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[buddha0991]

^they should take a page from pokemons play book and have a male and female mc and the one you don't choose should become a character in the story.

Yes, the attendant from P3P can right be Elizabeth or the guy you see, Theodore. the P1/2 guys is the guy playing the velvet room song on piano, Nameless, and the girl singing it, Belladonna. Also, in P3, an artist known as the Demon/Devil Artist/Painter

My greatest wish for P5 would be for them to move away from the whole The Fool/Wildcard bullshit, but I just don't see that happening.

 

[flatearthpandas]

I like how you jump down on my statement "making no sense" while being absolutely unfazed by the rest of the fiction going on in the thread. Speaks volumes.

And I would disagree with you whether it was a PS site or a Nintendo site. Your conclusion is based entirely off assumptions, and unsound ones at that in my opinion.

As for "speaking volumes," if you look at my post history, I'm expecting PS3/360 and possibly Wii U but I'm just pretty open about stating that no one knows shit about shit. We're all just guessing. I just think it's obnoxious when people start pushing their stupid assumptions around like they're any better than anyone else's stupid assumptions.

They aren't. Some people will be right in a few weeks. Most of us will be wrong. No one knows shit right now.

 

[Nairume]

I wouldn't, seeing as the Vita version of Persona 4 has outsold every SMT title that's been released on 3DS to date.

Did it?

Looking back at old Media Create stuff makes it look like SMT4 outsold it in Japan.

 

[Memento_Mori15]

Where is this "hamuko" coming from? Terrible name. Minako is better

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I know where it comes from, don't answer that rhetorical question

I really don't care what platform it's on, I just want to play it. Also, no dog or robot characters please.

 

[SatelliteOfLove]

Whatever the platform(s), the one surefire bet is meltdowns and butthurt over that choice with one true confusing design decision being drowned out by that.

 

[Dr. Buni]

I really don't care what platform it's on, I just want to play it. Also, no dog or robot characters please.

Robots > Teddy Bears.

 

[SpaceDrake]

Did it?

Looking back at old Media Create stuff makes it look like SMT4 outsold it in Japan.

SMT IV outsold P4G. Not by a hell of a lot (a margin of about 30k), but it did sell better.

I feel so conflicted for wanting P5 to have no relation whatsoever to P4, yet I'd love to have (an older) Nanako in the game

Spoiler

as a playable character

.

Real talk, I am so hoping SPOILER happens. It'd make a lot of sense thematically, even if it means there'd have to be a killer timeskip to facilitate it. But then, P3 and 4 are taking place in the past at this point, so one may be in the offing regardless.

 

[Kokonoe]

Persona X Phantasy Star?

 

[Poetic.Injustice]

Don't let another thread be closed due to platform speculation, guys. :\

 

[TheOnePercent]

Robots > Teddy Bears.

You're unbearable...

 

[EMT0]

SMT IV outsold P4G. Not by a hell of a lot (a margin of about 30k), but it did sell better.



Real talk, I am so hoping SPOILER happens. It'd make a lot of sense thematically, even if it means there'd have to be a killer timeskip to facilitate it. But then, P3 and 4 are taking place in the past at this point, so one may be in the offing regardless.

Can you give a source on that? IIRC, SMT IV's combined US+Japan sales trump P4G's total sales, in Japan. But P4G killed it with its Vita attach rate in the US(didn't an Atlus press release state as such?) and outsold SMTIV here. P4G's sold more overall on a much smaller platform(if my rambling is right, I wish I had any kind of google-fu skills to speak of).

 

[Levito]

What is with people that want to

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romance

-I MEAN see Nanako as an adult?

 

[SpaceDrake]

Can you give a source on that? IIRC, SMT IV's combined US+Japan sales trump P4G's total sales, in Japan. But P4G killed it with its Vita attach rate in the US(didn't an Atlus press release state as such?) and outsold SMTIV here. P4G's sold more overall on a much smaller platform(if my rambling is right, I wish I had any kind of google-fu skills to speak of).

http://geimin.net/da/db/2012_ne_fa/index.php

http://geimin.net/da/db/2013_ne_fa/index.php

ペルソナ4 ザ・ゴールデン アトラス 2012/06/14 22万9044本

真・女神転生IV アトラス 2013/05/23 24万0473本

I was talking about the Japanese domestic market in my post, sorry if that wasn't clear (and the margin was even thinner than I remembered). We don't have super-clear numbers for the States, so I left those out. I could imagine P4G edging out SMT IV in worldwide, though we may also want to wait for the holiday results to come in before really tallying that (P4G launched right into the Christmas rush here, while SMT IV hasn't had one yet).

The above numbers are important, though: the domestic market is still Atlus's first priority and greatest revenue stream, and SMT IV did manage to edge out P4G. Really, at this point either handheld could be a viable target platform, along with the PS3. All three have the sales to back up such a decision.

 

[buddha0991]

Where is this "hamuko" coming from? Terrible name. Minako is better

Spoiler

I know where it comes from, don't answer that rhetorical question

I really don't care what platform it's on, I just want to play it. Also, no dog or robot characters please.

It was Minako when we thought the MC's name was Minato, but now its Makoto, so that Minako name doesn't even make sense anymore. Maybe they are both Makoto, because its a gender neutral name!


Persona 5 will be about medieval high school. "Sir Lancalot of the Round Table Senpai, Merlin-kun wants you to slay the dragon shadow and saveth thy holy world!"

 

[bigmit3737]

I'm thinking PS3/4/V, having the game available on Vita won't stop people from buying P5G (also multi) years from now. Gotta maximize that profiT.

I'll play it on PS3.

I think initial announcements will be PS3 and Vita. And later on there will be a p5 for Ps4

 

[mrpeabody]

Please God let it be on a powerful system, and by that I mean "not the 3DS".

Also, you people who are complaining about P4 being anime have no idea how bad the storytelling is in most animes. P4 is way way above the average.

 

[BlackJace]

Whatever platform it's on will disappoint people. That's all that needs to be said.

 

[Storm Chamber]

Also, you people who are complaining about P4 being anime have no idea how bad the storytelling is in most animes. P4 is way way above the average.

sure thing lol

 

[Meia]

Please God let it be on a powerful system, and by that I mean "not the 3DS".

Also, you people who are complaining about P4 being anime have no idea how bad the storytelling is in most animes. P4 is way way above the average.

 

[Palette Swap]

And I would disagree with you whether it was a PS site or a Nintendo site. Your conclusion is based entirely off assumptions, and unsound ones at that in my opinion.

It's based off one single assumption: that the people in charge of the official Playstation blog wouldn't publish a question on the announcement if it wasn't related to a Playstation product. How is that single assumption unsound? When was the last time an official publisher site mentioned an upcoming announcement one month before and it turned out to not be for their machines?

I'm not saying anything about exclusivity, I'm just saying that in a sea of "oh no xbox exclusive ", "argh, ios only" and "please WiiU only" posts, the most rational outcome going by the elements at hand is that at least one part of this announcement (including up to 3 items) will feature on a Playstation product. I'm not even saying it will be exclusive.

But yeah, don't mind me and feel free to equate one of the very few factual elements we actually have with all the unsubstantiated drivel that's been piling up in every Persona thread.

Thanks for reminding me why my stupid posts and I hate these threads.

 

[Tiops]

http://geimin.net/da/db/2012_ne_fa/index.php

http://geimin.net/da/db/2013_ne_fa/index.php



I was talking about the Japanese domestic market in my post, sorry if that wasn't clear (and the margin was even thinner than I remembered). We don't have super-clear numbers for the States, so I left those out. I could imagine P4G edging out SMT IV in worldwide, though we may also want to wait for the holiday results to come in before really tallying that (P4G launched right into the Christmas rush here, while SMT IV hasn't had one yet).

The above numbers are important, though: the domestic market is still Atlus's first priority and greatest revenue stream, and SMT IV did manage to edge out P4G. Really, at this point either handheld could be a viable target platform, along with the PS3. All three have the sales to back up such a decision.

Atlus recently reported that P4G sold over 300k in Japan. I have no idea if it would sell beter on 3DS or whatever, but P4G sold more than SMTIV at the moment.

And I just want P5 to be on PS3 ou PS4, nothing else. I really, really want this game in HD.

 

[todd360]

Guys I figured it out. Persona 5 on ps4. You make your own character like fire emblem awakening. Everyone is a fool. You use the playstation camera to talk to other real people playing the game. The game forces you to talk to each other about your problems so you can make fulfilling social links with strangers. You can also talk up any girls

Spoiler

(please god let there be girls on this)

and have playstation camera secks with them. Once you establish a social link you can recruit other player to your party. No risk of lost profit only being on ps4 because everyone and there cat is gonna want to buy a ps4 for this revolutionary game.

 

[flatearthpandas]

It's based off one single assumption: that the people in charge of the official Playstation blog wouldn't publish a question on the announcement if it wasn't related to a Playstation product. How is that single assumption unsound? When was the last time an official publisher site mentioned an upcoming announcement one month before and it turned out to not be for their machines?

I'm not saying anything about exclusivity, I'm just saying that in a sea of "oh no xbox exclusive ", "argh, ios only" and "please WiiU only" posts, the most rational outcome going by the elements at hand is that at least one part of this announcement (including up to 3 items) will feature on a Playstation product. I'm not even saying it will be exclusive.

But yeah, don't mind me and feel free to equate one of the very few factual elements we actually have with all the unsubstantiated drivel that's been piling up in every Persona thread.

Thanks for reminding me why my stupid posts and I hate these threads.

Your assumption is that the PS Blog is privy to the details of Atlus' as of yet unannounced platforms for an as of yet unannounced game. I disagree with your assumption.

The only factual element of what you're selling is that there was an interview in which the PS blog asked Hoshino about the announcement, and he answered that Persona fans would be pleased with it. That's a fact that no one is disputing.

The rest is assumption and is easily equatable with what everyone else thinks. I dare say most people with an opinion are basing it off of something.

 

[kuppy]

damn, I can feel it, so close

 

[buddha0991]

I wonder if this game will copy the established structure of p3/4 or radically change things up

 

[Supermanisdead]

what are you talking about. it's not close at all. there's still 11 days!

gonna be a ps3 game, probably ps3/360. bank on it.

 

[Daft_Cat]

What are the chances of ps3/ps4/360/xbone?

I understand that it wont not be on PS3, but why not both? Are people just acting under the assumption that PS4 will get the typical enhanced FES/Golden-style port somewhere down the road?

 

[SpaceDrake]

I wonder if this game will copy the established structure of p3/4 or radically change things up

This, in my mind, is the real question; prior to Persona 3 coming out, I imagine any given fan could have told you what constituted a "Persona game", but then P3 implemented a whole host of Growlanser mechanics after the Career Soft team was absorbed into the Persona team, and completely upended the table in terms of expectations. And even P2 changed up some things back in the day, mostly related to how the maps were displayed.

I could very well see major mechanics changes being in the offing for P5. I wouldn't be surprised if the wait is due in part to the Persona team taking a good, long look at what worked and what didn't in 3 and 4. P3P and P4G already show some thought about this.

 

[bigmit3737]

What are the chances of ps3/ps4/360/xbone?

I understand that it wont not be on PS3, but why not both? Are people just acting under the assumption that PS4 will get the typical enhanced FES/Golden-style port somewhere down the road?

For some reason I don't think they will announce next gen and this gen at the same time. Altus fans would double dip.

I think 360 is a also a given . PS3 + 360.

 

[Dr. Buni]

Guys I figured it out. Persona 5 on ps4. You make your own character like fire emblem awakening. Everyone is a fool. You use the playstation camera to talk to other real people playing the game. The game forces you to talk to each other about your problems so you can make fulfilling social links with strangers. You can also talk up any girls

Spoiler

(please god let there be girls on this)

and have playstation camera secks with them. Once you establish a social link you can recruit other player to your party. No risk of lost profit only being on ps4 because everyone and there cat is gonna want to buy a ps4 for this revolutionary game.

Ew. lol

 

[Evil Monkey DTT]

The hype is simply to high for me! Although I will admit I'm worried about the sega partnership. Less because of the game and more the packaging, atlus is the king of throwing goodies at you with your game.

 

[BronsonLee]

Oh I ain't doing this platform choice bullshit again

Y'all are totally on your own here. I've had enough of these mental gymnastics

 

[killatopak]

I wonder if this game will copy the established structure of p3/4 or radically change things up

In P5 the persona summons you! You heard it here first!

 

[Wynnebeck]

Whatever platform it's on will disappoint people. That's all that needs to be said.

Would you really be disappointed with P5 on PS4 with some bomb ass visuals on the same level as Lily Bergamo?

 

[FluxWaveZ]

Would you really be disappointed with P5 on PS4 with some bomb ass visuals on the same level as Lily Bergamo?

Yeah, people have stated how they would hate for the game to be on PS4 because they don't plan on owning one anytime soon.

 

[killatopak]

Yeah, people have stated how they would hate for the game to be on PS4 because they don't plan on owning one anytime soon.

Give or take it'll probably be release in one to two years time from the announcement. The PS4/Xbox One would have sold millions by then.

Still I could see them going where its most profitable. Typical

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Sega.

 

[Paracelsus]

I hope we get college setting, no waifu **** and back to the good old armageddon.

 

[Dresden]

I wonder if this game will copy the established structure of p3/4 or radically change things up

Same structure with fewer, more involved links, probably.

 

[BlackJace]

Would you really be disappointed with P5 on PS4 with some bomb ass visuals on the same level as Lily Bergamo?

Yeah, people have stated how they would hate for the game to be on PS4 because they don't plan on owning one anytime soon.

^ That would definitely happen, lol.

 

[Squire]

I wonder if this game will copy the established structure of p3/4 or radically change things up

Why does it need to be one extreme or the other? Why can't they just iterate, like...

Same structure with fewer, more involved links, probably.

this?

 

[Dr. Buni]

I hope we get college setting, no waifu **** and back to the good old armageddon.

I am fine with waifus, as long as there are husbandos in the game as well.

Would you really be disappointed with P5 on PS4 with some bomb ass visuals on the same level as Lily Bergamo?

Yes, I would, but I guess I am the minority. Also, Atlus wouldn't use the full potential of the PS4 anyway (I think).

 

[BronsonLee]

At this rate I want this to happen so everyone can be happy:

Persona 5 on PS4, surprise launch same day as North America PS4 launch (so Friday)... But only in Japan. Yes they released the game there four months before the console. That's how much they hate America.

Also 3DS gets Persona... Pachinko. That gets localized.

Tldr goddamnit Atlus-GAF

 

[buddha0991]

Why does it need to be one extreme or the other? Why can't they just iterate, like...



this?

It doesn't have to be, thats just what I want. P4, while an awesome game, and one I call P3 done right, was pretty samey gameplay wise. I like the Persona teams trying new things, the don't have to, that is just what I want, and there are a ton of fans out there, with different wants.

 

[Dresden]

Ideally, social links would go the way of the dodo, but I don't have much hope for something like that happening.

 

[Soriku]

Ideally, social links would go the way of the dodo, but I don't have much hope for something like that happening.

Eh...no thanks. I like the links. Only hope they're entirely voice acted this time.

Also people mentioning an initial PS3 release then an updated PS4 port...there's no precedent for that. Not that Atlus has to stick to precedent but any new version usually comes to a portable.

 

[CrackPebbles]

Ideally, social links would go the way of the dodo, but I don't have much hope for something like that happening.

I love social links! im just not hardcore enough to grind out a max social link playthough(and I hate using walkthoughs) and as endearing as i find being asked questions about random Japanese culture is, it hurts to know im missing opportunities to raise academics if I fail, so a fix for that would be appreciated.

 

[Aaron-Lagann]

Ideally, social links would go the way of the dodo, but I don't have much hope for something like that happening.

S-Links are such a huge part of how the Persona story structure is based, so much of that story was told through them and having them be crammed into the main story would feel awkward and increase forced cutscene time.

Though, personally I feel every game should have S-Links.

 

[Persona7]

I wonder if gamestop and amazon will get exclusive pre-order bonuses or special editions of the game.

 

[Dr. Buni]

S-Links are such a huge part of how the Persona story structure is based, so much of that story was told through them and having them be crammed into the main story would feel awkward and increase forced cutscene time.

Yet the first Persona games didn't have S-links. I like the S-Links though, I just want Atlus to give me more freedom.

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if you know what I mean.

 

[buddha0991]

As much as I like the first 3 Persona games (P1, P2IS, P2EP for clarification), Social Links are in the very DNA of the series now, and a part of its identity, so its removal is not going to happen. I do hope they modify the system to make it more dynamic though, instead of just a static 10 events you do with each slink.