threelights
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Is P5 considered AAA?
No P5 would be a bummer, a teaser would be good enough imo.
But DAN has to get something >.>
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But DAN has to get something >.>
Nintendoga
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Why would that make a difference?
Yeah, I can't find any hard figures but it's likely more than half a million for Golden alone.
Now THAT is sadly, wishful thinking. XD
They should launch with a marketing campaign starring the obaasan from the reveal stream.
Makoto Yuki
Banned
Persona 1 and 2 had more of a cult following. Especially back on the PS1 where JRPGs were probably at their height.
Persona 3 gained new fans for the series, lost others. Persona 4 is where the series really took off when it comes to popularity. Not really mainstream, but definitely not a cult following either. With P4 they stepped out of "cult following" status.
Bloodborne will do super well, since sony is pushing it heavily. Oddly enough imo, more than the order.
MetroidPrimeRib
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I wouldn't say so. If it is being compared to FF XV, that game surely has a budget a multitude higher and will sell a multitude higher.
Grim Patron
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Well I'm expecting a P5 and P4DAN release date announcement at some point. Also maybe footage of other characters in DAN? I hope they don't waste too much time in the ?? sections. First item in the schedule is just PQ trailers and stuff as expected so not gonna bother until later. Unless Personacentral1 or some people I'm following on twitter post about something interesting.
threelights
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Man, I keep forgetting Theo is cannon now...
Nintendoga
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Eh....maybe in Japan? Probably not over here, I don't even know if SMT itself is considered AAA over here.
this negativity doesn't make any sense. So they go out of there way to have this event (which has had a countdown for quite awhile) and then show nothing? This isn't Square Enix.
To be honest, in comparison to recent JRPG's I'd say it's pretty high profile, might even be AAA.
But female protagonist isn't!
In Japan I would say yes considering it's the first big JRPG the PS4 is getting.
Not in terms of budget, but considering the lack of high budget JRPGs these days, it is definitely in the high tier.
thegirlleastlikelyto
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Technically it's SEGA now, so I'm expecting a Persona 4 themed runner myself.
Of course it makes sense.
Its my defense mechanism, I expect very little, and get a lot. I have never seen an event were I left "disappointed" or "cheated"
threelights
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But like SE stuff, this is catered towards the Japanese audience. Maybe this event is to make announcements for the Japanese public other than P5...
I think it's a pretty loose term nowadays. I just consider AAA anything that is not indie =P
MetroidPrimeRib
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I always thought AAA referred to a combo of budget/marketing/expected sales and reception.
It's not a greatly defined term anyway.
It's not a greatly defined term anyway.
Budget wise... No.
It might be high profile enough to be talked about in that realm, though.
threelights
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Phantasmal Repose
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P5 is actually just a 24 episode anime.
shinobi602
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I've been watching and reading up on the Persona series earlier today, I think I'm definitely going to give P5 a shot this time. Never played the series before. I like a good story and characters so it seems right up my alley.
As long it's not off the deep end like some of Swery's shit, I'm game.
As long it's not off the deep end like some of Swery's shit, I'm game.
Oh man, if the game looks THAT good...
Imagine if they took adventege of the PS4 hardware (along with increased budget I'm sure) and made it look as good as an HD Catherine?
threelights
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It's actually a Sega CD game... With anime instead of Live Action.
NoctisVsStar
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Play P4G Right now.
Palculator
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If you've got a PS3 you can pick up P4 as a PS2 classic for 10$. It's easily worth 10 times that. P4G would be better, though, if you have a Vita.
shinobi602
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Don't have a Vita unfortunately and I sold my PS3 a while back lol. I'm ok with waiting for P5. Any gameplay/story details on it yet?
NoctisVsStar
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Phantasmal Repose
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You could always grab a vitaTV and play it like that. Also, we only know what the P5 MC looks like.
Persona 5's one of the most anticipated 2015 games for a reason; it's a shame you won't be able to experience why.
No, unfortunately. Playing music during these waits would have been nice.
shinobi602
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Ah ok then. Is each game pretty self-contained or would I be lost jumping into 5?
They should be except for maybe an easter egg here or there.
threelights
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Totally self-contained.
There are references and stuff, but the game is pretty standalone.
Only stuff like PQ or the fighting games would get you confused =X
I don't really care if Persona becomes more popular or ranks as AAA. In fact, I think it could be argued that smaller budgets and working within the constraints of a smaller company/creative team is what has led to them being good and interesting. The larger that series gets, the more people they have to appeal to, the more they lose their identity. We've seen it time and again with game series. I guess that could be read as snobbish or hipster-ish, but whatever.
The people who want to play Atlus games are drawn to them, and that seems to be enough to be successful within their means.
It's unfortunate that a lot of the outward facing reputation of Persona is defined by people who should really just be playing erotic visual novels or something. It's a disservice to the source material that many of the most vocal fans are apparently mostly interested in the games for a 2D girlfriend. I sincerely hope these people are a vocal minority.
The people who want to play Atlus games are drawn to them, and that seems to be enough to be successful within their means.
It's unfortunate that a lot of the outward facing reputation of Persona is defined by people who should really just be playing erotic visual novels or something. It's a disservice to the source material that many of the most vocal fans are apparently mostly interested in the games for a 2D girlfriend. I sincerely hope these people are a vocal minority.
Its set in high school.
They've talked about the themes they're aiming for for the story and such. Largely about overcoming trials and stuff much more complicated that I can explain effectively.
They had the TGS trailer showing what everyone assumes is the main character in anime cutscene form.
Outside of minor cameos, the main series are all pretty self contained. The biggest thing is that they take place in the same universe.
And P4G is playable on PSTV, which is totally worth it for that game alone.
Palculator
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Nah, you're fine, at least in the past you were. Might be that P5 changes that. Every SMT/Persona game is usually within its own thread, apart from obvious sequels like P4U or Digital Devil Saga 1 and 2.
NoctisVsStar
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Just like FF self contained.
orthodoxy1095
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The links are always there for fans to connect some dots, but they're completely self-contained other than such fanservice.
Although P5 might break that mold. Highly doubt it though.
shinobi602
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Sounds great, it's been a good while since I've sank my teeth into a meaty JRPG. Thanks guys.
Not quite like FF, since these all are in an interconnected world (though they tend not to effect each other much).
threelights
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You mean the waifu crowd? They are usually jesting though...
I'm pretty sure the majority of people who played the game did so for the good story and characters. Waifu talk is just dumb stuff to talk about when you can't openly discuss the plot without spoiling the entire thing.
Palculator
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