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 Ishaan via Install Base), Platinum's plans for the year ahead have kind of been revealed - with Yamane suggesting fans could see more of the mysterious new game Project G.G. next year around the time of June.
At this stage, it could be at E3 or Summer Game Fest, but the team hasn't decided exactly when all will be revealed according to the translation. Project G.G. as you might recall is a "brand new IP" from PlatinumGames and is described as the "powerful climax to the Hideki Kamiya superhero trilogy" - (already comprised of Viewtiful Joe and The Wonderful 101).
The interview goes on to mention how Project G.G. will be self-published and will be getting a physical and digital release worldwide. Yamane apparently sees a lot of potential in this large-scale project driven by Kamiya and Atsushi Inaba - with the game expected to set a new standard for the company.
In addition to Project G.G., Platinum has also teased the preparation of another in-house IP. At this stage, it's unclear what exactly this game might be. Platinum has "several unannounced titles" in the works for other publishers as well. Development on some of these projects has just started, while others are believed to be in the final stages of production - with publishers expected to reveal them when they're ready.
Are you looking forward to Platinum's future now that a former Nintendo staffer has joined the team? What would you like to see from this company beyond Bayonetta 3? Leave a comment down below.
[source famitsu.com, via installbaseforum.com, nintendoeverything.com]
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It might be an Astral Chain sequel considering they were happy with how well it sold.
Project good games
Could be interesting. Viewtiful Joe was a pretty good game at times.
Platinum's best games all involve beating up big monsters, so a specifically kaiju-themed one seems right up their alley. Not sure if it'll come to Switch, but we can always hope.
Astral Chain sequel yes please!
Hopefully Astral Chain can get released on other consoles or PC. Such a great game!
Please let it be Astral Chain 2!
I mean… it’s clearly not Astral Chain.
New IP so not Astral Chain 2, but I think that will happen at some point.
Would like to see them take on some Nintendo IP. Kid Icarus springs to mind.
Henshin-a-go-go baby!!!
Announce Astral Chain 2 please
@Jacoby Astral Chain is a Nintendo IP. It won't be released anywhere else.
Astral Chain 2 would be sweet! I do believe it’s now a Nintendo owned IP so I imagine it would be a Nintendo announcement if it ever comes to fruition. I think it’s cool they hired the Nintendo Marketing sales executive…clearly both companies have a similar culture and philosophy to making games. Always wanted Nintendo to just buy Platinum but really there’s no need they work well as partners as is. Anyway, this is making me wanna go play Astral Chain now 😂
Kaljus and an Ultra Man like character with PlatinumGame’s battle mechanics? SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!
It's clear Astral Chain 2 is in high demand, and I hope they annouce it in the near future
At this point, the fiery hope in my heart for Okami 2 has dwindled to to the size of a tiny ember. Please Platinum games/Capcom, let us know what happens in the journey of Amaterasu and Chibiterasu next!
It isn’t Astral Chain and it should not be Astral Chain. This game will carry the torch for Viewtiful Joe and Wonderful 101, Kamiya works that deserve more respect than they get.
Einstein A-Go-Go !!
@Jacoby it’s a Nintendo IP now
Hey Platinum/Capcom/Nintendo… kindly play nice with thee requisite parties to make and release on Switch new entries in these cherished IPs:
Bonus: Metal Gear Rising Revengeance (Platinum/Kojima/Konami)
Please & thanks.
... Wun can only hope.
Can only back up an Astral Chain sequel as well. That game is so underrated!
Other than that I'd love to see another vanquish or spiritual successors to Okami and God Hand.
Very interesting to see what they do next. I wish we could have a Switch port of Transformers Devastation. 😩
I feel like majority of the commenters here didn't read "NEW IP" - I'd love Astral Chain sequel but that's not 'new'. I read this as a 'new' hero game. Either way I'm excited, platinum games have a way of making the most ridiculous things work well and be entertaining, funny and memorable. Looking forward to what ever the put out. Hoping it comes to Switch
@wuntyme8 Star Fox Zero Remaster would be great. I learned to TOLERATE the controls but never loved them. That hindered my overall experience with an otherwise EXCELLENT game.
I knew this game was 4 years from release when we saw it. I'm getting progressively frustrated at games being announced too early.
This is years away by the sounds of it.
@iLikeUrAttitude How would that be part of the superhero trilogy and the first Astral Chain not be? Seems unlikely
a-go-go screams Viewtiful, but they said it's a new IP
"Trilogy" confuses me because I'd personally consider Bayonetta & Astral Chain superheroic in fashion. Still if they mean classic transform into a costumed hero I guess I see it.
Obviously working an Ultraman angle which is nice.
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