[Neiteio]

I don't see why they wouldn't work further with Nintendo. Nintendo obviously recognizes their talent since they secured two games from them exclusively and Platinum obviously wants to work with Nintendo since they get their games published. Plus, Kamiya's dream is to do a Star Fox game...that dream is the closest to reality now than it has ever been. I am pretty sure he is going to want to snap up that opportunity while he can. So yeah, I see them having a pretty extensive relationship with Nintendo going forward.

Depends on if the people who buy Nintendo's platform buy Bayonetta 2 and The Wonderful 101.

[Dragonzord]

https://twitter.com/PG_inaba/status/241685860607737857 Hopefully some indication.

That's the dream right there.

[Muchi Muchi Pink]

It can be in Vanquish, too. Like...PG's mascot, or something. That dog is awesome, I tell you!

PG's mascot is obviously CutieJ :3

[Zeer0id]

https://twitter.com/PG_inaba/status/241685860607737857 Hopefully some indication.

:O

[Dragonzord]

Platinum is just the player of game companies. Inaba tells every publisher 'you're the only one for us. we want to work with you as much as possible', and you turn the corner and he's eyeing GabeN at the checkout counter, and Iwata hits him with his purse

[Neiteio]

That's the dream right there.

Wow, a Valve/Platinum Games collaboration would be badass. Finally get them on PC, as well.

Platinum is just the player of game companies. Inaba tells every publisher 'you're the only one for us. we want to work with you as much as possible', and you turn the corner and he's eyeing GabeN at the checkout counter, and Iwata hits him with his purse

LOL, so true.

[HYDE]

Obviously Star Fox. And I really see them to become the most wanted developer for action games. They could make a new Contra for Konami.

This is a great idea...oh man the possibilities. Of all co-op games I can think of, this is the one that I'd want Platinum to do.

As far as single player games, I'd love to see Platinum work on Bayonetta 3 next and Ninja Gaiden.

I also wish Mikami was back at Platinum and that they were helping him contribute to Zwei and that he was giving his advise/supervision on Vanquish 2.

Overall I think they should stick to fresh IP, sequels to their own original IP, and add freshness to other company's existing IP.

[Neiteio]

I basically want Vanquish 2, Contra V, Star Fox and Takamaru.

[Run-M-Run]

Vanquish 2! will probably never be made ;_;

[HYDE]

Wow, a Valve/Platinum Games collaboration would be badass. Finally get them on PC, as well. LOL, so true.

Red hot kick into a portal, comes out the other portal chops you in half, kicks one half of you through the other portal and then kicks the other half of you through the other portal...where am I going with this?

[Forever]

Star Fox, Bayonetta 3, and MGR2.

https://twitter.com/PG_inaba/status/241685860607737857 Hopefully some indication.

Whoa. Someone tweeted Kamiya a long time ago with a picture of Gabe Newell and he didn't know who it was.

[Jorok Goldblade]

For the foreseeable future, I'd say they stick with Nintendo and Kojima.

I could see Nintendo handing them the keys to Star Fox or Castle of Murasame.

[Arla]

I'd rather they didn't so we'd get more than one game every couple of years. Why has Retro only been able to put out DKCR? Why has Monolith only put out Disaster and Xenoblade? You could say polish, but Vanquish, Bayonetta, and Anarchy Reigns are all very well done games.

Monolith Soft has put out a ton of other games, they just weren't published by Nintendo.

[Ezalc]

I basically want Vanquish 2, Contra V, Star Fox and Takamaru.

I like your style kid.

[Neiteio]

A Captain Falcon beat-em-up where your gold nipples do an anime-style sparkle at the end of each fight would be awesome.

[HYDE]

Whattabouta Platinum collaboration with Treasure...Sin and Vanquishment III: Successor to Awesomesauce?

It would be a collaboration of the best talent/minds to leave Capcom and Konami.



What is the likelihood of Nintendo or Platinum syncing up with Valhalla Studios?

I'd love Devil's Third to be resurrected on Wii U or worked on in collaboration with Platinum or Tango.

[jett]

Vanquish 2: Slide Harder. Pony up the cash, Nintendo.

[Jawmuncher]

Really wondering if someone is going to buy Platinum games.
Nintendo could, Sega could, Konami could.

However I really hope that they stay as devlopers who can collaborate with everyone.
They're the best thing coming out of Japan right now.

[Daschysta]

Really wondering if someone is going to buy Platinum games. Nintendo could, Sega could, Konami could. However I really hope that they stay as devlopers who can collaborate with everyone. They're the best thing coming out of Japan right now.

Sega couldn't even afford to publish a sequel to their best selling game by far, why in the world would they buy platinum?

[Neiteio]

Vanquish 2: Slide Harder. Pony up the cash, Nintendo.

Whoa, that's seriously an awesome subtitle. (Sincerely)

[HYDE]

Really wondering if someone is going to buy Platinum games. Nintendo could, Sega could, Konami could. However I really hope that they stay as devlopers who can collaborate with everyone. They're the best thing coming out of Japan right now.

Couldn't Nintendo buy Sega and Platinum and Valhalla, etc... at this point?

Question should probably be would though.

[Forever]

Really wondering if someone is going to buy Platinum games. Nintendo could, Sega could, Konami could. However I really hope that they stay as devlopers who can collaborate with everyone. They're the best thing coming out of Japan right now.

Sega can't.

[Muchi Muchi Pink]

What is the likelihood of Nintendo or Platinum syncing up with Valhalla Studios? I'd love Devil's Third to be resurrected on Wii U or worked on in collaboration with Platinum or Tango.

I would love to see Kamiya and Itagaki work in the same room.

[Zeer0id]

Really wondering if someone is going to buy Platinum games. Nintendo could, Sega could, Konami could. However I really hope that they stay as devlopers who can collaborate with everyone. They're the best thing coming out of Japan right now.

Nintendo won't because they generally don't do that. Sega won't because they're bleeding too much. Konami probably won't for the same reason as Sega, but I won't put money on this one.

I really believe the only publisher who might be willing to buy P* is Square Enix. But this is based on nothing other than the fact that they like buying studios.

[Neiteio]

Have we seen -anything- Itagaki's Devil's Third?

edit: Oh fuck me, there's a trailer.

[Duffyside]

Nintendo's making a big push to try and set the WiiU up as a place for core gamers. Now Platinum is making two games for them, and Kamiya wants to do Star Fox. I think that will happen, and then maybe more with Nintendo. Rising 2, depending on sales.

[SteeloDMZ]

What's next for Platinum: Star Fox.

[Muchi Muchi Pink]

Have we seen -anything- Itagaki's Devil's Third?

The reveal trailer, which looked good.

[Neiteio]

The reveal trailer, which looked good.

Yeah, just watched it. Lots of jumping, wall-running and exploding body bits!

[Arla]

Last we heard Devils Third looks NOTHING like the reveal trailer. It's supposed to be a different game now. It's even coming out on mobile devices.

[Neiteio]

Last we heard Devils Third looks NOTHING like the reveal trailer. It's supposed to be a different game now. It's even coming out on mobile devices.

Is THQ still publishing or did they drop the game when they started having their fiscal troubles?

[Lord Ghirahim]

Star Fox. Star Fox. Star Fox.

[Drkirby]

Hoping for some PC versions of their games, I think Platinum was one of the companies Valve was actively trying to get to release their stuff on PC in the west.

[Arla]

Is THQ still publishing or did they drop the game when they started having their fiscal troubles?

Dropped. The publishing rights are now owned by Valhalla.

http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/05/de...alhalla-games/
http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/06/de...as-consoles-a/

[Neiteio]

Hoping for some PC versions of their games, I think Platinum was one of the companies Valve was actively trying to get to release their stuff on PC in the west.

Oh YES. This this this!

I don't care if it's "port begging," Platinum's games need to be on PC. Vanquish @ 60 fps and true HD = YES.

Dropped. The publishing rights are now owned by Valhalla. http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/05/de...alhalla-games/ http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/06/de...as-consoles-a/

Interesting!

Well Nintendo, you know what to do.

*Iwata puts on Itagaki shades*

[Oni Link 666]

I noticed they don't have anything announced for Sega too. I think they're really pissed at Sega for not releasing Max Anarchy outside Japan and cancelling Bayonetta 2 and are looking to hook up with someone else, but don't want to give up their IPs. I think something might happen after Revengeance comes out.

Dream scenario, Nintendo buys them along with their IPs and someday Kamiya makes a Star Fox and a Zelda.

[HYDE]

I would love to see Kamiya and Itagaki work in the same room.

They have hung out in the same room, so it's possible.



off topic: I'd love to see this happen again with Zwei... Zwii U?



The meltdowns would be immense and fun to watch unfold.

[Forever]

I thought Itagaki hated DMC?

[Neiteio]

Shinji Mikami is seriously one dreamy dude. One of the few developers I truly consider god-tier.

[Terrell]

Bought by Nintendo. I'm kidding. I'm kidding.

You may be kidding, but Platinum IS getting supremely cozy with them.

[IrishNinja]

well when eshop/GC VC goes up, at least we'll get Viewtiful Joe HD collection, so that's cool. Star Fox x Star Tropics or whatever they're working on next according to my sources should likewise be enjoyable.

[HYDE]

Shinji Mikami is seriously one dreamy dude. One of the few developers are truly consider god-tier.

Not to derail to much further, but couldn't agree more...I can't wait to see Zwei.

EDIT:@IrishNinja...Capcom owns Viewtiful Joe so it would be up to them not Platinum (ignore if you were just messing with us).

[Oni Link 666]

I thought Itagaki hated DMC?

I'm pretty sure all the shit Itagaki talks is a joke on his part. Just a couple of months ago Harada (Tekken) posted a picture of him and Itagaki having dinner and drinks.

[Terrell]

They have hung out in the same room, so it's possible.

JESUS, it's like I'm looking at the cast of a Japanese remake of Entourage. And I don't mean that in a flattering context.

[matrix-cat]

I would do unspeakable things for Vanquish 2, but at this point I'm in on day one for whatever Platinum comes up with. I had no interest in a WiiU, but then Platinum went and announced two exclusive games for it so, hey, guess I'm getting a WiiU now.

[Meatvillain]

Bought by Nintendo. Make Bayonetta and Vanquish sequels for WiiU. I want to drink your tears!

[HYDE]

It's interesting to see the lack of MadWorld 2 desires.

[Arla]

It's interesting to see the lack of MadWorld 2 desires.

It's called Max Anarchy/Reigns for most people. I actually think MA/R looks terrible but I would really like a Madworld 2. The original way WAY too short though. If I had paid $50 I would've been pissed but I bought it off Amazon for $5

[Riposte]

It's called Max Anarchy/Reigns for most people. I actually think MA/R looks terrible

Have you tried it out?

Too many Platinum fans immediately dismiss the game. I can't comprehend it.



Actual Vanquish 2 name:

"Vanquisher" or "Vanquished"

[Zeer0id]

It's called Max Anarchy/Reigns for most people. I actually think MA/R looks terrible but I would really like a Madworld 2. The original way WAY too short though. If I had paid $50 I would've been pissed but I bought it off Amazon for $5

I bought it for $60 lol (that's how much Wii games cost in Canada back then)

Actually only played about 3 hours and never got back to it. Someday, perhaps. I remember it being decent fun.