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Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology demo, 3DS theme and DLC announced

Posted on February 4, 2018 by Jason Nason

Atlus’ upcoming game Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology is just over a week away and Atlus has detailed the upcoming DLC for the game. Not only that but a free 3DS theme has also been released as a companion to the game, which is already available.

For those who can’t wait for the February 13th North American release date to arrive, you can also download the Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology demo today in the Nintendo eShop! You can get familiar with the story and the game’s mechanics, then transfer your save file when the game launches.

There is a variety of different DLC coming up for the game, including a variety of character art, consumable items, and more as DLC starting on launch day.

February 13 (Launch Day)

  • Growth Ring ($1.99): Consumable item. Gain additional EXP.
  • Mole Armlet ($1.99): Consumable item. Gain additional money.
  • New Difficulty: DEADLY (Free): Unlock “Near Death” difficulty.
  • Chibi Art Pack ($2.49): Switch main character art to Chibi art.
  • Classic Art Pack ($2.49): Switch main character art to original version’s.
  • Bathing in Mana ($3.99): Fan service event. Each character will show up ready for a swim. Plus an additional boss battle.

February 20

  • Rage of the Fallen ($2.49): Rescue Aht and Marco in New Granorg in different timeline.
  • Under the Moonlight ($2.49): Investigate information leak with Eruca and Rainey in New Granorg in different timeline.

February 27

  • Settling the Score ($2.49): Investigate the distortion in time with Rosch and Gafka in different timeline. Fight against seven bosses in sequence.
  • Meeting in the Chasm ($2.49): Explore the hidden past of Nemesia.
  • Hunting Corridor (2.99): A dungeon that you can find an item to boost up your character parameters.

Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology is an enhanced retelling of the original where you’ll once again take the reins of Alistel operative Stocke as he unlocks the power of the White Chronicle relic and gains the ability to travel between two alternate timelines. With his new-found powers, Stocke will need to right the wrongs of the past in order to prevent the total annihilation of the world.

This time though, things are a bit different.

Redesigned character art, new character voice-overs, a brand-new opening animation by A-1 Pictures, new theme song, event illustrations, five new tracks from original composer Yoko Shimomura, and additional difficulty settings will enhance the experience in this fresh take of a beloved story.

Stocke will now encounter a mysterious new character named Nemesia who will teach him more about his world’s history and unlock a third timeline to explore the ripple effect of some of his actions with episodic “what-if” scenarios. If you’re a Radiant Historia purist who simply wants to play through the original game’s story, we have you covered! Perfect Chronology offers two different modes: Append and Perfect. Append mode allows you to beat the original game before having the option to start a NewGame+ with the added content, while Perfect mode lets you play through the game with the inclusion of the third timeline from the beginning.

Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology will be released on February 13th.

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Atlus’ Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology a month away

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Jason Nason

One of the last big titles for the Nintendo 3DS is just over a month away in Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology from Atlus.

An Enhanced Retelling of the original Radiant Historia on Nintendo DS in 2011, you’ll once again take the reins of Alistel operative Stocke as he unlocks the power of the White Chronicle relic and gains the ability to travel between two alternate timelines. With his new-found powers, Stocke will need to right the wrongs of the past in order to prevent the total annihilation of the world.

This time though, things are a bit different.

Redesigned character art, new character voice-overs, a brand-new opening animation by A-1 Pictures, new theme song, event illustrations, five new tracks from original composer Yoko Shimomura, and additional difficulty settings will enhance the experience in this fresh take of a beloved story.

The game also features new story content. Stocke will now encounter a mysterious new character named Nemesia who will teach him more about his world’s history and unlock a third timeline to explore the ripple effect of some of his actions with episodic “what-if” scenarios.

If you’re a Radiant Historia purist who simply wants to play through the original game’s story, Perfect Chronology offers two different modes: Append and Perfect. Append mode allows you to beat the original game before having the option to start a NewGame+ with the added content, while Perfect mode lets you play through the game with the inclusion of the third timeline from the beginning.

Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology will be released in North America on February 13th, 2018 and a few days later in Europe. The game will retail for $54.99 CAD.

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Best Games We Played Runner-Up: Persona 5

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Broken Joysticks

Article By: Victoria Rose

This past year saw a lot of major releases in quick succession. From the scary corridors of Resident Evil 7 this past February, or the whirlwind of the Nintendo Switch launch in March or the constant hype rush of new trailers and news that is E3 – there was a lot to be excited about. Wedged in-between all of this was Atlus’ long awaited JRPG sequel, Persona 5, debuting nearly 3 years after its initial Winter 2014 target date. Tori Rose takes a look back at one of Atlus’ big releases and recounts what worked and didn’t work in this high school simulator / monster battling JRPG mash-up.

2017 was the year in which even our power fantasies came with inextricable baggage. Much like its predecessors, Persona 5 was designed from the ground up to be a power fantasy for its teenage audience. Its central premise of forcing a change of heart onto others by your own hand is a potent one indeed, and would have been more than compelling enough on its own, but Persona 5 has a very different spirit than its predecessors.

The game masterfully paints you and your group of friends as outcasts, thieves, and criminals of all sorts. It does everything in its power to make the player feel like the world does not appreciate them and is wrongly turned against them, and such is the justification for their actions. And who comprises this band of outcasts? Perhaps those who actually do face discrimination in Japanese society, such as queer people, those not of Japanese descent, or perhaps differently-abled people? No, of course not – this is Atlus, so the protagonists are on average all releatively-privileged heterosexual, cisgender Japanese youth. You may even start to realize that the narrative constructed around the game’s Phantom Thieves is suspiciously similar to the one used by the very oppressors of those aforementioned marginalized groups. Yet in spite of all that… there’s something about Persona 5 that makes it hard to ignore just how well it succeeds at selling that fantasy. Even labouring under all those criticisms, the game still makes its central premise deliciously tantalizing, especially in a year in which the desire to change the hearts of the evil and powerful is more desirable than ever.

Persona 5 is still a masterwork of JRPG design, with a mechanics sets that interweave in countless interesting ways to create an core macro-level gameplay loop that is deep, varied, and downright addictive. And how appropriate it is to describe this game as a drug – pulling you in with its intoxicating power fantasy, latching onto you with its mechanics of encouraging endless experimentation, and always having you coming back to get that sweet drip-feed of well-crafted narrative nectar. Persona 5 is a masterpiece, but in 2017, we can no longer ignore the problems in the media we consume.

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Radiant Historia remake coming to 3DS in 2018

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Jason Nason

It’s been six years since Radiant Historia was released on Nintendo DS in 2011, but Atlus is bringing back the title for a release on the 3DS. It’s time to return to Vainqueur and unlock the time traveling power of the White Chronicle once again in Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology.

This beloved classic is an expanded 3DS port of the original game that will contain a great deal of added gameplay/story content, updated presentation, and new ways to experience the adventure!

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Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux set for Early 2018

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Jason Nason

A little bit back Atlus revealled three new games coming to the west, including a new title in the Shin Megami Tensei series. Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux is planned for a release on the Nintendo 3DS in early 2018.

A spatial distortion full of demons appeared in Antarctica, threatening to engulf the Earth in Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey . The United Nations responded by tasking a team of highly advanced specialists with piercing the anomaly and figuring out how to stop it from the source. Well, get ready to don your Demonica once again in this new expanded port: Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux . Expect new story content, additional endings, a new dungeon to explore, and more in the return of this sci-fi tinged SMT adventure.

Here are some of the features of Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux:

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Etrian Odyssey V dated for October 17th

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Jason Nason

The newest numbered addition to the Etrian Odyssey series is nearly here. The Etrian Odyssey series is renowned for perfecting the core features of classic RPGs: dungeon exploration, monster battles, and party building. Explore the character creator’s endless possibilities to form a customized guild, then draw out your own, personal map as you conquer the Yggdrasil Labyrinth.

Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth chronicles the quest of a new adventurer as he or she attempts to reach the top of the towering Yggdrasil Tree. For it is said that whoever braves the dangers of the dreaded Yggdrasil Labyrinth and reaches the summit will have their greatest wish fulfilled.

This is the story of Yggdrasil, the world tree in the land of Arcania. Children of men pass down an ancient fable: “The power of the gods will be granted there…” Disciples of magic study an archaic myth: “The great mysteries shall be answered there…” Descendants of warriors recite their folklore: “The ultimate techniques can be mastered there…” Nomads of the plains exchange a fairy tale: “The lost treasures must be slumbering there…”

From all across the land of Arcania, each culture pursues its own legends. They journey to Yggdrasil, yearning to reach the top and meet their destinies.

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SEGA and Atlus Bringing 9 Games To E3 2017

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Rae Michelle Richards

SEGA Europe and Atlus USA have announced that the two companies will have a combined presence of 9 titles coming to the E3 2017 Expo in Los Angeles next week. If you’re a fan of the Yakuza franchise you’ve got two brand new titles to look forward too. The sonic fan base is surely going to be pouring over every frame of Sonic Forces and Sonic Mania footage to come out from the show. Also of note are the trio of Atlus RPGS for the 3DS announced for Fall 2017 / Spring 2018 yesterday.

Here is their full line-up:

3DS

  • Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond The Myth
  • Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology
  • Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux

PC, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS4 Pro

  • Sonic Forces
  • Sonic Mania

PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3

  • Yakuza Kiwami
  • Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

PS4, PS Vita

  • 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim

PC

  • Total War: Warhammer 2

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Shin Megami Tensei Direct scheduled for Wednesday; games upcoming to Switch and 3DS

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Jason Nason

One of the surprise announcements during the Nintendo Switch livestream event, Atlus revealed that a new HD title in its long-running hardcore RPG franchise, Shin Megami Tensei will be coming to the Nintendo Switch.

The new game, which is known only with the placeholder moniker Shin Megami Tensei Brand New Title, will be released on the Nintendo Switch. No release date has been revealed yet.

While the game will very likely make its way west, there is currently no information about a localization for the title.

A Nintendo Direct dedicated to Fire Emblem will debut this Wednesday, January 18, at 5PM EST. Tune in for details on the future of the Fire Emblem franchise!

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Atlus teases Project Re Fantasy

Posted on December 24, 2016 by Jason Nason

Atlus teased a little bit about an upcoming RPG on Friday. The stuido, the developers behind the Shin Megami Tensei and Persona series, and Katsura Hashino – director of ATLUS titles including Persona 5, Catherine, Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne, and others – are launching a new internal studio called Studio Zero.

The new game, while not much information is available, is in the earliest of stages of development. The game will be a complete departure from the Shin Megami Tensei and Persona series, and will be a new IP. Hashino is tapped to be the game’s director, along with other legendary ATLUS names. Along on the journey will be Shigenori Soejima from the ATLUS Artwork Team, responsible for creating the character art of the denizens of this new fantasy world, and Shoji Meguro from the ATLUS Sound Team, who will breathe life and depth into the new world as music composer.

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Atlus Reveals New Details About Person 5’s Steelbox Launch Edition

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Rae Michelle Richards

Persona 5 is now in the hands of Japanese gamers and fans in the west have to wait almost half a year – five whole months – before getting the game. With that being said news from official sources, namely Atlus USA, is probably going to be drip fed to us until closer to the February launch date.

Atlus sent out a press release this afternoon detailing the special Steelbook Launch Edition for the game. They revealed that the inside of the case is clear plastic – allowing owners to see the underside of the cover art. It’s pretty rare for games to get reversible art and those that do are usually special editions, as is the case here, but still pretty cool news even if it isn’t earth shattering. The outside of the Steelbook Launch Edition features a stylish black, whit and red group shot of Persona 5’s main cast.

Here’s the official assets Atlus revealed for the Steelbook Launch Edition:

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Persona 5 was originally revealed all the way back in the Fall of 2013 and was originally set for release in the Winter of 2014 before being delayed more than two years for quality and story revisions. In Persona 5 players take on the role of a high school student (as in previous games) although this go around the player has an entire year to complete the games. As with other titles Persona 5 sees the return of the day/night cycle popularized by Persona 3, allowing the protagonist to form social bonds with classmates during the day and take on challenging dungeons at night.

Persona 5 will be released on February 14th 2017 in Western regions for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4.

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New cast trailer for Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Jason Nason

More details of Atlus’ upcoming RPG Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse are trickling out as the release date draws nearer. That has now been confirmed at September 20th in North America, a date which was expected already with online listings showing the date as such.

This week Atlus has released another new trailer for the game, this time detailing some of the cast of the role-playing game. Check out that trailer below.

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DLC releasing day and date with Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE

Posted on May 14, 2016 by Jason Nason

The upcoming Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE game will launch on June 24th for the Nintendo Wii U and Nintendo has announced that downloadable content (DLC) will be available on the same day!

Developed by Atlus, the role-playing game fuses strategic, turn-based combat with over-the-top, pop-culture style. You’ll be able to expand the game right away with new costumes and items via five DLC packs, available for purchase on Nintendo eShop.

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Hatsune Miku Featured In Latest Personal 4: Dancing All Night DLC Trailer

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Rae Michelle Richards

Atlus USA has released a trailer for the second-to-last piece of downloadable content for Persona 4: Dancing All Night and this time it’s a cross-over with the vocaloid sensation Hatsune Miku. Alongside her performance of “Heavan” – the P4G Animation Set also includes a costume for Nanako and two songs.

Below is the brand new trailer, get ready to dance!

You can read all about Persona 4: Dancing All Night‘s DLC on the game’s official website.

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Stella Glow Demo Coming to 3DS on October 27th

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Jason Nason

With the release of Stella Glow set for November, Atlus has announced that they will release a demo for the game. The demo will give gamers a taste of the game’s combat, voice acting, cutscenes and soundtrack. The down side is that unlike some other demos this one won’t allow you to save your progress into the full version of the game.

But at least you’ll get to try before you buy, which is becoming a great trend.

The demo will feature the entire prologue of the game as a playable demo. The demo will be available in the Nintendo 3DS eShop on October 27th.

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Attack On Titan 3DS To See Digital Release In North America

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Rae Michelle Richards

Atlus and Nintendo have announced via Nintendo Direct that Attack on Titan: Humanity in Chains will be coming to the 3DS this may exclusively on the 3DS E-Shop.

Humanity In Chains was released in Japan in late 2013 and follows the plot of the original animated series with players taking on the roles of Eren, Mikasa and Armin. No price for this 3DS action has been released as of press time.

Update: Atlus sent us a long a press release which listed the following features for the game:

The features for Attack on Titan: Humanity in Chains include:

  • Story Mode: As a member of the elite Scout Regiment, defending the outer walls from the Titans will push players to their very limits to save humanity. Enhanced Titan AI behavior will sap every ounce of ability from players as they make a last stand for the human race.

  • Familiar Characters, New  Customizations: Eren Jaeger, Mikasa Ackermann and others will be familiar faces for players as they pick their favorite Scout member to defend the Walls. Several new additions will join the Scout Regiment, customizable with costumes, weapons and voices.

  • Online Co-op Mode: Defend the outer walls with up to three friends in the all-new online co-op mode with ranking and leaderboards.

  • Fresh Look: Updates to the UI, improvements in gameplay balance and support for the Circle Pad Pro and the New Nintendo 3DS XL system’s C-Stick take Humanity in Chains to the next level.

Attack on Titan: Humanity in

Check out a trailer for the Japanese version of the game below.

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