Think you already sold for P4G, think again! Naoto and Teddie new Persona, card trading over wi-fi, Programming Schedule, Teddie game show (What), and Marie in the velvet room.

http://andriasang.com/con0jm/p4_golden_screens/

@LordAndrew: Only in our dreams

@metalsnakezero:

My dreams don't involve an older Nanako. It's just too weird. My dreams involve Rise actually being a playable character instead of a means of getting Teddie into the game.

Will Rise finally be a playable character or what?

I don't know if you guys understand the implications of having a quiz show in this game. I don't know if this specific screenshot has been translated by anyone yet, but the question is asking about the contents of a very specific vending machine located in a very specific part of Inaba, which is to say, they are skewing for hella obtuse. I'm not sure even the most detailed FAQs on the original game ever bothered to actually keep track of that stuff, but now apparently nothing is safe to skim over.

@Pepsiman said:

I don't know if you guys understand the implications of having a quiz show in this game. I don't know if this specific screenshot has been translated by anyone yet, but the question is asking about the contents of a very specific vending machine located in a very specific part of Inaba, which is to say, they are skewing for hella obtuse. I'm not sure even the most detailed FAQs on the original game ever bothered to actually keep track of that stuff, but now apparently nothing is safe to skim over.

SHIT JUST GOT REAL!

I don't know if you guys understand the implications of having a quiz show in this game. I don't know if this specific screenshot has been translated by anyone yet, but the question is asking about the contents of a very specific vending machine located in a very specific part of Inaba, which is to say, they are skewing for hella obtuse. I'm not sure even the most detailed FAQs on the original game ever bothered to actually keep track of that stuff, but now apparently nothing is safe to skim over.

@mutha3: That screen depicts a stylized version of an otherwise typical TV program guide that you can access on modern Japanese televisions, not unlike programming listings for DVR, satellite, and other such set-top setups. The concept art is a legitimate part of the screenshot, the reason for which will be apparent in the translation. As for the that:

"The Icons of Persona: Got a character from the world of Persona you just can't get enough of? Then dive into the treasure trove of character art by renowned artist Shigenori Soejima, filled to the brim with pieces that'll whet your appetite!"

I had to play pretty loosely with that translation since the original Japanese uses a lot of characteristically fragmented statements that would just sound awkward in English if translated directly. But yeah, it seems to be a program that's about concept art and whatnot. Judging by how it's framed in the TV guide, it looks like it's a three-part series, whatever that actually means in practice for the game.

@Pepsiman said:

which is to say, they are skewing for hella obtuse.

To be fair, when a game's asking you about etymologies of certain words and where melons can grow, it can be as obtuse as it wants. Besides, Banjo Tooie did the exact same shit, and that game was still damn awesome.

@Video_Game_King said:

@metalsnakezero:

My dreams don't involve an older Nanako. It's just too weird. My dreams involve Rise actually being a playable character instead of a means of getting Teddie into the game.

Especially considering how she manages an even more annoying voice than Teddie, and Teddie sucks as a fighter. It's a double lose-lose.

You know what? I'm actually considering getting a Vita because of another game. Every word I hear about this one makes me want it more and more, if only to play Persona 4 again/actually finish it this time.

@AndrewB:

I wonder how somebody could justify using Teddie through the game. "Hmmm, a character with no real focus at the moment, whose spells already exist in some form with my other party members, AND makes an annoying sound whenever I so much as nudge my analog stick? Sign me the fuck up!"

I always used Teddie to buff up my team with his -kaja spells. Never would want to go on a mission without him. Also, I liked that damn bear.

@Video_Game_King said:

@AndrewB:

I wonder how somebody could justify using Teddie through the game. "Hmmm, a character with no real focus at the moment, whose spells already exist in some form with my other party members, AND makes an annoying sound whenever I so much as nudge my analog stick? Sign me the fuck up!"

Actually, Teddie is probably the best party member in the game. Its either him or Yosuke depending on what you value more. Teddie's got the best skillset in the game, but Yosuke fits in pretty much any team combination and is never a redundant addition.

I have to disagree with this ", a character with no real focus at the moment, whose spells already exist in some form with my other party members"! Teddie's got Ice spells(Chie never progesses past Bufula, so she doesn't count), he learns the heavier healing spells up to 10 levels earlier than Yukiko(like when he joins and gets Mediarama immediately!) and he has a nifty collection of buffs, which are super-useful in P4.

@Video_Game_King said:

@AndrewB:

I wonder how somebody could justify using Teddie through the game. "Hmmm, a character with no real focus at the moment, whose spells already exist in some form with my other party members, AND makes an annoying sound whenever I so much as nudge my analog stick? Sign me the fuck up!"

Actually, Teddie is probably the best party member in the game.

@mutha3:

She never progresses past Bufula? Unless Naoto turns out to be super awesome (I hope she does), I have a good idea of who my final party's gonna be. (It's still not gonna involve Teddie.)

BUT I DONT WANT TO BUY A VITA 
 
DAMMIT

I'm-a takin' Naoto, Kanji, and Teddie when I play this. Had the Endurance Run cast with me the whole time the first time through. I will also buy a Vita specifically for this game. They best not make me regret it.

@Video_Game_King: naoto is the opposite of super awesome unless you like burning SP casting light and dark spells

@SlightConfuse:

I'm still gonna use the shit out of her.

@LordAndrew said:

I misread that as Nanako.

Nanako should get a Persona.

It would only be the Junes Maskot.

@Dagbiker said:

It would only be the Junes Maskot.

Then how would you have her and Teddie in the party simultaneously?

Is Teddy the Maskot for Junes? i thought he was just a guy with a suit so they hired him to sell Lollie pops.

Junes didn't have a mascot. They passed Teddie off as a mascot, so perhaps Junes would have officially adopted him as their mascot after the fact. But before Teddie, there was no Junes mascot.

Man...really getting tempted to buy a Vita now. That way I could have both P4 and P3 wherever I go. I just don't see any place in my schedule for a Portable Gaming system.

(Dammit, the game will also have a total of three new trip/event type things. Considering the original events are some of my favorite moments in video games, I can't not pick this up)

I will also buy a Vita specifically for this game. They best not make me regret it.

@SlightConfuse said:

@Video_Game_King: naoto is the opposite of super awesome unless you like burning SP casting light and dark spells

Naoto gets a lot better after you find an accessory that cuts SP usage in half. I think it's called the Chakra Ring?

Anyway, Naoto is awesome for random battles after you get that.

@SlightConfuse said:

@Video_Game_King: naoto is the opposite of super awesome unless you like burning SP casting light and dark spells

Naoto gets a lot better after you find an accessory that cuts SP usage in half. I think it's called the Chakra Ring?

Anyway, Naoto is awesome for random battles after you get that.

@MikeGosot: Nah, you get the half SP one from the optional boss at the end of the Heaven dungeon.

But yeah:

@PerfidiousSinn said:

Naoto is awesome for random battles after you get that.

@MikeGosot: Nah, you get the half SP one from the optional boss at the end of the Heaven dungeon.

But yeah:

@PerfidiousSinn said:

Naoto is awesome for random battles after you get that.

I really want them to announce a U.S. release

Andriasang just posted some new screenshots, by the way. http://andriasang.com/con0m3/p4_golden_screens/

Of note: some kind of messaging thing? Other than that, a lot of them are the same as the link posted earlier.

@Video_Game_King said:

@metalsnakezero:

My dreams don't involve an older Nanako. It's just too weird. My dreams involve Rise actually being a playable character instead of a means of getting Teddie into the game.

Do your dreams involve a younger Nanako? Because that's not cool.

@CH3BURASHKA:

My dreams don't really involve Nanako at all. In fact, I'm not entirely sure what my dreams involve.