Let's be honest –there are way, way too many Asian-developed free-to-play MMOs out there for the majority to be successful. For example, Aeria Games currently operates an astonishing twelve MMO titles, and we have absolutely no idea how successful any of them are.

However, we've got an inkling that their thirteenth is going to enjoy some measure of success, because it's connected to the cult-hit Japanese RPG series Shin Megami Tensei, from Atlus.

The title, Shin Megami Tensei: Imagine Online, has now began accepting applications for its closed beta—for North American and Europeans, which will run until December 1st when successful applicants will be granted access.

In fact, even we're going to apply for the closed beta, even though we've got Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 to finish—and Persona 4 hitting on December 9th...