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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...
Thursday24th Nov 2022
News Bayonetta 2 Receives Another Minor Update, Here's What's Included
Download it now
The release of Bayonetta 3 isn't the only title PlatinumGames has been focused on in recent months. Before it arrived, the first and second Bayonetta titles on Switch received new updates (Version 1.1.0) - adding additional language options. Now, in another update for Bayonetta 2 (Version 1.2.0), Platinum has rolled out some more...
Thursday29th Sep 2022
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...
Wednesday9th Feb 2022
News Hideki Kamiya Would Like You To Play The First Two Bayonetta Games Before Trying The Third
"If you haven’t played the first and second games, I think you’ll be missing out"
PlatinumGames' Hideki Kamiya has asked Switch owners to make sure they've played Bayonetta and Bayonetta 2 before embarking on the third game, which is due to hit the console later this year. Speaking to IGN Japan, Kam
Thursday13th Jan 2022
Nintendo Download 13th January (North America)
Dead Cells DLC! Astroneer! Shadow Man Remastered!
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 comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: Dead Cells (Motion Twin,...
Thursday23rd Dec 2021
News A New 'Bayonetta Digital Bundle' Offers A Cheeky Discount On Switch eShop (US)
A $60 Bayo bundle
Sneaking onto the NA eShop with a subterfuge uncharacteristic of the gun-toting Umbra Witch, the Bayonetta and Bayonetta 2 Digital Bundle is a compilation of her first two games and it's available now on the US Switch eShop. For the princely sum of $59.98, you can download this bundle featuring Bayonetta and Bayonetta 2 and save...
Friday16th Oct 2020
News Pre-Orders For The Bayonetta Nendoroid Figure Are Now Live
And it'll ship next year
Goodsmile has opened pre-orders for its adorable Bayonetta Nendoroid figure, set to release worldwide in July 2021. The figure comes with three face plates – a standard expression, a combat expression, and a winking expression – and can be adjusted to bend into different positions. Plenty of optional parts are also...
Friday7th Feb 2020
News PlatinumGames Wants To Bring The Complete Bayonetta Series To Other Platforms
But would Nintendo be happy?
PlatinumGames made waves this week with the announcement that it had launched a Kickstarter campaign to bring The Wonderful 101 to Switch, PS4 and Steam. The company had worked with Nintendo on acquiring the rights to the IP, and at the time of writing the crowdfunding campaign has raised over $1,440,000. With...
Friday15th Feb 2019
News Bayonetta 2 Director Yusuke Hashimoto Leaves PlatinumGames
Moving on
Following the recent Nintendo Direct, where it was revealed PlatinumGames was "hard at work" on the upcoming Switch release Bayonetta 3, it's now been revealed Japanese director and producer Yusuke Hashimoto - who previously worked on Bayonetta, Bayonetta 2 and
Tuesday26th Jun 2018
News This Gorgeous Bayonetta 2 Art Book Hits Western Stores Later This Year
Pre-order available now
A few years ago, coinciding with the game's initial launch on Wii U, an art book for Bayonetta 2 was released in Japan. An English translation of the book has since been in the works and western buyers should be able to get their hands on a copy very soon. The book, titled 'The Eyes of Bayonetta 2', features all the...
Friday27th Apr 2018
News The Switch Port Of Bayonetta 2 Has Outsold Its Sister Version On Wii U
It's witchcraft
While it may have struggled to keep a place in the charts, that doesn't mean Bayonetta 2's much-welcomed Nintendo Switch port hasn't performed in terms of sales during the first nine weeks of release - especially so when you compare it to sales of the original Wii U version over the same period. A report released by Nintendo in...
Wednesday7th Mar 2018
News Dragon Quest Builders Leads A Switch Takeover Of The Japanese Charts
And Switch sold the most units, too
Last week's Media Create chart data for Japan is in, and it shows Nintendo Switch making an all-out assault on the top five with no less than four titles jostling for control. And while Monster Hunter World continues to hold the top spot, Dragon Quest Builders debuted a mere 10,000 units behind Capcom's behemoth...
Monday5th Mar 2018
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe And Super Mario Odyssey Climb Back Up The UK Charts
You can't keep a good plumber down
It's Monday, so that can only mean one thing. UK chart data! Yaaaaaay! For the week ending 3rd March, Nintendo Switch saw two of its biggest first-party titles - namely Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Mario Odyssey - climbing back up the multi-format ladder to number four and number six respectively. Oh, and is that...
Wednesday28th Feb 2018
News And Just Like That, Customer Reviews On The Nintendo Site Are No More
"We currently have no estimated date on when an update will be provided"
It was only yesterday we were reporting on an unprecedented move for Nintendo as it introduced user reviews to select Switch games on the official North American Nintendo website. Well, it looks like that lack of precedence was short-lived because the big N has already pulled...
Monday26th Feb 2018
News Bayonetta 2 Drops Out Of The UK Charts Top Ten As Mario Bounces Back
The witch falls to number 19
The latest Chart-Track data for UK retail is in, and it shows a really quiet week for games sales in Blighty. The combined charts show FIFA 18 continuing to hold onto the top spot, but the biggest news in the Nintendo sphere is the fate of the Bayonetta 2. The brilliant action-adventure port confidently landed at number...
Wednesday21st Feb 2018
News Splatoon 2 Makes A Splash In The Top Three In This Week's Japanese Charts
But Bayonetta 2 charts outside the top 10
The Japanese chart data is in, and it's a mixed bag of highs and lows for Nintendo this week. Splatoon 2, having hit the two million sales mark last week, crept into the top three behind PS4 remake Secret Of Mana and the ever powerful Monster Hunter World. However, the Switch port of Bayonetta 2 and...
Monday19th Feb 2018
News Heavy FIFA 18 Switch Discount Sends The Footie Franchise to Number One in The UK Charts
And Bayonetta 2 performs some chart magic
Last week's UK chart data is in, and it was a great run for FIFA 18 with the combined formats chart showing the footie simulator surging back into first place thanks to a heavy discount on the Nintendo Switch version. Combined with the other formats, the annual instalment held off Kingdom Come:...
Saturday17th Feb 2018
Talking Point What Games Are You Playing This Weekend?
These are our picks, but what are yours?
It's that time of the week yet again. The working week is finally at an end (well, for some of us, we feel your pain if you have to go to work this weekend), so we're ready to share with you the games playing on our Nintendo Switches and 3DS in the next couple of days. It's a diverse buffet on offer, ranging...
Thursday15th Feb 2018
Nintendo Download 15th February (Europe)
Games, games and more games on the EU eShop
It's that time of the week again as the Nintendo Download rolls around with another treasure chest filled with all manner of virtual goodies. Whether it's a brand new game, an extra piece of DLC, a new theme, a free demo or more, there's always a ton of new content to peruse on Nintendo's myriad eShops...
Nintendo Download 15th February (North America)
All the games and downloadable content hitting the NA eShops
It's Thursday and that can only mean one thing, people - Nintendo Download day! As usual, Nintendo has stuffed its virtual hamper full of tasty downloadable treats for Nintendo Switch and 3DS, so whether its a new indie hit, a Neo Geo classic, a piece of DLC or a much-wanted theme,...
Tuesday13th Feb 2018
News Hideki Kamiya Shares Background of Bayonetta 3 Development
"I hope it will turn into a wonderful encounter for all of you"
Platinum Games is most known for Bayonetta, its stylish hack ‘n’ slash flagship series. Even so, the original Bayonetta was a pretty niche release, which made it difficult for Platinum to find funding for Bayonetta 2. Nintendo then stepped in, securing the release as a company...
Wednesday7th Feb 2018
Video Digital Foundry Weighs In On Bayonetta 2 Switch Improvements
You can look, but you can't touch
One of the greatest (and most unexpected) exclusives on the Wii U was that of Bayonetta 2, the sequel to Platinum Games’ bombastic and violent flagship title. Fans were ecstatic when it was confirmed to be coming to the Switch, and many hoped that it would benefit from some performance and visual upgrades in the...
Monday5th Feb 2018
Video Feast Your Eyes on Bayonetta 2 on Switch Compared to Wii U
Climax for your console
Bayonetta 2 may once have been a Wii U exclusive, but all of that is about to change with the unsurprising re-release of this excellent game on Nintendo's latest machine. It's still sporting a 720p resolution just as the original did, but various little details here and there have been improved to make it shine brighter than...
Tuesday9th Jan 2018
News Bayonetta 2 On Switch Will Come With These Changes
Enough for a double dip?
Just last month, it was announced at The Game Awards that not only is Bayonetta 3 in development for the Switch, but that its two predecessors would also be coming to the platform. It was also revealed that Bayonetta 2 would be receiving a few exclusive new features for the rerelease, no doubt to help encourage those who got...
Wednesday20th Dec 2017
Deals UK Switch Owners Can Now Pre-Order The Bayonetta Special Edition With A Free Poster
A bewitching deal
We can't wait for Bayonetta 3 to land on the Switch on 16th February next year. In this climactic sequel to the critically acclaimed Bayonetta action game, players will be on the edge of their seats from start to finish. Brimming with jaw-dropping battles and gorgeous cut scenes, this game never lets up on the action, and has...
Friday8th Dec 2017
News Bayonetta 1 And 2 Are Getting A Special Edition Bundle With All The Trimmings
A 'Non-Stop Climax Edition' of fun
Who knew The Game Awards would drop so much Nintendo love, eh? Not only are we getting Bayonetta 3 - a Switch exclusive, we might add - but the first two entries in the PlatinumGames series are getting the handheld treatment, too. Better yet, Nintendo even showcased a glitzy new Special Edition that's bound to...
News Bayonetta and Bayonetta 2 Are Arriving on Switch in February
Combined in a retail release
Reggie Fils-Aime appeared at The Game Awards to reveal Bayonetta 3 as a Switch exclusive, but another unveiling was for ports of Bayonetta and the previous Wii U-exclusive Bayonetta 2. They're confirmed for North America on 16th February, and we imagine it'll be a similar date for other regions too. [image.ori
