News > Loads Of News From Atlus USA
July 12, 2007
Our friends over at Atlus have been making announcements left and right, and we thought, "what better way to tell our readers than in one neat little package?"
So, without further ado, the list:
- (DS) Ontamarama, a new rhythm action game is currently set for release Fall/Winter 2007.. Making full use of the Nintendo DS dual screens, touch functionality, and microphone, Ontamarama will provide an entertaining level of challenge for novice players, while offering satisfyingly challenging play modes for advanced gamers. Fast reflexes and a keen sense of rhythm are the keys to success in this frantic, fun, and addictive music-based game!
- (DS) Touch Detective 2½, sequel to the hit adventure title Touch Detective, is currently set for release this holiday season. Boasting a longer, overarching storyline, more characters and locations to visit, and various game design enhancements, Touch Detective 2½ delivers in every way a sequel should. Fans of the original Touch Detective, fear not: the same humor and quirkiness that made the first adventure so memorable is back in full force for the sequel!
- (DS) Draglade, a new rhythm fighting game is currently set for release Fall/Winter 2007. In Draglade, it’s not just about how hard you hit or fast you move, it's also how well you can groove. An innovative mix of music and fighting means you will have to use your rhythm as well as your reflexes if you want to overcome your foes and show everyone that you’re a Draglade master!
- (Wii) Trauma Center: New Blood is currently set to release in North America this holiday season! With a brand new cast of characters, new operations, a brand new 2-player cooperative mode, fully-voiced dialogue, and online score ranking, Trauma Center: New Blood will deliver a new experience that will thrill fans of the series and newcomers alike!
- (PSP) Riviera: The Promised Land is now available at retailers across North America! Utilizing the capacity of the UMD, Riviera: The Promised Land features fully voiced events in both Japanese and English, higher resolution artwork, and a remixed soundtrack, immersing players into the world of Riviera as never before. With its newly added features, the critically acclaimed Riviera: The Promised Land, now on the PSP system, delivers the wonder and excitement of the RPG classic in a fully remastered experience!
- (DS) Atlus USA is proud to unveil the official website for Luminous Arc, a strategy RPG for the Nintendo DS, scheduled for release on August 14th, 2007. Visit it at http://www.atlus.com/luminousarc There will be weekly updates leading up to the game’s launch, so be sure to visit often!
- (PS2) Atlus USA is proud to unveil the official website for Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3, the latest entry in the acclaimed series, scheduled for release on July 24th, 2007 in a special edition package for the Sony PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. Visit the site at http://www.atlus.com/persona3 to check out story and character information, wallpapers, movies and more!
Looks like Atlus is really backing the innovative Nintendo platforms with their upcoming releases, and making good use of the gameplay styles afforded by these systems.
*Eddie R Inzauto - Senior Editor, GameWad.com
