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[Terrell]

if they keep releasing bombas whos gonna hired them again?

They already released sales failures when they were on contract with Sega and still keep getting contracts.

Since you're basically predicting Scalebound to be a bomb at this point, here's the hypothetical: if most of their games are sales bombs, regardless of platform, then maybe it's not a platform-specific issue at that point and we don't have to make it one.

And if Nintendo is the publisher of this game, they're still willing to give Platinum money after not one, but TWO sales failures. In such a scenario where Nintendo were concerned in that regard, the lesson should have already been learned. So if Nintendo is giving them more money, it tells me that they acknowledge the sales limitations of Platinum's games and don't really care.

Again, not rocket science.

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

okay my hopes are back up that was

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I'd like to see them deal with a Nintendo property. I don't even care which one. After W101 and Bayo2, two of my absolute favourite WiiU games and action games, they have most certainly earned it.

Considering the fact The Wonderful 101 was originally supposed to use Nintendo characters I can see Nintendo giving them a shot at one of their franchises.

 

[Padawan of Windu]

I'm so excited by this. Please please please be a Nintendo game!

 

[oSoLucky]

I would actually rather this game(unless it's Star Fox) release on Non-Nintendo platforms, if not in addition to the Wii U. I think Platinum has a similar design philosophy to what comes from Nintendo first party, and there's more of a deficit elsewhere. Also, it would be cool to see one of their games sell big.

 

[Jintor]

Just for the memories, here's the page for the Gaf thread for the direct where Bayo 2 was announced

check me marking out lol

 

[Eila]

Goldeneye is still locked to N64.
You guys actually think a Nintendo owned game is leaving the nest?

 

[Red Devil]

That'd be cool! I never picked up revengance so I'd be in the "I sure am glad bayonetta 2 comes with the first game!" Boat again!

Exactly, but in an ideal world we should be expecting Platinum to develop a character action game starring Takamaru from The Mysterious Murasame Castle(when is it getting released for Wii U's VC anyway? It's been out in Japan for over a year now).

 

[Jintor]

He just retweeted about the sony and microsoft e3 press conferences too!!

shit nintendo's going to buy sony and microsoft!!!!

 

[Pizza]

Exactly, but in an ideal world we should be expecting Platinum to develop a character action game starring Takamaru from The Mysterious Murasame Castle(when is it getting released for Wii U's VC anyway? It's been out in Japan for over a year now).

If only! A samurai fighting aliens who have brainwashed all the ninjas in Japan is something I'd love to see them tackle

 

[Nanashrew]

Ya'll can see his retweets over the last couple of months. https://twitter.com/PG_y_hashimoto

 

[mrmickfran]

Just for the memories, here's the page for the Gaf thread for the direct where Bayo 2 was announced

check me marking out lol

Oh my God, the reactions were beautiful.

 

[georly]

What if it is punch out?

 

[leroidys]

Another awesome game absolutely wasted on a platform that no one wants to buy games on. Fantastic!

The fuck

 

[Regulus Tera]

What if it is punch out?

Punch-out is not an action game. Platinum would be the worst developer to tie to that franchise.

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

Punch-out is not an action game. Platinum would be the worst developer to tie to that franchise.

They can make it an action game

 

[Smiles and Cries]

I'm so excited by this. Please please please be a Nintendo game!

oh those were fun days

 

[Arc Christelle]

Punch-out is not an action game. Platinum would be the worst developer to tie to that franchise.

They proved they can make Punch-Out in Wonderful 101.

Spoiler

Go play some video games.

 

[Regulus Tera]

They can make it an action game

If they wanna make a straight up brawler I think there are better premises to take than boxing matches.

They proved they can make Punch-Out in Wonderful 101.

Spoiler

Go play some video games.

That boss fight also stands out because of how simple the controls are in comparison to the rest of the game. Punch Out, as a concept, stands against Platinum games in general, being complicated controls and stylish action combos.

 

[OrbitalBeard]

They can make it an action game

They really shouldn't though. Nintendo is working with Next Level Games, so it would be weird to see Platinum develop a Punch-Out!! title.

 

[Nanashrew]

Looking all the way back to October, Hashimoto seems to be a huge fan of Nintendo's as he retweets a lot of their PR channels in both Japanese and English but never Directs unless a Platinum game was a part of it. I actually didn't see any retweets for Playstation, Sony, Xbox or Microsoft conferences or PR streams, just specific game announcements on their specific PR channels like Ubisoft or Batman Arkham.

But either way, it's really hard to tell since he seems to use it for personal use. I went so far back, people were congratulating him on the GAF GOTY awards for Bayo 2, lots of retweets about the Marvel movies like Black Panther and Bayonetta 2 coming out in a week from multiple outlets like Gamespot and IGN.

 

[dvolovets]

Very excited about this... Platinum has always delivered and I'm sure this won't be any different!

 

[CrisKre]

Looking all the way back to October, Hashimoto seems to be a huge fan of Nintendo's as he retweets a lot of their PR channels in both Japanese and English but never Directs unless a Platinum game was a part of it. I actually didn't see any retweets for Playstation, Sony, Xbox or Microsoft conferences or PR streams, just specific game announcements on their specific PR channels like Ubisoft or Batman Arkham.

But either way, it's really hard to tell since he seems to use it for personal use. I went so far back, people were congratulating him on the GAF GOTY awards for Bayo 2.

I agree that the fact that his retweet is about the digital event could be an indication here. We are not talking about him posting about something specific here, so it is at least suspect.

 

[Syph Medwes]

He retweeted Shu too, must be Sony game

whew

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

They really shouldn't though. Nintendo is working with Next Level Games, so it would be weird to see Platinum develop a Punch-Out!! title.

I didnt say they should.. In my opinion any game could be any genre

 

[Arc Christelle]

That boss fight also stands out because of how simple the controls are in comparison to the rest of the game. Punch Out, as a concept, stands against Platinum games in general, being complicated controls and stylish action combos.

I actually disagree. Punch Out has one design element that is held high in most of Platinum Games- Reading your opponent and exposing their weakness. This is a theme in many of Platinums games if not all.

The stylish combos are the extra flair to look good while doing so.

 

[Sayter]

How long will platinum be able to survive these bombas?

PlatinumGames has never had a stake in how well a game does financially. They are a developer for hire, and get their money up front.

 

[wachie]

The meltdowns will be glorious, if true.

Conversely, if this doesn't turn out posts like yours prematurely celebrating would look funny as hell.

I'm with Mutes on this one.

 

[Geraldo_Ray]

Based on a tweet? He could just be excited about Nintendo's E3 conference.

Either way, looking forward to see what they're showing at E3 (if anything). I loved Bayonetta 2 and MGR:R, although I still need to play through Vanquish and W101.

 

[Nanashrew]

I agree that the fact that his retweet is about the digital event could be an indication here. We are not talking about him posting about something specific here, so it is at least suspect.

I guess, yeah. It's easier to tell when Soraya retweets something of Nintendo's then we know something Monolith Soft's is going to be shown. She doesn't use Twitter as much and when she does, it's mostly talking and that Tomorrowland finally came out in Japan. Her other Twitter is just her drawings and doodles which is filled with lots and lots of JoJo art.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

If this is Sony or MS I say it will leak before the weekend bet on it

if it is Nintendo we will not know unless someone takes a spy photo of the E3 booths again ala Mario Maker

 

[Nanashrew]

If this is Sony or MS I say it will leak before the weekend bet on it

if it is Nintendo we will not know unless someone takes a spy photo of the E3 booths again ala Mario Maker

We're all going to be arguing about hands again aren't we?

 

[oSoLucky]

Punch-out is not an action game. Platinum would be the worst developer to tie to that franchise.

Little Mac Character Action Game where he goes on a quest to get back Conan's bike.

 

[Nosgotham]

Ganondorf character action game? Finally

 

[Rymuth]

Bayonetta 3 and I'd be happy.

 

[ant1532]

hope its a big nintendo ip (star fox, fzero/captain falcon)

 

[Hero of Legend]

Ganondorf character action game? Finally

Warlock Hand.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Viewtiful Joe 3 for all systems.

 

[Azure J]

Exactly, but in an ideal world we should be expecting Platinum to develop a character action game starring Takamaru from The Mysterious Murasame Castle(when is it getting released for Wii U's VC anyway? It's been out in Japan for over a year now).

It's actually already out on the 3DS VC. Wish it were out on the Wii U VC though.

If only! A samurai fighting aliens who have brainwashed all the ninjas in Japan is something I'd love to see them tackle

You could even do some cool things using old samurai movie tropes (and maybe a hint of Samurai Jack) and the end of The Mysterious Murasame Castle as it is now. Send Takamaru on a journey to expunge the otherworldly presence from the world after relics that came in contact with the "strange object" show signs of its life force.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

We're all going to be arguing about hands again aren't we?

lol I remember that

there were so many locked threads for it people saying fake

can't find the hands talk http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=831766

we need leaks

 

[Vampirolol]

What if it is punch out?

I thought about that. It's possible.

 

[Xemnas89]

Whether their new game is for Nintendo or not we'll definitely see them partner up with Nintendo again in the near future. It's already weird not having a platinum release on the WiiU this year since we've had one for the last two years. I've gotten used to late summer/fall platinum releases now and need more.

 

[Ozium]

it's gonna be a viewtiful joe-inspired side scrolling beatemup action game starring Captain Falcon.

 

[Nanashrew]

lol I remember that

there were so many locked threads for it people saying fake

can't find the hands talk http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=831766

we need leaks

Maybe Nintendo remembered to put drapes over their things this time. We'll be forced to wait for E3.

Championships will at least be in few days tho.

 

[crimilde]

And I had hopes for MGR2. Oh well, still hyped whatever the reveal is.

 

[NateDrake]

Ya'll can see his retweets over the last couple of months. https://twitter.com/PG_y_hashimoto

I was in NYC at the NoA briefing when Bayonetta 2 was announced. Was a fun day.

 

[Malus]

I ain't assuming nothing about nothing man. Might as well be working on a collab with swery for all I know.

 

[Nanashrew]

I was in NYC at the NoA briefing when Bayonetta 2 was announced. Was a fun day.

What went through your mind at that time? And did you predict what was going to happen?

 

[Smiles and Cries]

Maybe Nintendo remembered to put drapes over their things this time. We'll be forced to wait for E3.

Championships will at least be in few days tho.

maybe Bayonetta is a smash4 dlc lol we get news sunday

I really am skeptical that PG's game is for WiiU now
it would be too good after two failed sellers for Nintendo to continue to fund games
but those games got a lot of buzz

 

[Dynamite Ringo Matsuri]

Oh man... Nintendo X Plat would be bananas. If it's Star Fox, I'm gonna lose my shit

 

[Nanashrew]

maybe Bayonetta is a smash4 dlc lol we get news sunday

I really am skeptical that PG's game is for WiiU now
it would be too good after two failed sellers for Nintendo to continue to fund games
but those games got a lot of buzz

Yeah, I'm skeptical myself. Though it would be very fun, lol.