Japanse holding company dissolves Atlus Co.

Japanse holding company dissolves Atlus Co.: "
Japanese video-game publisher Atlus Co. was dissolved today by its parent company, Index Holdings, according to a report from 1UP.com. A representative for the company says the brand will continue to exist under the merger. What this means for Atlus U.S.A. at this point is uncertain.
GamePro Media asked Atlus U.S.A. Manager of Public Relations and Sales Aram Jabbari on how this moves would affect the U.S. arm of the company. We are awaiting comment.

Gamers know Atlus for its publication of Japanese games such as the Shin Megami Tensei series, Trauma Center, and surprise 2009 hit Demon's Souls. The U.S. arm was founded in 1991.

Source:
Atlus dissolved by parent company [1UP.com]

Dave's Take: I can only hope Atlus USA sticks around, as they're one of the few developers left that make quality RPGs.