Genei Ibun Roku #FE devs – thought about different genres, considered 3DS, more
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 39 Comments
In late December, Nintendo published Genei Ibun Roku #FE in Japan. Nintendo Dream thought it would make sense to speak with the game’s staff now that development is complete. The Japanese magazine caught up with producer Hitoshi Yamagami (Nintendo), director Kaori Ando (Nintendo), producer Shinjiro Takata (Atlus), director Eiji Ishida (Atlus), chief director Wataru Hirata (Atlus), and art director Fumitaka Yano (Atlus). That’s quite a number of developers indeed!
We’ve translated a lengthy part of the interview below. The excerpts are very insightful, as the developers spoke about how they thought about different genres for the project, considered 3DS (even making a project plan), and more.
Shin Megami Tensei IV Final – Daguza mythology video
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
Atlus is kicking off a new mini video series for Shin Megami Tensei IV Final. A video highlighting the demon known as Daguza is first, and we have it below.
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Shin Megami Tensei IV Final: Two TV commercials
Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News | 2 Comments
Shin Megami Tensei IV Final will be released in Japan on February 10th. Atlus has published two TV commercials for the game today. Check them out below:
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Atlus teases “several unannounced titles”, says 2016 is a year where its popular series gather
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 2 Comments
Atlus CEO Naoto Hiraoka was interviewed in this week’s issue of Famitsu. On the topic of the company’s 2016 and future plans, Hiraoka said:
“In 2015, we were able to develop existing IP like Persona 4: Dancing All Night and Etrian Mystery Dungeon. In 2016, starting with Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir, we plan to release a large number of titles. In the summer, we’ll launch the long-awaited Persona 5. Of course, in addition to that we have several unannounced titles. I have no doubt this will be a year Atlus’ popular series all gather together.”
Etrian Odyssey V is long overdue, and should hit Japan this year. As for other surprises? We can only hope that Atlus will continue to spread the love on Nintendo platforms!
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Shin Megami Tensei IV Final stream planned right before launch
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Atlus will be hosting another stream for Shin Megami Tensei IV Final next month. This is set for February 9, one day before the game launches in Japan.
It’ll be hosted on Niconico at the following times:
– 3 AM PT
– 6 AM ET
– 11 AM in the UK
– 12 PM in Europe
– 8 PM in Japan
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Genei Ibun Roku #FE gets first review in Famitsu
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 72 Comments
Genei Ibun Roku #FE just launched in Japan a couple of weeks ago. Famitsu reviewed the RPG a bit before release, giving it an “8”, “9”, “9”, and “8” from four different editors.
Since it’s going to be awhile before Genei Ibun Roku #FE heads west, we’ve translated Famitsu’s full review to give you an idea about its reception in Japan thus far – at least from one publication. Continue on below to read it in full.
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Update: Another theme – Shin Megami Tensei IV Final getting a 3DS theme
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
Update (1/7): Bumped to the top. This theme will also be an early purchase bonus as Amazon Japan:

Original (1/5): Atlus has unveiled a new 3DS theme based on Shin Megami Tensei IV Final. This will come as an early purchase bonus as part of the “Prohibited God-Slayer DLC Set”. When selecting the theme, there will be background music from Shin Megami Tensei IV Final, and the cursor sound will be become the same as in the game.
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Genei Ibun Roku #FE original soundtrack due out in Japan next month
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 6 Comments
An original soundtrack based on Genei Ibun Roku #FE will be available in Japan next month. For 3,240 yen, fans can gain access to 18 different songs.
Here’s the full lineup of included tracks (warning: potential spoilers!):
- Reincarnation by Kiria (CV: Yoshino Nanjo)
- Feel by Tsubasa Oribe (CV: Inori Minase)
- BLACK RAIN by Yashiro Tsurugi (CV: Yoshimasa Hosoya)
- Beastie Game by TIKi (CV: Sumire Morohoshi)
- Memory of Rain by Mamori Minamoto (CV: Kaori Fukuhara)
- More than friends, less than lovers. by Tsubasa Oribe (CV: Inori Minase)
- Maze by Kiria (CV: Yoshino Nanjo)
- Give me!! by Kiria x Tsubasa Oribe (CV: Yoshino Nanjo / Inori Minase)
- Distance between you and me by Emotional KEY (CV: Karin Nanami / Chinatsu Wakatsuki / Mina Nakazawa)
- Dear ? Witch! Sweet? by Mobuyama Mobudai (CV: Sekiya Mayu)
- Going through the Tunnel by Mamori Minamoto (CV: Kaori Fukuhara)
- Jump! Ogre!!! by Toma Akagi (Yuuki Ono)
- Dream ? Catcher by Tsubasa Oribe and Eleonora Yumizuru (CV: Inori Minase / Ayane Sakura)
- Under the moon by Yashiro Tsurugi (CV: Yoshimasa Hosoya)
- Not an Illusory World by TIKi (CV: Sumire Morohoshi)
- Fly ~Your Wind~ by Tsubasa Oribe (CV: Inori Minase)
- Fire Emblem ~Drama’s Light~ by Itsuki Aoi & FORTUNA ALL STARS (CV: Ryohei Kimura / Yuuki Ono / Ami Koshimizu / Ayane Sakura / Yuichi Nakamura / Yoshino Nanjo / Kaori Fukuhara / Yoshimasa Hosoya / Inori Minase / Sumire Moroshi)
- Smile Smile by Itsuki Aoi & FORTUNA ALL STARS (CV: Ryohei Kimura / Yuuki Ono / Ami Koshimizu / Ayane Sakura / Yuichi Nakamura / Yoshino Nanjo / Kaori Fukuhara / Yoshimasa Hosoya / Inori Minase / Sumire Moroshi)
CD Japan is offering a bonus poster with first press copies, and mu-mo will include a character acrylic charm set for Tsubasa, Itsuki and Toma.
Genei Ibun Roku #FE Vocal Collection: Fortuna All Stars arrives on February 10.
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Etrian Odyssey V nearing the end of development, details coming around spring
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News | 7 Comments
Etrian Odyssey V was announced way back in November 2014. Aside from a teaser trailer, Atlus shared relatively little about the project.
Atlus’ Shigeo Komori finally provided an update (although brief) about Etrian Odyssey V in this week’s Famitsu. He said that development is in the final stages, and information will come “a bit later after the cold weather has warmed”. In other words, expect to hear news around spring or so.
We actually don’t even have a platform for Etrian Odyssey V. But given the series’ history, it’ll likely be on a Nintendo platform.
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Genei Ibun Roku #FE Fortissimo Edition unboxing
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
We’ve already shared plenty of photos showing the Genei Ibun Roku #FE Fortissimo Edition. Now you can see a proper unboxing video, posted below.