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In Action | Bayonetta developer Platinum Games is hiring for a new online action game, even after many long-time staff have departed for other studios

Platinum is cooking up a new online action game!

April 29, 2025 Connor Makar

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Stunt Casting | We have Phil Spencer to thank for the idea to bring Team Ninja and PlatinumGames together for Ninja Gaiden 4

Uniting two of the most respected action game makers to create the next Ninja Gaiden once sounded like a dream, and we now know who came up with the idea.

Jan. 28, 2025 Sherif Saed

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The Year Of Serving | Bayonetta celebrates its 15th anniversary this year, and despite a recent staff exodus, PlatinumGames has teased it has "a few things in store"

"Keep your eyes peeled."

Jan. 6, 2025 Oisin Kuhnke

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R.I.B. | Hideki Kamiya may end up taking the rest of his ideas for Bayonetta "to the grave"

The PlatinumGames co-founder left the studio in September.

Nov. 26, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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ON THE ROLL | BLOCKED! Hideki Kamiya has made a Youtube channel, and none of us are safe

Driving away in a red Ferrari, the former designer jokes for fans to subscribe during his unemployment.

Oct. 12, 2023 Connor Makar

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BLOCKED | PlatinumGames co-founder Hideki Kamiya is leaving the studio next month

No word on what he's up to next, though.

Sept. 25, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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Original Bayonetta VA calls for boycott of third game over "insulting" pay offer

Hellena Taylor posted a series of videos this weekend where she alleges she was offered only $4000 for the role.

Oct. 16, 2022 Oisin Kuhnke

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Newegg Digital Games Sale includes Bayonetta, Persona 5 Strikers, and more

July 6, 2021 Jessica Reyes

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Bayonetta 3 "still exists" and development is "progressing well"

June 19, 2021 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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PlatinumGames hopes to share Bayonetta 3 update at some point in 2021

Jan. 17, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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Hideki Kamiya wants you to take your Bayonetta 3 worries and 'throw them out the window'

May 24, 2020 Emily Gera

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Bayonetta 3 development is still "progressing smoothly" three years after it was first announced, says Hideki Kamiya

Feb. 23, 2020 Emily Gera

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Bayonetta and Vanquish anniversary bundle is coming to PS4 and Xbox One next year

Dec. 9, 2019 Emily Gera

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Bayonetta 1 and 2 Confirmed to be Leaving the North American Wii U eShop Next Week [Update]

The stylish witch will stay with the Switch.

Sept. 11, 2019 Eric Van Allen

Review

Bayonetta 2 Wii U Review: Beyoncé Can't Kill Angels and Demons

The bullet-toting Umbra Witch is back and this time she's Wii U exclusive.

July 10, 2019 Mike Williams

Article

The USgamer Podcast: Nadia's Adventures in Japan

PODCAST | The crew reunites to discuss all of this week's biggest gaming news.

Feb. 15, 2018 USgamer Team

Review

Bayonetta Switch Collection review: an excellent package with some decent little improvements

Feb. 14, 2018 Alex Donaldson

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Bayonetta 1+2 Switch Collection reviews round-up, all the scores

Feb. 14, 2018 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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The Game Awards 2017 News Recap: Bayonetta 3, New FROM Software Game, Soulcalibur VI, and the Rest of the Reveals

It was a packed night of reveals at The Game Awards. Here are all the announcements!

Dec. 8, 2017 Kat Bailey

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Nintendo Direct News, No NES Classic Edition for You, and the Rest of This Week's Headlines

ENDING CREDITS | Taking a look a back at this week's headlines and everything else you might have missed on USgamer.

April 17, 2017 Nadia Oxford

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JPgamer: The Fine Art of the Earworm

One of the most readily apparent ways in which Western and Eastern games differ is the matter of musical soundtracks. We take a look at how they differ, and some favorite examples of music from Japanese games.

July 31, 2016 Pete Davison

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Atsushi Inaba: Platinum Has No Future Without Its Own IPs

Freedom is Platinum's watchword as the studio deals with the harsh forces of independent game development.

July 11, 2016 Kat Bailey

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The Final Smash Bros. Update Closes the Curtain on Nintendo's Fan-friendly Reveals

The announcement of Bayonetta, Corrin, and Cloud Strife bring the last of Nintendo's deep cuts for the gaming literate.

Dec. 17, 2015 Bob Mackey

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Bayonetta 2 Longplay Wrap-up: Witch Time

Bob and Kat share their final thoughts on their Bayonetta 2 longplay. Plus: Find all six parts within.

March 27, 2015 USgamer Team

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USgamer Club Live: Bayonetta 2 Part 4 — Bob and Kat Reach Armageddon at 3pm PT / 6pm ET

Join Kat and Bob as they wrap up their longplay of Bayonetta 2 on Twitch!

March 18, 2015 Bob Mackey

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USgamer Club Live: Bayonetta 2 Part 3 — Bob and Kat Cascade Through the Heavens at 4pm PT / 7pm ET

Kat and Bob continue their quest to complete Hideki Kamiya's action masterpiece. Join them, won't you?

Feb. 20, 2015 Kat Bailey

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USgamer Club Live: Bayonetta 2 Part 2 — Kat and Bob Go Beyond the Time at 3pm PT/6pm ET

Bob and Kat pick up at Chapter 2: A Remembrance of Time as they continue their Bayonetta 2 longplay.

Feb. 20, 2015 Kat Bailey

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USgamer Club Live: Bayonetta 2 Part 1 — Bob and Kat Take on Heaven and Hell at 1pm PT/4pm ET

Kat and Bob begin their longplay of Bayonetta 2 on Twitch. Come join them!

Feb. 5, 2015 Kat Bailey

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2014 Recap: Bayonetta 2 Perfects the Platinum Games Formula

More than just a sequel, this latest Platinum Games production could be the developer's finest work to date.

Dec. 11, 2014 Bob Mackey

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USstreamer Tuesday: Mike Gets His Groove Back with Bayonetta 2 at 2pm PT/5pm ET

You can't play it for another week or so, so Mike gives you a look at Bayonetta 2.

Oct. 14, 2014 Mike Williams

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Gaming Auteurs: Hideki Kamiya

From Devil May Cry to The Wonderful 101, Platinum Games' mastermind has always focused on making his audience feel as stylish as his outlandish heroes.

Sept. 13, 2014 Bob Mackey