October2022
Round Up The Reviews Are In For NieR:Automata The End of YoRHa Edition
Here's what the critics had to say
We're back once again with another review round-up and this time it's for NieR:Automata The End of YoRHa Edition, which is arriving on the Switch next week. This action RPG first made its debut back in 2017 on PS4 and Steam. This latest version of the action RPG gives players access to all of the previously...
September2022
News Physical Edition Of Bayonetta On Switch Unexpectedly Delayed (EU + UK)
Originally due out today
Fans of the Bullet Witch Bayonetta will have to wait for physical copies of the game's Switch release for just a bit longer in the UK and Europe. Nintendo has announced that the My Nintendo Store exclusive has been pushed back to "the first half of October". The physical launch was originally due out today, and Nintendo UK...
News Bayonetta 1 & 2 Receive New Update Ahead Of Third Game's Launch
Includes additional language support
PlatinumGames' anticipated release Bayonetta 3 is finally launching on the Nintendo Switch next month, and ahead of its launch, Nintendo has issued a new update for the original Bayonetta and Bayonetta 2 on the system. Version 1.1.0 for both games includes additional language support options. Here are the patch...
Video NieR:Automata For Nintendo Switch Gets A New Trailer
See the game running on Nintendo hardware
NieR:Automata The End of YoRHa Edition will make its debut on the Nintendo Switch next month, and ahead of release, Square Enix has shared a brand new trailer at the 2022 Tokyo Game Show. It's another look at the Switch version in action. This port of the game is being handled by the team over at Virtuos...
Hands On The Witch Is Back - Bayonetta 3 Is Real, And We've Played It
It's about (witch) time
Believe it or not, it’s been nearly five whole years since the wickedly stylish witch Bayonetta revealed the fact her action combat series would become a trilogy, and it’s been almost eight years since Bayonetta 2 released on Wii U. That original reveal trailer showed so little and left us with so many questions. Would...
News Bayonetta 3 Bewitches With Demonic New Gameplay Trailer
Out this October
PlatinumGames' Bayonetta 3 stomped its way into today's Nintendo Direct, but our favourite witch had more to deliver afterwards with a solid look at the upcoming game's combat and gameplay. Releasing on 28th October, we can see Bayonetta in action as she kicks and flips her way through demons in the upcoming third entry. You'll...
August2022
News Platinum's Switch Exclusive Astral Chain Celebrates Its Third Anniversary
Director shares a special message
It's now been 3 years since PlatinumGames released the hack and slash Astral Chain exclusively on the Nintendo Switch. When the game originally arrived on the scene in August 2019, we praised it for its amazing visuals, presentation, varied gameplay, and rewarding combat. If you haven't already played it, we would...
News Bayonetta 3 Rating Reveals New Story And Online Details
"Warning: May contain spoilers"
If this year wasn't already busy enough for the Switch with titles like Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, there's also Bayonetta's next outing to look forward to this October. If you are eager to learn more about the story of Bayonetta 3, Australia's Classification Board has detailed what's in...
July2022
News Hideki Kamiya: Nintendo Hasn't Ever Asked Platinum To Cover Up Bayonetta
Kamiya responds to "Naive Angel Mode" speculation
Earlier this month, Bayonetta 3 caused a bit of a stir - revealing the inclusion of a "Naive Angel Mode", which allows players to toggle between more or less revealing character outfits. It's led to some speculation and theories that Nintendo might have had a say in this decision, but apparently not...
News PlatinumGames Hints At Another Project G.G. Reveal Next Year
It's preparing a new IP & several unannounced titles, too
PlatinumGames, the Japanese video game company known for the upcoming release Bayonetta 3, made headlines earlier this week when it hired Nintendo veteran Takao Yamane as Vice President and Chief Business Officer. Now, in the same Famitsu interview (translated in a round-up courtesy of...
News Bayonetta 3 Nintendo Switch File Size Seemingly Revealed
Bayonetta is back this October
The highlight of the week for many Nintendo fans was the long-awaited announcement of the Bayonetta 3 release date. Yes, after years of Hideki Kamiya telling us development is going well, and everything is fine, the teams at Nintendo and PlatinumGames have finally locked in a release date. Bayonetta is back on 28th...
News SuperDeluxe Announces Reprint Of 'Sol Cresta' Physical And Collector's Edition For Japan
Includes figures, soundtrack, and a tiny arcade cabinet
[Update: Thu 14th Jul, 2022 19:30 BST] Correction: The Collector's Edition and Physical Edition of Sol Cresta were previously sold in the West through Limited Run Games, and have since sold out. These two new releases allow players to purchase the two versions again through LRG's newly-formed...
Guide Bayonetta 3: Everything We Know, From Launch Date To New Character, Viola
What becomes of Bayonetta?
Update: Added new trailer, release date, and ESRB rating. For the longest time, PlatinumGames' long-awaited Bayonetta 3 has been somewhat of an enigma. First announced at The Game Awards 2017, and as a Nintendo Switch exclusive no less, Bayo 3 instantly shot up the list of Most Wanted Games, but over the next few years,...
News Bayonetta 3 Has A "Naive Angel Mode" For People Who Don't Want To See Bums
Somebody finally thought of the children
Do you like Bayonetta 3, but feel vaguely embarrassed by all the gratuitous nudity? Or maybe you're just trying to play with your parents/partner in the room, and you don't want to keep having to explain that Bayo's outfit is made of her own hair which is also magic so actually she needs to have her bum out...
Gallery Nintendo Shares Stunning New Screenshots Of Bayonetta 3
"More new faces, I see"
After years of relative silence on the subject, Nintendo has finally confirmed that PlatinumGames' long-awaited Bayonetta 3 will be arriving on Switch in October with a sparkly new trailer. Hurrah! If that wasn't enough to hurrah about, not only is the original game getting a standalone physical release, but Nintendo ha
News Bayonetta 3 Finally Gets A Solid 2022 Release Date With New Trailer, Pre-Orders Open Now
Witchin'
Yesterday, we reported that the much-awaited Bayonetta 3 had received a "Mature" ESRB rating, which is usually a good sign that a release date announcement is around the corner. We weren't expecting the announcement to be today, though. It's a little strange to see the NoA Twitter account confirming the release date for a game as big as
News Bayonetta 3 Gets "Mature" ESRB Rating For Nudity, Gore, And In-Game Purchases
Expect to see a lot of blood and/or butts
Upcoming witch-kicking game Bayonetta 3 has apparently received its ESRB rating, ahead of an unknown release date. According to Reddit user XDitto on the Nintendo Switch subreddit, the rating was updated on the Nintendo eShop page some time this week or last week to "Mature", which includes:...
News PlatinumGames' Shmup Sol Cresta Receives An Update, Here's What's Included
Bayonetta 3 can wait
In case you missed it, Sol Cresta actually got a release on Switch earlier this year (after starting out life as an April Fool's joke). Since then, PlatinumGames has been issuing updates for this new shoot 'em up, and we're now up to the next major one (Version 1.0.4). The Japanese publisher and developer has shared the full...
June2022
News Here's A First Look At The NieR: Automata Physical Switch Release, Pre-Order Now
Game launches October 6th
One of the many highlights of the latest Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase was the announcement NieR: Automata The End of YoRHa Edition would be coming to the Switch on 6th October. If you've been wondering if this game would also receive a physical release, Square Enix has now officially confirmed a packaged version...
News NieR: Automata Confirmed For Switch, Coming This October
The End of YoRHa Edition
Update #2 [Tue 28th Jun, 2022 17:20 BST]: The official Japanese NieR Twitter account has shared the specs for the upcoming port of PlatinumGames and Square Enix's massively popular sequel to the original NieR. On Switch, docked, you'll get to play as 2B and 9S in 1080p, while undocked the resolution will be at 720p. The...
Random Bayonetta 3 Listing Jumps To The Top Of Nintendo's Store, And Everyone's Excited
Here we go again!
Trailers, reveals, shadow-drops, speculation — it's E3 season, alright! We'll never be able to shake that term off, even if we think we should probably come up with a new name for it. And we know June is always rife with rumours and excitement, and while this one's a little bit bizarre, it certainly follows a very Nintendo...
News Hideki Kamiya Really Wants You To Play Bayonetta 1 & 2 Before The Third Game
"I wanted to say this again"
Bayonetta creator Hideki Kamiya has a new message for anyone considering playing Bayonetta 3 - make sure you play the first two games. Yes, although he's said something similar already this year, he just wanted to say it "again", to make things loud and clear. If you have played through Bayonetta and
April2022
News Star Fox Character Designer Wants Nintendo To Port The Wii U Entry To Switch
Come on Nintendo, make it happen
One game that's been requested time and time again for the Switch is Star Fox Zero. We've seen various other titles from the Wii U generation ported across to Nintendo's hybrid system, but there's still no sign of this 2016 release. In September last year, developer PlatinumGames said it would "definitely" be...
News PlatinumGames Announces "Neo-Classic Arcade Shocking 10" On April Fools' Day
What a joke
You know what day it is and you know how PlatinumGames' director Hideki Kamiya has a habit of trolling fans. With this in mind, the Japanese company known for series like Bayonetta has broadcast a clearly fake press conference earlier today announcing the "Neo-Classic Arcade Shocking 10" — a series supposedly comprised of the existing...
March2022
News PlatinumGames' Live Service Title Is Off To A Really Bad Start
Over to you, Bayonetta 3
In the lead-up to the Switch-exclusive Bayonetta 3, fans have been keeping a close eye on its developer PlatinumGames. With this in mind, it's been another eventful week for the Japanese company - with the launch of the PlayStation and PC title, Babylon's Fall. It's a new cooperative action RPG live service game published...