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[kadotsu]

I can't believe that SEGA Europe can't be arsed to publish themselves. Or, you know, port shit to PC to, you know, reach their audience. Valkyria did OK, imagine what a new game could do.

 

[MatrixMan.EXE]

Fuck Sega, Fuck Atlus USA, we outchea. God bless Deep Silver, this is fantastic news.

 

[Big_Al]

SEGA Europe be about dat PC market now :V

Sega Europe is a PC Strategy powerhouse now. They dont do jack with JRPGs on consoles/handhelds.

True and they do a great job with the PC market. I'm talking here from a console/Yakuza fan point of view

 

[Arxisz]

Cool but let's hope they changed their marketing department because Mighty No.9 wasn't a good look.

 

[Zafir]

Didn't know Square jumped the boat.

?

They only published Persona 4, and that was a very long time ago now.

Mind you it's worth noting Square Enix's European distributor is Koch Media who publishes under the name of Deep Silver. So I guess cutting the middle man out makes a bit more sense anyway.

 

[Stuart444]

Great but when? Are we going to have to wait months before if so...

 

[Ladekabel]

God Bless Deep Silver! If they do this, they can publish as many Ride to Hells as they want!

 

[SprachBrooks]

Does this mean we'll get it before February?

Spoiler

:')

 

[MikeSan]

HELL YEAH !

 

[Jimmyfenix]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

 

[El Topo]

Fuck Sega, Fuck Atlus USA, we outchea. God bless Deep Silver, this is fantastic news.

Don't thank them until we have news regarding a physical release, special editions and the actual release date.

 

[Grim Patron]

And also 7th Dragon III Code VFD from SEGA. Nibel please update the OP.

 

[wapplew]

What's wrong with publisher have to get help from other publisher to publish their own ip?

 

[purseowner]

Does this mean we'll get it before February?

Spoiler

:')

Just imagine - Persona 5 out in Europe same date as Japan with JP audio and subs - dub coming as DLC on US release...

Spoiler

 

[yoonshik]

A collaboration has been announced today to have Deep Silver publish multiple Atlus and SEGA titles across European and PAL territories. Physical and digital versions of 7th Dragon III Code: VFD, Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse, and Persona 5 will be made available.

Thank you Deep Silver. Fuck you Atlus. I'm happy now.

 

[Sölf]

Just imagine - Persona 5 out in Europe same date as Japan with JP audio and subs - dub coming as DLC on US release...

Spoiler

I want what you are smoking.

 

[MidnightHour]

Will wait for more details before I decide if I should cancel my copy from Amazon US.

 

[RpgN]

So how good is Deep Silver with physical versions? Can we expect physical version of SMT4A?

Good news. I hope someone will handle Etrian Odyssey V as well.

EDIT:

Looks like I got my answer already. Yaaaaay!

Next up Etrian Odyssey V ;_;

 

[Dragon1893]

As long as this means a timely release, whatever. I'm importing P5 anyway, just give me the release date for Apocalypse.

 

[LayLa]

Not going to hyped until I see dates, but physical is very welcome.
I wonder how long it will take before Atlus falls out with them.

 

[Labadal]

As long as it's published, I can't really complaint. I'm just a bit surprised about it being Deep Silver.

 

[Stairouais]

That's fantastic news. That would be cool if they retroactively put out a EU physical version of SMTIV too, but I won't hold my breath on this one.

 

[Nibel]

 

[Tizoc]

Why doesn't Atlus have a European branch? Do their games not sell well enough there and is it not worth the startup costs?

I'm guessin localizing games for multiple languages is too much for Atlus' RPG?

 

[Dawg]

"And make the demons cry like an European Persona fan on American release day."

 

[Eolz]

Why doesn't Atlus have a European branch? Do their games not sell well enough there and is it not worth the startup costs?

They think Europe is a legend and probably laughed when Deep Silver bought publishing rights for something they've never cared about.

And also 7th Dragon III Code VFD from SEGA. Nibel please update the OP.

Also 7th Dragon? Awesome!
Hope they give some news about Miku too...

Edit:

I'm guessin localizing games for multiple languages is too much for Atlus' RPG?

Atlus USA never cared about localizing their titles in other languages before.

 

[purseowner]

"And make the demons cry like an European Persona fan on American release day."

'Steal Back Your Future Release Date'

 

[Drencrom]

The fuck?

P5 will assuredly sell pretty good after the success of Persona 4 and the hype surrounding it, so why would SEGA/Atlus bail on publishing their own game?

 

[jurec84]

Actually don't care about P5, since it's on PS4, which is region free. But the news about SMTIV Apocalypse and 7th Dragon III is fantastic!

 

[Guess Who]

Just imagine - Persona 5 out in Europe same date as Japan with JP audio and subs - dub coming as DLC on US release...

Spoiler

I know hearing any P5 news sounds like a miracle to European fans at this point but don't let one miracle cause you to believe in fantasies.

 

[Stairouais]

I'm guessin localizing games for multiple languages is too much for Atlus' RPG?

The thing is, they didn't even bother to localize for the few game that were published in Europe...

 

[E_Darkness]

7th Dragon III too???

So is Deep Silver just picking up all Sega Atlus? Are they handling Sega 3D Classics Collection?

 

[Saphirax]

I'm guessin localizing games for multiple languages is too much for Atlus' RPG?

Most games don't get localized into multiple languages for Europe.

 

[Ydelnae]

If Persona 5 is slightly delayed but still releases in February/early March here, I will wait and support this. If we get some September 2017 fuckery out of this or something like that, keep it.

 

[Platinum Mad]

How soon is soon!?

 

[Visualante2]

SEGA Europe be about dat PC market now :V

And licensing fresh sneakers

 

[marmoka]

This is the happiest day of my f***ing life!!!

Thanks Deep Silver and Atlus for reaching an agreement!!

I hope they both arrive the same day as in NA.

 

[Bots are better than you]

Omfg thank you Deep Silver. And smh at Sega, are you really not able or interested in bringing the games of your own studio to Europe? SMH.

Person 5 retail should be obvious, but does this deal means we could actually get SMT IV: Apocalypse physical release, too? Make it so Deep Silver, MAKE IT SO.

 

[LordOfLore]

So this is the first official mention of Persona 5 coming to Europe at all, right?

 

[Sir_Crocodile]

this in no way lessens my contempt of atlus

but at least we're getting the games

 

[Spierek]

Good news, now I just hope they can release it within a reasonable timeframe.

 

[Hot Coldman]

Fuck Persona, I could always import that. The 3DS games are way bigger news.

MegaTen's not dead in Europe yet!!!

 

[jurec84]

So this is the first official mention of Persona 5 coming to Europe at all, right?

There was no doubt it was happening. We just didn't know who will do it.

 

[Omikaru]

Deep Silver is owned by Koch Media, who were Sega Europe's distributor anyway.

Sounds like business as usual to me, only now with Atlus' games thrown into the mix. Hopefully this bodes well for release dates in the long term.

 

[Stuart444]

Social media person seems nice and communicative as well. Guess we just need to wait on details.

Still, thank you Deep Silver regardless. Especially for SMTIV:A and 7th since it didn't look like they would come over at all.

 

[Jimmyfenix]

In entering this partnership with Deep Silver, I am truly delighted we will be able to release our titles in the European regions.
Not only does the deal span multiple titles, but Deep Silver has a strong presence in European and PAL retailers. They have a strong passion for being able to deliver physical games to our fans in those territories, which we hold in high regard.

Take a seat real quick, Europe; we need to talk. I know we haven't always gotten along together, but that's the past. And the past is the past. We're looking toward the future. And it's a bright one, because Atlus USA and Sega of America are partnering with Deep Silver to release multiple upcoming titles in Europe.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-07-06-persona-5-coming-to-europe-courtesy-of-deep-silver

 

[ManeKast]

Awesome what a relief.

 

[TGO]

Called it

 

[Jyrii]

I admit I was worried.

Hoping for dual audio, prepared to be disappointed

 

[Plasma]

Think I'll still pick up the US version.