Atlus being sold off. Who is getting her?

I remembered that it also possible that it could happen what happened with THQ; the IP's and teams being divided through various buyers. Unless the current owner of Atlus decided that it can only be sold as whole to someone else, and not pieces and bits ( auction style sale).

Desmonic

watch It'll be some random Japanese company that we've never heard of that buys Atlus.

watch It'll be some random Japanese company that we've never heard of that buys Atlus.

LegatoSkyheart

[QUOTE="nintendoboy16"][QUOTE="ManatuBeard"]

Thats why Sony would be best choice. No region locks, localization facilities (through Japan Studio) and global distribution. (And Atlus studio could retain its creative freedom)

ManatuBeard

How would that be good? Persona 5 on Wii U  would mean an instant low sales numbers.

And the biggest IPs Atlus have have a history of being on playstation consoles.

Atlus bought by Nintendo = dead Atlus with no games seing its way out of Japan

Nintendo is struggling with Wii U, im sure they dont want the expense of buying a studio now.

I'd want Sony to get it, but i want their games on my 3DS. I'd want nintendo to get it but i want their games on my PS3 too. I want these third parties to get it, but they all suck.

[QUOTE="ManatuBeard"]

[QUOTE="nintendoboy16"] No, being that Sony, like Nintendo is first party, they are NOT the best choice, considering Atlus has a base on other platforms. Seriously, are cows just avoiding this?hiphops_savior

How would that be good? Persona 5 on Wii U  would mean an instant low sales numbers.

And the biggest IPs Atlus have have a history of being on playstation consoles.

Atlus bought by Nintendo = dead Atlus with no games seing its way out of Japan

Nintendo is struggling with Wii U, im sure they dont want the expense of buying a studio now.

If one of the Big 3 has to get them, then hopefully it will be Sony. Better hardware. Capitan_Kid

Atlus games were never about pushing hardware limits. They are all about gameplay!

Sony would do well to jump on this one.

I mean, didn't P4 Golden sell a good portion of people on getting the Vita just for the game itself? It sure seemed like it.

Best case scenario would be independence but if I must pick a poison I would be most comfortable with Nintendo. 

[QUOTE="GD1551"]

What does it matter how much the system sells? Mainline SMT were console games no? Going to handheld lowers the standard and alienates fans. As for people wanting to play Shin Megami X FE wouldn't they rather atlus go to a company that would fully back them like Sony?

LegatoSkyheart

and Nintendo wouldn't fully back up Atlus?

and 31.09 million people is....a lot of people and if you were one of them you wouldn't be missing out on an Atlus game. Plus, if Atlus was to go to Nintendo they wouldn't just be restricted to Handhelds (though they probably would just develop for the 3DS because it's incredibly popular in Japan right now) they also have the WiiU, which is a good enough system for them to develop some more main line stuff for it, and Nintendo needs that kind of stuff pretty bad now, So they wouldn't be alienating fans. 

(also Atlus has a long history of Developing Games for Nintendo Handhelds so they would be also be right at home, still doesn't stop me from thinking they would benifit from Capcom more.)

[QUOTE="ManatuBeard"]

[QUOTE="nintendoboy16"] No, being that Sony, like Nintendo is first party, they are NOT the best choice, considering Atlus has a base on other platforms. Seriously, are cows just avoiding this?hiphops_savior

How would that be good? Persona 5 on Wii U  would mean an instant low sales numbers.

And the biggest IPs Atlus have have a history of being on playstation consoles.

Atlus bought by Nintendo = dead Atlus with no games seing its way out of Japan

Nintendo is struggling with Wii U, im sure they dont want the expense of buying a studio now.

1. The Wii U install base is so small that if it even breaks 300k I'd be surprised. Although I would image it would move units.

2. Is this why Catherine released and had their biggest launch to date? 

3. Two 3DS games, you want to lower the standards of persona games by putting them on 3DS?

4. Only point I agree with you on, but sony not having a major JRPG franchise under their belt may be compelled to buy them. Or at least buy IP and hire key staff.

[QUOTE="LegatoSkyheart"]

[QUOTE="GD1551"]

What does it matter how much the system sells? Mainline SMT were console games no? Going to handheld lowers the standard and alienates fans. As for people wanting to play Shin Megami X FE wouldn't they rather atlus go to a company that would fully back them like Sony?

GD1551

and Nintendo wouldn't fully back up Atlus?

and 31.09 million people is....a lot of people and if you were one of them you wouldn't be missing out on an Atlus game. Plus, if Atlus was to go to Nintendo they wouldn't just be restricted to Handhelds (though they probably would just develop for the 3DS because it's incredibly popular in Japan right now) they also have the WiiU, which is a good enough system for them to develop some more main line stuff for it, and Nintendo needs that kind of stuff pretty bad now, So they wouldn't be alienating fans. 

(also Atlus has a long history of Developing Games for Nintendo Handhelds so they would be also be right at home, still doesn't stop me from thinking they would benifit from Capcom more.)

Nintendo or Namco.

[QUOTE="Capitan_Kid"]Pleeease let it be Square. Atlus with a Square budget would be godlike. FlamesOfGrey

not if they go to the 3ds (aka the healthiest platform in japan) I mean its not like persona games are known for gorgeous visuals. Even p4G looked like an upressed Ps2 game

Shinobishyguy

Because by all accounts it probably was. At the same time SMT4 doesn't look near as good so it will be a standards drop.

Oh god, I hope Capcom doesn't get them.

guard12

Atlus would be relegated to 3DS developer with Nintendo.

I'd sacrifice the odd 3DS title to keep them on Vita and PS3/4. Sony is the least unpleasant solution.

Atlus would be relegated to 3DS developer with Nintendo.

I'd sacrifice the odd 3DS title to keep them on Vita and PS3/4. Sony is the least unpleasant solution.

syztem

I would prefer a 3rd Party over a 1st Party since I don't want Sony or Microsoft to purchase Atlus and cancelling that game they are working with Nintendo on.

Oh god please don't let it be Nintendo who buys them. That would be an utmost travesty. Hell I would rather Sony buy them and keep them working solely on their crappy handheld than Nintendo getting them. Capcom would be just as bad.

I'd like to see Nintendo buy them.

[QUOTE="Shinobishyguy"]

not if they go to the 3ds (aka the healthiest platform in japan) I mean its not like persona games are known for gorgeous visuals. Even p4G looked like an upressed Ps2 game

GD1551

Because by all accounts it probably was. At the same time SMT4 doesn't look near as good so it will be a standards drop.

[QUOTE="GD1551"]

[QUOTE="Shinobishyguy"]

not if they go to the 3ds (aka the healthiest platform in japan) I mean its not like persona games are known for gorgeous visuals. Even p4G looked like an upressed Ps2 game

Shinobishyguy

Because by all accounts it probably was. At the same time SMT4 doesn't look near as good so it will be a standards drop.

What? There's obviously a drop in standard going from a home console to a handheld..... the battles are cards FFS.

Anything that results in Persona 5 being on PS3, PS4, PS Vita, or 3DS will keep me happy.

lx_theo

[QUOTE="Shinobishyguy"][QUOTE="GD1551"]

Because by all accounts it probably was. At the same time SMT4 doesn't look near as good so it will be a standards drop.

GD1551

What? There's obviously a drop in standard going from a home console to a handheld..... the battles are cards FFS.

Yeah there is always some sort of standard drop going form console to a nintendo handheld. Look at Castlevania SOTN, and Final Fantasy Tacitcs... The 4 metroidvania games on GB-Ds all paled in comparison to SOTN... They weren't as large of games, the sprite never really changed. In SOTN you had different colored cloaks, each weapon was unique 4-5 slots for equipment (dedicated for body part), and tons of spells and relics. Everything was cut in half down to the lack of equipment slots.

FF Tactics on PS1 was a masterpiece, and the remake on PSP was as well (same with Tactics Ogre on PSP), but look at FF tactics on GBA - DS... they turned a mature story with great characters into a children's story with snowball fights, and bs animal raced characters to cater to kids... Which is down right dumb as kids don't like FF. At least not in the states (I should know , I have tried getting my own kids and my younger cousins into jrpgs and FF and such and they can't stand them, never even heard of them... and would rather play fast twitch games like Cod )

So yeah, just about everytime something goes to the DS brand handhelds (3ds not excluded) it gets nerfed. I can't tell you how many times I played a game on DS-3ds and wished it was on the psp or vita... It would of looked and played so much better. There is a reason why this is. the DS/3ds line lacks video ram and rom cart size is pittifully small. Not saying there isn't good games on those platforms, there is and I own them, but the games would be better on better hardware.

Nintendo...but only because i would love to have Persona 5 on the 3DS and who knows, maybe on WiiU.

Also, Fire Emblem X Shin Megami Tensei is like a dream come true.

. There is a reason why this is. the DS/3ds line lacks video ram and rom cart size is pittifully small. Not saying there isn't good games on those platforms, there is and I own them, but the games would be better on better hardware.Midnightshade29

[QUOTE="Midnightshade29"]. There is a reason why this is. the DS/3ds line lacks video ram and rom cart size is pittifully small. Not saying there isn't good games on those platforms, there is and I own them, but the games would be better on better hardware.hiphops_savior