[Newt]

The next game from Arc System Works is coming out on the 7th. I've heard that some places in NY are already handing out copies. The rest of us have to wait.

This game has lots of hype right now, has taken the 'anime fighter' slot in japan, and is apparently extremely well balanced.

I'll be getting it for PS3. The 360 version has lag issues, but apparently ASW is working on it; can probably expect a patch at or around launch. I'm hoping to play a lot of this at MAG, which means all of you need to pick up this game as well.

Something clever about the midnight channel or how I can bearly wait.

[FenixDown]

Originally Posted by Newt

Something clever about the midnight channel or how I can bearly wait.

I see what you did there. I'm not big on fighting games but Persona 4 is one of my all-time favorite games and I've already got this game preordered at Gamestop (yay for bonus arrange CD) for the PS3.

[BardicKnowledge]

I'll be picking this up after the price drops. Looking forward to another solid 2d fighter from Arcsys!

[Rukunetsu]

I've got it pre-ordered as well. Looks really promising.

[Strike911]

I just played it with a buddy that got his early from Amazon. Had a freakin' blast! :]

[poofy-wings]

I just got it yesterday and I've played through a couple characters story modes. I gotta say, they have done a great job keeping the Persona theme. All the menus look really great. The characters movesets are really good since they had to base this on an already established game. I've gone through Yosuke, Kanji, and Chie's story lines and just finished Teddie's.

I'm also really happy that they remixed some tracks like Reach out to the Truth and Heartful Cry. They also made battle themes for all the characters. I'm finding I like Yukiko's and Teddie's the best.
They definitely didn't skimp on the music.

I can't recommend this game more. (O v O///)

[eternal Zero]

Originally Posted by BardicKnowledge

I'll be picking this up after the price drops. Looking forward to another solid 2d fighter from Arcsys!

Get on this one, buddy. Definitely my favorite fighting game now. It's so much fun and the fact that it's Persona with a story attached is just gravy.

[SwordBreaker]

Not a Persona fan yet an admirer. Watched a couple of videos and despite how awesome it sounds, it's very intimidating. I'm also forced to go with the 360 version becausr my system is US based. The PS3 version is sadly region locked and I'm not sure if a UK version is in the works.

[djpretzel]

Should I wait to play this until I've played & beaten P4? I plan on doing that when P4G comes out for Vita in October...

[Bleck]

I've read in some other places that, if you care about the story, you shouldn't play Arena until you've beaten Persona 4 and Persona 3.