WaterAstro
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PlatinumGames opens official Japanese Twitter - EPIC SWITCH TEASING HYPETRAIN!
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SolomonGrundy
Neo Member
Haven't bought a Switch yet but it's a lock if Bayo re-release or Bayo 3. I never got around to W101 so I'd like to try that as well.
SinCityAssassin
Member
Kamiya pls.
ScientificPizza
Banned
if Bayo 2 and W101 come to Switch all I need is a Tokyo Mirage Sessions port to never have to use my Wii U ever again
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
Must be true, he hasn't yelled at anyone yet.
forknknife
Banned
Never played any of their games so it'd be great if they port them.
But isn't W101 based on touch control gestures? How would that work?
But isn't W101 based on touch control gestures? How would that work?
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
You use the right analog stick.
Many prefer to play the game that way.
Principate
Saint Titanfall
Who the fuck would fund W102? At least Bayonetta since release has acquired a following within the Nintendo fanbase resulting in her inclusion in Smash so i could se Nintendo doing it ut the w101 was a total failure
SinCityAssassin
Member
It's based on creating symbols to form weapons (line = Sword, circle = fist, etc) it can be done via touch screen or by simply using the right stick.
Kamiya himself prefers the stick.
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
Nintendo.
Someone I'd start worshipping most likely.
Nintendo funded Bayonetta 2 knowing full well it wouldn't sell well. They're willing to spend money to diversify their console's lineup.
ScientificPizza
Banned
Niche titles are important to a console's library. Nintendo might think it's worse the potential loss to move more units
-shadow-
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The same company that still funds the Project Zero/Fatal Frame series despite it not even reaching 100.000 units. They want to diversify their line up, even if it means taking a hit on a project. They also build bridges with partners this way for future endeavours. See Koei Tecmo and the Warriors spin-offs.
He did.
MatrixMan.EXE
Member
I think W101 has franchise potential and is salvageable. There's an audience there and major merchandise/marketing potential with the various heroes. I believe!
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
trolling levels reaching critical
SinCityAssassin
Member
I feel like now is the perfect time to leverage any sort of Platinum IP, considering its fanbase is reinvigorated with Nier and Bayonetta PC, combined with the Switch being a hot item that's selling out constantly so it'll have a larger potential base. Ports of two games, announce a newer game.
Definitely. Even the first game could be improved a lot with just a few gameplay tweaks. Kamiya himself seems super passionate about the game and that always helps. Hopefully this teased Switch port will sell well enough to lead to a sequel.
Starphoenix
Member
If Nintendo is going to fund niche series they should being with their own and give us another Sin and Punishment. 
If Nintendo is going to fund niche series they should being with their own and give us another Sin and Punishment.
That's Treasure, not Nintendo. And I'm not sure how anything is ever going to match the Wii remote controls in S&P 2... I wouldn't really want to try using gyro in a game like that.
TheDinoman
Member
Technically Nintendo owns the right to Sin & Punishment, don't they?
Cow Mengde
Banned
They do. Saki was also an assist Trophy in Smash.
Smiles and Cries
Member
I think we should get the big news when we get out Bayonetta amiibos
matrix-cat
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Astral Dog
Member
Yeah, even for Nintendo its rare to take a risk on something that burned so bad .i ecpect a port at most. Though imprived framerate and res will go a long way
I do, but I'm keeping my expectations for anything Metal Gear-related in the fuckin ground now
I could see them going the originally planned/pitched route with that game.
Have the starring roles of W101 return and fill the rest with Nintendo characters, Smash Bros style but mostly just cameos.
Would be a lot easier to market.
Yeah, even for Nintendo its rare to take a risk on something that burned so bad .i ecpect a port at most. Though imprived framerate and res will go a long way
It happened quite a few times in the Wii and Wii U days. Sin and Punishment 2 comes to mind, among others.
Skittzo0413
Member
Kamiya is a treasure.
This only fuels the third party Direct theories, I really hope this doesn't lead to a lot of let down people.
Mr. Nice_Guy
Member
I'll triple dip on Bayo and buy copies of Wonderful 101 for everyone I know that has a Switch. It was an incredible game and has SO much potential as a franchise. It needs another chance.
Rndom Grenadez
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Astral Dog
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Well based on decent sales from the VC and a very modest budget, im not saying Nintendo is conservative (fram from it) but they never repeated on most of these cases with the exception of Xenoblade Chronicles thanks in part to its critical reception and rpg status
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Deleted member 465307
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There's a theory we'll get a third-party Direct? I'm not sure I see why people would anticipate that. Do you know the reasoning?
matrix-cat
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Hideki Kamiya's Direct is still the best one they've ever done. He was so pissed off at everyone bugging him about the release date on Twitter that he mentioned the release date like eight times in a 20-minute video. Between every segment, "The Wonderful 101 will release on September 15th"
Dark Cloud
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31 pages for what may be some ports. You Switch fanboys must be thirsty!
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Vilix
Unconfirmed Member
If Nintendo is going to bring back TW101 they might as well bring back F-Zero and Waverace.
dragonyeuw
Member
An enthusiastic YES to both.
Sammy Samusu
Member
I'll be puzzled if they port/sequel W101.
If that happens Hotel Dusk, Chibi Robo abd Endless Ocean deserves a comeback too.
If that happens Hotel Dusk, Chibi Robo abd Endless Ocean deserves a comeback too.
I think it's based on Reggie saying something to the effect of "we have more to announce" in an interview after E3. Iirc, the quote may have been a bit ambiguous as far as whether he meant 2017 titles or beyond.
If it's 2017 titles, I can't fathom what first party games will be squeezed in.
SatoAilDarko
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See I don't believe that if they keep using that draw symbols mechanic. For the mass audience I see such a mechanic aso being a turnoff. Also the cast of heroes having huge heads and tiny bodies also doesn't scream a huge fanbase.
Though all this teasing points to a port I don't see how that sells super-well all of a sudden even on a user base several times larger.
I still would buy any Amiibo though.
I wonder if this could be the case. I can't think of a Nintendo title, port or not, being teased by an outside company on something-like Twitter.
I would think Nintendo would rather use that as a surprise for a Direct then diminishing it's surprise-factor with such an early tease.
Maybe Platinum wants Nintendo to see the reaction to the thought of the Wonderful 101 or a sequel game on Switch. Hence why the jackets say W101 and not W100 and the game image blurred out to prevent it from being directly connected to W101 instead of a new project.
Yeah if there was nothing in this direction Kamiya would've already blocked that person instead of doing that smily lol...
Crab Milk Mickey
Member
Before any gameplay tweaks, shorter load times and a solid 60 fps need to be prioritized first. That alone would be worth a double-dip for me.
The best and most reasonable option would be to release TW101 digital-only on the eShop for like $20. The game would never be a success as a retail $50-$60 port but giving it a low price tag the game could get the exposure it otherwise wouldn't for being a cheap but huge game to buy for the Switch on the eShop. The problem with TW101 was always that it looks like a complete clash of styles that general people never could be sure about if they would like it or not. By lowering the price barrier considerably that problem would be solved to an extent and people will dip more easily. That's how games that don't look appealing but have word of mouth sell.