It's the news you've been waiting for, PS Vita owners and Atlus nerds! Persona 4: The Golden is coming (to Japan, at least) on June 14th, 2012. No word yet on an Atlus USA release, but it'll be a foggy day in the TV World if they don't announce it at some point.
In case you've been living under a rock these past few months, The Golden is an enhanced PS Vita port of arguably the great PS2 RPG (hint: Persona 4). It will contain, among other things, new story events, new animated cutscenes, new battle system tweaks, new characters, new social links, new music, and..mopeds. Which are also new.
Importers who fear not the language barrier can opt to cough up extra yens for a "Famitsu DX Pack" special edition, which comes with postcards, posters, and a pouch. Check out an old trailer for the game below. Between this news and the Persona 4 Arena announcement, this is a good time for Atlus nerds. SO EXCITE!
They just officially announced Etrian Odyssey IV for the 3DS as well, I believe, so now Atlus' next handheld generation is in full swing.
Maybe by the time P4 hits the US on Vita, the Vita cards will down to a price that's more practical and I'll get one just before P4 hits. I just can't see a reason to commit right now. Its just too much money for so little in return.
Woop woop, hope it's a quick turnaround which I'm sure it will be. I really hope it doesn't have a trophy for completing the game on Expert. Would be a time sink. Excited to see a detailed additions list soon.
"In case you've been living under a rock these past few months, The Golden is an enhanced PS Vita port of arguably the great PS2 RPG (hint: Persona 4)."
And vexed alex makes a negative comment against Japanese games that barely even applies to the topic on hand. What a surprise!
But seriously, this is the one game of two or three (at most) that make me want to own a Vita. Alas, I don't shit gold so I'll probably be waiting a while before I can get my hands on this.
Words cannot describe how much I want this game. It's one of the main reasons I bought a Vita. If it was the only game coming for vita ever I'd still buy a Vita to play this game.
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11:30 PM on 02.21.2012 | 
Maybe by the time P4 hits the US on Vita, the Vita cards will down to a price that's more practical and I'll get one just before P4 hits. I just can't see a reason to commit right now. Its just too much money for so little in return.
I think you mean "Bring on Junes (Department Store)!"
I hear (I can't say for sure), that everyday's great at your Junes.
Or if you just happen to not be a massive aspie.
But seriously, this is the one game of two or three (at most) that make me want to own a Vita. Alas, I don't shit gold so I'll probably be waiting a while before I can get my hands on this.
So you're making fun of autistic people with your comments now? Classy.
Word.
I hope they get some sweet bundles at Costco this summer.
None of you are worthy.