Persona 5 Strikers Coming To The West In February

Atlus has announced that Persona 5 Strikers will be coming to the west for PS4, Nintendo Switch and PC on February 23rd 
2021. It’s titled Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers in Japan, but it will simply be known as Persona 5 Strikers here in the west.

Persona 5 Strikers is releasing in the West on Feb 23rd for Switch/PS4/Steam https://t.co/cDmoq7zxG9 pic.twitter.com/u6YtnOYnYs

— Wario64 (@Wario64) December 4, 2020

The Joker And Hero Smash Bros Amiibo Will Release In October

Nintendo has announced on October 2nd, the Joker and Hero amiibo will be available. These are the first two amiibo to release that are based on Super Smash Bros. Ultimate‘s DLC Fighters. You can see Nintendo’s announcement tweet down below.

Super #SmashBrosUltimate #amiibo for DLC fighters Joker and Hero will be available starting Oct. 2nd! pic.twitter.com/gQE1zJBZot

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) July 15, 2020

Persona 5: The Royal Releasing In Japan This Fall, North America In 2020

Atlus has finally revealed more details regarding Persona 5: The Royal. The upgraded version of Persona 5 brings several new features to the game, such as new Phantom Thief Kasumi Yoshizawa, a confidant named Takuto Maruki who works at Shujin Academy as a counselor, and a new location called Kichijoji. This expansion will take place during the third trimester of school. Persona 5: The Royal arrives in Japan on October 31st for PS4. As for the West and Asia, fans will have to wait until 2020. No specific date was given at this time.

The Phantom Thieves are back.https://t.co/PIifoSigg1 pic.twitter.com/tbVkHN8vXk

— Atlus U.S.A., Inc. (@AtlusUSA) April 24, 2019

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Has Been Updated To Version 3.0.0

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has been updated to version 3.0.0. The update adds Persona 5’s Joker as a playable DLC character, a Stage Builder, Shared Content, Smash World, and more. Nintendo has also released some official patch notes, they’re included below.

• Offline
• Stage Builder added to Games & More. You can now draw your own custom stages by hand.
• Note: Camera controls are not available when converting a replay that contains a custom stage into a video.
• Edit Video feature added to Vault → Replays. You can now create new movies using several videos made from replays.
• Note: Only videos from Ver. 3.0.0 or later can be used as source material. There are planned expansions to the Edit Video feature in future updates.
• DLC Spirits option added to the Spirits menu.
• Note: DLC spirits can only be used if you have purchased the corresponding downloadable content.
• The following spirits will appear in the Vault Shop:
• Morgana
• Ryuji Sakamoto
• Ann Takamaki
• Yusuke Kitagawa
• Makoto Niijima
• Futaba Sakura
• Haru Okumura
• Goro Akechi
• Caroline & Justine
• Igor
• Phantom Thieves of Hearts

• Online
• You can now share replays, videos, Mii Fighters and custom stages with people around the world in Shared Content.
• Note: You can only post replays and videos created with Ver. 3.0.0 and on.
  You cannot post replays of online/local wireless battles on custom stages, or videos that include custom stages.
• You can now sync your game with Smash World, a service accessible via the Nintendo Switch Online smart device app. Available features include viewing some of the things posted to Shared Content, and creating spirit teams from the spirits you have collected.
• Note: The Smash World service is planned to begin after the distribution of Ver. 3.0.0. If you still don’t see Smash World in your list of services, please try again later.
• It is now easier to be matched with players who have a similar Global Smash Power in Quickplay. Further improvements and adjustments to matchmaking are planned.

• General
• The following downloadable content will be usable after purchase:
• Joker Challenger Pack
• Persona 3 Protagonist Wig + Outfit
• Persona 4 Protagonist Wig + Outfit
• Teddie Hat
• Morgana Hat
• Tails Hat + Outfit
• Knuckles Hat + Outfit
• You cannot make videos of replays that contain DLC you have not purchased (fighters, stages, music, Mii Fighter costumes, etc.).
• Game-balance adjustments have been made.
• Several issues have been fixed to improve gameplay experience.

Fighter	Move	Change
All Fighters	Basic Movement	Perfect shields will no longer activate multiple times when the shield button is released once. This was creating more downtime than a single perfect shield.
All Fighters	Basic Movement	Made it easier to be penalized for continuous dodging.
All Fighters	Basic Movement	Shortened the downtime when performing a perfect shield against projectiles.
Bayonetta	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Bowser	Up Special	Made it so opponents cannot break their fall when continuously hit on the ground.
Bowser Jr.	Neutral Attack 2	Increased the amount of time opponents will be in the damage animation when the move hits.
Charizard	Side Special	Increased the downward attack range when used on the ground.
Chrom	Dash Grab	Increased grab range.
Cloud	Neutral Special	Reduced the normal shockwave’s power against shields.
Corrin	Neutral Special	Extended the time that uncharged shots last.
Corrin	Up Smash Attack	Increased the attack range of the high-damage tip area. Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts.
Corrin	Up Special	Increased the speed of the invincibility timing. Extended launch distance. Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Corrin	Side Smash Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times after releasing the button when charging a smash attack.
Corrin	Down Air Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times against lightweight opponents.
Corrin	Side Special	Reduced the amount of time necessary to take the next action after stabbing.
Daisy	Final Smash & FS Meter	Reduced the amount of time opponents sleep.
Daisy	Down Special	The launch distance when hitting an opponent with a vegetable now matches Peach. Reduced the vegetable’s power against shields.
Daisy	Neutral Special	When used continuously in the air, fall speed will not decrease after the first use.
Dark Pit	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Dark Samus	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Diddy Kong	Down Smash Attack	Extended launch distance.
Diddy Kong	Up Air Attack	Increased attack power and maintained launch distance.
Diddy Kong	Neutral Air Attack	Increased attack range.
Diddy Kong	Dash Attack	Increased attack speed.
Diddy Kong	Side Tilt Attack	Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts.
Donkey Kong	Neutral Special	Increased the attack range.
Dr. Mario	Final Smash & FS Meter	At the start of the move, nearby opponents will be slowed more and slowed longer.
Dr. Mario	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Duck Hunt	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Duck Hunt	Side Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Ganondorf	Other	Changed the posture when receiving damage in the air and made it easier to receive damage.
Greninja	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Ice Climbers	FS Meter	Extended launch distance.
Inkling	Side Special	Shortened launch distance for the attack when accelerating again.
Isabelle	Back Air Attack	Reduced the power against shields.
Isabelle	Forward Air Attack	Reduced the power against shields.
Ivysaur	Side Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Jigglypuff	Final Smash & FS Meter	Made it easier to push opponents while big.
Ken	Edge Attack	Shortened hitstun time.
King Dedede	Side Special	Reduced the power against shields.
King K. Rool	Forward Air Attack	Increased the high-damage range.
King K. Rool	Side Tilt Attack	Increased the high-damage range.
King K. Rool	Up Throw	No longer affected by the wind while throwing.
King K. Rool	Side Special	Reduced the power against shields.
King K. Rool	Down Special	Reduced vulnerability when the counter succeeds. Reduced vulnerability when the counter fails.
King K. Rool	Up Air Attack	Reduced vulnerability.
Kirby	Up Smash Attack	Extended the high-damage window. Reduced the low-damage window.
Kirby	Downward Throw	Increased power.
Kirby	Neutral Special	Increased the amount of time that Copy Abilities cannot be lost by taking damage, and made it easier for Kirby to retain Copy Abilities overall.
Kirby	Up Special	Increased the speed of the edge-grab range detection.
Kirby	Neutral Air Attack	Reduced vulnerability. Shortened landing time after using the move.
Link	Side Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Lucario	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Lucina	Dash Grab	Increased grab range.
Luigi	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Mario	Final Smash & FS Meter	At the start of the move, nearby opponents will be slowed more and slowed longer.
Mario	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Marth	Dash Grab	Increased grab range.
Mega Man	Up Smash Attack	Extended launch distance.
Mega Man	Down Special	Reduced attack speed. Increased vulnerability. Throwing-type items can no longer be thrown while using Leaf Shield.
Mega Man	Neutral Air Attack	Reduced the power against shields.
Mega Man	Neutral Attack 1	Reduced the power against shields.
Mega Man	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Mega Man	Side Tilt Attack	Reduced the power against shields.
Mewtwo	Edge Dodge	Extended invincibility time.
Mewtwo	Neutral Special	Extended launch distance. Reduced the power against shields.
Mewtwo	Side Tilt Attack	Increased attack power and maintained launch distance.
Mewtwo	Up Air Attack	Increased attack power and maintained launch distance.
Mewtwo	Up Tilt Attack	Increased attack power and maintained launch distance. Adjusted launch angle when hit by the tip of the tail.
Mewtwo	Edge Attack	Increased attack range.
Mewtwo	Side Smash Attack	Increased attack range.
Mewtwo	Neutral Attack 1	Increased attack speed.
Mewtwo	Basic Movement	Increased the fighter’s weight.
Mii Gunner	Down Special 2	Reduced the power against shields.
Mii Gunner	Neutral Special 1	Reduced the power against shields.
Mii Gunner	Neutral Special 3	Reduced the power against shields.
Mii Gunner	Side Special 1	Reduced the power against shields.
Mii Gunner	Side Special 3	Reduced the power against shields.
Mii Swordfighter	Edge Attack	Increased attack range.
Mii Swordfighter	Neutral Special 1	Reduced the power against shields.
Mii Swordfighter	Neutral Special 2	Reduced the power against shields.
Mii Swordfighter	Side Special 3	Reduced the power against shields.
Mr. Game & Watch	Final Smash & FS Meter	Increased the amount of time opponents are trapped.
Ness	Neutral Special	Increased the attack range.
Ness	Down Smash Attack	Shortened the charge time. Reduced the amount of time hit detection lasts while charging.
Ness	Up Smash Attack	Shortened the charge time. Reduced the amount of time hit detection lasts while charging.
Olimar	Side Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Olimar	Side Smash Attack	Reduced the power against shields. The power will now properly increase when charged.
Olimar	Down Smash Attack	The power will now properly increase when charged.
Olimar	Up Smash Attack	The power will now properly increase when charged.
PAC-MAN	Down Special	Increased the downward attack range of the fire hydrant while its falling. Reduced the power against shields.
PAC-MAN	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Palutena	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Palutena	Side Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Peach	Down Special	Reduced the vegetable’s power against shields.
Peach	Final Smash & FS Meter	Reduced the amount of time opponents sleep.
Peach	Neutral Special	When used continuously in the air, fall speed will not decrease after the first use.
Pichu	Other	Changed the posture when receiving damage in the air and made it easier to receive damage. Changed the posture when landing and made it easier to receive damage.
Pichu	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Pikachu	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Piranha Plant	Neutral Special	Increased attack range for the spiked ball.
Piranha Plant	Edge Attack	Increased attack range.
Pit	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
R.O.B.	Down Special	Reduced the power against shields.
R.O.B.	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Richter	Edge Attack	Increased attack range.
Richter	Side Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Ridley	Final Smash & FS Meter	Once the move ends, Ridley can now move earlier than opponents.
Ridley	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Robin	Side Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Robin	Neutral Special	Reduced Thunder/Elthunder’s power against shields.
Rosalina & Luma	Final Smash & FS Meter	At the start of the move, nearby opponents will be slowed more and slowed longer.
Rosalina & Luma	Down Tilt Attack	If Luma is close, Luma will move in front of Rosalina when attacking in the opposite direction.
Rosalina & Luma	Side Tilt Attack	If Luma is close, Luma will move in front of Rosalina when attacking in the opposite direction.
Rosalina & Luma	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Rosalina & Luma	Side Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Roy	Dash Grab	Increased grab range.
Roy	Up Special	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Ryu	Edge Attack	Shortened hitstun time.
Samus	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Sheik	Forward Air Attack	Increased the attack range.
Sheik	Down Tilt Attack	Made it easier to hit with the tip of the attack.
Sheik	Flurry Attack Finish	Reduced vulnerability.
Sheik	Neutral Special	Shortened the charge time.
Shulk	Edge Attack	Increased attack range.
Shulk	Get-Up Attack	Increased attack range.
Simon	Edge Attack	Increased attack range.
Simon	Side Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Snake	Back Air Attack	Extended launch distance when hit in the high-damage range.
Snake	Up Smash Attack	Increased vulnerability.
Snake	Side Special	Reduced the attack range of airborne missiles.
Snake	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Sonic	Final Smash	Increased attack range.
Sonic	FS Meter	Increased attack range. Extended launch distance.
Toon Link	Side Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Villager	Back Air Attack	Reduced the power against shields.
Villager	Forward Air Attack	Reduced the power against shields.
Villager	Side Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Wario	Neutral Special	Made it easier to eat projectiles.
Wii Fit Trainer	Neutral Attack 3	Increased bury range.
Wii Fit Trainer	Down Special	Increased the amount of time the effect lasts when successful.
Wii Fit Trainer	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Wii Fit Trainer	Side Special	Reduced the power against shields. Changed the location of the ball spawn when touching terrain.
Wolf	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Wolf	Down Smash Attack	Shortened the launch distance of the forward attack.
Yoshi	Up Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Young Link	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Young Link	Side Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Zelda	Down Special	Reduced the power against shields.

Atlus Teasing Persona 5 S

Atlus is teasing another Persona 5 related thing via a Japanese website promising "1 More" on April 25.

Gemtasu also found a "calling card" mentioning a "new Phantom Thieves that will turn the world's cognition on its head." Atlus' teaser website also mentions Persona Super Live 2019, an event in Tokyo happening April 24-25.

The use of the "P5S" URL follows Atlus' previous use of "P5R" to tease Persona 5: The Royal which will be further unveiled on April 24 at the event. SO if P5R is Persona 5: The Royal, could P5S be Persona 5 for Switch ? Thoughts ? 

Atlus Releases Teaser Trailer For Persona 5: The Royal

Atlus has been teasing "Persona 5 R" for some time. Now with the latest teaser trailer we now know that the title is called Persona 5: The Royal. It's not clear whether this is a sequel, expansion, or updated version of Persona 5. The Royal takes place in the same locale as Persona 5 and introduces a new red-headed character, who doesn't seem to be into the methods of the Phantom Thieves. Not much else is known, thought Atlus also announced we'd be getting more info on April 24, the date of the "Persona Super Live" concert in Japan.

Persona 5 R Teased For PS4 More Info Coming In March

Atlus has announced and teased Persona 5 R. The only platform mentioned at this point in time is the PlayStation 4, but it could be announced at a later date for the Nintendo Switch. We’ll have to wait until March 2019 to learn more info about that game.  

Persona 5 Rumored To Be Coming To Nintendo Switch In 2019

The announcement of Joker from Persona 5 coming to Super Smash Bros Ultimate took many of us by surprise. But it also left us asking when and if Persona 5 would be coming to Nintendo Switch ?  One of the writers for fan site Persona Central claims that they “have it on good authority from multiple sources” that Persona 5 is Nintendo Switch bound. The Nintendo Switch version of the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 title “contains adjustments to the game, add new aspects to the scenario, amongst other requested additions.” The game is rumored to be scheduled for 2019 and will apparently be announced on the day that Joker becomes available in Super Smash Bros Ultimate.

Joker From Persona 5 Will Be The First DLC Character For Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Nintendo announced the first DLC character that will be coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. It will be none other than Joker from Persona 5. Joker will be part of Challenger Pack 1. 

What’s this? The Phantom Thieves of Hearts have appeared at #TheGameAwards!https://t.co/TBL4y1bC9K pic.twitter.com/3BpTTLCIkk

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) December 7, 2018

TIME Top 10 Video Games Of 2017

TIME magazine is one of the first publications to roll out its Game of the Year 2017 awards. Here’s the top 10 games of 2017 according to TIME.

10. Destiny 2
9. Horizon Zero Dawn
8. Mario + Rabbids : Kingdom Battle
7. PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds
6. Cuphead
5. Persona 5
4. Wolfenstein 2 : The New Colossus
3. What Remains of Edith Finch
2. Super Mario Odyssey
1. The Legend of Zelda : Breath of the Wild

3 Persona Spin-off Games Are Coming In 2018

Atlus has announced 3 new Persona spin-off games are on the way: Persona 3: Dancing Moon Night, Persona 5: Dancing Night Star, and Persona Q2. The dancing games will be available on both PS4 and Vita while Persona Q2 will be a 3DS exclusive. No word on the release dates for any of these except they'll all be coming in Spring 2018.

Game Releases For April 2017

April 3

Domina (PC)

April 4

Persona 5 (PS4, PS3)

April 5

Ira (PC, Mac)

April 7

Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition (PS4, Xbox One, PC)

Don't Think Twice (Rift, Vive)

April 11

Yooka-Laylee (PS4, Xbox One, PC)

The Sexy Brutale (PS4, Xbox One, PC)

Stardew Valley: Collector's Edition (PS4, Xbox One)

April 13

Calm Waters (PC, Mac)

April 18

Guardians of the Galaxy The Telltale Series (PS4, Xbox One, PC, iOS, Android)

The Silver Case (PS4)

April 21

Micro Machines: World Series (PS4, Xbox One) - 

April 25

Dragon Quest Heroes II (PS4)

Outlast 2 (PS4, Xbox One)

Puyo Puyo Tetris (Switch, PS4)

Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 (PS4, Xbox One, PC) 

Syberia 3 (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC)

April 28

Little Nightmares (PS4, Xbox One, PC)

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Switch)

Portal Knights (PS4, Xbox One, PC)

Atlus Delays Persona 5’s Western Release Again

Atlus has announced that Persona 5 won’t be releasing on February 14 and has been delayed once agin. Fans in North American and Europe will now have to wait until April 4.  The game is already out in Japan, but an Atlus representative told IGN that the due to extremely high expectations for the game the publisher is "redoubling our QA and localization efforts, even returning to the studio to record previously unvoiced lines.” Thoughts ? Really sucks that us in the west have to wait even longer to play this game, but I guess it’s for the best. 

Persona 5 Gets Some Catherine Costume DLC

Some Catherine-themed costume DLC is coming for Persona 5 in Japan. The DLC will allow players to dress up the Persona 5 cast in the iconic character clothing from Altus' puzzle game Catherine. The image above, from left to right, features Haru as Erica, Yusuke as Jonathan, Anne as Catherine, The Protagonist as Vincent, Ryuji as Orlando, Makoto as Katherine, Futaba as Tobias, and finally, Morgana as a sheep similar to those found in Catherine's nightmare levels. It's unknown whether this DLC will make its way to the US or Europe. According to GamesRadar, the pack costs 800 yen, which is about $8 USD. Persona 5 releases in North America on February 14.

Persona 5 Is Releasing On Valentine’s Day In The West

It appears that Persona 5 isn’t coming out in the West this year. Instead the game will be released on Valentine’s Day. Also, anyone that pre-orders or purchase a first run copy of the PS4 version will get a steelbook case. You can also get the case in the $89.99 premium “Take Your Heart” edition. The collector’s bundle also includes a soundtrack, 64-page hardcover art book, 4-inch Morgana plush representing the team’s feline member, a school bag with the Shujin Academy crest, and a large collectible box. Persona 5 will release on February 14, 2017 for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4. 

Persona 5 Gets A Release Date In Japan [UPDATE] First 18 Minutes Of The Game Added

Atlus has announced that Persona 5 will launch in Japan on September 15 for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3.The date was revealed via a new trailer, which featured new characters and gameplay. A date for the west is unknown , though it is still expected to release in 2016. A 20th anniversary Collector's Edition was also announced for Persona 5 in Japan, including an art book, a soundtrack with songs from previous Persona games and series inspired DLC including outfits from Persona 3 and  Persona 4. The Collector's Edition will cost you 13,800 yen or $128 USD.

UPDATE 7/20/16 - Atlus has released the first 18 minutes of the game in action. You can watch the video below.

The Persona 5 Website Is Teasing Something

The Japanese website for Persona 5 has a countdown timer set to expire on May 5. It’s unknown what it will reveal. The site has a hat with a flaming mask and the words "Take Your Heart" and the timer. Hopefully it’s a new trailer, or a release date reveal. What do you think it could be ? 

UPDATE 4/27/16 - The website has now been updated to reveal that when the countdown ends a live stream will take place. Gameplay of Persona 5 will probably be a part of that stream followed by a release date. That's just my guess, we"ll have to wait until May 5 to find out for sure. 

Persona 5 Delayed To Summer 2016

Persona 5 has been delayed to summer 2016 in Japan. Developer Atlus released a Tokyo Game Show trailer today, and in it the the new launch window was revealed. You can watch the trailer below. Persona 5 is set to come out in summer 2016 on PS4 and PS3.