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Shift Up and PlatinumGames detail the process of putting Bayonetta costumes in Stellar Blade
Shift Up and PlatinumGames discussed the collaborative process of integrating Bayonetta costumes into Stellar Blade. PlatinumGames' CEO Atsushi Inaba emphasized a hands-off approach to foster collaboration, while Shift Up's Kim Hyung Tae described the experience as a fun learning process, balancing his creative desires with the need to respect the source material and create a cohesive look for Stellar Blade's protagonist, Eve.
Shift Up and PlatinumGames on how the Bayonetta costumes made it into Stellar Blade
PlatinumGames CEO Atsushi Inaba and Shift Up's Kim Hyung Tae discussed the collaboration that brought Bayonetta-inspired costumes to Stellar Blade for the Nintendo Switch. Both expressed enthusiasm for the partnership and hinted at potential future collaborations between the companies.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds' Year 2 DLC includes a City Escape track with Godzilla [Update]
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is launching its second year of DLC, featuring a mix of free and paid content. New characters like Bayonetta, Asuka, Rei, and Aigis will join the roster, alongside iconic crossover tracks such as City Escape invaded by Godzilla and Tokyo-III from Evangelion. The Year 2 premium Season Pass, priced at $29.99 USD, will include Godzilla and Evangelion content, as well as a Hello Kitty and Segaland pack. A new free game mode, Duel Mode, will also be added.
PlatinumGames CEO pauses a discussion on Stellar Blade's Bayonetta costume crossover to casually infer more Bayonetta may be on the way
PlatinumGames CEO Atsushi Inaba hinted at future plans for the Bayonetta character and world, despite creator Hideki Kamiya's departure. This comes as Stellar Blade will feature Bayonetta-themed costumes, sparking discussion about the series' potential continuation and possible ports of older titles.
PlatinumGames CEO pauses a discussion on Stellar Blade's Bayonetta costume crossover to casually imply more Bayonetta may be on the way
PlatinumGames CEO Atsushi Inaba has hinted at potential future developments for the Bayonetta series, despite creator Hideki Kamiya's departure. This comes as Stellar Blade will feature Bayonetta-themed costumes, with Inaba expressing a desire to expand the character and her world. While a new game remains unconfirmed, the possibility of ports for older titles was also mentioned.
'We Have a Strong Desire to Further Develop the Character of Bayonetta' — PlatinumGames Isn't Done With the Gun Witch
PlatinumGames CEO Atsushi Inaba expressed a strong desire to further develop the character of Bayonetta, indicating the studio is not finished with the action series. This suggests potential future installments or expansions for the gun-wielding witch.
PlatinumGames Has a “Strong Desire” To Make a New Bayonetta Game, Says Studio Boss
PlatinumGames has expressed a strong desire to create a new entry in the Bayonetta series, according to studio boss Atsushi Inaba. While no projects are confirmed, the studio wants to further explore the character and her world. This comes as PlatinumGames is also working on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin and has seen former key developers like Hideki Kamiya depart to form new studios.
Platinum boss teases more Bayonetta games in the future, despite series co-creator Hideki Kamiya having left the studio
PlatinumGames president Atsushi Inaba expressed a strong desire to continue the Bayonetta series, despite several key developers, including co-creator Hideki Kamiya, having departed the studio. While unable to confirm new projects, Inaba stated the studio aims to further develop the character and her world.
PlatinumGames boss hints he wants to expand Bayonetta as Stellar Blade director calls the series "indispensable"
PlatinumGames president Atsushi Inaba expressed a desire to expand the Bayonetta franchise, while Stellar Blade director Kim Hyung-tae praised the series as indispensable. The discussion occurred during Tokyo Game Show, where a crossover bringing Bayonetta costumes to Stellar Blade was announced. The article also notes the departures of series creator Hideki Kamiya and director Yusuke Miyata, as well as the recent death of Bayonetta's Japanese voice actress Atsuko Tanaka.
PlatinumGames talks Nintendo Switch 2, offers brief comment on Bayonetta’s future
PlatinumGames CEO Atsushi Inaba expressed optimism about the potential of the Nintendo Switch 2, despite the studio not yet having a title confirmed for the platform. He also hinted at plans to expand the Bayonetta character and her world, suggesting the series will continue despite the departure of creator Hideki Kamiya.
Stellar Blade director confesses his love for Bayonetta with Platinum Games
Stellar Blade director Kim Hyung-tae and PlatinumGames CEO Atsushi Inaba shared their admiration for the Bayonetta franchise in an interview with Famitsu. Kim Hyung-tae expressed his deep appreciation for the series, which clearly touched Inaba.
Stellar Blade boss offers to help PlatinumGames make Bayonetta 4
Shift Up CEO Hyung-tae Kim has expressed a desire to collaborate with PlatinumGames on future projects, specifically offering to help design characters for Bayonetta 4. This comes after a successful collaboration on Bayonetta-themed skins for Stellar Blade's upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 release. Both Kim and PlatinumGames CEO Atsushi Inaba spoke positively about each other's work and expressed genuine interest in future partnerships.
Xbox Game Pass Is Getting Very Busy With Five New Arrivals
Xbox Game Pass is adding five new games this week, including Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Planet of Lana II, Routine, Ultimate Sheep Raccoon, and Ninja Gaiden 4. RuneScape: Dragonwilds also recently joined the service. The additions span various genres and platforms, offering a broad selection for subscribers.
Hit 2025 PS5 Action Adventure Game Half Price on PlayStation Store
Ninja Gaiden 4, an action-adventure game co-developed by Team Ninja and PlatinumGames, is currently 50% off on the PlayStation Store as part of a Tokyo Game Show 2026 promotion. The game, published by Xbox Game Studios, is available for PlayStation 5 at its lowest price to date. It received scores of 79/100 for PS5 and 82/100 for PC and Xbox.
September 2026 Nintendo Direct predictions
This article speculates on potential announcements for upcoming Nintendo Direct presentations, focusing on predictions for the September 2024 events. It covers potential reveals for remakes like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, new entries in series like Metroid, and updates for existing titles such as Pikmin 4, while also discussing rumors and leaks.
Nearly a decade on, legendary director Hideki Kamiya says he's "100% serious" about reviving Xbox's canned Scalebound
Legendary director Hideki Kamiya has expressed his strong desire to revive the cancelled Xbox game Scalebound, stating he is "100% serious" about the project. While his new studio Clovers is currently focused on Okami 2, Kamiya remains optimistic about finding a way to bring Scalebound back to life in the future.
Rumour: Journalist told next Metal Gear Collection will feature Revengeance and V
A journalist from VGC has reported a rumor that the next Metal Gear Collection will include Metal Gear Rising Revengeance and Metal Gear Solid V. This follows previous successful collections of classic Metal Gear titles.
Games Inbox: Did Sony just put on the worst State of Play ever?
Readers express significant disappointment with Sony's recent State of Play presentations, criticizing them as lazy and lacking excitement, especially in contrast to the company's stated business plans. Concerns are also raised about Microsoft's new cloud gaming limits on Game Pass and potential IP sales.
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 3 Could Bring Revengeance to Modern Consoles – Rumor
A rumor suggests that Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 3 could include Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance and Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain for modern consoles. While the inclusion of Metal Gear Survive is also mentioned, the focus is on Revengeance's limited console accessibility and a potential cleaned-up version of The Phantom Pain.
Games Inbox: Will there be a Trailer 3 for GTA 6?
Readers discuss the likelihood of a third trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6, express disappointment with Nintendo's Switch 2 priorities and Tomb Raider remake features, and debate the underutilization of the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller's touchpad. Other topics include the commercial struggles of PlatinumGames, the perceived decline of the Turok franchise, and the philosophy of digital ownership versus physical discs.
