Bayonetta 2 director Yusuke Hashimoto posted a blog update about the game on PlatinumGames’ official blog, covering the new trailer (60 FPS version included), title, and gameplay mechanics. You can find it below or at the link here.
Hi, this is the director for Bayonetta 2, Yusuke Hashimoto. Hope everyone has been well.
Did you enjoy seeing Bayonetta in the latest Nintendo Direct? You can check out the newest trailer here:
Nintendo has narrowed down Bayonetta 2’s launch window for Japan. During today’s Nintendo Direct, a summer release was confirmed by the company.
The presentation also confirmed that Atsuko Tanaka will play the role of Bayonetta in the game. Tanaka will be providing voices for the character in Bayonetta: Bloody Fate.
Way, way back in the day, Nintendo and Sony were once considering a partnership for a CD-based console. The collaboration never materialized, but documents have surfaced showing specs for the product and more. You can find the full set in the gallery above.
This month’s NPD report reveals updated lifetime sales figures for a trio of Nintendo titles in the US.
First up, Pokemon X/Y has sold more than 3.25 million copies since launch. Over 125,000 units were moved in January.
We’re also hearing that Super Mario 3D World’s lifetime sales have climbed to 655,000 copies while The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds sits at 715,000 units.
Game Informer also reports, “3DS and Wii U software sales were up 6 percent and 26 percent when normalized for a four-week month.”
Listings on Amazon UK have leaked “Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark”, the next video game based on the classic franchise.
Sadly, Amazon doesn’t provide much in the way of details. The retailer does, however, offer up the following tidbit:
The next installment in the incredible Transformers gaming franchise, Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark is an exciting action game that is perfect for veteran fans and newcomers.
Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark will also feature some adventure aspects as well as “adrenaline-packed gameplay”.
Amazon’s listings indicate that Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark will be available for Wii U, 3DS, PS4, PS3, Xbox One, and Xbox 360.
Nintendo has opened the Japanese teaser site for Mario Kart 8. Access it here. The site currently contains the game’s first few trailers and a bunch of screenshots.
Thanks to LetsPlayWiiU for the tip.
It looks like the Boxing Ring in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS has received an update. With Little Mac now confirmed as a playable character, the ring has changed the Smash Bros. logo to the WVBA (World Video Boxing Association) logo. If you’re not sure what we’re talking about here, check out the comparison above.
Maestro Interactive is currently readying a first update for Percy’s Predicament. What can players expect?
On Twitter, Maestro confirmed that update #1 will provide new title card art, new font, a music player, a free-play mode, and camera enhancements.
The tweet is as follows:
Update on update 1: all new title card art is in,new font is in,music player is in, freeplay mode&camera are being worked on now @PercyWiiU
— Maestro iGames (@Maestro_iGames) February 14, 2014
Yarn Yoshi is alive and well… at least in Mario Golf: World Tour. One of the courses is based on the game, which was announced over a year ago in a Nintendo Direct.
