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Saturday15th Oct 2022
News Bayonetta's OG Voice Actor Asks Fans To "Boycott" Third Game After PlatinumGames Wage Fallout
"$4000 USD...this is an insult to me"
Earlier this month, PlatinumGames confirmed Hellena Taylor would not be returning as the voice of Bayonetta in the third outing Bayonetta 3 due to "various overlapping circumstances". In an update, the voice actor has now directly responded to this - taking to social media to explain in her own words why she...
Thursday13th Oct 2022
News New Bayonetta 3 Trailer Reveals 2D Infiltration Gameplay
Potential spoilers lie within
Nintendo has revealed a brand new trailer for Bayonetta 3 called 'The Witching Hour' and it's one that folks might want to hold off on viewing if you're keen to avoid any spoilers. The footage goes heavy on narrative details from the start, but also features some killer gameplay that we can't wait to try out when the...
Wednesday12th Oct 2022
News New Bayonetta 3 Footage Shines A Light On Demon Masquerade, Viola, And More
Threequel launches later this month
In case you needed a reminder, Bayonetta 3 is launching later this month on October 28th - this month, Umbra Witches! It's crazy to think that prior to September 2021, we hadn't the foggiest idea when this game would show up, and now it's almost here. The lucky ducks over at Game Informer have managed to get...
Monday10th Oct 2022
Random Hideki Kamiya Echoes Every Nintendo Fan's Wishes For The Switch Successor
We feel you, Kamiya
The wait for Bayonetta 3 is once again bringing PlatinumGames to the forefront of our minds, and a recent VGC interview with some of the studio's lead board members (including Takao Yamane, Atsushi Inaba and Hideki Kamiya) is showing that even the top-dogs of game design have got their hopes for the next Nintendo console. In a...
Wednesday5th Oct 2022
News It's Official, Bayonetta's OG Voice Actor Won't Be Returning For The Third Outing
The voice of FemShep and Samus Aran steps up
PlatinumGames has confirmed Hellena Taylor - the voice of Bayonetta in the first two games, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and the animated movie Bayonetta: Bloody Fate - will not be reprising her role in Bayonetta 3. Speaking to Game Informer, director Yusuke Miyata explained how "various overlapping...
Tuesday4th Oct 2022
News Nintendo Introduces The Cast Of Bayonetta 3
Meet the devious divas and one bad kitty
After an incredibly long wait, this month Switch owners will finally get their hands on PlatinumGames' new title, Bayonetta 3. Ahead of the game's launch on October 28th, Nintendo has shared a news post on its website introducing players to the main cast of characters in the game. There's the main Umbra...
Saturday1st Oct 2022
Video 9 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In October 2022
Mario + Rabbids, Bayonetta 3, Persona 5 and more!
September wasn't a bad month at all with games like Splatoon 3 and Return to Monkey Island, but October is shaping up to be even better. This month we've got a lot of heavy-hitters ranging from Switch versions of NieR:Automata and No Man's Sky to Persona 5 Royal. The Bayonetta
Tuesday13th Sep 2022
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...
Saturday6th Aug 2022
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...
Wednesday3rd Aug 2022
News Nintendo Reports Drop In Sales For Q1- Should We Be Worried?
Semiconductor shortages puts a strain on console production
Nintendo has released its financial results for the three months ended June 2022, reporting an operating profit loss and a drop in both hardware sales and software sales. In terms of its net sales, Nintendo reported a total of 307.4 billion yen, which is down by 4.7% YoY. Hardware sales...
Sunday24th Jul 2022
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...
Tuesday19th Jul 2022
News PlatinumGames Hires Nintendo Veteran, Signalling 'Significant Change'
Takao Yamane becomes Vice President
PlatinumGames, known for its work on the likes of Bayonetta, The Wonderful 101, and Astral Chain, has hired Nintendo veteran Takao Yamane in a move that is said to bring "significant change" to the company going forwards. Yamane will join PlatinumGames as its Vice President and Chief Business Officer. The news...
Sunday17th Jul 2022
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...
Wednesday13th Jul 2022
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 Nintendo Confirms Physical Edition Of First Bayonetta, Launching This Year
Beautiful!
In case you missed it, Nintendo confirmed that Bayonetta 3 will be launching later this year on October 28th, putting an end to months (years??) of speculation and rumours. Read More: Bayonetta 3 Trailer Confirms Launch For This October In addition, Nintendo has also announced that a physical edition of the first Bayonetta game will...
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 Trailer Confirms Launch For This October
Pfft, who needs a Nintendo Direct?
A brand new trailer for Bayonetta 3 has been release, confirming that the game will launch on October 28th, 2022. The trailer itself features familiar characters along with a brand new playable character called Viola. It also looks like Bayonetta will be able to dress up in various absurd costumes as she battles a...
Tuesday12th Jul 2022
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:...
Thursday9th Jun 2022
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...
Wednesday8th Jun 2022
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
Tuesday10th May 2022
News Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Upcoming Switch Games
Bayonetta 3 still on for 2022, Metroid Prime 4 and Advance Wars TBA
With Nintendo publishing its latest financial report, the company has reshared and updated its list of upcoming releases. We've had plenty of brand new releases to etch into the calendars over the last period, what with that beefy February Nintendo Direct. The updated schedule...
News Nintendo Switch Has Now Sold Over 107 Million Units
Though shortage of parts results in 20% decrease YoY
Nintendo has published its latest financial report, giving us a look at the total Switch sales so far. It's looking good, with combined might of the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, and Nintendo Switch - OLED Model selling 107.65 million units, inching ever closer to that 110 million...
Monday7th Mar 2022
Random It's Been 1000 Days Since Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2 Was Announced
Feeling old yet?
It still only feels like yesterday that we all plonked our bums down to watch Nintendo's E3 2019 showcase, where the company revealed the existence of an upcoming sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Well, thanks to Nintendo Life's own video producer Felix Sanchez (and also a calendar), we now know that it's been 1000...
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
Monday7th Feb 2022
News PlatinumGames Is Keen To Create Titles That Are "Different" From Its Past Efforts
Games that can be "enjoyed and loved for a longer period of time"
PlatinumGames CEO Atsushi Inaba, recently installed as president and CEO, has been speaking to Famitsu about his aspirations for the company he co-founded. The interview, which has been partially translated by our friend over at VGC, touches upon topics such as recruitment and...
Thursday3rd Feb 2022
News Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Upcoming Switch Games
Breath of the Wild 2 still on for 2022, Metroid Prime still TBA
Nintendo's latest financial report is live and the company has (re)published its upcoming release schedule. Below, we've listed the major Nintendo releases currently on the docket for 2022 — the announced ones, at least. The updated schedule includes January launches, so you'll find...
Sunday30th Jan 2022
News Bayonetta 3's Lead Designer Actually Left PlatinumGames Two Years Ago
He's been with Xbox 's Tango Gameworks for six months now
It's been discovered the lead designer on PlatinumGames' Switch exclusive Bayonetta 3 departed from the studio in 2020. Marius Hermanavicius was at Platinum for approximately four years and one month according to his LinkedIn. During this time he worked on the cancelled Xbox project
Monday6th Dec 2021
News Hideki Kamiya Talks About Why He's Making Sol Cresta, And What's Next For PlatinumGames
The answer is "because he wants to"
"It may sound surprising to some people that PlatinumGames is working on [a classic shoot 'em up]," says Hideki Kamiya in an interview with Cutscenes, a YouTube channel that creates documentaries about Japanese creatives. " we haven't built the studio with the sole purpose of making action games." Kamiya's...
Monday27th Sep 2021
Gallery Feast Your Eyes On 21 Screenshots Of Bayonetta 3
Our closest look yet
Footage of Bayonetta 3 is finally out in the wild, and we've got the screenshots to prove it. Yes, as you'll probably already know, the first trailer for Bayonetta 3 was finally unveiled during last week's Nintendo Direct. Featuring just about as many terrifying monsters and sassy witches as you'd expect, the clip showed off...
