The parent company of game publisher Atlus, Index Holdings, announced today its intentions to merge their mobile developer Index with Atlus. The move is intended to increase efficiency and better utilize group resources. Index Holdings acquired Atlus in 2006 through a stock purchase. The merger is expected to take place on October 1st.
After the merger, Atlus as a company will cease to exist but that hardly means the end of the brand. A public relations representative for Index Holdings has stated that games will continue to be released under the Atlus brand for the time being.
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3:00 AM on 08.30.2010
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If this merger means Atlus can have more money and cover more ground so they can set up a European division, then this fucking awesome.
Otherwise, this is just pathetic
""Atlus" as a brand can continue; however, Atlus will no longer be registered on the Japanese stock exchange. According to a spokesperson, the Atlus name will continue for both game development and retail sales."
So I guess they still keep the Atlus name
But...I might forgive them if it means getting P5 sooner.
The same company owns Madhouse, and they still put out some damn fine shows.
People that make great games > Some stupid name
Cram it, world.
It's a fantastic throwback of a game.
@Herpeas - 3D DOT HEROES IS NOT AN ATLUS GAME! Goddamn I'm tired of trying to explain the difference between Atlus developed games and games Atlus USA publishes. This merger is about Atlus of Japan, not the publishing branch that is Atlus USA.