Nintendo would be interested in buying Atlus. The study has recently worked with Nintendo games like Fire Emblem 3DS.
The debt of 188 million euros, could go to auction later this week and Nintendo would be a clear pursuer according to International Digital Times. As reported from International Digital Times, Index could be up for auction at Atlus and Nintendo would be the company with more interest in the bid. The reason that Atlus would be auctioned 188 million euros of debt they have, and Nintendo would be the savior of the development studio recently worked with them on titles like Shin Megami Tensei IV and Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem.
Nintendo has a long experience with Atlus , and it’s no wonder he was interested in buying the study has provided successful games since the days of NES . Also Atlus is known for being one of those studies with a great creative power, always with fresh ideas in the head as demonstrated with titles like Trauma Center and Shadow Hearts .
In addition, the acquisition of Atlus by Nintenedo would be a great opportunity for the company to secure Japanese continue to have quality titles, as the saga Person , that give many joys in the future as well as to provide games like Catherine to users of their consoles. All this suggests that the idea that Nintendo is done with Atlus is not so farfetched.
Yes, Nintendo is not the only name that sounds for bid. According to the article, companies like Sony , Square Enix , Capcom or Konami , also may be interested, but recent experiences and that Nintendo has a closer relationship with Atlus. Atlus is a great company with good games and we hope they stay put and ride the wave safely.