Video: PlatinumGames lead environmental artist talks The Wonderful 101: Remastered
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PlatinumGames has shared a new interview with The Wonderful 101’s lead environmental artist Yasutaka Maeki. Below, Maeki discusses his work on the game, challenges involved with making art for the game, and more.
PlatinumGames reiterates that “there’s nothing to worry about” with Bayonetta 3’s development
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It seems like PlatinumGames is regularly asked about the status of Bayonetta 3. Each time, the response boils down to the studio saying that things are going well. If you weren’t convinced by the many times this has been relayed by Hideki Kamiya, perhaps the latest comments from executive vice president Atsushi Inaba will put your mind at ease.
At PAX East 2020, Gematsu asked PlatinumGames about Bayonetta 3, and if they can say that there’s nothing to worry about. In response, Inaba said:
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PlatinumGames targeting Switch with Project G.G., won’t just be an action game, release timing talk
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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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The Wonderful 101: Remastered boxart, pre-orders open
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Thanks to a GameStop listing, we now have a look at the boxart for The Wonderful 101: Remastered. Get a look at the packaging image above.
You can pre-order The Wonderful 101: Remastered on GameStop here. It launches on May 19 for $39.99.
The Wonderful 101: Remastered direct-feed gameplay on Switch
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More footage of The Wonderful 101: Remastered is in, this time in direct-feed. View 15 minutes of gameplay in the video below.
The Wonderful 101: Remastered PAX East 2020 footage (off-screen)
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The Wonderful 101: Remastered is playable on Switch at PAX East 2020 this week, and some off-screen footage has emerged from the demo. Check it out below.
PlatinumGames’ third announcement is a new studio in Tokyo
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This April, PlatinumGames is opening a new development hub in Tokyo. Here’s an excerpt from their website explaining about the decision:
Building Development Power through our Capital Alliance
In December 2019, PlatinumGames entered into a capital alliance with Tencent Holdings. This allowed us to start work on Project G.G., our first entirely original IP, in earnest. It also contributed to our decision to establish PlatinumGames Tokyo – a pillar of our new commitment to building our power as a developer. Between our Osaka office and PlatinumGames Tokyo, we’re poised to make use of the sharpest creative minds in games in both west and east Japan, and expand to even greater possibilities.
You can read the full press release here.
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The Wonderful 101: Remastered launches May 19 in North America, May 22 in Europe
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The Wonderful 101: Remastered has received a release date. The game will launch on May 19 in North America and May 22 in Europe, PlatinumGames has announced.
Here’s a message from director Hideki Kamiya:
Project G.G. teaser trailer, message from Hideki Kamiya
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PlatinumGames has officially announced Project G.G., it’s newest project from director Hideki Kamiya. Kamiya himself has shared a lengthy message and the first teaser trailer is in.
Here’s Kamiya’s piece in full:
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PlatinumGames announces Project GG from director Hideki Kamiya, other titles teased
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As was promised last week, PlatinumGames has announced its newest project in the latest issue of Famitsu. It’s currently going by Project GG, which will be directed by Hideki Kamiya.
Platforms have yet to be confirmed, but PlatinumGames is targeting all current devices. Given that the company has been a strong supporter of Nintendo, this one should end up on Switch.
Here’s what we know thus about Project GG far:
