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Atlus celebrates Persona 30th with Trading Cards
Atlus is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Persona franchise with the launch of Persona 5 Royal Series 1 Trading Cards by Cardsmiths. This collection transforms the world of the Phantom Thieves into a premium trading card experience, featuring rare pulls and bold visuals.
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.
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.
Persona 4 Revival's cutscenes come from Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man studio MAPPA – just in case the JRPG remake wasn't already promising enough
The JRPG remake Persona 4 Revival will feature animated cutscenes produced by the acclaimed anime studio MAPPA, known for Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man. The announcement was made at Anime Expo 2026, where it was also revealed that Abby Trott will voice Rise in the English dub, replacing Laura Bailey. Persona 4 Revival is set to launch on February 17, 2027.
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.
Nintendo reveals Japan’s best-selling digital games for June 2026
Nintendo has released the top-selling digital games for June 2026 on the Japanese Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch eShops. Star Fox led the charts for the Nintendo Switch 2, while Powerful Pro Baseball topped the list for the standard Nintendo Switch. The data includes a variety of new releases and popular franchises.
Weekend Console Download Deals for July 3: Nintendo Summer Sale continues
Nintendo's Summer Sale continues for another week, featuring discounts on first-party titles like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. Various digital deals are also available across PlayStation and Xbox platforms, including PlayStation Plus member exclusives and Xbox Game Pass discounts.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 studio Sandfall isn't bothered that people may not like its next game, and that's the most refreshing thing I've heard all week
Sandfall Interactive founder Guillaume Broche expresses a refreshing lack of concern about whether players will like the studio's next game, emphasizing that their previous success with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 stemmed from creative vision rather than trend-chasing. This philosophy is highlighted as a stark contrast to the current industry climate of corporate pressure and iterative franchises, suggesting that a focus on unique, personal projects resonates with audiences.
HYTE is celebrating 30 years of Persona with a set of PC accessories that I never saw coming
PC accessory brand HYTE is celebrating the Persona series' 30th anniversary with a collection of themed merchandise. The collaboration includes desk pads featuring mainline protagonists, a keycap set, and an acrylic diorama stand. These items are available for pre-order, with shipping expected in Q3 or Q4 2026, and will be showcased at Anime Expo.
Persona live-action show in the works at Netflix, and the Joker fan-casting has already begun
Netflix is developing a live-action series based on the Persona RPG franchise, with Christopher Monfette attached to write and Shawn Levy producing. While details are scarce, the adaptation is expected to draw heavily from the popular Persona 5. Fans have already begun speculating about casting, with Tom Holland being a popular fan choice for the role of Joker.
Persona could be getting the Netflix live action treatment, which means, oh no, Americans will be making it
A live-action Netflix adaptation of Atlus's Persona RPG series is reportedly in development, with Stranger Things production company 21 Laps and game-to-film specialists Story Kitchen attached. Christopher Monfette will serve as writer and showrunner, with Sega's Toru Nakahara as an executive producer. This news comes as Persona 5 has achieved significant commercial success, selling over 10 million copies, and with Persona 6 recently revealed.
Weekend Console Download Deals for June 26: Nintendo Summer Sale
Nintendo has launched its largest summer sale of the year, featuring discounts on numerous first-party titles for the Nintendo Switch, including The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. PlayStation and Xbox platforms also have various ongoing digital sales with significant price reductions on a wide range of games.
SEGA / Atlus hosting new Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch sale with Sonic Origins Plus, Unicorn Overlord, and more at new low prices
SEGA and Atlus are hosting a sale on the Nintendo eShop, featuring over thirty titles for the Nintendo Switch at reduced prices. Notable games on sale include Sonic Origins Plus, Unicorn Overlord, Persona 3 Reload, and Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance, with some titles reaching new low prices. The sale runs until July 9, 2026, with the exception of Two Point games which end on July 1.
Nintendo announces 2026 Summer Sale for Switch 2 and Switch, here’s the full list of deals
Nintendo has launched its 2026 Summer Sale, offering discounts on numerous titles for both the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. The sale includes first-party games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Fire Emblem titles, as well as third-party games and DLC. The sale runs until July 8th.
Persona 5 Royal Infiltrates Call of Duty: Mobile Season 6 - Take Your Heart
Call of Duty: Mobile Season 6, titled 'Take Your Heart,' launches July 1, featuring a collaboration with the JRPG Persona 5 Royal. The update includes Persona 5 Royal-themed elements in the Plunder mode, a themed event space, new Operator and Weapon Series Armories, the Throwable Frenzy Multiplayer mode, the FSS Hurricane SMG, and a new Battle Pass.
Sonic Frontiers Has Sold Just Shy Of 5 Million Copies
Sega has reported that Sonic Frontiers has sold nearly 5 million copies, with a current total of 4.94 million units. Other titles mentioned include Sonic X Shadow Generations at 3.07 million, Sonic Superstars at 2.88 million, and Team Sonic Racing at 3.5 million. Persona 5 Royal leads the pack with 8.66 million sales.
SEGA Shares Lifetime Sales Update for Persona, Metaphor, and Like a Dragon
SEGA has released updated lifetime sales figures for several of its role-playing titles, including the Persona, Metaphor, and Like a Dragon series. Persona 5 Royal leads the pack with 8.66 million units sold, while newer titles like Persona 3 Reload and Metaphor: ReFantazio have also shown strong performance. The company is closely monitoring the performance of these franchises as it plans future releases.
SEGA updates sales figures for its biggest franchises
SEGA has updated sales figures for its major franchises, with Persona 5 Royal surpassing 8.66 million copies sold. The report also mentions recent sales data for Sonic x Shadow Generations, as well as the Persona and Sonic the Hedgehog series.
Nintendo reveals Japan’s best-selling digital games for May 2026
Nintendo has released the best-selling digital games for May 2026 on the Japanese Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch eShops. Pokemon Pokopia topped the charts for Switch 2, while Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream led sales on the original Switch. The data includes a variety of titles, with several Final Fantasy games appearing on the Switch 2 list.
Persona 6 appears on Steam, Atlus and Sega accidentally say something interesting for once in wishlist announcement
Persona 6 has appeared on Steam, allowing players to wishlist the upcoming JRPG. The Steam page includes a slightly updated mature content description compared to Persona 5 Royal and confirms the use of Denuvo Anti-tamper DRM. Atlus and Sega are emphasizing the game's standalone nature and its setting in modern-day Japan, suggesting it will be accessible to newcomers.
