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PlatinumGames Hopes to Update ‘Bayonetta 3’ Progress Later This Year
Bayonetta fans hoping that 2021 will finally bring them a third entry in the series will hopefully have something to look forward to later this year. PlatinumGames’ Hideki Kamiya revealed in a recent podcast that we’ll hear more about the game’s development in the future.
During the recent Arcade Archives streams, Kamiya briefly delved into PlatinumGames’ currently projects, and briefly mentioned Bayonetta 3 as some of the “new stuff” that the developers were working on. “Well, I suppose…we’ve been working on new stuff like Bayonetta 3, not that I can say too much… but I hope we can give an update during the year.”
Kamiya finished off the brief phone interview by stating that he hopes to bring hype to the industry “so keep an eye on us.”
It’s not much, and Kamiya knows it. Back in May, when asked by a Video Games Chronicle interviewer about fans asking him about the game, in typical Kamiya fashion, he responded:
“I’m on Twitter so I see a lot of comments every day. I’m happy that there’s still anticipation for the title, but one thing I would like to address is the trend I’m seeing which is people who are starting to ask if the game has been cancelled. I want you guys to take any concerns you have like that and throw them out the window immediately because we’re still hard at work on it and it hasn’t been cancelled by any means. Please look forward to it!”
Bayonetta recently celebrated its 10th anniversary with a remaster, which is available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, alongside Vanquish.
Props to Nintendo Everything for the heads up.
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‘Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse’ Whips up October 15 Release for PC, PS5 and Xbox [Trailer]
Konami and co-developers Evil Empire and Motion Twin have finally revealed more info on the upcoming Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, including a release date of October 15 release date for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store. The Nintendo Switch version will arrive “later in 2026.”
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse will be available in two versions: Standard and the Midnight Edition. Pre-orders are live now, sans Switch. The Midnight Edition includes:
- A copy of the game
- Digital Sound and Art Gallery, featuring over 100 illustrations, including concept art and sketches
- Bonus in-game items:
- Trevor costume
- Sypha costume
- Family’s Grace (Relic)
Pre-ordering either edition will earn players an Alucard costume.
Taking place in Paris, 1499, Belmont’s Curse will see Trevor Belmont’s and his daughter, Rose Belmont (as opposed to what Sony initially “revealed”), take on Dracula’s foes.
Paris is engulfed in flames as monstrous creatures suddenly emerge from the shadows. Trevor Belmont, the hero who defeated Dracula, ventures into the burning streets with his daughter, Rose Belmont. Armed with the legendary holy whip, the Vampire Killer, they hunt down the beasts bleeding from the looming castle. Rose is soon swept up in the dark conspiracy that lurks beneath. Will she succeed in saving Paris from devastation?
In addition to the Vampire Killer, Rose will have access to the Arcana System. After defeating bosses, including the likes of Medusa, Carmilla and Joan of Arc (?!), the bosses are sealed into Rose’s tarot cards, turning them into Arcana. Players can then use the bosses’ skills to cast spells and obtain unique special actions.
Players will also be able to customize Rose’s battle style by using a variety of equipment, including weapons spanning seven distinct categories and Relics that trigger powerful effects through both offense and defense.
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