Tag Archives: platinum games
Tue, Jun 18, 2013 | 22:44 BST
The Wonderful 101 is about 20 hours long
After much controversial discusson on just how long The Wonderful 101 will last, director Hideki Kamiya has said an average first play session could be about 20 hours.
Wed, Jun 12, 2013 | 02:37 BST
Bayonetta 2 is all about pressure and relief
Bayonetta 2 producer Atsushi Inaba has said Platinum Games hopes the sequel will give players a feeling of euphoria when they perform devastating attacks.
Tue, Jun 11, 2013 | 19:21 BST
Bayonetta 2 will have “two player mode,” launches 2014
Bayonetta 2 has received a gameplay trailer on Wii U, showing off the gun-toting witch’s new, shorter hair style. For a person who uses her hair as a weapon, that’s a big deal.
Tue, Jun 11, 2013 | 17:24 BST
The Wonderful 101 hits Wii U August 23rd, E3 trailer & screens inside
Nintendo has confirmed that Platinum Games’ madcap title The Wonderful 11 will hit Wii U on August 23rd 2013. We’ve got a trailer here.
Fri, Jun 07, 2013 | 14:55 BST
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance releasing digitally on PC “soon”
Konami has announced Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance will be released on PC, and according to the press release, it will run at a “blistering 60fps” on most modern PCs. It will release digitally “soon.” Kojima said as much last month. The game is already available on Ps3 and Xbox 360.
Mon, Jun 03, 2013 | 11:16 BST
Bayonetta 2 will be shown during E3 Nintendo Direct stream
Bayonetta 2 creator Hideki Kamiya has confirmed that the Wii U-exclusive sequel will be shown during a special E3 edition of Nintendo Direct.
Wed, May 22, 2013 | 22:53 BST
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance Ultimate Edition is available now on PSN
Konami has announced that Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance Ultimate Edition is available now on PSN. The bundle features the full game and all downloadable content which includes Cyborg Ninja Armor Skin, MGS4 Raiden Skin, Commando Armor Skin, White Armor Skin, Inferno Armor Skin, VR Missions and side stories, “Jetstream” and “Blade Wolf”. The edition will run you $74.99.
Fri, May 17, 2013 | 13:48 BST
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance coming to PC
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance will be released on PC, according to Hideo Kojima speaking during his HideRadio podcast. Platinum Games creative producer Jean Pierre Kellams also confirmed the news on Twitter. This is all that’s known at the moment, but as more details are announced, we’ll be sure to update you on the matter. Thanks, Joystiq.
Wed, May 15, 2013 | 10:05 BST
Metal Gear Rising: Blade Wolf DLC gets Western launch trailer
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance publisher Konami has released a new trailer for the launch of Platinum’s DLC across Europe. It shows Blade Wolf hacking up enemies with his chainsaw tail, all to a kick-ass J-Rock soundtrack. Get on it.
Thu, May 09, 2013 | 10:55 BST
Metal Gear Rising Blade Wolf DLC trailer released
Konami’s Japanese arm has released a trailer for the ‘Blade Wolf’ downloadable content for Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance.
Tue, Apr 30, 2013 | 06:53 BST
The Wonderful 101 probably isn’t very long
Director Hideki Kamiya has hinted that anticipated Wii U title The Wonderful 101 isn’t an incredibly long experience.
Fri, Apr 26, 2013 | 12:07 BST
Metal Gear Rising: Blade Wolf DLC out May 9, gameplay screens inside
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance developer Platinum Games will release its second playable boss DLC on May 9, this time starring Raiden’s four-legged pal Blade Wolf.
Wed, Apr 17, 2013 | 11:28 BST
Platinum Games head laments studio’s weak sales, wants renewed focus going forward
Platinum Games president Tatsuya Minami has rated his team’s performance over the past five years in a new interview, and has expressed disappointment in the studio’s sales. He has also laid bare aims to expand the company’s focus moving forward.
Tue, Apr 09, 2013 | 09:43 BST
Metal Gear Rising: JetStream Sam DLC releases today
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance developer Platinum Games will release its JetStream Sam DLC today on PS3 and Xbox 360. The content lets you play as the game’s boss in a new mini-campaign and should be rolling out in your territory from today.
Mon, Mar 25, 2013 | 15:21 GMT
Bayonetta 2 Wii U exclusivity was only way it could happen, says Kamiya
Bayonetta 2 is a Wii U exclusive and that has a lot of people pissed off. So whenever I see people complaining I can’t stop myself from telling them that Sony and Microsoft didn’t want it on their formats. Nintendo saved Bayonetta 2. Platinum head Hideki Kamiya has once again stressed that fact to make sure you understand.
Thu, Mar 14, 2013 | 01:04 GMT
MGR: Revengeance boss DLC coming in April
Konami has confirmed an April release for two new Metal Gear Rising: Revengeace DLC packs featuring playable boss characters.
Tue, Mar 05, 2013 | 09:36 GMT
Okami 2: Platinum Games wants you to ask Capcom for a sequel
Okami was originally developed by Clover Studios, whichlargely went on to become Platinum Games. Now you know the history, Platinum head Hideki Kamiya is now asking fans to poll Capcom to make Okami 2 a reality.
Tue, Feb 26, 2013 | 12:38 GMT
Metal Gear Rising DLC lets you play as bosses
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance has a busy DLC slate moving forwards. Platinum Games has detailed new content packs that will let you play as JetStream Sam and LQ-84i – the first boss that kicked many asses in the game’s demo. Also, Snake’s back! (Sort of).
Fri, Feb 22, 2013 | 12:18 GMT
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance is not my GotY
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance may be the victim of Brenna’s lofty pre-release expectations, of which it fell just a tiny bit short.
Wed, Feb 20, 2013 | 13:08 GMT
Kojima on Metal Gear Rising: “I didn’t think we’d have it go this well”
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance has surprised series creator Hideo Kojima, shattering his cautious view of collaborations. He revealed that the experience of teaming up with Platinum Games worked perfectly. I can’t blame him, as the game received a string of high review scores yesterday.


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