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Rumortoid: Persona 5 is headed to the PS3 photo

Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby!

Oh, wait. I'm getting too excited. This isn't the most solid confirmation of Persona 5 existing. Actually, it's a report from a pachinko site, of all places. Still, you just know a new Persona is coming, and I've loved the last four so much that I can't contain my excitement for this minuscule bit of information.  

The Japanese site 7rush said that Persona 5 would be released for the PlayStation 3. Apparently the news came out at a press conference for an upcoming Shin Megami Tensei pachinko machine (woo!), and it was said that Persona 5 would launch alongside the pachinko machine in a promotion. IGN says that this promotion is supposed to take place in Japan in August.  

As there has been no announcement, we shouldn't start singing Persona 3 battle songs and getting excited just yet. I was already hopeful for a Tokyo Game Show announcement of the title in September, but perhaps we'll hear something as early as next month. 


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Clyde Livingston's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 19:43
Clyde Livingston
this excites me.
Cuba Gooding Jr's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 19:48
Cuba Gooding Jr
Anyone who's a fan of the series, do you think this game won't make any sense to someone who hasn't played the previous games?
CRAZYAPE69's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 19:51
CRAZYAPE69
holy prepubescent girls batman!
CelicaCrazed's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 19:53
CelicaCrazed
What Cuba Gooding Jr asked....
Wedge's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 20:00
Wedge
The games are not particularly related, so it doesn't matter a lot if you played previous ones.

And as for the rumour... sounds highly implausible. Unless they've been making tons of extra money, I can't see that happening.
Volomon's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 20:01
Volomon
A pachinko site? That's one tasty grain of salt.
walkyourpath's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 20:05
walkyourpath
@Cuba and Celica -- I've only ever played P4, and it didn't seem to rely on any knowledge of the previous games. I'd assume that would hold true for P5.
bluexy's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 20:05
bluexy
Aboot time! There's some badass PS2 games that should have been made for the PS3, and it'll be great if Persona finally makes the jump.
Edgeward's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 20:08
Edgeward
Hey! It's rumored to be released on a console I own, awesome. Here's hoping!
Josh Tolentino's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 20:08
Josh Tolentino
@Volomon

You never know. Persona 4's release news was broken as a tiny note in a bloomberg financial report.
Kyousuke Nanbu's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 20:10
Kyousuke Nanbu
I hope not.

I don't have the money for PS3 :(
Chibi_Zero's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 20:15
Chibi_Zero
I wouldn't be surprised. I know Atlus has expressed some interest in bringing the SMT series to the PS3 before.
covah's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 20:27
covah
like discussed in the cblogs, a current gen persona would be awesome. Just let the PS2 die already.
RaelXX's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 20:29
RaelXX
I won't buy a PS3 because of three games (God of War 3 included). I've got 50 for my 360 and 20 for my PS2. I would be absolutely terrible for me if this a PS3 exlusive.
Wraith1's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 20:29
Wraith1
I'm really hoping this is true
Jon B's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 20:31
Jon B
I would type my feelings here.

But that would break the F key on my keyboard. So instead:




Bugger.
Cowboy TTop's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 20:33
Cowboy TTop
Great news, but will it sell enough? Valkyria was also awesome and few invested in it. I hope I'm wrong, as I want it to do well, as its one of the few jrpg series thinking outside the box.

Atlus have to be brave and produce this for both PS3 and 360, though. Single format games don't make as much money these days. Spread the persona love. I wonder if Atlus would have the resources to do this though. Maybe not.

Currently, 360 is the only console that won't have a Persona game on it. It'd be a shame, to miss out on all those 360 dollars.
ScottyG's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 20:36
ScottyG
Is that picture from Persona 5? More like Pedophile 5, amirite?
eternalplayer2345's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 20:45
eternalplayer2345
I need this! Hopefully they can spice some things up this time around, but I would totally sit through just the same old same old :D
Loogibot's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 20:48
Loogibot
@Walkyourpath: Good, I'm more inclined now. Though, I'll get P3 and P4 'cause I heard they're good, anyways.
Black Nexus's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 20:49
Black Nexus
Hope its true.
darknil's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 20:51
darknil
I'm really happy for this announcement, and I really hope they rescue characters from P4. I just love that game.
BlackFreefall's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 20:55
BlackFreefall
I think I just jizzz my pants and I just did it again.
Vanilla Gorilla's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 20:55
Vanilla Gorilla
I think I speak for everyone when I say...

OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG
deewang's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 21:01
deewang
well, the pic is attractive.
darknil's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 21:07
darknil
I just realized I want that pic to be my wallpaper.. *searching*
Avalon51's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 21:08
Avalon51
Give me a High definition Jack Frost and I will be forever yours, Atlus
falinter's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 21:23
falinter
Holy itty bitty titty committee!
HarkanDeath's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 21:27
HarkanDeath
aw maaan.... now i must get a ps3-_-
ceark's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 21:42
ceark
I read the words persona and 5 and shit a brick.
Chronic Logic's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 21:47
Chronic Logic
Another Persona game? Who'd have thunk it...
able_to_think's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 21:48
able_to_think
I'll be pushed over the edge to buy a PS3 if this happens.
EggmaniMN's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 22:06
EggmaniMN
The only thing that will annoy the hell out of me is that because it'd be on PS3, TONS of people would complain complain complain if they tried to stick to the series' traditional battles. And if they don't stick to the traditional battle system because it's a PS3 game, it'd just be turning into Front Mission Evolved and completely alienate the entire fanbase that wanted the game to begin with.
that1dude24's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 22:51
that1dude24
D:

Unlikely, but Xbox 360 please? I don't have extra cash for a ps3. :(
Banana Kid's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 23:04
Banana Kid
I want this game to star Funky Student.
pedrovay2003's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 23:26
pedrovay2003
@Cowboy TTop

The Wii doesn't have any SMT games on it, either, not just the 360. SMT is really a Sony series with Atlus.
Phoenix Gamma's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/20/2009 23:43
Phoenix Gamma
I'm pretty sure Atlus said they wanted to take a break from Persona.

Then again, I suppose Atlus isn't used to having strong sales. Might as well get as much as you can from the new moneymaker.
Im OK's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/21/2009 00:01
Im OK
If I weren't already making vague plans to get a PS3 in the somewhat near but still nebulous future, this would probably do it. I can wait until rumor turns into fact one way or another, however.
Electrium's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/21/2009 00:23
Electrium
If they improve P5 in the same fashion they modified P4 from P3, I would say it'll be a killer app. Which sucks for me, being poor and having just bought a 360. Curse you, Atlus!!
CrocBox's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/21/2009 00:25
CrocBox
One word: FAP.
DonHonk's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/21/2009 01:08
DonHonk
I WOULD DO UNSPEAKABLE THINGS TO NAOTO.
Ben PerLee's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/21/2009 01:10
Ben PerLee
My one complaint is that the games are just too damn long. I can't beat them they take so much time, but they are so good, it's something I don't want to miss out on.

Let's see the graphics take a jump, the battle grind toned down a bit, maybe introduce a female lead. We've done the moon and weather, maybe we can do something based more on holidays, or astrology, or other stuff outside the control of humans. Actually, something like the rise and fall of the stock market could open some new mechanics, especially in our recession. Maybe a focus on college students, or hell, over-worked office workers. There's actually a lot they can address. I also want it to stay in the realm of Japan, but maybe a new cultural experience, like the main be an exchange student or something.

Also, I want a return for suicides for attacks. I know it'll be cliched now, but I loved that element in P3. A time travel machanic could be cool, take place in a different era. 70's Japan would be neat.

I dunno, but there's just so much that they could do. I hope that whatever they make stands up to the previous two.
aZZmodan's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/21/2009 03:55
aZZmodan
Hell YEAH! Best new I've heard in a long time...
zombiekiller13's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/21/2009 06:58
zombiekiller13
If it's true, it'll be the deal-breaker for me to go out and finally get a PS3.
highlatency's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/21/2009 07:52
highlatency
This would finally tip my scales in the direction I needed it to buy the over priced PS3 (The sad part is that if it supported PS2 I would already have one . . . damn you sony)
BGFUSAB's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/21/2009 08:20
BGFUSAB
Well this will do it. If this comes to pass I'll be picking up a PS3 for sure. The real question is, do I sell my 360... guess I'll only be missing out on Fable 3. Anyways, exciting news.
Deathofthedead's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/21/2009 10:44
Deathofthedead
@ ScottyG
Nope, those are characters from Persona 4.

@ Pedrovay2003
They did SMT Devil Survivor for DS. Hopefully we'll see more SMT on every system!
StMcDuck's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/21/2009 15:54
StMcDuck
Yes please.
Dan CiTi's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/21/2009 18:57
Dan CiTi
Fucking perfect. I can't to see them take adavntage of the PS3. Full voice acting, online elements, lots of things going on in the world, more interactive events/training, etc.
Buddha's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/22/2009 13:22
Buddha
Maybe we'll finally have a good RPG for the ps3, if this turns out to be true.
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