Tag Archives: platinum games

Thu, Jan 19, 2012 | 10:56 GMT

Bayonetta’s main programmer confirmed as Metal Gear Rising’s director

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This week’s Famitsu’s confirmed that Metal Gear Rising’s director is Kenji Saito. Saito, who was the main programmer on Bayonetta, was confirmed to be in the role as a part of a roundtable interview for the game featuring Hideo Kojima, Platinum CEO Tatsuya Minami and producer Atsushi Inaba. It was previously speculated that Bayonetta director Hideki Kamiya was directing the project, but it was something he continuously denied on Twitter.

Thanks, Andriasang.

Wed, Jan 18, 2012 | 08:23 GMT

Kojima: Metal Gear Rising to be first playable at E3 2012

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Hideo Kojima’s confirmed in this week’s Famitsu that a playable build of Metal Gear Rising will debut at E3 in June.

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Thu, Jan 05, 2012 | 21:38 GMT

Platinum Games hopes to make a 2012 anounce

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Bayonetta director Hideki Kamiya has hinted at something big in Platinum Games’ near future.

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Thu, Dec 15, 2011 | 15:17 GMT

Anarchy Reigns gets delayed, locked July release instead

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Sega’s delayed Anarchy Reigns, pushing it from a initial January launch and giving it locked dates in July.

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Thu, Dec 15, 2011 | 10:55 GMT

Metal Gear Rising development leading on PS3, says Platinum

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Platinum Games producer Atsushi Inaba has confirmed PS3 is the lead platform for development for Metal Gear Rising.

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Wed, Dec 14, 2011 | 16:34 GMT

“Truth Behind RISING” vidoc describes troubled project

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Konami has released the English-captioned Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance video in which franchise creator Hideo Kojima explains the game’s abrupt shift in direction.

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Tue, Dec 13, 2011 | 23:09 GMT

Platinum Games boss defends Revengeance, KojiPro

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Atsushi Inaba has been busy on Twitter, responding to fans criticising Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance – and Kojima Productions.

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Tue, Dec 13, 2011 | 10:32 GMT

Metal Gear Rising gets extended VGAs trailer

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Konami’s put out a slightly extended version of the VGAs trailer for Metal Gear Rising that was shown on Saturday. The bits in particular are after Raiden takes out Metal Gear Ray, him cutting a cardboard box with an enemy in side and a credits bit. Get watching below the break.

Rising launches from Konami and Platinum Games under Kojima Productions’ supervision next year on PS3 and 360.

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Mon, Dec 12, 2011 | 08:52 GMT

Kamiya not involved with Metal Gear Rising

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Just in case you thought the full E3 rumour of Platinum doing Metal Gear Rising was going to come to fruition, you thought wrong. While the Bayonetta developer is now confirmed to be part of the project, Bayonetta boss Hideki Kamiya, initially thought to be involved, has confirmed he isn’t part of its development. In a tweet, he said: “Hey everyone, I said 100000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 times that I have nothing to do with Metal Gear Rising.”

More details on Rising will drop today and tomorrow.

Mon, Dec 12, 2011 | 03:35 GMT

Metal Gear Rising not a direct sequel to MGS 4

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Following Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance’s surprise VGA re-reveal, Kojipro has given a few more details and cleared up some misconceptions.

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Sun, Dec 11, 2011 | 22:11 GMT

MGS Rising VGA trailer confirms Platinum as dev

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Metal Gear Solid: Rising has been formally re-unveiled at the VGAs, confirming initial E3 rumours that Platinum Games is developing the title.

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Mon, Sep 12, 2011 | 11:16 BST

TGS Rumour: New Bayonetta unveil soon, Sega considering Sonic Generations for Wii U and Yakuza 5 for Vita

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Sega is looking at a Wii U and Vita release of Sonic Generations, as well as Yakuza 5 for the latter, according to a TSSZ report. And a new Bayonetta will be unveiled soon

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Tue, Aug 30, 2011 | 08:37 BST

Violent, Fast & Kick-Ass: Hands On with Anarchy Reigns

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Anarchy Reigns, Platinum Games’ first venture into multiplayer territory, gets the thumbs up from Alex Donaldson. Impressions from gamescom can be found inside.

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Thu, Aug 11, 2011 | 03:02 BST

Anarchy Reigns introduces Garuda and Oinkie

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Two more Anarchy Reigns characters have appeared, and one of them is a giant pig, and the other is a jet. Bar. Raised. Check out the images and trailers through the break.

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Tue, Aug 09, 2011 | 07:01 BST

Sega adds Durga to Anarchy Reigns roster

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The latest Anarchy Reigns character to get the profiling treatment is a devilish sort. See him in action through the break.

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Wed, Jul 27, 2011 | 05:35 BST

Anarchy Reigns trailer has a story to tell

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After a flurry of trailers early on, Anarchy Reigns went a bit quiet – but the Platinum Games multiplayer brawler is back, and it’s brought a plot with it.

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Fri, Jun 10, 2011 | 09:47 BST

Quick quotes – Platinum not developing MGS: Rising

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“I am aware of the rumor that says [Bayonetta creator Hideki] Kamiya is working on Rising. It’s not true.” – Platinum producer Atsushi Inaba told Kotaku at E3. Just in case the rumour pre-E3 didn’t convince you otherwise.

Tue, May 24, 2011 | 16:48 BST

Anarchy Reigns introduces Leo the cyborg

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SEGA has released a trailer for Platinum Games’ action-filled Anarchy Reigns which focuses on Leo.

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Mon, May 23, 2011 | 03:35 BST

Bayonetta creator wistful over possible Jeanne spin-off

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Bayonetta director Hideki Kamiya would like to make a spin-off of the OTT action game, starring the titular witch’s opposite number, Jeanne.

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Thu, May 19, 2011 | 21:51 BST

Sega delays Anarchy Reigns worldwide into 2012

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Sega’s confirmed to VG247 that Anarchy Reigns has been delayed into 2012 worldwide.

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