All posts tagged: Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth

Persona Q: Shadow Of The Labyrinth – Side:P3 and Side:P4 Manga Series’ Announced

Published by Frank Inglese

Just incase you thought the world doesn’t have enough “Persona” media floating around. At the end of last year the crossover RPG title “Persona Q: Shadow Of The Labyrinth” was released and the “Persona” fandom went absolutely ballistic. Finally the two most popular instalments of the series have been brought together for one hardcore romp through the fields of fan service. Featuring a whole bunch of awesome characters alongside some interestingly old-school gameplay mechanics, “Persona Q” was a hit! Not that anyone thought it wasn’t going to be. It’s pretty much guaranteed, at this point in time, that if a “Persona” game gets released people are going to like it. Now, much like the rest of the video game series, “Persona Q” will be getting it’s very own Manga series. No, actually, it will be getting TWO new Manga series: One for Persona 3 and one for Persona 4. The assumption is that, although separated, the Mangas will still follow the story of “Q” rather than the individual stories of “Persona 3” and “Persona 4” that …

Persona Q: Shadow Of The Labyrinth – Review

Published by Frank Inglese

For me, there’s no greater video game than a crossover video game. If you sit back and think about it, it’s basically a fan fiction story come to life. I cried when “Marvel VS Capcom 3” got released, “Street Fighter X Tekken” had me naked by the title screen and “Project X Zone” made me wet my pants. Yeah…I love crossover titles THAT MUCH. When I heard about “Persona Q: Shadow Of The Labyrinth” I was institutionalised for a period of three weeks but I managed to get myself out of the straight jacket and back at my work desk with enough time to research the characters of “Persona 3” just so I’d be able to enjoy the game a little more. Having only played “Persona 4 Golden” but absolutely loving it, I was very much excited for “Q” but still felt as though I needed to do my homework before jumping in “half prepared”. North America, those lucky bastards, got the game before us here in Australia and an influx of reviews flooded the net. …

Persona Q: Shadow Of The Labyrinth – Now Available Across Europe

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Well, friends, it is finally here. “Persona Q: Shadow Of The Labyrinth”, the much-anticipated “Persona” cross-over title, has now reached the shores of Europe and is now available across the continent. North America got themselves the game sometime last week but now it is the European gamers’ turn to try their hand at some old-school dungeon crawling on a contemporary console. Are you a fan of “Persona 3”? Awesome! Your favorite characters are in this game! Are you a fan of “Persona 4”? Even awesome-er! Your favorite characters from THAT game are also in “Persona Q”! Are you a fan of original characters created for specific cross-over title! Wow! So awesome! Those types of characters are also in this game! “Persona Q” practically has everything and it’s not now across Europe, so heading into your local video game distributor and grab this new Nintendo 3DS title before the limited edition tarot card version gets sold out. If you don’t know what this version is, it’s actually no different from the standard version of the game …

Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth Out Now in North America

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Welcome to the Velvet Room once more Persona wielders. Look upon this latest instalment with awe and awww, as the cute versions of your favourite characters from Persona 3 and 4 join forces to do what they do best and save the world. Fans of either game will enjoy dungeon crawling, over 80 hours of fully voiced story and some good old fashioned Persona combat. When purchasing Persona Q, you may be interested to know that there are two Editions available that offer a little more than the standard release. Though you receive no in-game extras, there is quite a collection of physical merchandise to enjoy. See for yourself… For those who are more inclined towards gameplay bonuses, perhaps some DLC will interest you? In light of the game’s release, Atlus has listed the pricing for the upcoming downloadable content as follows: Sub-Personas – These additional sub-Personas will show up in the Persona Compendium after purchasing and can be summoned once for free. November 25th – Kaguya (Free) December 2nd – Orpheus Telos (Free) December …

Persona Q – Fuuka, Koromaru, Kanji and Rise Trailers Released

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ATLUS are back at it again with the releases of five new characters trailers for their upcoming dungeon-crawler “Persona Q: Shadow Of The Labyrinth”, well…four character trailers and one other one which takes viewers through the party building system. Fans of the series and big followers of Japanese pop culture will know that, every couple of weeks, ATLUS releases new trailers for “Persona Q”, most of which happen to feature singular characters…this week is no different. The characters put on show for this batch of videos are Fuuka and Koromaru of “Persona 3” alongside Kanji and Rise of “Persona 4”, as well as the one I mentioned just above. I’ve provided all of these videos below so sit back, relax, press play and enjoy what ATLUS has to offer. North America will be getting the new 3DS title on the 25th of November, Europe will be getting it on the 28th of November and Australia will be getting it on the 4th of December. That’s not too far away so begin preparing for what is …

Persona Q – It’s Time To Meet The Occupants Of The Velvet Room

Published by Frank Inglese

ATLUS knows that a lot of us already know the characters of both ‘Persona 3’ and ‘Persona 4’. They’re games based around two things; fighting and making friends, so it’s obvious that once you come into contact with another character, you’re probably going to know them very well by the end of the game. For the sake of those who’ve not played the games and for the sake of those who have terrible memories and need a bit of reminding, ATLUS have released a set of four trailers for their upcoming dungeon crawler, RPG ‘Persona Q: Shadow Of The Labyrinth’. These four videos will spotlight the four inhabitants of the Velvet Room. Yes, all four of them! You’ve got Marie, Margaret, Elizabeth and Theodore. The whole team is here to play! Even better than just simply having them around is that they all play quite an important role in the events of the game both story-wise and gameplay-wise. Margaret spends most of her time in the Velvet Room. She can help you and your party …

Persona Q – Naoto Shirogane and Ken Amada Character Trailers Released

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ATLUS have today released two more character trailers for their upcoming Nintendo 3DS video game ‘Persona Q: Shadow Of The Labyrinth’ and they just so happen to focus on the smallest of the two groups that make up both the ‘Persona 3’ and ‘Persona 4’ cast respectively. Naoto Shirogane, the literal shortest of the ‘P4’ team, is a self-proclaimed ace detective and one hell of a gunfighter. She, together with the Persona Sukuna-Hikona, is a perfect backup brawler that can dance with the best of them and isn’t one to back down prematurely. Though her everyday life is filled with gender confusion and questions that need some serious answering, she wont let that effect her in battle. Ken Amada from ‘P3’, on the other hand, is just a kid so it’s understandable if he doesn’t feel as ‘at home’ on the battlefield as the rest of the cast. That doesn’t mean he wont do his all to protect his friends. With a spear in hand and Nemesis the Persona at his back, this young man …

Behind the Scenes of Persona Q + New Trailers for Aigis and Rei

Published by Kane Bugeja

With Persona Q still dwelling on the horizon of releases, we’ve still got some waiting to do before we can enjoy the once again interlocking story of Personas 3 and 4. So to help tide you over, why not check out this little look behind the scenes with three of your favourite Persona voices and the two actors who create them. So enjoy as Karen Strassman (Nanako/Aigis) and Amanda Winn Lee (Yukiko) tell you a little about work behind the microphone and what it is to be their respective characters. Also you get to learn somebody’s favourite swear word. While you’re in a video watching mood, why not check out the character trailers for series mainstay Aigis and newcomer Rei? -30-  

Persona Q: Get To Know Junpei And Newcomer Zen With These New Trailers

Published by Frank Inglese

ATLUS, you magnificent bastards! You’ve gone and delivered us another set of trailers for your upcoming ‘Persona’ title ‘Shadow Of The Labryinth’ and us fans of the series love you for it! Yes, you read correctly, ATLUS have today released three new trailers for ‘Persona Q: Shadow Of The Labyrinth’ and this time they focus on the cap-wearing superstar himself Junpei Iori as well as an original character for the game, a man they call Zen. Alongside these two trailers comes another video that shows us the ‘Persona 3’ side of the story. It shows all of our favorite ‘Persona 3’ characters in one place as well as their initial meeting with the cast of ‘Persona 4’. The main focus though are our friends Junpei and Zen who will star in the game alongside a whole bunch of other ‘Persona’ favorites all of which can be added to your team and used as you see fit. It’s the ultimate ATLUS crossover title! ‘Persona Q’ is set for a release, as mentioned, on the Nintendo 3DS …

Persona Q – European Release Date Announced

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ATLUS, alongside their European distribution partners NIS America, are extremely excited to announce the official release date for their upcoming ‘Persona’ Nintendo 3DS title ‘Shadow Of The Labyrinth’. ‘Persona Q’, the new game that combines the characters of ‘Persona 3’ and ‘Persona 4’, will be hitting video game retailer shelves across Europe on the 18th of November this year! In just a couple of months this game will be made available both digitally and physically to all European gamers and those of you out there who pre-order the game from participating vendors will receive eleven tarot card replicas of which have featured in both the ‘Persona 3’ and ‘Persona 4’ video games. These cards also come with the special ‘Wild Cards Premium Edition’ but for those of you who don’t want to spend all that money yet still want these cards, this is the perfect offer. ATLUS suggests you get in as early as possible with your pre-orders because these tarot cards are limited so it’s first come first serve. Persona Q takes the beloved …

Persona Q – Shinjiro Aragaki and Yukiko Amagi Character Trailers Released

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Both dressed in red; one’s a stone cold beast and the other is a bodacious babe. Isn’t it obvious who I’m referring to? It’s Shinjiro Aragaki from ‘Persona 3’ and Yukiko Amagi from ‘Persona 4’. They’re just two of the many stars of the upcoming ‘Persona’ Nintendo 3DS title ‘Shadow Of The Labyrinth’ and ATLUS thinks it’s about time they get their chance to shine bright with their very own character trailers. Aragaki and his Persona pal Castor are head-to-head brawlers. They take no back seat to the action and are always willing to act as any team’s vanguard duo whereas Miss Amagi and her Persona Konohana Sakuya prefer to take a stand somewhere in the rear guard, using magic to back up their teammates. Both characters will be able to work together brilliantly with one backing up the other as they mow down the enemies that stand before them. Don’t take my word for it though because, who knows, I could be wrong. What you should do is check out the two character trailers …

Persona Q – Chie Satonaka and Akihiko Sanada Character Trailers Released

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What’s more exciting than one protein junkie? How about TWO protein junkies?! It’s a beautiful morning in Sydney Australia and I’ve woken up, much like many others, to a new pair of ‘Persona Q: Shadow Of The Labyrinth’ character spotlight trailers courtesy of ATLUS themselves. I tell you, there’s no better way to start the day. Both ‘Persona 3’ and ‘Persona 4’ feature a character type that are focused on one thing and one thing only; one of them happens to be a freak for meat and the other surely spends most of his free time at the gym. I think you all know who I’m talking about…it’s Chie Satonaka of ‘Persona 4’ and Akihiko Sanada of ‘Persona 3’! One is a world renowned ‘kick chick’ and the other could definitely give Rocky a run for his money and they’ve both come together today to share the spotlight in their very own character trailers. ‘Persona Q: Shadow Of The Labyrinth’ isn’t too far away from being released but that doesn’t matter to ATLUS, they’ll keep …

Persona Q – Yosuke and Mitsuru Character Trailers Released

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We all know the drill by now right? ATLUS, the Japanese video game developer and publisher, have a huge audience and they’re not the types to leave their fans wanting more for too long. That’s why almost every single week they release something new regarding their upcoming video game releases. While most publishers do this, none do it as frequently as ATLUS and I think it’s safe to say that’s why we love them. Well ‘Persona Q: Shadow Of The Labyrinth’ – the ‘Persona 3/Persona 4’ crossover title for the Nintendo 3DS – is only just around the corner and ATLUS have today released two new English trailers spotlighting just two of the many characters to take center stage in the upcoming RPG. Yosuke Hanamura and Mitsuru Kirijo have returned for this new game and they’re looking cuter than ever! Along with the return of the characters themselves comes the return of their voice actors and actresses, of which you’ll be able to hear in the do of trailers we’ve provided for you below. ‘Persona …

ATLUS Reveals New Nintendo 3DS XL ‘Persona Q’ Edition

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This one here is for all those true ‘Persona’ fans. The ones that can always go for a little more ‘Persona-themed’ pieces of merchandise in their lives. The legendary people over at ATLUS have today revealed a brand-new 3DS XL system for the Americas that feature a design that has been depicted throughout the entire ‘Persona’ video game series. ‘Le Grimoire Du Coeur’, a mystical and all-powerful tomb containing information on every single known Persona, is what this new 3DS XL edition will resemble, but that’s only on the front of the system. The back will depict the varies cast from the upcoming ‘Persona’ title ‘Shadow Of The Labyrinth’. This new edition has only been announced for the Americas seeing as ATLUS stated that units will only be available for purchase through GameStop stores. The estimated price for the console is currently US$199.99 but there is always time for it to fluctuate so keep an eye out for what exactly you’re paying when you go to purchase your unit. The new 3DS XL editions are …

Compare The Pair – ATLUS Releases “Persona Q” Protagonist Trailers

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Persona 3 or Persona 4: Which has the best protagonist? Is it the grey-haired, grey-eyed Yu Narukami, or is it the headphone-wearing Makoto Yuki who takes the cake as top main character? ATLUS’ upcoming ‘Persona’ title for the Nintendo 3DS ‘Persona Q: Shadow Of The Labyrinth’ has both the cast of ‘Persona 3’ and ‘Persona 4’ come together for one hell of a hair-raising adventure through a dark and mysterious labyrinth located under Yasogami High School. Because of it’s ‘crossover’ layout, the game has players chose one of the two main characters from their respective ‘Persona’ titles. Despite being two completely different characters, no matter which you chose, players will be able to follow the same overall story with small changes being in the way you interact with the rest of the cast. ATLUS have today released two English trailers for the game; one of which focuses on the ‘Persona 3’ protagonist Makoto Yuki and the other focusing on the ‘Persona 4’ protagonist Yu Narukami. The trailers showcase both the young men in combat and …

Persona Q Intro Movie Revealed Alongside North American Release Date

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Good news Persona fans, specifically those living in North America. ATLUS has just announced when the series latest instalment will hit your 3DS: November 25th. Ok, so maybe it’s not right around the corner, but at least now there’s a date to mark on the calender. But if your spirits are particularly down about having to wait, check out the intro movie. That’ll put a bounce in your step for sure. Persona Q is a first-person dungeon crawling RPG adventure that combines the casts of the hit ATLUS games Persona 3 andPersona 4in a brand new story. Not only is Persona Q the first new RPG in the Persona franchise since 2008, but it is also marks the first time a Persona game will release on a Nintendo platform. The Persona development team joined forces with the Etrian Odyssey development team to create a true fusion of the two franchises – Persona Q features the map-making and first person exploration from Etrian games and fuses it with the character development, combat, and motifs of the Persona …