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[Why would you do that?]

The difference is Nintendo own W101 and bank rolled Bayonetta 2, neither of these apply for any of the games you just mentioned.

I know, I was just saying that simply being published by Nintendo doesn't make it a first party game. Platinum isn't at first party status. (Not yet, anyway. )

 

[Arklite]

EDIT: Well, I knew this would go this way. I know GAF loves Platinum in general; I'm asking where is the love now that they have shown off two games that really stood out as some of the best of show this year. Since we know the media isn't going to pay those games much attention, I'm wondering why GAF's excitement for them seems so muted...

Lament for it's limited availability leaves people hyping up other games. The more I see of Bayonetta 2 the more I'm glad Nintendo bankrolled it, though. Hoping it sees success and Platinum returns with more multiplatform titles.

 

[IncandescentPrecept]

Okay, Vanquish, maybe. Anarchy Reigns....maybe. But Bayonetta, Madworld, and The Wonderful 101, generic? Why do you think that?

I don't know, Bayonetta seems like DMC to me - over-the-top button masher. The artstyle didn't help it.

 

[Hypron]

I don't know, Bayonetta seems like DMC to me - over-the-top button masher. The artstyle didn't help it.

Neither of those games are button mashers though. And Bayonetta plays really differently from DMC.

 

[fuzzy.dunlop]

There is no love when W101 is looking to bomb hard and Bayonetta 2 might struggle to break even.

So now we love games or not depending on if they will bomb in the charts? News to me.

 

[kick51]

I don't know, Bayonetta seems like DMC to me - over-the-top button masher. The artstyle didn't help it.

i knew i'd see something that would make me regret clicking on this thread

There is no love when W101 is looking to bomb hard and Bayonetta 2 might struggle to break even.



Haha.

2 things, though the second thing is truly mindblowing. do you play video games?

 

[GuardianE]

Neither of those games are button mashers though. And Bayonetta plays really differently from DMC.

100% right.

 

[Darryl]

all the wii u and nintendo hyperbole and fellating is really off putting, makes me want to buy the games less cuz it all sounds like so much bullshit.

Maybe I should just ignore the threads and look for opinions on the games elsewhere.

yea same reason i don't go into PS4 threads right now or talk about FFXV

 

[RangerBAD]

PlatinumGames is not $60 loved and appreciated.

But... but... I bought Rising day one at full price.

 

[fuzzy.dunlop]

PlatinumGames is not $60 loved and appreciated.

Can we get Infinite Space on the 3DS eshop please?

 

[Semblance]

here ya go

Bless~

 

[Mileena]

GAF loves Platinum but I think overall it's because the two games are Wii U exclusive. I'll be buying both, but I've got a bunch of friends that would be doing the same if they were PS4 as well.

 

[Beth Cyra]

It's kinda a Nintendo decision to be honest. I know IGN captured the game for their show, so that might be some of the closest you would get.

I'll mention it as something we should try to do, as its a good idea. I also need to talk to Kamiya about doing a commentary for W101.

I've been wondering, does seeing things like the being on Nintendo platform causing the lack of hype from some people discourage you/Plat?

Or has the overall experience with Nintendo been a positive enough that in the end you will be satisfied? I only ask because as someone who is on the board and sees it so often, I can't imagine it would be easy to take.

 

[Curufinwe]

I don't know, Bayonetta seems like DMC to me - over-the-top button masher. The artstyle didn't help it.

Button masher... I don't even know where to begin.

PlatinumGames is not $60 loved and appreciated.

Bayonetta 2 is going to cost me $300+ to play since it's my only reason for wanting a Wii U, and I'm still going to get it.

 

[GuardianE]

I guess the point is, if "everyone" loves Platinum, why isn't "everyone" talking about how great Bayonetta 2 and Wonderful 101 look? This question seems to already have been answered though. People still just aren't interested in the Wii U enough to care about these games even though they interest them. Why aren't more Nintendo fans getting hyped on these games though? Is it because none of the good Platinum Games titles made it to the Wii (sorry MadWorld)?

Well, for one thing, not everyone has or is even considering getting a WiiU, Platinum releases or not. It's unfortunate, but it's the truth.

And second, I think people are excited, but it's getting overshadowed by a lot of the other E3 fallout and drama. Personally, I saw what I saw. It looks amazing, and there's not a ton to discuss.

 

[Neiteio]

It's kinda a Nintendo decision to be honest. I know IGN captured the game for their show, so that might be some of the closest you would get.

I'll mention it as something we should try to do, as its a good idea. I also need to talk to Kamiya about doing a commentary for W101.

Thanks for listening, JP. I would hope Nintendo would be receptive to a direct-feed dev walkthrough of the E3 demos, because it would show the games in their best light at their best quality.

RE: a Kamiya commentary for TW101: I'm not sure what you mean. Are you suggesting a possible game overview video where Kamiya would explain the various game concepts?

 

[Sir Ilpalazzo]

Thanks for listening, JP. I would hope Nintendo would be receptive to a direct-feed dev walkthrough of the E3 demos, because it would show the games in their best light at their best quality.

RE: a Kamiya commentary for TW101: I'm not sure what you mean. Are you suggesting a possible game overview video where Kamiya would explain the various game concepts?

He probably means basically a Kamiya-made "let's play" of the game, like he did / is doing for Bayonetta.

 

[JPKellams]

RE: a Kamiya commentary for TW101: I'm not sure what you mean. Are you suggesting a possible game overview video where Kamiya would explain the various game concepts?

No, I mean a Lets Play like he did for Bayonetta. I want to play for it ahead of time so we don't lag behind the JPN version like we are with Bayo 1. (TBH, it isn't really my job to worry about that any more, but I really want to make sure people get content as close to simultaneously as possible.)

 

[joe2187]

Bayonetta 2 is going to cost me $300+ to play since it's my onyl reason for wanting a Wii U, and I'm still going to get it.

Same.

At this point I'm nearly 120% sure I'm getting a Wii-U and Bayo2 when it drops.

What would make it even sweeter is a Platinum Edition Wii-U bundle. I will give you all my monies platinum.

All of it.

 

[GuardianE]

He probably means basically a Kamiya-made "let's play" of the game, like he did / is doing for Bayonetta.

Wait, is he currently doing it? Is there a way to watch it? I can't believe I haven't heard of this.

 

[Neiteio]

A Let's Play, huh? I wasn't familiar with the fact Kamiya did this for Bayo 1. So it's something for post-release, then... Neat.

 

[Currygan]

I never played Bayo but I already preordered 2. It looks so damn fun

 

[fuzzy.dunlop]

I never played Bayo but I already preordered 2. It looks so damn fun

No, I mean a Lets Play like he did for Bayonetta. I want to play for it ahead of time so we don't lag behind the JPN version like we are with Bayo 1. (TBH, it isn't really my job to worry about that any more, but I really want to make sure people get content as close to simultaneously as possible.)

Oh yeah, can we get Bayo 1 on Wii U eshop close to Bayo 2 launch, please?

 

[Soulstar]

Both of these games are system sellers for me. Both games look incredible and stood out in what I felt was a particularly strong e3.

 

[joe2187]

Wait, is he currently doing it? Is there a way to watch it? I can't believe I haven't heard of this.

I used to watch it on their blog. I've watched only the first 14 though

here it is

http://platinumgames.com/games/bayonetta/

 

[Raonak]

because theyre exclusively making games for A platform most people don't care about,


I do think bayo2 can become a system seller if marketed properly.

 

[GuardianE]

I used to watch it on their blog. I've watched only the first 14 though

here it is

http://platinumgames.com/games/bayonetta/

I will watch all of this.

 

[Loxley]

yeah i don't know why platinum is ignored on this forum

No kidding, along with Dark Souls and Obsidian.

 

[RobotMafia]

Platinum is loved far too much on this forum. They are pretty fucking overrated.

 

[HardRojo]

To be honest The Wonderful 101 looks like a borefest to me, Bayo 2 on the other hand is amazing and one of the reasons I'll be purchasing a Wii U during late 2014.

 

[HK-47]

hey guys where's the love for Dark Souls?

Idris Elba anyone?

Elba to play an important character in a Platinum codirected Dark Souls.

 

[Linkhero1]

I just back to Bayonetta after a long hiatus. Loving it so far. That being said, I'm excited for both W101 and Bayonetta 2. W101 was fun from what I played from the earlier build.

 

[Beth Cyra]

To be honest The Wonderful 101 looks like a borefest to me, Bayo 2 on the other hand is amazing and one of the reasons I'll be purchasing a Wii U during late 2014.

See if I had to say one looked better then the other it would easily be TW101. If not for New Luigi U it would most certainly be my first Wii U game.

 

[Linkhero1]

To be honest The Wonderful 101 looks like a borefest to me, Bayo 2 on the other hand is amazing and one of the reasons I'll be purchasing a Wii U during late 2014.

Just wondering... Did you play it at all? It's far from being borefest.

 

[Ezalc]

Yeah, hearing Madworld and W101 described as Generic is odd as hell.

Hearing anything from Platinum being described as generic is odd as hell. Vanquish has you sliding around with rockets on your goddamn knees man. That shit is fun as fuck. And then Bayonetta is just on another level.

It's kinda a Nintendo decision to be honest. I know IGN captured the game for their show, so that might be some of the closest you would get.

I'll mention it as something we should try to do, as its a good idea. I also need to talk to Kamiya about doing a commentary for W101.

JP I think I asked this before, and I'm sorry if it's something that you might not be allowed to talk about but it's just something I've always wondered. How do the people at Platinum feel about their old IPs left at Capcom? I'll just be honest and say that I really want a God Hand 2 or to find out what the fuck that castle is in Viewtiful Joe 2.

 

[HardRojo]

Just wondering... Did you play it at all? It's far from being borefest.

Not really but from what I've seen it looks like Pikmin and I didn't really enjoy Pikmin so I feel like it's gonna be the same thing with TW101, I'll try it anyway, I'm just not really excited for it.
The new 3D Mario looks nice but I think that's part of nostalgia talking Wii U is going to look much more appealing come 2014.

 

[Fimbulvetr]

Elba to play an important character in a Platinum codirected Dark Souls.

The industry would implode upon itself from the existence of such a perfect game.

 

[Linkhero1]

Not really but from what I've seen it looks like Pikmin and I didn't really enjoy Pikmin so I feel like it's gonna be the same thing with TW101, I'll try it anyway, I'm just not really excited for it.
The new 3D Mario looks nice but I think that's part of nostalgia talking Wii U is going to look much more appealing come 2014.

It's not even remotely close to being like Pikmin. I can guarantee you that. Once you're able to get your hands on it you'll see

 

[RobertC]

Mucho respect for these guys who are bringing some much needed variety and mature flashy games to Nintendo system

 

[Roto13]

Not really but from what I've seen it looks like Pikmin and I didn't really enjoy Pikmin so I feel like it's gonna be the same thing with TW101,

They're not even close to being the same genre.

 

[Horseticuffs]

I'm not terribly interested in Wonderful 101 but that may change as reviews pop up. Bayonetta 2,though, is one of the reasons I ordered a Wii U.
I suspect that Bayonetta 2 and X may also force my brother's hand.

 

[Neiteio]

I looked up that IGN video JP mentioned and found it on YouTube: Bayonetta 2 direct-feed walkthrough (albeit with color commentary from a Nintendo rep and IGN).

 

[hwalker84]

3DS? iOS? Facebook?

Or by "anything else" do you basically mean Playstation/Xbox?

Any system besides Nintendo anything. Yes that includes iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Facebook, Etc!

 

[HardRojo]

It's not even remotely close to being like Pikmin. I can guarantee you that. Once you're able to get your hands on it you'll see

Oh, well in that case I'll be more than glad to be proven wrong

Spoiler

And to add another Platinum game to my collection

 

[Radec]

2 platinum games is not enough to get a wiiu.

Most are probably waiting for the inevitable price drop.

 

[sixteen-bit]

We all wood

x

Judging by the Space Harrier bits in Bayonetta, this man should never make a rail shooter.

Anyway, where them VANQUISH gifs at?

 

[Mileena]

I never played Bayo but I already preordered 2. It looks so damn fun

You need to fix this problem ASAP

 

[Hypron]

I looked up that IGN video JP mentioned and found it on YouTube: Bayonetta 2 direct-feed walkthrough (albeit with color commentary from a Nintendo rep and IGN).

These guys need to learn how to pronounce "Jeanne". Saying it "Jean-ne" is so freaking ugly. Try "J-ah-nne". Much better.

 

[ThoughtsOfSpeaking]

PlatinumGames is not $60 loved and appreciated.

Have you guys had conversations about self publishing smaller games next generation? Still make the greatness you do, but maybe the odd downloadable where you don't have to deal with a publisher.

Id love to see what you guys could come up with with a small team and a indie budget.

These guys need to learn how to pronounce "Jeanne". Saying it "Jean-ne" is so freaking ugly. Try "J-ah-nne". Much better.

Then they Should of named her Jaun...

 

[Riposte]

Anarchy Reigns might be my favorite game of this year, despite the already struggling online base.

It isn't appreciated by as many platinum fans unfortunately. It has both good single player and multiplayer content.