More news: http://kotaku.com/5960787/heres-some...a-release-date

Yes, the main characters work for SAMURAI. They come from a land lost in time and have come to the modern world. They even have an Emperor, named Ahazuya.

Plenty of recent news: First, the third trailer was shown during last night's Nintendo Direct, along with some gameplay footage. Next, there's the limited edition 3DSXL bundle, the release date (May 23rd), and the box art.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnwopvNSCQU

Misc. stuff: Details of what happens when you lose a battle, and the difficulty settings
Details of the "Smirking" system (COMIC!)

EDIT: Changed video link to subtitled version

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Fourth trailer (More of an overview this time):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50wulf9wLAs

US release announced:
http://www.atlus.com/smt4/index.html

Summer 2013.

PR (Taken from GAF):

Shin Megami Tensei Returns The Mature-themed Role Playing Game Franchise Is Back After a Decade With Shin Megami Tensei IV IRVINE, Calif. – April 2, 2013 – It’s been nearly ten years since the last chapter closed in the original Shin Megami Tensei® role playing game (RPG) series, but the long wait is nearly over. Developed by the award-winning ATLUS team, Shin Megami Tensei IV (SMTIV) features powerful new demons, expansive dungeons, epic story arcs with branching plot lines, game-altering decision making, and more. Built specifically for the Nintendo 3DS™ system with optimized graphics, 3-D dungeons, voiced dialogue, and StreetPass functionality, SMTIV will be a premium title available this summer. Building on the styles of ATLUS’ Persona, Devil Summoner, and Devil Survivor titles, SMTIV is the first true successor to 2004’s Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne. The story of SMTIV revolves around the Samurai, the sacred protectors of the Eastern Kingdom of Mikado. As a newly appointed Samurai, players will struggle with factions that have nefarious designs on the world as they defend their home kingdom from a growing army of demons. Decisions players make throughout the course of the story will have lasting repercussions, as the fate of the world hangs in the balance. Shin Megami Tensei IV blends familiar features from previous SMT games with all-new features that take advantage of the Nintendo 3DS system, including: A World to Discover, A Mystery to Uncover – The life of a Samurai is fraught with peril. Players must leave the safety of the kingdom in order to defend it from the invading demons. There the story unfolds as they become involved in a fierce battle between God and demons. Demon Collection and Fusion – The core mechanic of the Shin Megami Tensei series returns with more than 400 demons to recruit, collect, and fuse together. Players will constantly be challenged with balancing the strengths of their demons to ultimately excel in battle. Choices and Consequences – Throughout the player’s journey, they must choose their own path. The choices will affect them, other NPCs, and the overall outcome of the story. Branching story paths require careful consideration since the fates of the Eastern Kingdom of Mikado and the rest of the world hang in the balance. Pressing the Combat Advantage – The Press Turn system requires strategic thinking for every battle. Pinpointing an enemy’s weakness will provide a vital extra turn for players to exploit. But there are dangers as well…reckless attacks against demons cause players to lose their turns and give the enemy an opening to strike back. “The return of the legendary Shin Megami Tensei series is one of the biggest milestones yet for ATLUS and the 3DS,” said Naoto Hiraoka, president and chief executive officer, Index Digital Media, Inc. “Since this is the first title from the original SMT series in a decade, we tapped the best developers from many of ATLUS’ acclaimed projects including Nocturne, Strange Journey, Persona, and Soul Hackers to create a premium experience that lives up to our fans’ and our own expectations.” Shin Megami Tensei IV will be exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS system and sold as a premium title beginning this summer. The game is expected to receive an M rating from the ESRB, but is not yet rated. More details will be revealed in the future, with updates on the official SMTIV website at http://www.atlus.com/smt4.

Nice.

There was no question that we'd get this, but so soon? Pretty sweet.

I probably won't pick it up right away, though... got so much else to play.

I like how they start charging SE tax on this.

Originally Posted by 62t I like how they start charging SE tax on this.

Yeah, it's up for pre-order on Amazon, and it looks like the MSRP is $49.99:
http://www.amazon.com/Atlus-SM-30014...dp/B00C1ZBFTW/

Woooooot! That's crazy that it's coming to the U.S. so close to the Japanese release date, when a U.S. release hadn't even been formally announced yet. My initial plan was to import it (+ a 3DS), but I'll just buy the U.S. version instead and save a couple hundred bucks.

I just hope it will not start a trend to have 3ds titles at $50 msrp. Did it backfire for RE:Revelations sales? I'm sure the value is there, and hopefully some limited swag or dlc will be included.

Originally Posted by FatBoyInside I just hope it will not start a trend to have 3ds titles at $50 msrp. Did it backfire for RE:Revelations sales? I'm sure the value is there, and hopefully some limited swag or dlc will be included.

WOOO BUYING IT DAY 1 WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

what the 49.99


I just rent the son of a bit of gamefly

sorry but wont pay 50 for a handheld game

Originally Posted by 62t I like how they start charging SE tax on this.

It's even more than SE tax. It's Fatlus tax.

Hmmm... I wonder if the reason Atlus waited so long to announce SMT IV's very early U.S. release was so they could build up hype for Soul Hackers.

That's why it's $50. http://www.amazon.com/Shin-Megami-Te...dp/B00C1ZBFTW/ The Nintendo Direct is showing that there's an LE that's full of stuff.

Originally Posted by detectiveconan16 That's why it's $50. http://www.amazon.com/Shin-Megami-Te...dp/B00C1ZBFTW/ The Nintendo Direct is showing that there's an LE that's full of stuff.

I'm not seeing anything at Amazon yet other than the old listing.

Here's the LE - http://www.siliconera.com/2013/04/17...ok-soundtrack/

I knew they'd throw in something to make it worth the extra $10, but wow, that's even better than I expected. The 176 page book alone does it for me.

might have to get that first run copy just for the LE stuff.

Here's the e-mail that they sent out, showing everything that's included in the LE:

In the EU Nintendo Direct today - this game has been confirmed for an EU release

Hell of a deal for $50. I was going to wait for a month or two, but I just put in my pre-order.