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Metaphor: ReFantazio key art showing the main character holding a sword with a serious expression on their face, a man with grey hair to his back.

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King's Quest | Atlus knows Metaphor: ReFantazio is struggling on PC, but it's promised that it's "actively working to address this problem"

Whether it can fix it in under two weeks is a different question.

Sept. 29, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

The main character of Metaphor sits in a throne, flanked by a red-headed fairy and some sort of mythical cat.

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In For The Long Haul | You better book some time off work for Metaphor: ReFantazio, as the upcoming JRPG is apparently almost as long as Persona 5

Make it a lot of time.

Sept. 23, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

The main character of Metaphor ReFantazio with a small solid white outline, over the top of a blurred image of a character wearing a crown.

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Votes of Light | Metaphor ReFantazio is more than just ‘grown-up Persona’ - it’s all about “anxiety and elections”, just in case your real-world blues aren't going to be intense enough this October

Moving away from the schoolyard setting of Persona in order to tackle some more universal themes, Metaphor ReFantazio could broaden the appeal of Atlus’ games.

Aug. 29, 2024 Dom Peppiatt

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A crop of the difficulty options from Metapor ReFantazio over the top of a battle scene that says 'peril' from the game itself.

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The King is Dead | Metaphor ReFantazio has five difficulty options, including 'Storyteller' for casuals and an ultra-hard ‘Regicide’ mode for you absolute masochists

Persona too easy for you? Shin Megami Tensei too hard? Wish you had more control over your Atlus RPG experience? Well, I’ve good news for you.

Aug. 28, 2024 Dom Peppiatt

Some characters encountering a creature in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

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Region Locked | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is reminding me of the greatest Lord of the Rings game

Expedition 33 unexpectedly channels one of the greatest and most unexpected licensed games of all time - and I’m here for it.

Aug. 28, 2024 Alex Donaldson

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The protagonist of Metaphor ReFantazio over a blurred image of key art from the game.

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Winner, Winner… | Metaphor ReFantazio effortlessly nails fantasy world-building, and proves Atlus can go toe-to-toe with Dragon Quest or Final Fantasy… and maybe even out-do them

We’re probably never going to get a Delicious in Dungeon game, but Metaphor ReFantazio is doing its best to fill the culinary fantasy void

Aug. 28, 2024 Dom Peppiatt

A horse urinating in a field. Its undercarriage is covered up by a whatsapp message that reads "Jim, you absolutely cannot use a weeing horse for the thumbnail."

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PODCAST | What's the best game where you can do a wee wee

We're not taking the, er, you know.

Aug. 6, 2024 Jim Trinca

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Every Persona game on sale for Prime Day

No one can escape time; it delivers us all to the same end.

July 16, 2024 Max Covill

Metaphor Refantazio hands on header over some slightly blurred art of the cast.

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Get A Job | Metaphor ReFantazio plays like Persona and Shin Megami Tensei’s greatest hits – and that’s a good thing when it’s a compilation of absolute bangers

Atlus is being bold with a big new IP, but it’s paying off – Metaphor ReFantazio has what it takes to be the RPG of the year.

June 28, 2024 Dom Peppiatt

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SPEAKING IN METAPHOR | Metaphor: ReFantazio, which definitely isn't Persona, looks more Persona than ever in its latest trailer – and it's coming in October

Look forward to Fall 2024 if you're a fan of SMT and Persona – Atlus is cooking, again, and it looks amazing.

June 7, 2024 Dom Peppiatt

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UPDATE | Looking for the next RPG to sink your teeth into? The Metaphor: ReFantazio development stream is a must-watch!

Next Monday, eager fans will be able to tune in and get an update on the upcoming ATLAS RPG.

April 16, 2024 Connor Makar

Persona 2 key art showing two of the main cast stood in front of their respective Personas.

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WHAT'S OLD IS NEW | Persona 1 and 2 are getting remakes, or at least an "updated form," a prominent Atlus leaker has claimed

But where's Persona 6?

April 14, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

On the left, Makoto Yuki frmo Persona 3 Reload, he's holding a pistol pointed upwards. On the right, Kotome Shiomi from Persona 3 Portable, she's stood with her mouth open.

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CAN'T BE HELPED | Persona 3 Reload producer says Portable's female protagonist would cost "two to three times" as much as The Answer DLC, so it won't be possible

No matter how much you beg, it sounds like it's not going to happen.

March 24, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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WAITED LONG? | Persona 5 took six years to go multiplatform, but leakers are claiming Persona 6 will be on Xbox too

Atlus appears to be looking out for its fans across all platforms.

March 17, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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OVERLORD OF THE RING | Unicorn Overlord review – super soup of strategy and story, swords and sorcery

VanillaWare returns from the success of Aegis Rim: 13 Sentinels to deliver a toybox of action figures, with the strategic depth of chess.

March 7, 2024 James Billcliffe

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JUST A TASTE | Desperate to try Unicorn Overlord? Good news, there's a demo, and it's available right now

A great chance to check out the game early, ahead of it's March release date.

Feb. 21, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

The protagonist from Shin Megami Tensei 3: Nocturne – the Demi-Fiend – stands in the centre of a group of demons – and you can only really make out their eyes.

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FEATURING DANTE | One of my favourite RPGs of all time just turned 21 years old – and it’s as good today as it was in 2003

When a demi-fiend becomes a demi-friend – then you’ll have the power to kill god. Happy birthday, Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne.

Feb. 20, 2024 Dom Peppiatt

The collected cast of main characters in Unicorn Overlord

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VANILLA SPICE | After making one of the all-time best PS4/Switch games, Vanillaware has struck gold again with Unicorn Overlord

Who knew a game where you do so little could be so good?

Feb. 15, 2024 Dom Peppiatt

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The Granblue Fantasy: Relink cast walking out of the woods, and Persona 3's main character posed with a gun in front of a blue background, blue flames around him, his persona looming behind him.

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RE:RE: | Persona 3 Reload is Atlus' best Steam launch, but it's got nothing on Granblue Fantasy: Relink

Who could have guessed Relink would do so well?

Feb. 5, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

Aegis, in Persona 3 Reload, looks towards the camera, forlorn.

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LOCKED AND LOADED | Atlus isn't "currently" considering a Royal or Golden version of Persona 3 Reload

But does that mean never? Hard to say.

Feb. 4, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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Ichiban Kasuga riding a dolphin opposite the golden underpants in Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth.

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GOLDEN PANT GLORY | After 53 hours of mahjong, Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth player finally buys 30 million yen golden underpants

"It's a relaxing game."

Feb. 1, 2024 Mark Warren

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TELL ME A GOOD ONE | The best story games to play in 2024

If you're looking for a game with a story that will captivate you, check some of these out.

Feb. 1, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

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POWER HOUR | Persona 3 Reload review: A perfect history lesson for recent series converts

In the midnight hour, you'll cry more, more, more.

Jan. 30, 2024 Alex Donaldson

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COMMAND YOUR DESTINY | New Unicorn Overlord details reveal tactical depth, mythical units, and a diverse class roster

An epic fantasy with overworld exploration and an innovative battle system.

Jan. 18, 2024 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

A definitely not Pokémon with a gun in Palworld.

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POKEGUNS | January's second wave of new Xbox Game Pass titles revealed - includes 'Pokemon with guns'

JRPGs, monster-catching, and Lewis Hamilton. A combo made in heaven.

Jan. 16, 2024 Mark Warren

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YEAR OF THE BOX | Xbox Game Pass in 2023 offered an incredible $5000 in games - Did you play enough to warrant the subscription?

In terms of pure value, Game Pass has proven itself to be a serious winner.

Jan. 3, 2024 Connor Makar

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The best Nintendo Switch games to play in 2024

Here are some of the best Switch games to try out.

Jan. 1, 2024 James Billcliffe

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The best PS2 games to play in 2024

It's time to take a trip back in time to one of the best generations of gaming.

Jan. 1, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

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STRIKING GOLD | Here’s why you should play Persona 4 Golden this festive season

Having made its way to the Nintendo Switch this year, we finally marked Persona 4 Golden off our backlog.

Dec. 31, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

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The best 3DS games to play in 2024

Zelda, Mario, Dragon Quest, Phoenix Wright, and even Metal Gear Solid. The 3DS had it all.

Dec. 8, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

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ATLUS SHRUGGED | Shin Megami Tensei meets Studio Ghibli in Metaphor: ReFantazio's launch window trailer

Look forward to Fall 2024 if you're a fan of SMT and Persona. Because there's something very special coming.

Dec. 8, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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SUPER SONIC | Sonic? Yakuza? Persona? Sega wants to release a ‘super game’ in 2026

Just as we all forgot about the Quadruple A, SEGA drops this on us.

Nov. 2, 2023 Connor Makar

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Junpei, Yukari, and the protagonist stand in a classroom in Persona 3.

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START WITH A BANG | Please don’t shoot yourself in the head with Persona 3 Portable physical edition’s replica gun

Plus, a physical edition is on the way for Persona 4 Golden.

Sept. 26, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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PILOT SCHEME | One of the PS4's all-time greats is coming to PS Plus – and you need to play it as soon as you can

13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim is an essential game, and you'd be smart to check it out now it's on PS Plus.

Sept. 14, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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VARIED SELECTION | Leaked PlayStation Plus games for September include Civilization 6, NieR: Replicant, Star Ocean, more

It's worth noting the final lineup may change.

Sept. 12, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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The best Wii U games to play in 2023

Here are some games to play on that Wii U you have lying around.

July 28, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

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SMELL OF THE GAME | You can now experience the aroma of Ryuji and Haru with new Persona 5 candles

If you've got a keen nose for mischief, this might be worth a look.

July 26, 2023 Connor Makar

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Two Steps Backwards | Persona 3 Reload has no FES or Portable content, so you can probably look forward to buying that later instead

The news has been a disappointment for a number of fans.

June 12, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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Fesd Up | Footage of a possible Persona 3 remake and Jet Set Radio reboot has leaked

The footage shows some early Sonic Frontiers gameplay and something new from Jet Set Radio.

April 10, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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The Royal Treatment | Persona 5 is getting a mobile spin-off with a new cast of characters

No word on an international release, though.

March 19, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

Persona 4 Golden classroom answers: An anime young man with short silver hair, wearing rectangular glasses with green-tinted lenses, is standing against a golden background. His right hand is raised toward the glasses

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Hit the books | Persona 4 Golden answers: All classroom questions and exam solutions

Even kids with supernatural powers have to get good grades

March 17, 2023 Josh Broadwell

Persona 3 classroom answers - An anime young woman with a bobbed haircut and a pink collared shirt is sitting at a small white desk. She looks bored and is holding a pen in her right hand

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Persona 3 answers: All classroom questions and exam solutions

You won't save the world through education, but at least acing tests makes you look good

March 17, 2023 Josh Broadwell

Persona 3 endings: An anime young man with blue hair in a bob cut is standing in a dimly lit train station. He he holds a phone in his hand and wears a bored expression

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To be or not to be | Persona 3 endings guide and how to get the true ending

You wouldn't kill a friend... right?

March 17, 2023 Josh Broadwell

Persona 4 Golden endings: An anime young man with short silver hair, wearing a high-collared jacket and grey shirt, is standing on rural train platform. Across the tracks is a run-down white building

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All that glitters | Persona 4 Golden endings and how to get the Golden ending

How to be the best big bro ever

Jan. 24, 2023 Josh Broadwell

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Keep It Zipped | You can Stream Persona 3 & 4, but make sure to spoiler tag the decade old games

Atlus continues its tradition of being outdated.

Jan. 15, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

Persona 5 Royal Iwai Confidant: An anime man in a grey hat and trench coat stares offscreen with a serious expression on his face

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Safety is off | Persona 5 Royal Iwai Confidant guide and choices

Selling dangerous weapons to minors as a part-time job? Sure, why not

Nov. 12, 2022 Josh Broadwell

Persona 5 Royal Strength Confidant: Two anime girls stand in the center of a blue floor with an elaborate V emblazoned on it

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Swift Execution | Persona 5 Royal Strength Confidant fusion guide

Only the strong survive

Nov. 9, 2022 Josh Broadwell

Persona 5 Royal Shinya Confidant: An anime boy in a red cap and blue jacket is walking through a crowded shopping district

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Pew Pew | Persona 5 Royal Shinya Confidant guide and choices

Just wanna play all day

Nov. 7, 2022 Josh Broadwell

Persona 5 Royal Haru Confidant: An anime young woman in a black hat and frilly pink blouse points a lavender-gloved finger at the camera

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Garden Empress | Persona 5 Royal Haru Confidant guide and choices

Seeds of friendship

Nov. 7, 2022 Josh Broadwell

Persona 5 Royal Futaba Confidant: An anime girl with red hair is typing excitedly on a keyboard

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Master Hacker | Persona 5 Royal Futaba Confidant guide and choices

Outdoors? Ew

Nov. 1, 2022 Josh Broadwell