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Tuesday6th Feb 2024
Random Capcom Survey Asks If Fans Want Sequels To Okami, Dino Crisis, More
Yes to all
Capcom has launched a rather elaborate survey dubbed 'Super Elections' via its Capcom Town website, in which it is asking fans ten questions relating to its games and business. Answering all ten questions will grant users eligibility to win one of three prizes: a Capcom wood badge set, a key art catalogue, and Capcom Hanafuda. The most...
Thursday23rd Nov 2023
News Kamiya To Take His Bayonetta Vision 'To The Grave', Thinks Franchise Will Still Continue
"It's a shame"
Given that legendary developer Hideki Kamiya had such a prominent role in the creation and continuation of the Bayonetta franchise, many had understandably pondered what might become of our favourite Umbra Witch following Kamiya's departure from PlatinumGames earlier this year. In his latest YouTube video, Kamiya addresses the topic...
Sunday7th Nov 2021
News Hideki Kamiya Says He Wants To Make An Okami Sequel "Someday"
"I feel this is work that I've left unfinished"
Prior to Hideki Kamiya leading the charge at PlatinumGames, he was working with Capcom and Clover Studio directing projects like the legendary action-adventure game, Okami. Although we've seen a new version of the original title resurface on the Switch in recent years, there have also been calls for a...
Tuesday27th Jul 2021
News Monster Hunter Rise To Add Okami-Themed Content In 'Capcom Collab 2'
A White Wolf? Now that's a rare sight...
Monster Hunter Rise hasn't yet had quite the same bombardment of quirky crossover quests and gear as its Nintendo-platform predecessors, but Capcom has nonetheless kept the free updates and additional content flowing. The next free addition is a bit of a beauty, too. As you can see in the trailer above, an...
Tuesday9th Jun 2020
News Ikumi Nakamura Plans To Pitch New Okami Game To Former Employer Capcom
And insists on Hideki Kamiya directing it
If you're a fan of Okami, you might recall how a member of the original development team - Ikumi Nakamura - teased its possible return last year and even roped in PlatinumGames' Hideki Kamiya, who of course served as the director. Now, in a recent interview with IGN Japan, she has revealed her plan i
Sunday1st Mar 2020
News Hideki Kamiya Tells Fans To "Email Capcom" If They Want Games Like Okami 2 And Viewtiful Joe 3
Or a Devil May Cry crossover with Bayonetta...
Before Hideki Kamiya was blocking millions of insects on Twitter and leading the charge at PlatinumGames, he was working with Capcom and Clover Studio. During this period he helped bring multiple new IPs to life, including the side-scrolling beat 'em up series Viewtiful Joe and the stunning...
Sunday19th Jan 2020
News First 4 Figures Reveals Its Okami – Amaterasu: Divine Descent Resin Statue, Pre-Orders Now Live
Absolutely stunning
In 2018, Capcom's beautifully crafted title Okami made a return in high-definition on the Nintendo Switch. We gave it nine out of ten stars and said you would be doing yourself a disservice if you didn't try it out for the affordable price of $19.99 / £15.99. If you've become a fan of this title since then or were always one,...
Friday8th Nov 2019
Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate jumps to 3.3m
A nice splattering of Capcom titles available on Nintendo Switch have just surpassed the one million sales mark, earning a place on the company's list of 'Platinum Titles'. If you're unaware, Capcom conveniently keeps a public list of all of its games which generate one million sales; the list has...
Friday18th Oct 2019
News Did Hideki Kamiya And Ikumi Nakamura Just Tease An Okami Sequel?
"Okami is going to be back"
Okami is one of those games that seems to raise a smile on the face of anyone lucky enough to have played it, and it would seem that the series is in line for a revival. Ikumi Nakamura – who made headlines at E3 as a staffer at Tango Gameworks before leaving the company and embarking on a massive world tour of games...
Monday8th Oct 2018
News Okami Has Just Earned Its Second Guinness World Record
After earning its first back in 2006
With Okami HD releasing on Switch just a couple of months ago, instantly becoming "one of the easiest recommendations we can make for your Switch library", we're sure fans of the game have been pretty happy as of late. Well, now they might have even more to be joyous about, as the title has just been awarded its...
Sunday12th Aug 2018
Video Digital Foundry Compares Okami On Switch To Past Versions
Timeless
With some modern enhancements here and there, Capcom's Okami still looks as beautiful as it did when it was originally released back in 2006. As it's been ported across to multiple devices over the years - including the Nintendo Wii, it's been given regular visual makeovers. Okami HD - now available on the Nintendo...
Thursday9th Aug 2018
News Treat Your Ears To This Stunning Okami Soundtrack Vinyl Boxset
Available to pre-order
To celebrate the release of Okami HD on Switch, Data Discs has partnered with Capcom to release a remastered version of the original soundtrack on vinyl, and it's available to pre-order as we speak. Originally released in 2006 and composed by Masami Ueda, Hiroshi Yamaguchi, Rei Kondoh and Akari Groves, the Okami...
Nintendo Download 9th August (Europe)
Overcooked 2! Okami HD! Dead Cells!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and a comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch - New Releases: Dead Cells (Motion Twin,...
Nintendo Download 9th August (North America)
Okami HD, Minit, 2064 and lots more!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and a comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch: State of Mind (Daedalic...
Wednesday16th May 2018
News Okami HD Release Date Revealed For Japan
Two versions available this summer
Japan's weekly gaming magazine Famitsu has revealed that the Switch version of Okami HD will be released on 9th August. A limited edition, priced at ¥3,990, will be available alongside the standard edition (priced at ¥2,900). Sadly, there's no news on whether this special edition will be making it to the West...
