiar with Shin Megami Tensei and its spin-offs there will be a lot about this game that makes sense to…

August 25, 2022 | 10:03 EDT

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Soul Hackers 2 Review

The Megami Tensei games and their spin-offs have had all kinds of releases in recent years. Shin Megami Tensei V returned to the supernatural post-apocalypse, Persona continues to tell stories of…

August 18, 2022 | 10:00 EDT

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Day One Soul Hackers 2 DLC Includes New Quest And More

It wouldn't be an Atlus game without some hefty and thrilling content, and it has been announced that there will be a day one Soul Hackers 2 DLC released alongside the rest of the in-game content,…

August 10, 2022 | 12:32 EDT

The protagonist, Yukari, Junpei, and Mitsuru performing an All-Out Attack in Persona 3
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Persona 3 Remake Is Fans' Most Wanted Atlus Remake

Atlus has revealed that a Persona 3 remake is at the top of fans' wishlists when it comes to remaking old-school Atlus RPGs, surprising precisely nobody. The list of most wanted remakes is mostly…

July 26, 2022 | 12:08 EDT

Joker, Panther, Skull, and Mona in an All-Out Attack in Persona 5 Royal
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Persona 5 Royal Xbox And Windows Versions Will Contain All DLC

Atlus has announced that the upcoming Persona 5 Royal Xbox and Windows Store releases will have all previously-released DLC included with them. Curiously, the developer doesn't make any mention of…

June 27, 2022 | 10:18 EDT

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Xbox Announces Persona 3 Portable, 4 Golden, and 5 Royale Will Be Releasing On Game Pass

From the Xbox and Bethesda showcase, the next big announcement is that the Persona franchise will be coming to the Xbox platform. This was something that was surprisingly leaked this morning and has…

June 12, 2022 | 02:32 EDT

Atlus Survey English cover
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English Version of Annual Atlus Survey Launches for the First Time Ever

An English version of the annual Atlus survey has launched for the first time in its seven-year history and will be open to responses for this weekend only. Atlus is a Japanese game developer with a…

May 13, 2022 | 03:12 EDT

Shin Megami Tensei V Sales cover
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Shin Megami Tensei V Sales Break Franchise Records

Atlus has closed out 2021 by announcing that  Shin Megami Tensei V sales have hit some pretty impressive numbers, making the latest entry the best-selling mainline game in the franchise to date.…

January 3, 2022 | 04:21 EST

Persona 3 Portable box art main characters
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What Would the Ideal Persona 3 Remaster Look Like?

To this day, there is still no definitive way to play Persona 3. Granted, you can still purchase digital downloads of Persona 3 FES and Persona 3 Portable via the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita…

December 29, 2021 | 12:00 EST

The player running along a street in Shin Megami Tensei V
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Shin Megami Tensei V Hits Highest Launch Sales In Franchise History

There's reason for Shin Megami Tensei fans to celebrate this month. Shin Megami Tensei V reached the highest release-month dollar sales of any game in franchise history, becoming the sixth best-…

December 13, 2021 | 09:02 EST

Shin Megami Tensei V

Shin Megami Tensei V Uses "Kawaii Physics" Plugin

Have you ever wondered how exactly the protagonist's hair in Shin Megami Tensei V swayed? No? Well, I'm going to tell you all about it anyway. Basically, in order to achieve the hair sway that the…

December 8, 2021 | 10:35 EST

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Shin Megami Tensei V Return of the True Demon Quest Guide

Shin Megami Tensei V is out and if you bought the Digital Deluxe edition or have been eyeing the DLC packs a certain quest might have caught your attention. The DLC pack contains the optional quest…

November 10, 2021 | 07:37 EST

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Shin Megami Tensei V Miman Collectible Guide

Shin Megami Tensei V is now out for Nintendo Switch. Prepare for an adventure through worlds filled with angels, demons, and everything between. The game's storekeeper is the... eccentric Gustave. He…

November 10, 2021 | 05:09 EST

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Review

Shin Megami Tensei V Review

It's always fun to expand your gaming horizons, testing out games with unexplored themes and mechanics but it's just as much fun to settle into familiar territory. Shin Megami Tensei is a franchise…

November 10, 2021 | 09:54 EST

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Shin Megami Tensei V Beginner Guide

Shin Megami Tensei V is now out for Nintendo Switch, allowing fans of the long-running ATLUS series to dive headfirst into a massive JRPG adventure filled with angels, demons, high-schoolers, and a…

November 9, 2021 | 03:26 EST

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Shin Megami Tensei V Mitama Battle Guide

Shin Megami Tensei V is now available for Nintendo Switch. In this latest entry in the long-running JRPG players will be exploring the Netherworld and recruiting demons once again. While at times you…

November 9, 2021 | 03:26 EST

Shin Megami Tensei V
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Shin Megami Tensei V

Shin Megami Tensei V is a post-apocalyptic role-playing game that puts players in the shoes of a high school student who finds himself in an alternative version of Tokyo in which angels and demons…

October 5, 2021 | 07:04 EDT

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Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Review

Atlus seems to be starting a trend of re-releasing its back catalog. First, we got a port of Persona 4 Golden, and now players can enjoy returning to the Vortex World in Shin Megami Tensei III:…

May 18, 2021 | 10:00 EDT

Shin Megami Tensei 3 Block Puzzle
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Shin Megami Tensei III Block Puzzle Guide

When you get to Asakusa you'll end up finding something that I'm sure you never expected in a JRPG. There is a Shin Megami Tensei III Block Puzzle minigame. In one of the rooms in Asakusa, you'll…

May 18, 2021 | 10:30 EDT

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Shin Megami Tensei III Matador Boss Guide

Here he is, the battle you've been waiting for. As soon as it was announced there were all kinds of articles published laughing about new players experiencing the Shin Megami Tensei III Matador…

May 18, 2021 | 10:29 EDT

Shin Megami Tensei 3 Kabukicho Prison Guard
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Shin Megami Tensei III Kabukicho Prison Guide

Each dungeon has it's own gimmick or new element to add, but in Shin Megami Tensei III Kabukicho Prison is one of the more confusing ones. You'll encounter this dungeon a little bit over halfway…

May 18, 2021 | 10:30 EDT

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Shin Megami Tensei III Beginner Guide

There is a LOT that this game gives you, way too quickly with very little information. Using this Shin Megami Tensei III Beginner Guide I'll be going over some of the questions that you might have…

May 18, 2021 | 10:29 EDT

Shin Megami Tensei 3 Great Underpass Of Ginza
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Shin Megami Tensei III Great Underpass of Ginza Exit Guide

Shin Megami Tensei III does a lot of fantastic things. The combat is engaging and the dungeons are well thought out and interesting but it doesn't always point you in the right direction. When you…

May 18, 2021 | 10:29 EDT

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Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Is Just As Difficult As You Remember

You'd have to be living under a rock to not see how the Shin Megami Tensei and Persona franchise has been exploding in the west as of late. The popularity of Persona 5 and spin-off Persona 5 Strikers…

April 20, 2021 | 10:00 EDT

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Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne

Reawaken your inner demon in a modernized version of the acclaimed ATLUS classic, Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster. What begins as a normal day in Tokyo turns out to be everything but,…

April 14, 2021 | 10:07 EDT

Persona 5 Strikers
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Is Persona 5 Strikers a good place to start if you haven't played Persona 5?

Persona 5 Strikers is nearly upon us here in the west and with previews making the rounds today, there's bound to be a number of people curious about whether or not this makes a good starting point…

January 18, 2038 | 10:14 EST

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Multiple Persona Soundtracks Arrive on Spotify Tomorrow

Multiple Persona soundtracks will be coming to Spotify in the next day or so. Naturally, this will include the phenomenal Persona 5 soundtrack, but that's not all — a total of 11 OSTs are on the way…

January 4, 2021 | 01:44 EST

persona 5 royal
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The Best Game Music of 2020 - Persona 5 Royal

Three years ago, Atlus released Persona 5 in the west, propelling the series from having a cult following to enjoying mainstream success. It has a wonderful story, whimsical characters, a vibrant…

December 24, 2020 | 11:00 EST