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Error · 02:50 PM

... according to bloomberg that is.

Quote:

"As for consumer software, the company plans one release in 1H2008, followed by nine in 2H2008, including "Etrian Odyssey" for the DS and "Persona 4" for the PS2"

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?p...d=a3cqmF.j765M

edit: so people dont get confused

Originally Posted by duckroll:

It should be noted that I believe Atlus does Financial years that end in July. So the "first half" would be Aug 07 to Jan 08. And the "second half" is Feb 08 to July 08.

Stumpokapow · (12-18-2007, 02:46 PM)

What? EO2 not until Q3 or Q4? That makes it probably 2009 for the USA. Fuck.

orio7 · (12-18-2007, 02:46 PM)

PS2 :bow :bow

Pureauthor · (12-18-2007, 02:46 PM)

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I feel an urge to destroy something.

Saitou · (12-18-2007, 02:47 PM)

wate wat

duckroll · (12-18-2007, 02:48 PM)

It should be noted that I believe Atlus does Financial years that end in July. So the "first half" would be Aug 07 to Jan 08. And the "second half" is Feb 08 to July 08.

Edit: EO2 is coming out in Japan in Feb.

kay · (12-18-2007, 02:48 PM)

They probably mean FES I hope :(

Aeris130 · (12-18-2007, 02:49 PM)

Great news, just wish they could let the PS2 go at some point.

Dascu · (12-18-2007, 02:49 PM)

:lol Next-gen am cry.

They might as well make a Wii version (or PSP version).

duckroll · (12-18-2007, 02:49 PM)

Originally Posted by kay:

They probably mean FES I hope :(

This is about Japan. :P

Mandoric · (12-18-2007, 02:50 PM)

Originally Posted by kay:

They probably mean FES I hope :(

FES was the second half of last year for them.

The project numbers that we can know---1H releases---match up. Not sure about 9 projects for 2H, though, but we'll see.

Stumpokapow · (12-18-2007, 02:50 PM)

Originally Posted by duckroll:

It should be noted that I believe Atlus does Financial years that end in July. So the "first half" would be Aug 07 to Jan 08. And the "second half" is Feb 08 to July 08.

Edit: EO2 is coming out in Japan in Feb.

Isn't it generally accepted that a fiscal year should be numbered based on the calendar year it starts in rather than the calendar year it ends in? That's what threw me for a loop.

For example, I file my 2006 taxes in April 2007, and I have the choice to either file for calendar January-January or calendar April-April.

Borys · (12-18-2007, 02:50 PM)

There never was and never will be a console as Grand as The Playstation 2.

:bow :bow

Defuser · (12-18-2007, 02:51 PM)

PS2 just refuses to die.

theBishop · (12-18-2007, 02:51 PM)

I thought a new Persona was announced for the PS3...

kay · (12-18-2007, 02:52 PM)

Guess I should actually click the link!

duckroll · (12-18-2007, 02:52 PM)

Originally Posted by Stumpokapow:

Isn't it generally accepted that a fiscal year should be numbered based on the calendar year it starts in rather than the calendar year it ends in? That's what threw me for a loop.

For example, I file my 2006 taxes in April 2007, and I have the choice to either file for calendar January-January or calendar April-April.

The text doesn't actually say 2008. Mandoric is a bad accountant! :)

Pureauthor · (12-18-2007, 02:53 PM)

Originally Posted by Defuser:

I see forth coming meltdowns

Shouldn't it be 'foresee'?

Quote:

I thought a new Persona was announced for the PS3...

Perhaps you're thinking of the mainline Shin Megami Tensei series?

Witchfinder General · (12-18-2007, 02:53 PM)

Cool, I don't care what platform it's for as long as it's as good as P3.

Borys · (12-18-2007, 02:53 PM)

Originally Posted by Defuser:

PS2 just refuses to die.

And it never should.

Your avatar is mesmerizing.

lastendconductor · (12-18-2007, 02:55 PM)

Fuck yeah!!! :D

Mistouze · (12-18-2007, 02:56 PM)

Seems like a smart move for them. But I would'nt be surprised by a Wii port announcement down the line.

Teasel · (12-18-2007, 02:56 PM)

Originally Posted by Dascu:

:lol Next-gen am cry.

They might as well make a Wii version (or PSP version).

yeah they are already making a double ps2/wii version with baroque so i don't see why it couldn't happen

Defuser · (12-18-2007, 02:57 PM)

Originally Posted by Pureauthor:

Shouldn't it be 'foresee'?

I'm abit sick right now,can't think straight.Damn you rainy days!!

rollingstart · (12-18-2007, 02:57 PM)

Persona 4 on PS2 means no Persona 4 on cellphones, and thus the world is right again...for now

Mandoric · (12-18-2007, 02:58 PM)

Originally Posted by Stumpokapow:

Isn't it generally accepted that a fiscal year should be numbered based on the calendar year it starts in rather than the calendar year it ends in? That's what threw me for a loop.

For example, I file my 2006 taxes in April 2007, and I have the choice to either file for calendar January-January or calendar April-April.

The original phrasing didn't actually contain year numbers; however, the financials posted on their site invariably refer to "the year ending in July of Heisei 20" rather than "beginning in August of Heisei 19".

ElectricBlue187 · (12-18-2007, 02:58 PM)

Persona: PS3? lol

duckroll · (12-18-2007, 02:59 PM)

It should be noted, P3 Fes was announced last year in the first week of Dec. If they really plan on doing yearly Personas to cash in on the brand now that it's HOT, then we're already a week overdue for an announcement. Maybe tomorrow's Famitsu! :o

birdchili · (12-18-2007, 03:00 PM)

never assume you're buying your last full price ps2 game, i suppose.

another body blow for ~~next~~ current gen rpgs though.

Yasser · (12-18-2007, 03:02 PM)

it's a race between the eu version of this and ff xiii

kay · (12-18-2007, 03:04 PM)

Originally Posted by Pureauthor:

Perhaps you're thinking of the mainline Shin Megami Tensei series?

I bet it was the people claiming it would come out on PS3 as a fact. Persona 3 was released after the announcement for megaten on PS3 in 2005, Atlus did not know of the game's success and likely are trying for a quick cash in here.

schild · (12-18-2007, 03:09 PM)

I'd love it on the PS2. But I'm thinking Typo.

Greatness Gone · (12-18-2007, 03:11 PM)

Persona anything, that isn't on cell phones? DO WANT!

Kyoufu · (12-18-2007, 03:12 PM)

This news is perfect testament as to why Japan is failing. They'll be stuck on PS2 hardware for another 10 years.

Pureauthor · (12-18-2007, 03:13 PM)

Originally Posted by Kyoufu:

This news is perfect testament as to why Japan is failing. They'll be stuck on PS2 hardware for another 10 years.

Actually, given the Japanese market, they'll be stuck on portable N64 hardware.

Who cares, though. HD gaming can go bite it.

Kosma · (12-18-2007, 03:15 PM)

Originally Posted by Pureauthor:

Actually, given the Japanese market, they'll be stuck on portable N64 hardware.

Who cares, though. HD gaming can go bite it.

Wut?

Calints Neos · (12-18-2007, 03:17 PM)

Wait, peope like the PS3 now?

kay · (12-18-2007, 03:19 PM)

Originally Posted by Calints Neos:

Wait, peope like the PS3 now?

a troll appears

Kyoufu · (12-18-2007, 03:19 PM)

Originally Posted by Pureauthor:

Who cares, though. HD gaming can go bite it.

You wouldn't say that if you were given a taste of HD roleplaying.

Right now, my plate is empty.

Kurosaki Ichigo · (12-18-2007, 03:20 PM)

News spilled by bloomberg? Weird :/

Maybe this is just the old news that they are going milk...errr, that Etrian Odyssey and Persona are on their list to spend more resources into it.

SumGamer · (12-18-2007, 03:21 PM)

Ohhhhhhh my godddddd....

Please dont based on the anime.

Mandoric · (12-18-2007, 03:23 PM)

Originally Posted by Kurosaki Ichigo:

News spilled by bloomberg? Weird :/

Maybe this is just the old news that they are going milk...errr, that Etrian Odyssey and Persona are on their list to spend more resources into it.

It specifically says Persona 4, and they've already confirmed a new Etrian title releasing in that timeframe.

Pureauthor · (12-18-2007, 03:24 PM)

Originally Posted by Kyoufu:

You wouldn't say that if you were given a taste of HD roleplaying.

Right now, my plate is empty.

Why in the world would I want HD roleplaying? It's basically the same RPGs I could get on my DS, PS2, or a PSP, but prettier. And in 2/3 of the cases, I sacrifice portability. No, thanks.

Quote:

Wut?

I'm sorry, are there any terms you would like me to clarify?

Mamesj · (12-18-2007, 03:25 PM)

Originally Posted by oo Kosma oo:

Wut?

HD gaming....it can go bite it. :lol

I think I might be in agreement, as far as consoles go (ummm...I'm still setting my PC to 1280x720 though ;) ) I mean, Japan isn't going to explode if the PS2 and Wii dominate--if the 360 and PS3 take a back seat for the next few years while games are churned out to non-HD, but more popular, consoles, they'll be in some interesting new territory for the game industry (which has always relied on the newest and best stuff with high profile, cutting edge releases.)

Back on topic....lets hope the lead is Chihiro ;_;

Calints Neos · (12-18-2007, 03:31 PM)

Originally Posted by Mamesj:

HD gaming....it can go bite it. :lol

I think I might be in agreement, as far as consoles go (ummm...I'm still setting my PC to 1280x720 though ;) ) I mean, Japan isn't going to explode if the PS2 and Wii dominate--if the 360 and PS3 take a back seat for the next few years while games are churned out to non-HD, but more popular, consoles, they'll be in some interesting new territory for the game industry (which has always relied on the newest and best stuff with high profile, cutting edge releases.)

Back on topic....lets hope the lead is Chihiro ;_;

No Maya?

FF_VIII · (12-18-2007, 03:33 PM)

Next-gen ftl?

Mashing · (12-18-2007, 03:34 PM)

I wish EO would get a reprint, I'd like to buy that game without paying exhorbirant prices for it.

klee123 · (12-18-2007, 03:35 PM)

Cool, more Persona goodness! I just hope the main SMT game goes on PS3.

Kyoufu · (12-18-2007, 03:36 PM)

Originally Posted by Pureauthor:

Why in the world would I want HD roleplaying? It's basically the same RPGs I could get on my DS, PS2, or a PSP, but prettier. And in 2/3 of the cases, I sacrifice portability. No, thanks.

Gee I don't know, maybe improvement in the gameplay formula? How long will you play FF and DQ remakes on your DS?

Give me FFXIII next-gen semen goodness.

Philthy · (12-18-2007, 03:42 PM)

They are probably just stuck in a holding pattern wondering what is going on with the industry right now.