PlatinumGames’ Hideki Kamiya again comments on Bayonetta 3 and when we’ll hear more
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
We recently reported that PlatinumGames’ Hideki Kamiya said he hopes to give an update on Bayonetta 3 sometime in 2021. As part of an interview with VGC, Kamiya again commented on the game’s status and when we’ll hear more.
Here’s the full exchange between the two sides:
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PlatinumGames: Bayonetta 3 not cancelled, take any concerns you have and throw them out the window
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
PlatinumGames has been asked about Bayonetta 3 plenty of times over the past couple of years. The developer has given optimistic status updates, but we’ve still yet to see the game in action. Because of this, some fans seem to be holding on to the idea that the project has been cancelled. Fear not, however.
PlatinumGames’ Hideki Kamiya was again asked about Bayonetta 3 as part of an interview with VGC. Kamiya reiterated that it hasn’t been cancelled, and fans should “take any concerns you have like that and throw them out the window immediately”.
Kamiya said:
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Kamiya talks about his early meetings with Nintendo, how the art direction for The Wonderful 101 changed
Posted on 4 years ago by Oni Dino(@Oni_Dino) in News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
In a recent issue of Famitsu, PlatinumGames’ Hideki Kamiya bonded with game director and scenario writer, Taro Yoko, over their mutual unwillingness to compromise on their creative visions. This prompted Yoko to bring up the topic of The Wonderful 101, as he had heard that the art direction for the game was quite different in the very beginning of development.
Kamiya explained the situation in our translation below:
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Hideki Kamiya shares message to celebrate end of The Wonderful 101: Remastered’s successful Kickstarter campaign
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The Kickstarter campaign for The Wonderful 101: Remastered ended last week, but not before it achieved a huge amount of success. PlatinumGames raised $2.25 million – well over the initial $50,000 funding target.
To close out the campaign and celebrate the support from fans, director Hideki Kamiya shared a new message. You can read it in full below.
Video: Hideki Kamiya talks The Wonderful 101: Remastered and more
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
PlatinumGames has published a new interview with The Wonderful 101 director Hideki Kamiya. Below, Kamiya talks about the new remastered version, what he’s been playing lately, and more.
PlatinumGames targeting Switch with Project G.G., won’t just be an action game, release timing talk
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Earlier this week, PlatinumGames announced Project G.G. from director Hideki Kamiya. It’s intended to be a third part of Kamiya’s hero trilogy following Viewtiful Joe and The Wonderful 101. This time around, the theme is based around a giant hero.
PlatinumGames had previously mentioned to Famitsu that the studio was targeting pretty much every platform with Project G.G. While speaking with IGN, studio head Atsushi Inaba officially named Switch as one of those systems the company is pursuing for the new title. PlatinumGames ultimately hopes to release on all main platforms when the game launches.
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Kamiya says email Capcom if you want to see games like Okami 2, Viewtiful Joe 3, Dante vs. Bayonetta, Devil May Cry 0
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Would you want to see something like Okami 2? Or how about Viewtiful Joe 3? That power lies entirely in Capcom’s hands of course, as the company owns those IPs. And for those that want to see those types of games become a reality, they’d have to make their interest known.
During a panel at PAX East 2020, Kamiya was asked about the possibility of making sequels such as Okami 2 or reviving cancelled projects like Scalebound. Kamiya’s response was short but clear, stating:
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[Interview] PlatinumGames on returning to The Wonderful 101, Kickstarter, butts, and more
Posted on 4 years ago by Oni Dino(@Oni_Dino) in Interviews, Switch | 0 comments
Prior to the announcement of The Wonderful 101: Remastered, Nintendo Everything had a chance to speak with PlatinumGames about revisiting the Wii U game. We sat down with director Hideki Kamiya as well as studio head Atsushi Inaba.
During our discussion, Kamiya and Inaba discussed revisiting the Wii U title, going the Kickstarter route, and more. We also took some to talk about the original game, and yes, butts. Kamiya shared a little tidbit about Wonder Pink that fans may not have been aware of before…
Here’s our full discussion:
[Nintendo Everything Podcast] – episode #66 – The story behind The Wonderful 101: Remastered Kickstarter (and butts)
Posted on 4 years ago by Oni Dino(@Oni_Dino) in Podcast | 0 comments
Hello, my wonderful superheroes! This week on NEP, we’ve got exclusives on The Wonderful 101: Remastered coming to Switch, PS4 and Steam via Kickstarter. Oni Dino talks about his meetings with Platinum last year, leak culture and butts in Platinum Games (of course). Galen is still holding out for Wonder Red in Smash Bros. Galen also tells more about Dragon’s Crown Pro experiences, and Oni Dino highlights some of the more bespoke writing in Tokyo Mirage Sessions. And the topic of games-as-a-service rears its head in our listener segment.
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PlatinumGames talks The Wonderful 101: Remastered improvements
Posted on 4 years ago by Oni Dino(@Oni_Dino) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The Wonderful 101: Remastered is PlatinumGames’ chance to revisit the Wii U game and touch up some parts of the experience. While the developer isn’t planning massive overhauls, fans of the original can look forward to some improvements.
Director Hideki Kamiya told Nintendo Everything in an interview that UI in particular is an area of focus for The Wonderful 101: Remastered. Elaborating on improvements that are planned, Kamiya said:
