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[SuperLink]

Platinum Games has been nothing short of a gold mine for Sega (or maybe a platinum mine?)

Maybe not in terms of cash, but definitely game quality (something SEGA desperately need lately)

I am sooooo drooling over whatever Shinji Mikami has cooking up for that unannounced game.

Sounds awesome. o_O

[Vicki Turner]

Could you wonder if they made a SONIC game......... That's what I wanna know. If they made a new sonic game...... do you think it'll be epic like madworld and Bayonetta? Also, with all the puns and shit that's in this game......... it would atleast be funny as hell. =D

Edited by tinokunx, 28 December 2009 - 12:49 AM.

[SuperLink]

Could you wonder if they made a SONIC game......... That's what I wanna know. If they made a new sonic game...... do you think it'll be epic like madworld and Bayonetta? Also, with all the puns and shit that's in this game......... it would atleast be funny as hell. =D

I think SEGA could easily make a good Sonic game if they wrenched the franchise from Sonic Team. I mean they made Valkyria Chronicles. >.>
But if Platinum were inspired to make a Sonic game that would be amazing. I don't see it ever happening though.

[Vicki Turner]

You never know, they are owned by sega now. ( unless I'm mistaken ) but you never know. Hell they keep poking fun at the sonic series in their games. And it's funny to see those characters ( Bayonetta ) scared of Eggman. LOL Yeah I spoiled myself and watched the gameplay. BTW which system are you getting it on?

[SuperLink]

You never know, they are owned by sega now. ( unless I'm mistaken )

SEGA may well own Bayonetta due to all the references in it, but I definitely don't think SEGA own Platinum, I still think it's just a temporary partnership that may or may not be extended.

BTW which system are you getting it on?

360. I don't see the point in getting the PS3 version.

[Sega DogTagz]

To my knowledge, Sega just picked up the rights to 4 Platinum Games tittles (with Bayonetta being the 3rd). Of course they would be foolish to not try and extend this partnership. It has worked out well for both sides.

As for a Sonic tittle, I almost expected one after MadWorld failed to do significant damage in the box office. Platinum has made high quality games that fail to sell, the obvious solution would be to hand them a franchise that needs the quality but will sell regardless.

I can't imagine Bayonetta not selling though. That game will pretty much bust my Sonic to Platinum theory.

Sega still has some talented developers laying around though. Can you imagine a Sonic game on Val Chronicles CANVUS engine? That would be insane. (nothing against the awesomeness of the new Hedgehog Engine)

[Phos]

The kind of games that Sega wow and Platinum have made don't give me much faith that they would be able to do much better than Sonic Team. Then again, Naka did come from just programming Phantasy Star... But I've also hear that he coded the engine that ran a bunch of AM2's games, such games as Outrun and Afterburner. If Bizzare Creations was still working with Sega, I'd say that they would be a good choice. AM2 is obviously high on my list as well.

I'm also pretty sure that the deal between Sega and Platinum is a long term deal. I'm pretty sure Sega owns them in partnat least.

[Shadzter]

Just put my pre-order in for the Climax Edition on PS3 at Play.com.

Can't wait until the 8th Jan

[DaBatGuy]

Ok, I just beat the game so here's a quick synopsis with minimal spoilers.

It's been said a hundred times before but it must be said again, this game is insanely fluid and entertaining. This is easily the best action game of the decade IMO. It's rather difficult but very fair and forgiving, I died about 4 - 5 times in each chapter but checkpoints are everywhere, even within the long epic boss fights. Overall it truly feels like Kamiya's love letter to his devoted fans and his new buds at Sega, there are so many fanservice moments I could do a whole report just on those.

I'll try not to spoil anything but the plot gets pretty convoluted towards the end but hopefully a sequel with explain things a bit better. As for the PS3 port while the load times are annoying at times they don't appear very often in gameplay(like when you pick up a item for the first time) and the longer ones between areas let you practice combos to pass the time. The graphical downgrade also isn't that noticeable unless you're already familiar with the 360 version.

tl;dr- It's an acid trip of awesomeness that not even a sub-par port could ruin. Get it now.

[Super Yoshi]

From what I have played of the demo I really want the full game. It is a lot better than DMC4 at least. The combat is weird but really fun, because your hair can turn into a fist and foot to stomp and pound the enimies to dust. The doging is cool becuase if you time it just right you can slow down time then go woop ass on hordes of enimies. Cool game want full version.

[Gatestormer]

I'm now extremely disappointed It appears that Play.com have run out of Climax Editions of the Xbox360 version. For fucks sake, I'd saved up money for that.

Does anyone know if there are any other special editions worth getting? :/ or anywhere else that I can get the Climax Edition?

[Meta77]

this just up check it out
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Edited by Meta77, 05 January 2010 - 12:35 AM.

[Blue Blood]

I'm now extremely disappointed It appears that Play.com have run out of Climax Editions of the Xbox360 version. For fucks sake, I'd saved up money for that.

Does anyone know if there are any other special editions worth getting? :/ or anywhere else that I can get the Climax Edition?

The Climax Edition was Play.com exclusive. Why didn't you order it earlier? You don't get charged on pre-orders until the product is dispatched. So seeing as the Climax Edition is a no-no, you can order the game from various other places, such as Gameplay, GAME and GameStation to get a free model of Scarborough Fair. I really want that model, but opted for the Climax Edition instead. Hopefully one will show up on eBay that I'll be able to buy.

Edited by Blue Blood, 05 January 2010 - 11:54 AM.

[Remz]

best game ever

[Shadzter]

I'm now extremely disappointed It appears that Play.com have run out of Climax Editions of the Xbox360 version. For fucks sake, I'd saved up money for that.

Does anyone know if there are any other special editions worth getting? :/ or anywhere else that I can get the Climax Edition?

I'm glad I got in earlier on 1st Jan but I ordered the PS3 version. I was going to get the Xbox 360 version too from GAME to get the gun too but I didn't bother as I'm not too fussed about the gun.

The Climax Edition was a Play.com exclusive, GAME have the gun and HMV have a DVD.

Oh looks like GAME aren't listing the game with the gun anymore for either version. Guess they ran out.

HMV -
http://hmv.com/hmvwe...ubmitSearch.y=0

[Barry the Nomad]

I just bought the regular ol' US version from Best Buy. Picking it up tonight. I figured I had no need for the posters as I'm 25 years old living with my girlfriend, and she probably wouldn't look too kindly on Bayonetta posters hanging in the house.

She does, however, have no problem with my Sonic animation cels and Sonic action figure shelf

[Blue Blood]

I just bought the regular ol' US version from Best Buy. Picking it up tonight. I figured I had no need for the posters as I'm 25 years old living with my girlfriend, and she probably wouldn't look too kindly on Bayonetta posters hanging in the house.

She does, however, have no problem with my Sonic animation cels and Sonic action figure shelf

You mean your girlfriend can compete with a stripping wtich who can transform into a bunch of animals using just her hair? Dude, get yourself a new girl.

Eee! Getting all excited now. I had to buy Rayman on DSiWare to bide the time. Speaking of which, go get it people. Fantastic port of the original game.

[Gatestormer]

The Climax Edition was Play.com exclusive. Why didn't you order it earlier? You don't get charged on pre-orders until the product is dispatched. So seeing as the Climax Edition is a no-no, you can order the game from various other places, such as Gameplay, GAME and GameStation to get a free model of Scarborough Fair. I really want that model, but opted for the Climax Edition instead. Hopefully one will show up on eBay that I'll be able to buy.

The only reason was before Christmas I didn't have the money :/ I didn't realise you didn't get charged until dispatched...now I'm even more annoyed/disappointed D:

Thanks though, maybe in future I can buy the art book and soundtrack from eBay. I'm going to London on Saturday so I should be able to pick up the standard game then.

Edited by ENVY16, 05 January 2010 - 04:45 PM.

[Blue Blood]

The only reason was before Christmas I didn't have the money :/ I didn't realise you didn't get charged until dispatched...now I'm even more annoyed/disappointed D:

Thanks though, maybe in future I can buy the art book and soundtrack from eBay. I'm going to London on Saturday so I should be able to pick up the standard game then.

It would appear that everywhere that was offering a gun is also out of stock, so you may as well pick it up in person now. Just for future reference, it's a general rule of thumb that retailers don't charge you until orders are shipped. Should they go out of business beforehand or oversell limited supplies then there'll be trouble.

[Barry the Nomad]

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