Atus forecasts huge losses and we all cry

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good news is that they just partnered with sting:

http://ds.ign.com/articles/960/960808p1.html

Atlus Partners with Sting
Two Japanese firms reach publishing agreement.
by John Tanaka

March 10, 2009 - Atlus and Sting announced in Japan today the start of a publishing partnership that will see Atlus serve as exclusive publisher of Sting-developed games.

Sting makes games like Yggdra Union, Riviera, and Dokapon. These were already released in America through Atlus, but the new agreement appears to be more formal, with Atlus handling publishing duties both in Japan and abroad.

In addition to the publishing deal, a statement from Atlus revealed that the company is looking into having Sting handle development of some games based off its properties.

As a result of this deal, Atlus said that it expects a 50% increase in software sales for the coming term.