For those of you who love shooters, you likely have been waiting for this brand new R-Type game for PSP. This is one of the best shooter franchises of all time, and we are getting a brand new game type as well (strategy and turn-based apparently). All we can say is, let's hope they got it right! Click read more for the full info and how to grab the demo.

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IRVINE, CA - MARCH 28, 2008 - Atlus today unveiled the playable demo for R-Type Command, the upcoming PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system turn-based strategy game, exclusively at the PLAYSTATION Store. Boasting a taste of the many missions from R-Type Command, the demo offers an eye-opening hands-on glimpse into the franchise's daring new direction.

We know some of you are gaga over the Persona RPG games, and some of the details for Persona 4 have been revealed today, so here they are.

The game will feature over 180 personas, with Hashino as director, Soejima as art director, and Meguro as composer. The game will take place in the countryside, with a murder/mystery suspense theme. The game will be a thriller with twists and turns and multiple endings. The game will be roughly 1.x times the size of Persona 3, and will include a weather forecast system that interacts with the murders. Sounds like a fantastic title, let's hope it sees US shores.

Atlus has announced a fourth installment in the widly popular cult RPG, Persona. The game was revealed during a finanacial update by Atlus. Also take note, the "first half" of the financial year for Atlus we believe is Aug 07- Jan 08. Remember, fiscal years differ from regular years.

As for consumer software, the company plans one release in 1H2008, followed by nine in 2H2008, including "Etrian Odyssey" for the DS and "Persona 4" for the PS2"

Label this as AWESOME! Arm Spirit made by Atlus is an Arm wrestling game in Japan arcades. Well, lets just say some folks got a little TOO into the game, and when they faced the final boss, a professional wrestler; SNAP! The game was recalled from all 150 arcades it was installed in.

Atlus has opened the official homepage for the next installment in the cult RPG series Persona. The website features the usual homepage fare, screens, info, and animations. It helps if you read Japanese.

The first offical screens of Persona 3 for the Playstation 2 have been released. The game looks surprisingly good, and it seems like it has a healthy dose of anime thrown in. Click on the news title for the screens.

Atlus has released the first video of Persona 3. This vid features about half anime and half gameplay, which by the way, looks great. It is cel-shaded but it does not look kiddie at all so check it out. Click on the news title for the video.

We have some scans for you today from the long-awaited next installment in the Persona RPG series. The game, set for release on the PS2, continues the story of the niche RPG series that is a hit with so many devoted fans. Click on the news title for the images, the game looks interesting to say the least.

Atlus has announced details on the upcoming game called Contact for the Nintendo DS. This RPG will be Wi-FI enabled and include an awesome real time combat system, animal-training, item-collecting, monster-hunting, and old-school mini-games! We will be looking at a Fall 2006 release forhis title.

According to an IGN podcast, the surgery game Trauma Center has been confirmed by Atlus for the Revolution. This game sounds pretty much tailor-made for the new control pad, you could potentially use it as a virtual scalpel. More info when we have it.