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Jim · Jul 17, 2009

Didn't see this posted... from Sega PR:

SEGA CONFIRMS SHIP DATE FOR BAYONETTA FOR NORTH AMERICA AND EUROPE

SEGA can confirm that Bayonetta will release across Western Markets in January 2010. This follows the Japanese launch of the game dated for later this year on October 29th.

Bayonetta is an extremely important new IP for SEGA and adds a new level of depth to our growing portfolio. As a result of market analysis we have taken a Publishing decision that January 2010 is the optimum release time in the Western Markets to maximize this exciting new title's potential, said Mike Hayes, President and COO for SEGA West.

Bayonetta created a huge buzz at this years E3 where it was critically acclaimed by the press, picking up numerous best of show nominations and ultimately winning 1Up.coms Best Action Game of the convention. This highly anticipated 3D action title developed by PlatinumGames will be appearing at GamesCom in Cologne this August.

Cowie · Jul 17, 2009

but that's not before christmas =(

Baloonatic · Jul 17, 2009

Nooooo. I really wanted it this year

I guess an extra month won't kill me.

Dever · Jul 17, 2009

nnnnnoooooooooooooo

Urban Scholar · Jul 17, 2009

it is ok cry? well let me get this out of the way for the numerous pages to follow

Why god. why god? My fanboy tears can't stop flowing. I thought PG was on point with their releases? Why?!

Anyway, real talk whatever time the game needs to be well polished is fine with me

JustAnotherOtaku · Jul 17, 2009

Looks like it's time for me to preorder that Japanese version!

Don · Jul 17, 2009

This was my most wanted game for the year.

Urban Scholar · Jul 17, 2009

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Looks like it's time for me to preorder that Japanese version!

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~Devil Trigger~ · Jul 17, 2009

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Dante · Jul 17, 2009

Seems like a lot of stuff is getting moved to January.

Totobeni · Jul 17, 2009

Cowie said:
but that's not before christmas =(

Halo 3: ODST , MW2 will crush this if SEGA went November or October in NA , this is for better imo .

TheSeks · Jul 17, 2009

Jim said:
Didn't see this posted... from Sega PR:

SEGA CONFIRMS SHIP DATE FOR BAYONETTA FOR NORTH AMERICA AND EUROPE

Well... seems Jan. 2K10 will be a heavy release flow month for me. :lol Edgeworth: Ace Attorney Investigations, Bayonetta, FFXIII(?), some others.

Damn it, it's like Holiday 2K8 all over again.

elrechazado · Jul 17, 2009

Totobeni said:
Halo 3: ODST , MW2 will crush this if SEGA went November or October in NA , this is for better imo .

I think this has a lot to do with it as well. Why purposefully gimp your release window against a juggernaut?

TheOddOne · Jul 17, 2009

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rockman zx · Jul 17, 2009

import, import, import.

jj984jj · Jul 17, 2009

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MY GOTY 2009!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;_;

*agrees with worst Christmas ever topic now*

GasProblem · Jul 17, 2009

Not that bad of a delay. Have MW2 and Halo:ODST to keep me busy anyway.

Community Forum · Jul 17, 2009

son of a bitch... truly this is the slimmest holiday season for gaming in quite some time, and I'm sure the delays are not over with yet

Hypereides · Jul 17, 2009

Way too fucking long time. The wait will be painfull.

gerg · Jul 17, 2009

Well at least it won't be slaughtered as much now, right?

PlatinumGames deserve to have a game sell well.

MechaX · Jul 17, 2009

Yay. Mass Effect 2 and Bayonetta in the same month...

SlaughterX · Jul 17, 2009

Damn there isn't a whole lot left to look forward to this year...

Kintaro · Jul 17, 2009

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BAH!

Just saved me $60 this year though I guess. Sega learned their lesson I guess, but there's still a bunch of games due that month too. Plus, post Xmas/New Year brokeness. =/

Azure J · Jul 17, 2009

2010 = Year of The Gamer Pt. 2 Confirmed.

B-Rad Lascelle · Jul 17, 2009

Many a would-be AAA title will be sent to die in the logjam hell that is "early 2010".
This is just one of many.

Philanthropist · Jul 17, 2009

Isn't January the worst month of sales? I'm really disappointed by this. If the Japanese version has English subtitles I'm importing it. The English voice track is a given since there isn't a Japanese one, but I still want the subs.

Facism · Jul 17, 2009

Sega may just as well shit in my mouth, too. Arseholes

JustAnotherOtaku · Jul 17, 2009

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EMBee99 · Jul 17, 2009

Good. Publishers are learning their lesson and moving titles across the whole year as opposed to the holidays.

I just wish they ALL didn't do this.

Coxswain · Jul 17, 2009

Son of a bitch. I mean honestly I don't mind waiting for it and I don't mind this year being less crazy and hectic than the last two, but 2010 is going to bankrupt me

ZROCOOL · Jul 17, 2009

BITCH!!!

Whats next?

Dascu · Jul 17, 2009

THIS SUCKS.

black_vegeta · Jul 17, 2009

SONBITCH!!

This was definitely on my day 1 purchase list for this year. Oh well, just have to wait for the beginning of next year.

Now, that I think about it, maybe they made that move to avoid all the other great games from taking away it's sales?

Kusagari · Jul 17, 2009

As sad as this makes me, it's the right choice. We've seen how much success Capcom has had with January-Feb-March releases so this is a smart move by Sega.

jj984jj · Jul 17, 2009

I doubt they did this to avoid Q4 titles, it's not like Q1 2010 is going to be clear either. :\

~Devil Trigger~ · Jul 17, 2009

ZROCOOL said:
BITCH!!!

Whats next?

Uncharted 2

:lol

Mamesj · Jul 17, 2009

so instead of 100 copies for christmas, they'll sell about 10 copies.

whatever, one of them will be mine!

gutter_trash · Jul 17, 2009

sad panda
end of January is way to close to March wich is God Of War III.
oh well, I am still gonna buy it day 1 but was hoping for a little breathing room between Bayonetta and GoW3

Iamnub · Jul 17, 2009

I don't get it. Is everyone that afraid of going up against MW2 and Halo?

Valkyr Junkie · Jul 17, 2009

Everything is getting bumped to 2010. I guess everyone's afraid of the Halo/CoD tag team.

Dr. Zoidberg · Jul 17, 2009

In the NPD thread there seems to be common wisdom among many that SEGA is now the kiss of death as a publisher for a game. Do we expect Bayonetta to buck this trend or will SEGA claim another victim? I'm curious what people really think.

lupinko · Jul 17, 2009

October 29 is perfect since it's just 2 days before Halloween, yes, I'm importing day 1.

Urban Scholar · Jul 17, 2009

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I don't get it. Is everyone that afraid of going up against MW2 and Halo?

Do you logically think a new IP in the very fickle world of videogames is going to do well against well known established franchises? Mind you all have to take into account for the marketing power behind them and the fanbase as well. So the answer is very much so

gutter_trash · Jul 17, 2009

so if we import an Asian copy, will we still have English on it? (PS3)

iceatcs · Jul 17, 2009

Thanks god.

Dizzle24 · Jul 17, 2009

Shit fuck.

Now I am going to be forced to sit on Youtube all day and watch the gameplay vids people post from October to January, until I can get my own copy. I hate spoiling the game this way, I want to play NOW DAMMIT! :lol

Cerberus · Jul 17, 2009

Damn. One of my most anticipated games for this year. Q1 2010 seems just as crowded as Q4 2009 though.

gerg · Jul 17, 2009

Dr. Zoidberg said:
In the NPD thread there seems to be common wisdom among many that SEGA is now the kiss of death as a publisher for a game. Do we expect Bayonetta to buck this trend or will SEGA claim another victim? I'm curious what people really think.

The 360/PS3 audience will probably be more receptive to this type of game, but I imagine that the breadth and extent of the game's advertising campaign will still be substantial in affecting its sales.

dallow_bg · Jul 17, 2009

gutter_trash said:
so if we import an Asian copy, will we still have English on it? (PS3)

The game looks to be in English anyway.

I'll probably import. Loved the music and style.

lupinko · Jul 17, 2009

gutter_trash said:
so if we import an Asian copy, will we still have English on it? (PS3)

If they did all the translations already, even the Japanese disc would have the English on it (in Sega's case, this was the case with the Japanese versions of Power Smash 3 (VT3) and VF5 on PS3).

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