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Note: The following review is based on an imported copy of the Japanese release. Bayonetta is scheduled for release in North America on January 5th, 2010.

Opening Statement:
I’ll admit, for the last year or so, I haven’t been the most eager to play Sega’s upcoming Bayonetta, a prophesized action epic from Platinum Games (the crazed geniuses behind last year’s Mad World for the Wii) and director Hideki Kamiya (the future legend behind Resident Evil 2, Devil May Cry, Viewtiful Joe and Okami; pay your respects at the altar). As I just typed the evidence of its pedigree, I realize that my bull headed and blind prejudice has denied me any sense of excitement for what has turned out to be a concentrated burst of gaming dynamite. With Bayonetta, Kamiya and Platinum Games have served up a witch’s brew of devilish fun. Continue reading Review: Bayonetta (PS3) – Import

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The Charge:

Spectacular Mayhem! Over-The-Top Madness! Wanna Play?

Opening Statement:

In 2007, Clover Studios, a subsidy of Capcom closed their doors following a string of critically acclaimed, yet commercially excommunicated titles (as well as God Hand; which apparently only I liked). This was less than a year after they’d delivered Okami, which was an incredibly strong contender for 2006’s game of the year. Following the break-up, key members of Clover’s roster banded together to form Platinum Games, and announced that their first title under this new banner would be Mad World; a highly stylized, ultra-violent beat-em-up in the vein of Final Fight or Streets of Rage?! Not only that but it would be exclusive to the Nintendo Wii, a console not exactly known for M-rated titles. One has to wonder if Platinum Games, a proven and talented group of game makers will turn out to be a Led Zeppelin from out the New Yardbirds, or an Andrew Ridgeley from out of Wham!?

Continue reading Review: Mad World