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Persona big boss says 'I think we have to do' remakes of the series most-neglected games
Persona series producer Kazuhisa Wada expressed a personal desire to remake the earlier, less-supported titles Persona 1 and Persona 2. While he cannot confirm if remakes will happen, he believes they are a necessity. Atlus and Sega have recently focused on Persona 3 and Persona 4 remakes and ports, leaving the original PlayStation 1 entries largely untouched.
Persona 4 Revival Trailer Introduces Yukiko Amagi
Atlus has released the fifth character trailer for Persona 4 Revival, focusing on the character Yukiko Amagi. The trailer highlights her role and presence within the game.
15 Years Ago, Catherine Had Gaming’s Most Complex Trans Representation
This article examines Catherine's 15th anniversary and its complex, albeit awkward, portrayal of transgender representation in video games. Developed by Atlus, the game explored adult themes and featured a transgender character, Erica, whose representation was influenced by cultural differences between Japan and the West, particularly regarding gender expression and transition.
I am obsessed with The Weeknd's slow descent into Persona-addled madness, including Photoshopping a tattoo of…
Musician The Weeknd has shown an increasing obsession with the Persona video game series, particularly Persona 5 Royal, sharing his journey and even photoshopping tattoos related to the game. He has visited Atlus offices, sparking speculation about a potential contribution to the Persona 6 soundtrack.
After Persona 6 reveal, Sega promises to give Atlus' beloved JRPG series "the lively 30th anniversary…
Sega president Shuji Utsumi has promised a lively 30th anniversary celebration for the Persona series, beginning with the teaser trailer for Persona 6. He expressed confidence that fans will be pleased with the upcoming reveals and events planned for the anniversary year, which also includes "Persona 4 Revival."
Persona 4 Revival Receives A Story Recap Trailer With New Gameplay
A new story recap trailer for Persona 4 Revival has been released, narrated by English voice actor Paul Castro Jr. The trailer covers key plot points for players unfamiliar with the original Persona 4, ahead of its February 18, 2027 launch. The video also showcases new gameplay elements, including a "Send Flying" feature hinted to be shown more at Gamescom 2026.
Persona 4 Revival, Crazy Taxi: World Tour, and Stranger Than Heaven Confirmed for Gamescom
Sega has announced its lineup for Gamescom, including Crazy Taxi: World Tour, Persona 4 Revival, Stranger Than Heaven, and Alien: Isolation 2. The event will feature announcements and world premieres starting with Opening Night Live on August 25th, with Gamescom officially beginning on August 26th.
With PS3 and Vita digital stores closing, I've unearthed the best physical games to add to your collection before…
Sony is closing the digital storefronts for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita on August 9, 2024, impacting the availability of digital-only games and DLC. This closure is expected to increase the value and scarcity of physical game releases for these platforms. The article highlights several key physical titles across PS3, PS Vita, and PS2 that players should consider acquiring before prices potentially rise significantly.
Persona 4 Revival Trailer Introduces Yosuke Sizzle
Atlus has released the third character trailer for Persona 4 Revival, focusing on the character Yosuke Sizzle. The trailer introduces the character and showcases gameplay elements.
Something for the Weekend – 11/07/26
This week's news includes Microsoft confirming significant layoffs affecting multiple studios, Palworld's 1.0 launch with a large patch, and matchmaking issues for Black Ops players on PlayStation 4 and 5. God of War Laufey is slated for a 2027 release, and a petition to save physical games has garnered over 285,000 signatures.
Last time PlayStation threatened to close PS3 and Vita digital stores, the players revolted: "As gamers and collectors this is a hard pill to swallow"
The potential closure of digital storefronts for PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, and PlayStation Vita has sparked concern among gamers and collectors. Experts note that this could significantly increase the value and scarcity of physical copies for many digital-only or hard-to-find titles. The discussion highlights the ongoing debate between digital convenience and the long-term accessibility and ownership provided by physical media.
Persona 4 Revival's take on the controversial Yosuke will apparently be "more fitting for the world we live in now"
Persona Team general producer Kazuhisa Wada stated that the character Yosuke Hanamura will be written differently in the upcoming remake, Persona 4 Revival, to be more fitting for modern sensibilities. While the overall story and character actions will remain largely the same, specific changes are being made to Yosuke's dialogue and behavior, particularly concerning his past insensitive remarks.
Persona 4 Revival seemingly features more scenes with Marie, fuelling hopes she'll be integrated better than in Golden: "If they do that, the remake will have fulfilled its purpose"
New footage from Persona 4 Revival featuring Marie has sparked discussion about her potential for better integration into the story compared to Persona 4 Golden. Fans hope the remake will learn from the successful character integration of Kasumi in Persona 5 Royal, believing improved integration of Marie would fulfill the remake's purpose.
Persona 4 Revival promises to be less homophobic than the original game
Atlus is making adjustments to Persona 4 Revival, a remake of the original game, to address its more problematic and homophobic elements, making it more fitting for current societal standards. While the core story and characters remain unchanged, dialogue and certain scenes, particularly those involving the character Yosuke, will be altered. The remake is scheduled for release on February 18, 2027, and will also include new content not present in the original or Persona 4 Golden.
There are apparently going to be "changes" to one of Persona 4 Revival's most important characters, but what exactly does that mean?
Atlus producer Kazuhisa Wada revealed that Persona 4 Revival will feature character adjustments, particularly for Yosuke, to better align with modern sensibilities. While core story elements remain intact, the team is refining expressions and dialogue to be more appropriate for today's audience, drawing parallels to similar changes made in Persona 3 Reload and Persona 5 Royal.
Persona 4 Revival Producer Confirms Some Noteworthy Character Changes Are Coming
Persona 4 Revival producer Kazuhisa Wada confirmed that some character expressions will be adjusted to be more appropriate for modern audiences, specifically mentioning Yosuke's dialogue. While core character elements remain unchanged, these updates aim to refine sensitive portrayals, similar to adjustments made in Persona 3 Reload. Wada also hinted at new content being added to the remake.
Persona 4 Revival changes some of Yosuke's controversial scenes: "We wanted to lighten that up and make it a little bit more fitting for the world we live in now"
Persona 4 Revival producer Kazuhisa Wada has stated that Yosuke's character will undergo changes to better fit contemporary societal norms. While the core story remains intact, specific dialogue and interactions involving Yosuke will be adjusted to be less insensitive. These modifications aim to address controversial elements that have aged poorly since the original Persona 4's release.
Persona 4 Revival producer says there will be changes to Yosuke
Atlus and SEGA are expected to release Persona 4 Revival for the Nintendo Switch, with producer Kazuhisa Wada indicating that changes will be made to the game to modernize it. Further details about these adjustments are anticipated.
If Persona 3 Gave Me The Ick, What Does That Mean For Persona 6?
The author expresses a feeling of "ick" towards Persona 3 Reload, finding the series' formulaic writing and focus on teenage protagonists to be tiresome. This sentiment raises concerns about the potential direction of Persona 6, as the author believes the franchise may be suffering from a lack of vision and has become too rigid in its design over the years.
What we've been playing - "As a result, I lost all my best clothes and my Switch 2"
Several individuals share their recent gaming experiences, including updates to Battlefield 6's gunplay, the unfortunate loss and replacement of a Nintendo Switch, playing Hades 2 and Cyberpunk 2077, and diving into Persona 5 Royal. The article highlights the user interface of the Switch and the evolution of Cyberpunk 2077 since its launch.
