Shin Megami Tensei

Atlus sent us a media alert with information about their upcoming PSP release of Shin Megami Tensei: Persona. The digital version of the game is being delayed until October 1, 2009. The UMD retail version of the game will still be released on September 22, 2009. Not really a big deal since the UMD version of the game is the one to get anyway. It comes as a special boxed collector’s edition, including 2 music CDs that feature the game’s full soundtrack at no extra cost.

Yes, I am obsessed with the Persona games. Perhaps too obsessed. But, then I think about how great the games have been recently, and that makes me proud of my obsession. So, trust me when I say I’m all over these rumors of a new, current generation Persona title. The last two critically praised Persona games have been on the PS2, even when the current generation was in full swing. I really can’t blame Atlus for this – the PS2 is still an awesome system for niche RPGs and provides cheaper production costs. When the games were released, it proved one thing – last generation games can still best the majority of current generation titles.

Will we be seeing a Persona 5 on the PS3 or Xbox 360? Most likely. I’ll go so far as to say I’m pretty sure the game is in development as I write this. A month or so ago, there was mention of the game in a rather odd place – a Japanese pachinko site. Now, a most solid method of confirming the game’s existence has come to light – the official Japanese PlayStation site. According to Scrawl, a new “creator interview” was posted that had Shoji Meguro saying Persona 5 is in development for the PS3. The site even listed him as the producer for the title. While I wouldn’t bet on Sony exclusivity at this point, it does seem like the mention of this game is legit, whether it was intentional or not.

Here’s hoping I’m right in believing that a new Persona game is in the works. I’m anxious to see what Atlus can do with the franchise on a current generation console.

Shin Megami Tensei: Persona for Sony PSP review has been posted to website. Click here to read review.

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