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4Tran · 2013-09-04, 21:31

Even if there wasn't any official announcement, everyone knows that Atlus is working on Persona 5 right now. We even know details like the fact that the game is going to use a new internal engine.

http://www.siliconera.com/2011/08/30...ite-some-time/

Dextro · 2013-09-05, 16:49

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Originally Posted by 4Tran

Even if there wasn't any official announcement, everyone knows that Atlus is working on Persona 5 right now. We even know details like the fact that the game is going to use a new internal engine.

http://www.siliconera.com/2011/08/30...ite-some-time/

Damn... My mind is going "SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!" at Atlus right about now. I just finished P4: Golden recently and am on a major Persona withdrawal. They could at least announce a western release for the Persona 4: Arena sequel. That would be enough to tide me over for a bit

Frailty · 2013-09-17, 22:24

Sega buys Atlus

I don't know what to feel

Rias · 2013-09-17, 22:29

I know what to feel. More of your favorite Atlus titles going to pachislot or social games.

SilverSyko · 2013-09-17, 22:30

I don't feel nearly as disappointed by this announcement as others seem to be.

Tokkan · 2013-09-17, 22:33

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Originally Posted by Frailty

Sega buys Atlus

I don't know what to feel

Eh, I should probably point this out.

It was not Sega Corporation, the games publisher currently in financial woes, who purchased Atlus.

It was their parent company Sega Sammy, who are very well off from all those pachislot machines printing money for them, that purchased Atlus.

4Tran · 2013-09-17, 23:05

It should be noted that it's not Sega buying Atlus; it's Sega's holding company, Sega Sammy buying Index. What this means is that whatever is going on with Sega may not have any impact on Atlus.

Atlus has been profitable so there's a decent chance that Sega Sammy would leave them alone rather than fold them into Sega. Potentially, this can mean good things for some fans since while Atlus has no presence in Europe, Sega can handle localizations in that region. On the flip side, it probably means that NISA won't get any more Atlus games.

Rias · 2013-09-17, 23:24

I can't remember if it was NISA or Sega that likes to take their translations to an extreme.

In VP1, when you face the last boss. I don't remember word-for-word, but it was something close to:

Original version: "I must praise you for getting this far."
English version: "You bastards you have messed up all my plans."

Duo Maxwell · 2013-09-17, 23:36

So far I don't remember what Sega did that make people feel that much uneasy about the buy out.

fict_ticious · 2013-09-17, 23:54

Depending on how far along SMTxFE is, it may be the last handheld SMT before the franchise is annexed to mobile. Mobile is making a killing in East Asia and the nature of SMT lends itself well to a mobile card trading/battling format.

If in the coming months we get news that many of the senior staff get reassigned to mobile, well, then we should panic.

Tokkan · 2013-09-18, 00:01

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Originally Posted by fict_ticious

Depending on how far along SMTxFE is, it may be the last handheld SMT before the franchise is annexed to mobile. Mobile is making a killing in East Asia and the nature of SMT lends itself well to a mobile card trading/battling format.

If in the coming months we get news that many of the senior staff get reassigned to mobile, well, then we should panic.

... SMTxFE is a home console title for Wii U, not a handheld title.

Rias · 2013-09-18, 00:49

Sega has now posted that they did not release the news regarding the merger/buyout.

However, stating that they did not release the news is not the same as denying the merger/buyout.

serenade_beta · 2013-09-18, 01:04

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Originally Posted by Frailty

Sega buys Atlus

I don't know what to feel

Better than Sony, BandaiNamco, Konami, and Square Enix, at the least.

**Solace** · 2013-09-18, 01:04

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Originally Posted by Tokkan

... SMTxFE is a home console title for Wii U, not a handheld title.

In addition to that, I doubt there is any developer in Japan who would say no to Nintendo money.

But on the subject of the news itself, I'm mixed. On one hand, it's great that someone in the industry is buying the company as opposed to some vulture investor. On the other hand, Sega's output isn't what it used to be. As a gaming company, they're barely a shell of their former glory days. At least for now we don't have to worry about the gamer rage of Atlus going strictly to one console.

SOGESNAKE · 2013-09-18, 01:55

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Originally Posted by Frailty

Sega buys Atlus

I don't know what to feel

Y'know... this isn't the worst thing that could've happened. Like... odds are the worst we'll see is less tuff being localized.... like Growlanser, or smaller titles like Hexys Force (as much as I loved it) not being brought over.

Dextro · 2013-09-18, 02:04

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Originally Posted by Duo Maxwell

So far I don't remember what Sega did that make people feel that much uneasy about the buy out.

I think saying Valkyria Chronicles should be enough to show tell you what Sega did to upset fans

I personally like to remember that Sega brought Project Diva F to the west and recently released what's probably the best Mario Kart competitor since Crash Team Racing on the original ps1.

shmaster · 2013-09-18, 02:19

Hopefully Sega Sammy would allow Atlus to stay independent in their publishing business.
As long as this happens, I am certain Atlus' future is bright.

DragoonKain3 · 2013-09-18, 02:39

Hmmm, I feel Sega Sammy was the 'safe' choice. While the number of games that they can 'convert' (like for example maybe having Atlus do old-school Shining, Phantasy, Sakura Wars, or maybe even another Valkyria title?) or crossovers isn't as much as the other companies (I personally wanted Konami to get them for the small chance that Suikoden gets a ressurection)... I feel that there really isn't much in common Sega Corp has with Atlus that warrants Sega Sammy merging Atlus's game making/publishing efforts into Sega Corp.

Like for example, what does Atlus bring to the table for the Yakuza franchise? Or Viruta Fighter? Sonic? I just can't (or maybe I just don't want to) imagine that they'd change up how a company is run when it's still making money. I just hope they think that if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

FlareKnight · 2013-09-18, 08:10

Well this certainly isn't the worst case scenario. It's maybe not clearly a win scenario, but it could be. If they just leave Atlus to their own devices then things will work out alright. Just something we're going to have to wait and see with.

Does seem possible they will just see that Atlus is plenty profitable as is and won't really want to interfere much with what they are doing. Does seem like they wouldn't really need to merge them. Not like Atlus can really contribute much to the next Sonic game.

Crossing my fingers this will work out fine and Atlus can continue delivering the great games we love to play.

Duo Maxwell · 2013-09-18, 08:14

You know, Sega could just leave every of their small games in the hand of Atlus localization. That'd be the best case scenario that could happen.

I'd say just keep calm and wait.

2013-09-04, 21:31	Link #41
4Tran Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005	Even if there wasn't any official announcement, everyone knows that Atlus is working on Persona 5 right now. We even know details like the fact that the game is going to use a new internal engine. http://www.siliconera.com/2011/08/30...ite-some-time/ __________________ The victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory has been won...

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Frailty Constellation Graphic Designer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pearl of the Orient Seas Age: 31	Sega buys Atlus I don't know what to feel __________________

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Rias Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003	I know what to feel. More of your favorite Atlus titles going to pachislot or social games. __________________

2013-09-17, 22:30	Link #45
SilverSyko Okuyasu the Bird Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Age: 32	I don't feel nearly as disappointed by this announcement as others seem to be. __________________

2013-09-17, 23:05	Link #47
4Tran Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005	It should be noted that it's not Sega buying Atlus; it's Sega's holding company, Sega Sammy buying Index. What this means is that whatever is going on with Sega may not have any impact on Atlus. Atlus has been profitable so there's a decent chance that Sega Sammy would leave them alone rather than fold them into Sega. Potentially, this can mean good things for some fans since while Atlus has no presence in Europe, Sega can handle localizations in that region. On the flip side, it probably means that NISA won't get any more Atlus games. __________________ The victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory has been won...

2013-09-17, 23:24	Link #48
Rias Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003	I can't remember if it was NISA or Sega that likes to take their translations to an extreme. In VP1, when you face the last boss. I don't remember word-for-word, but it was something close to: Original version: "I must praise you for getting this far." English version: "You bastards you have messed up all my plans." __________________

2013-09-17, 23:36	Link #49
Duo Maxwell A Proud Lolicon Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: In front of my computer Age: 37	So far I don't remember what Sega did that make people feel that much uneasy about the buy out. __________________

2013-09-17, 23:54	Link #50
fict_ticious I can has drinks? Join Date: Mar 2006	Depending on how far along SMTxFE is, it may be the last handheld SMT before the franchise is annexed to mobile. Mobile is making a killing in East Asia and the nature of SMT lends itself well to a mobile card trading/battling format. If in the coming months we get news that many of the senior staff get reassigned to mobile, well, then we should panic.

2013-09-18, 00:49	Link #52
Rias Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003	Sega has now posted that they did not release the news regarding the merger/buyout. However, stating that they did not release the news is not the same as denying the merger/buyout. __________________

2013-09-18, 02:19	Link #57
shmaster オンドリャァァァ!!! Join Date: May 2009	Hopefully Sega Sammy would allow Atlus to stay independent in their publishing business. As long as this happens, I am certain Atlus' future is bright.

2013-09-18, 02:39	Link #58
DragoonKain3 Osana-Najimi Shipper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mt. Ordeals	Hmmm, I feel Sega Sammy was the 'safe' choice. While the number of games that they can 'convert' (like for example maybe having Atlus do old-school Shining, Phantasy, Sakura Wars, or maybe even another Valkyria title?) or crossovers isn't as much as the other companies (I personally wanted Konami to get them for the small chance that Suikoden gets a ressurection)... I feel that there really isn't much in common Sega Corp has with Atlus that warrants Sega Sammy merging Atlus's game making/publishing efforts into Sega Corp. Like for example, what does Atlus bring to the table for the Yakuza franchise? Or Viruta Fighter? Sonic? I just can't (or maybe I just don't want to) imagine that they'd change up how a company is run when it's still making money. I just hope they think that if it ain't broke, don't fix it. __________________ Yes its YOU childhood friend - source of BERZERKER RAGE since forever Childhood Friend couple STATISTICS(spoilers abound though)

2013-09-18, 08:10	Link #59
FlareKnight User of the "Fast Draw" Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Canada	Well this certainly isn't the worst case scenario. It's maybe not clearly a win scenario, but it could be. If they just leave Atlus to their own devices then things will work out alright. Just something we're going to have to wait and see with. Does seem possible they will just see that Atlus is plenty profitable as is and won't really want to interfere much with what they are doing. Does seem like they wouldn't really need to merge them. Not like Atlus can really contribute much to the next Sonic game. Crossing my fingers this will work out fine and Atlus can continue delivering the great games we love to play. __________________ Anime-Evo

2013-09-18, 08:14	Link #60
Duo Maxwell A Proud Lolicon Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: In front of my computer Age: 37	You know, Sega could just leave every of their small games in the hand of Atlus localization. That'd be the best case scenario that could happen. I'd say just keep calm and wait. __________________