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[duckroll]

Any way, really sounding good thus far. Especially the "between RE4 and God Hand" remarks.

He wasn't talking about the gameplay though. He was referring to how commercial and marketable the game is.

 

[Danielsan]

With Vanquish, I'm drawing up the ideas, then they get put on the table, and it's considered whether they will be successful in the market or not. There are a lot of points where I kind of have to bear that as a reality. So I feel that it's kind of between God Hand and Resident Evil - that's where Vanquish is.

I'm in!

edit: should read better.

 

[TreIII]

He wasn't talking about the gameplay though. He was referring to how commercial and marketable the game is.

Oh, I know. But I think what we can take from his words is that through this game, he wants to be able to "have his cake, and eat it too". :lol

In other words, finding a nice balance between allowing his ideas to cut loose, but still being tempered by what would be commercially viable. For example, that cigarette thing, to me, does a lot to showcase that his playfulness still very much has say in what we'll see for Vanquish. And I look forward to seeing only more where that came from.

All I wonder is if he may actually live up to what he said where this might be the last game he may actually direct. It'd be a tragedy if that was true...

 

[beelzebozo]

He wasn't talking about the gameplay though. He was referring to how commercial and marketable the game is.

yeah i read it again and you're correct. still, that's exactly how i would describe the general game concept, if what we know about it thus far is to be believed.

All I wonder is if he may actually live up to what he said where this might be the last game he may actually direct. It'd be a tragedy if that was true...

this just ruined my day

 

[robor]

It makes sense for a "genius" game designer to re-use commercially successful gameplay from previous experiments and adding further innovations on top. Refine to hone the ultimate experience.

 

[Future PhaZe]

So...co-op?

 

[gofreak]

For those of you wondering, it was demoed on PS3 because development is indeed leading on PS3:

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3178212

"We're leading development on PS3," said Vanquish director Shinji Mikami. "Obviously each console has its own unique requirements and limitations, but we feel if we can create a good enough presentation on PS3, we'll be off to a good start."

Mikami also mentioned that development started on PC, but shifted to PS3 early on. When asked about a PC release, he clarified that, "Any sort of possible PC version is undecided at this point -- the main idea right now is 360 and PS3."

Not sure whether to be encouraged or frightened :lol

 

[Dead Prince]

"Good enough" doesn't sound hot.

 

[[Nintex]]

Wow amazing, but I didn't expect any less from Shinji Mikami.

 

[zoukka]

Looks kinda like Lost Planet in those screens. Only with kickass melee and DASHing.

Will be good.

 

[StuBurns]

I'm not as excited as I was seeing Bayonetta initially, and it probably didn't help that Logan's trailer is impossibly perfect. Still, assuming I have a working console at the time, day one.

 

[duckroll]

Leading on PS3? Shocking. But good news... I think.

 

[kylej]

Wish the environments weren't so boring. I want P.N.03 style with Mikami's shooting mechanics. Let me fight people in day-glo rooms and all sorts of trippy shit. I've seen enough rusty metal pipes this gen to last me a lifetime.

 

[zoukka]

Wish the environments weren't so boring. I want P.N.03 style with Mikami's shooting mechanics. Let me fight people in day-glo rooms and all sorts of trippy shit. I've seen enough rusty metal pipes this gen to last me a lifetime.

If it's anything like God Hand, you won't have time or brain activity to spare for the scenery. It will be you and your fist through enemy. (or in this time your bullets............)

 

[Fimbulvetr]

Leading on PS3? Shocking. But good news... I think.

If it means PG* has actual PS3 devkits now, then yes.

 

[duckroll]

If it means PG* has actual PS3 devkits now, then yes.

I was actually thinking along the lines that for the last 2 years, Platinum has had 360 and PS3 dev kits, and Mikami was leading a PS3 game while Kamiya was leading a 360 game, and somehow they failed to ever communicate with each other or share technology on any level. That's just kinda sad.

 

[SecretBonusPoint]

Mikami you are a songbird. PS3 lead, aiming for something in-between RE4 and GodHand... ding dong merrily on fucking high

 

[Dascu]

Mikami also mentioned that development started on PC, but shifted to PS3 early on. When asked about a PC release, he clarified that, "Any sort of possible PC version is undecided at this point -- the main idea right now is 360 and PS3."

I would be so happy if this game got a PC release.

 

[Fimbulvetr]

I was actually thinking along the lines that for the last 2 years, Platinum has had 360 and PS3 dev kits, and Mikami was leading a PS3 game while Kamiya was leading a 360 game, and somehow they failed to ever communicate with each other or share technology on any level. That's just kinda sad.

Oh.... I feel bad now.

 

[ThatObviousUser]

Mikami!

I might not be able to play it this gen but someday, someday...

 

[pakkit]

Needs more particle effects.

 

[Arpharmd B]

leading on PS3

Well that settles it. 576p 360 version confirmed.

Spoiler

just kidding. I think. I hope?

 

[andymcc]

i guess if it comes out this year bayonetta will have competition for goty for me. : (

 

[wRATH2x]

Why not Andrex?

 

[ThatObviousUser]

Why not Andrex?

I take it you haven't seen my Backloggery.

A PC release would probably interest me if it's as good as people say the DMC4 port was. I'd probably be more interested in that than slogging through the rest of BioShock.

 

[HiResDes]

It would be sick if somehow it combined the speed of a game like Jet Set Radio with the twitch shooting of say Max Payne.

 

[Hot Coldman]

Graphics look so good. Would have liked a completely white suit though, that looked soooo good in the trailer.

 

[DevilWillcry]

Good man Mikami, PS3 lead is the way to go.

 

[Hachimaki]

I'm amazed to finally to see some in-game shots. This title looks great. How soon do we get to see gameplay clips?

Some of the shots remind me of Gears of War but looking at the rest of them it looks like the gameplay is going to be a lot more fast paced.

 

[TreIII]

For those of you wondering, it was demoed on PS3 because development is indeed leading on PS3:

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3178212



Not sure whether to be encouraged or frightened :lol

Well, that's a start.

Still, what ducky says is probably said, yet true. Left hand, right hand, and all that.

 

[Totobeni]

so the third person Shooter leads on PS3 ....the Action game leads on 360 :/

anyway I wonder who will handle the 360 port now , Team Lil Angles or the infamous SEGA port team (they deserve another chance)

 

[AAK]

Nice! PS3 version will not be gimped!

Mod should add that to the title for emphasis!

 

[Draft]

Some of you are lucky that they announced leading on PS3 up front. Gives you plenty of time to reverse course.

 

[Scythesurge]

It's looking awesome so far!

 

[bone_and_sinew]

Developed by Platinum Games.
Converted by Sega.
Patched by Microsoft Game Studios.

 

[Wandering Leopard]

I was really disappointed with Platinum games because of Bayonetta after having so much fun with their games when they were formerly clover. Although I still plan on buying it now - after the patch - I'm happy to read that the ps3 version of their next game should be ok as they are one of the top devs in Japan right now.

Spoiler

Only because capcom let go of their best staff.

:lol

 

[ConcealedBlaze]

That's good that it's leading on the PS3! Now people who only have PS3s can stop bitching about the Bayonetta port.

 

[Pooya]

So people are going to use "Vanquished" instead of "Bayonetta'd" then, sounds more natural.:lol
just joking, they are developing both in house this time (1up article) and they have experience with the 360 now, probably it's going to be fine on both platforms this time.

 

[AceBandage]

So, it's like I said.
Made for PS3 and ported to 360.

They now have a game for each major console.

Spoiler

Poor PSP...

 

[Decado]

Hmmm. Not sure how interested I am in this one. Shooting robots tends to be boring (particularly JPN games, with the exception of ZOE2) and I tend not to be very impressed with Mikami's games. We'll see how everything is handled.

 

[FreedomFrisbee]

Hmmm. Not sure how interested I am in this one. Shooting robots tends to be boring (particularly JPN games, with the exception of ZOE2) and I tend not to be very impressed with Mikami's games. We'll see how everything is handled.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFSen7DRQWU

I see nothing unimpressive here.

 

[Fimbulvetr]

I was really disappointed with Platinum games because of Bayonetta after having so much fun with their games when they were formerly clover. Although I still plan on buying it now - after the patch - I'm happy to read that the ps3 version of their next game should be ok as they are one of the top devs in Japan right now.

Spoiler

Only because capcom let go of their best staff.

:lol

So wait, were you disappointed because of the port of Bayonetta or because of the game itself?

 

[Nizz]

For those of you wondering, it was demoed on PS3 because development is indeed leading on PS3:

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3178212



Not sure whether to be encouraged or frightened :lol

Thanks for that. Good news it's leading on PS3, that way when all is said and done both versions should be great.

 

[AgentOtaku]

FUCK YEAH!

MIKAMI IS BACK!

 

[sixteen-bit]

I like the legs/lower body a lot but the protag's design seems too busy and overdone.

 

[Femmeworth]

I really hope there is an upgrade system, for the guns at least. I wonder if any of the Resident Evil 4 team works at Platinum Games.

 

[yurinka]

I think this pic has to be photoshopped for 10 years

For those of you wondering, it was demoed on PS3 because development is indeed leading on PS3:

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3178212



Not sure whether to be encouraged or frightened :lol

Let's hope this means we're going to get good versions in both consoles. But remember, he already cutted his head.

 

[Akainu]

So yeah, it seems the visor is intentionally at the mouth, just so the main character can SMOKE in the middle of battle. Crazy Mikami! :lol

...smoking isn't cool though. :/

 

[ThatObviousUser]

FUCK YEAH!

MIKAMI IS BACK!

Was there ever any doubt?

 

[klee123]

Good to hear that the PS3 version will be developed by PG themselves.