This year, I took my first step into the world of Persona. As someone who is into horror, with a great interest in visual novels and turn-based battling, you’d think I’d have made the plunge sooner, but no. The Persona games have sat in my ever-expanding backlog for a while now, and once Persona 4 Golden made its way to the Nintendo Switch earlier this year, I decided that it was time.
]]>Persona 3 Portable is getting a physical edition from Limited Run Games, and there's even a collector's edition that comes with the game's signature Evoker.
]]>Getting the Persona 4 Golden ending you want is a tricky blend of planning ahead and carefully choosing the correct sequence of dialogue options at a key moment.
]]>Getting all the classroom answers right in Persona 4 Golden boosts your stats, makes you popular, and even earns you a fat cash reward if you ace your exams.
]]>This week, the modern Persona series will be fully democratized. Once a hard-line PlayStation exclusive, all three of the modern-era Persona games – which follow a fairly similar template across the trio – will be available on PlayStation 4 (and 5, via backwards compatibility), Xbox Series, Xbox One, Switch, and PC. It’s a banner day for Japanese RPG fans, or the JRPG curious.
]]>Atlus has confirmed you'll be able to stream Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden, but oddly you do have to include a spoiler warning.
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]]>Microsoft has announced a few titles coming soon to Xbox Game Pass.
]]>Atlus has announced release dates for the Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 remasters.
]]>It's been a great year for Atlus: per its most recent financial statement (for the period ending March 31), we learned that the sales of games released from April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022 were above and beyond what the developer was expecting.
]]>Joker’s no longer just about spin-offs and Smash on the Switch, as Nintendo fans will soon finally get their wish - Persona 5 Royal is coming to Switch this October.
]]>Persona 5 Royal, Persona 4 Golden and Persona 3 Portable are all making their way to Xbox platforms.
]]>Persona 5 Royal sales have surpassed 1.4 million units worldwide, while Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers has shipped over 480,000 copies in Japan and Asia alone.
]]>Persona 4 Golden has hit 500,000 players on PC, according to Atlus.
]]>Since Persona 4 Golden launched on PC, modders have been working to implement a range of details that weren't available in the original game - including a Yosuke romance mod.
]]>It was recently confirmed that contrary to popular belief, the Persona 4 Golden PC port was handled internally by Atlus Japan itself, which has since set up its own official Steam developer page.
]]>Persona 4 Golden has already smashed the record for the most concurrently played JRPG on Steam - excluding MMOs - in the platform's history.
]]>One of the greatest RPGs in recent memory is now on PC - and it's an excellent port.
]]>Sony has revealed the the full list of compatible PS Vita games that can be played on PS TV ahead of its launch next month in North America.
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]]>Sony has published its final 'Deal of Christmas,' knocking quids off The Last of Us, Persona 4: Golden and a batch of movie rentals.
]]>Atlus has announced some rather impressive ship numbers for two of its titles. Persona 4 Golden has shipped 700,000 units and Dragon's Crown has shipped 800,000 units. The figured include copies downloaded through the PlayStation Store. The firm recently put both games on sale through the New Year in Japan. Thanks, GI International.
]]>Persona 4: Golden has shipped 300,000 copies on Vita to date, Atlus has announced.The figure includes both physical and digital versions, but doesn't specify of the shipped figures are worldwide or regional. An announcement regarding what's next for the Persona team is expected in November. Thanks, Siliconera.
]]>Atlus's parent company Index Corporation has posted a large loss as part of its Q2 financial report. The Japanese firm has enjoyed a great deal of sales success stories recently, but it hasn't been enough to reverse the slump.
]]>Atlus has dropped us a line to let us know that Persona 4 Golden is $10 off across Canada and the US for two weeks only. The PS2 Classic remake is one of the Vita's best-selling titles, and certainly its highest-rated.
]]>Persona 4 Golden will be released on PSN for Vita two days before it hits retail in Europe, according to NIS America. Come February 20, be sure to fire up your handheld and download the title. Or, you can wait until February 22 and pick it up at retail. It's nice to have options.
]]>Persona 4 Golden will finally arrive on European Vitas next month.
]]>Atlus has gleefully announced that Persona 4 Golden is the Vita's most critically-acclaimed title.
]]>Persona 4 Golden and Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory have both been unofficially dated for European release, with The Witch and the Hundred Knights also flagged for a local launch.
]]>Persona 4 Golden has a new, English-speaking trailer available for your enjoyment. Watch it below, and thank Atlus for the eye-candy. Persona 4 Golden launches in the US on November 20, and arrives in Europe some time in northern spring. The game is a Vita remake of the PS2 classic.
]]>Persona 4: Golden and its Vita port sold 260,000 units in Japan since released on June 14, Index Corporation reported in its latest financials. The firm expects sales to jump even higher when Persona 4: Golden arrives in the states next month. Sales for Persona 4 Arena also exceed the firm's expectations, moving 220,000 copies. Overall, Index Corporation, which holds a majority stake in Atlus, reported ¥447 million in net profit, or approximately $5.64 million. Thanks, Siliconera.
]]>Persona 4 Golden packs in a lot of content, which is why it's able to drop 16 trailers as if that weren't even a thing. Can you believe we still haven't seen the whole game?
]]>Persona 4: Golden has a new video available below, showing the various features in the game. The Vita remake of the PS2 classic Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4 arrives via Atlus in the US in November.
]]>Here is a second batch of Persona 4: Golden screens apparently designed to make a much loved and respected RPG look as boring as possible.
]]>Persona 4 Golden is headed to Europe courtesy of NIS America.
]]>Persona 4 Golden will hit US shores in November, Atlus has announced. Come November 20, you can start having Persona battles, go to school, relax with your Persona buddies and just "be". Persona 4 Golden is a Vita re-release of the PS2 RPG which many Megami Tensei fans adore. Thanks, D'toid.
]]>Persona 4 Golden includes a number of spectacular battle between amazing creatures. These screens show a lot of things which are not that.
]]>Persona 4 Golden: Solid Gold Premium Edition has been revealed by Atlus for PS Vita. It's rare and comes bundled with extra goodies.
]]>Atlus has announced those who pre-order Persona 4 Golden for Vita will receive a free Vita Skin from participating retailers. Supplies are limited, and its the same skin available to customers in Japan. Amazon and GameStop both advertise the ski. Persona 4 Golden releases this holiday season. Check out screens of the skin below.
]]>Famitsu's published Japanese Vita game sales for the first half of the year, as per Andriasang. Persona's leading the way, as you're expect, with nearly 200,000 units in the bag. The top ten's below.
]]>PS Vita JRPG, Persona 4 The Golden has topped the Japanese chart with 137,076 units sold and a sell-through rate of 84.11 percent, Andriasang has reported.
]]>If you like both Persona and music, congratulations! You're probably a human being. Plus, it's a pretty good day for you.
]]>It's all go for Atlus this week at E3: the publisher's announced an August 7 US release for fighter Persona 4: Arena and released the E3 trailer for the Vita redeux of Persona 4: The Golden. That and Arena's trailer for the show is after the break.
]]>Despite the announcement of a European release of Persona 4: Arena over the weekend, Zen United has told VG247 it has nothing to say in regards to it possibly releasing Persona 4: The Golden for Vita in Europe.
]]>The opening intro to Persona 4: Golden has been released by Atlus. The intro was created by Madhouse, and it's very colorful and 70s-disco looking. Persona 4 Golden will release this fall on Vita. Thanks, Siliconera.
]]>Atlus has released four clips for upcoming Vita port Persona 4: The Golden adding up to a whopping 79 seconds of footage. Treat 'em mean, keep 'em keen?
]]>Hot news, sir. Persona 4: The Golden will feature a bug-catching game, according to this week's Famitsu. The mini-game will allow bugs to be caught through a can and then be used for fishing. I'm sure glad I got the Japanese edition pre-ordered now. There's also a bit in there about how radically different Persona 5's soundtrack would be if the game itself was a departure from Persona 3 and 4.
]]>Those tickled over the announcement that Atlus will publish Persona 4 Golden on Vita this fall in North America will pleased as punch with the screenshots posted below. The remake contains upgrades from the original PS2 title Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4, has been given audio and visual upgrades, a new character, an online dungeon rescue feature, and more. Hit up the break for the shots.
]]>Atlus has confirmed it'll release Persona 4: The Golden in the US for Vita this fall.
]]>Atlus has gone live with two new trailers of Persona 4: The Golden, featuring two sides to the Vita redeux of the RPG. The first trailer shows a darker and serious aspect to the game's story, particularly in the TV world. The second features a much lighter and uplifted side, mostly based on the social aspects in the game from Inaba. Get the pair below.
Persona 4: The Golden launches on June 14 on PlayStation Vita in Japan. Thanks, Andriasang.
]]>Atlus has released a dozen new character videos of Persona 4: The Golden. Most of the stuff you will have seen in the PS2 version, but you'll spot at the end of the protagonist's video a glimpse of new character Marie, included in the Vita redeux for the first time. Videos are below the break, via Andriasang.
]]>As part of the Vita series Sony put live this morning, a new video has gone behind the scenes at Team Persona for Persona 4: The Golden. One to watch if you're aiming to import this summer. Get it below the break. Its first trailer released yesterday.
The RPG's out on June 14 in Japan
]]>Forget the short, teasing TV ads: Famitsu's gone live with the first proper trailer of Persona 4: The Golden for PlayStation Vita. The video shows a good and long proper glimpse as to what to expect with the PS2 redeux, including new character Marie, new story scenarios and more.
Get it below the break. It's out in Japan on June 14.
]]>Famitsu's detailed the deluxe pack of Persona 4: The Golden Japanese gamers will be able to pick up in the summer following the game's date announce yesterday.
]]>Importing time for moi. Famitsu's confirmed in this week's issue Persona 4: The Golden will launch in Japan on June 14.
]]>Actual mopeds! If that doesn't convince you to part with some money for this, I honest to God don't know what will. Shots are the below the break, via Famitsu.
The new version of the RPG launches on Vita in Japan this spring as part of the Year of Persona 4.
]]>Atlus is about to fill 2012 with so much Persona 4 that ignoring the fan-favourite JRPG is going to be impossible. Johnny Cullen takes a look at the continued adventures of Chie and friends.
]]>Atlus Japan has released another batch of Persona 4: The Golden shots ahead of the Vita revamp's release next spring in the country. If you loved the vanilla version of P4, this is pretty much a guarantee to import. There's a ton more on RPG Site. Go get 'em.
]]>Lots of Persona 4 news in the way of eye candy was revealed today, thanks to the website for The Ultimate Mayanoka Arena going live as well as shots being released. Then, there's even more screenshot goodness, this time for Persona 4: The Golden. Some are new, some are not. Look anyway,. You won't regret it. You can view the various assets and poke around the site through the links. Thanks, Gematsu, Andriasang.
]]>Some screenshots for both Persona 4: Fighting Edition and Persona 4: The Golden. The shots follow up the Persona 4 blowout posted on the site earlier. The later, launches in Japan by spring 2012 for Vita, and Fighting Edition will land on PS3 and Xbox 360 in Japan in summer 2012. Thanks, Andriasang.
]]>Last week's Persona tease, further fueled on Monday? It's just as we thought. Persona 4 is going portable title - but not to PSP.
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