Hideki Kamiya explains why he doesn’t work on sequels
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 5 Comments
Hideki Kamiya has a habit of working on original projects rather than sequels. As an example, he created Devil May Cry but wasn’t involved with the sequel. Platinum Games is also developing Bayonetta 2 without Kamiya, even though he directed the first one.
Kamiya explained to Famitsu recently that it’s not a matter of him not wanting to work on sequels. Rather, working on brand new titles allows him to create “new entertainment”. Kamiya mentioned how Viewtiful Joe and Okami may not have been made if he worked on Devil May Cry 2, while The Wonderful 101 may never have existed if he decided to direct Bayonetta 2.
“It’s not that I don’t want to make sequels – I really do! But considering the nature of my position, I don’t really get a chance to. Somebody needs to offer new entertainment to gamers and do the work of sowing seeds that can later grow to be strong pillars. It sounds a little overblown, but I’ve come to believe that is my purpose. If I had been involved with Devil May Cry 2, then Viewtiful Joe and Okami might never have been made. If I was directing Bayonetta 2, then I wouldn’t have been able to make The Wonderful 101.”
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Kamiya says porting Bayonetta 1 to Wii U in time for Bayonetta 2’s release would be doable
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 8 Comments
Update: Bumped to the top of the page. Kamiya also said the following earlier today:
For the ppl who haven't played Bayo1 yet but want to play Bayo2, I think it's good idea to release Bayo1 before Bayo2. I hope that'll happen
— ???? Hideki Kamiya (@PG_kamiya) November 22, 2013
Original: Hideki Kamiya wants to bring Bayonetta 1 to Wii U. The thing is, Nintendo would have to give their approval on such a project.
Let’s say Nintendo did sign off on a Wii U release of Bayonetta. Could Platinum Games prepare the title in time for the launch of Bayonetta 2? Apparently, this is doable.
Hideki Kamiya wrote on Twitter earlier today;
We can. RT @lightningboltac If Nintendo decided to release Bayo1 on WiiU, will u be able to port it in time before Bayo2's release? Or later
— ???? Hideki Kamiya (@PG_kamiya) November 22, 2013
Thanks to LightningBoltAction for the tip.
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Hideki Kamiya reiterates interest in seeing Bayonetta 1 on Wii U
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 1 Comment
Hideki Kamiya wants the original Bayonetta on Wii U. This is something he’s said previously, but his interest was reiterated on Twitter earlier today.
It seems that the only potential roadblock would be Nintendo. Kamiya said it’s up to the company to decide if Bayonetta 1 will make its way to Wii U.
Kamiya’s tweet in full states:
As I've told u before, we want to release Bayo1 for WiiU, but that's what Ninty decides. So ask Ninty.
— ???? Hideki Kamiya (@PG_kamiya) November 21, 2013
