Atlus U.S.A. announces today the launch of their new global pay-to-play online gaming and anime division and portal, Atlus Online.
Touted as "a new destination for fans to share their passions, meet friends and experience numerous forms of distinctive interactive entertainment", industry vets will be at the helm, including Director of Online Games Tyler Kim, whose been in the digital media and content business for a decade, Head of Business Operations Jamie Ortiz -- he's been working on Shin Megami Tensei: Persona and Trauma Center series' lately -- and head of game operations/Online Project Manager Kevin Crawford, producer of Knight Online.
“Atlus has long wanted to create an online portal that would become the daily destination for anyone looking for a fresh and engaging online entertainment experience,” said Shinichi Suzuki, president and CEO, Atlus. “Atlus Online will emerge as an extremely user-focused destination that is fully accessible to each and every one of its members. From amazing games to play to exciting contests, exceptional content and great community interaction, we are convinced that Atlus Online will be a premiere interactive entertainment destination for online gamers and anime fans alike.”
Atlus are encouraging people to pre-register now; once things go live, you can help shape the portal and improve it by interacting with the community managers. Registrants will be granted early access to its first online game (not yet announced).
Specific pricing is not yet known, but it is said there will be a "hybrid subscription model supported by multiple payment options."
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