VGarabia: If you have been living under a rock for the past few years, then you may not know about the infamous Kamiya vs. Itagaki arguing. Anyway, James Mielke who was an Editor-in-Chief at 1up network and currently working as a producer at Q Entertainment tweeted that Itagaki has actually played Kamiya's latest game, Bayonetta.
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Nov 23, 2009

Sega ramps up Bayonetta campaign with new demo

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360 - Bayonetta - Sega ramps up Bayonetta campaign with new demo

Sega is ramping up its PR for the critically acclaimed Bayonetta with a demo, which will hit Xbox Live Marketplace and PSN in Europe and America on December 3rd.

The game has received huge critical praise already since its Japanese release, including a 10/10 in Edge and a 40/40 from Japanese gaming bible Famitsu. And the game will be released in Europe during the first week in January.
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Nov 18, 2009

Sega: PS3 Bayonetta load times will be fixed

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360 - Bayonetta - Sega: PS3 Bayonetta load times will be fixed

Sega is well aware of the of the long loading times that plagues the PS3 version of Bayonetta, and are looking into a the best possible way to fix the problem before the North American version of the game is released.

An inquiry made over at the official Platinum Games boards received a response from Sega that "they were well aware of this issue and are working on a solution."

Another Sega representative made Sega's stance even clearer:
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Nov 11, 2009

Bayonetta: Climax Edition Goes For The Money Shot

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360 - Bayonetta - Bayonetta: Climax Edition Goes For The Money Shot

Kotaku: "SEGA has revealed Bayonetta: Climax Edition, the limited edition of PlatinumGames' hair-raising action game. It comes with a replica pistol and it's exclusive to Australia and New Zealand.

It features a very limited custom-built replica of the Scarborough Fair, Bayonetta's beloved pistol which she has strapped to her hands and feet. The aptly-named Climax Edition also comes in premium slipcase packaging and features the Bayonetta game, as well as a 36-page hardcover art book and CD soundtrack featuring music from the video game."
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Nov 10, 2009

European Bayonetta Special Edition Unveiled

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360 - Bayonetta - European Bayonetta Special Edition Unveiled

Excerpt from article: "SEGA have unveiled their Special Edition version of Bayonetta for Europe.

It will come presented in a special slipcase which includes a copy of the game, art book and soundtrack cd from the game. A rather nice package all in all although no word yet on what the price premium will be."
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Nov 8, 2009

Early Bayonetta Demo Access Offered To Xbox 360 Owners

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360 - Bayonetta - Early Bayonetta Demo Access Offered To Xbox 360 Owners

A Bayonetta demo will be released for the Xbox 360 before the game hits stores in January. Select players have a chance to get their hands on it weeks earlier than everyone else.
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Nov 5, 2009

Here's how the idea of covering Bayonetta with her own hair was born

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360 - Bayonetta - Here's how the idea of covering Bayonetta with her own hair was born

VGarabia.com: In an interview with Famitsu, Kamiya the director of Bayonetta has explained how the sexy witch design has ended with her hair covering all of her body.
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Nov 4, 2009

Epic Bayonetta 5 CD Soundtrack: Now At A Discount

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360 - Bayonetta - Epic Bayonetta 5 CD Soundtrack: Now At A Discount

Nine Over Ten 9/10 has posted up details on the soundtrack for Bayonetta, the video game.

The soundtrack is available in a box set consisting of 5 CDs and is now selling at a bargain price of less than 50 dollars.
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Nov 2, 2009

Bayonetta Was Once Blonde

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360 - Bayonetta - Bayonetta Was Once Blonde

Bayonetta has magic hair that not only extends out to attack her foes, but also serves as her clothing. Given that her hair is black, it shouldn't come as a surprise that her clothing is black too.

Her clothing has always been black, but her hair certainly wasn't! Early design images show the character as a blonde and even redhead! Have a look for yourself.
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Nov 1, 2009

Bayonetta Cheaper On PS3 Than 360

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360 - Bayonetta - Bayonetta Cheaper On PS3 Than 360

Siliconera writes: " Well, hello. Spencer found something very interesting over at the Gamestop website. The PS3 version of Bayonetta is priced at $54.99, while the 360 version costs the full $59.99.

While it's not a huge difference, the reduced price may be in light of the widespread concern that the game was developed for the Xbox 360 by Platinum Games and then ported over to Sony's console by SEGA. Or it could be a Gamestop and Amazon decision."
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Nov 1, 2009

Japan: Bayonetta PS3 sales double Xbox 360 sales

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360 - Bayonetta - Japan: Bayonetta PS3 sales double Xbox 360 sales

Destructoid: Well, there's no accounting for taste. Despite the fact that Bayonetta's lead platform is the Xbox 360 and that the PS3 version of the game is a somewhat sub-par port by Sega, Japanese gamers have spoken, and decided that the PS3 version was worth buying twice as much as the better version. Oh Japan, you and your crazy xenophobia.
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Nov 1, 2009

Bayonetta PS3 vs 360 Performance Data Revealed

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360 - Bayonetta - Bayonetta PS3 vs 360 Performance Data Revealed

There have been numerous video comparisons of Bayonetta PS3 vs Xbox 360. To the naked eye, one can tell the difference between the lighting of the game, some texture problems, and which version appears to running at a smoother framerate. In each and every category, the Xbox 360 is the clear winner. With the game clearly designed for Microsoft's machine, Platinum Games specifically designed Bayonetta to run on the Xbox 360 hardware -- not the PlayStation 3 hardware. A technical comparison has been conducted which shows clear evidence of how the game stacks up on each console, respectively.
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Nov 1, 2009

Bayonetta: Day 2

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BlimBlim- You now know DjMizuhara well enough to understand that he never does stuff half-way, and he proves it once again with these 2 huge videos of Bayonetta.
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Oct 31, 2009

Bayonetta 60 Fps Gameplay

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360 - Bayonetta - Bayonetta 60 Fps Gameplay

BlimBlim- The great DjMizuhara dusted off his Xbox 360 to record us some videos of Bayonetta, released today in Japan. The first one is now available, with many more to come!

Update 2: First 15 minutes of the game available, at 30 fps though. Still more than enough to confirm that Kamiya is utterly crazy.
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Oct 31, 2009

Bayonetta PS3 Sales Double Xbox 360 Sales

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360 - Bayonetta - Bayonetta PS3 Sales Double Xbox 360 Sales

Despite being (mildly) inferior, the PS3 version of Bayonetta has sold over twice the number of copies the (slightly) superior Xbox 360 original has on its opening day…

The PS3 version sold a total of 93,000 copies, whilst the Xbox 360 version sold a mere 45,000, despite scoring a whole two points higher in a suspect Famitsu review.

If even a botched port can manage twice the sales of the supposedly perfect Xbox version it seems Microsoft's Japanese position may be even worse than previously established…
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Oct 31, 2009

Bayonetta Xbox 360 Selling Out?

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360 - Bayonetta - Bayonetta Xbox 360 Selling Out?

"Kotaku columnist Tim Rogers brings word that store after store in Tokyo is selling out of the Xbox 360 version of Bayonetta. But why?

The Xbox 360 version was awarded a perfect 40/40 score from Japanese game mag, while the PS3 version was not - it received a 38/40. The above picture is from the Yodobashi Camera in West Shinjuku. The tag on the game (??????) means "Sold Out"

Tim says the same sell-outs were visible at other Yodobashi branches as well.

There could be several reasons for this, one of which could be that fewer copies of the Xbox 360 version were ordered by shops unaware that the Xbox 360 Bayonetta was the lead platform. Or maybe lots of people are buying it."
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Oct 29, 2009

Bayonetta release date confirmed for the west

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360 - Bayonetta - Bayonetta release date confirmed for the west

In the week that SEGA of Japan releases the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 action game BAYONETTA, SEGA Europe Ltd. and SEGA of America Inc. can reveal that the perfectly rated and eagerly anticipated third person action title will be the first genuine triple A of 2010. Offering exclusive pre-order items for the western market, BAYONETTA goes on sale in the US on January 5th and across Europe on January 8th 2010.
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Oct 28, 2009

Bayonetta has even more skimpy outfits

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360 - Bayonetta - Bayonetta has even more skimpy outfits

SCRAWL: "Nearly every one of Bayonetta's attacks involves her getting half-naked. That's a pretty good deal right there. Platinum Games didn't want to stop though. So they introduced outfits that Bayonetta can change into. We've seen the witch skirt, the schoolgirl gym uniform, now we see more."
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Oct 28, 2009

Adult Video Maker Loves Bayonetta

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360 - Bayonetta - Adult Video Maker Loves Bayonetta

Kotaku: V, the Japanese gonzo adult video maker behind titles like Would You Like To Get An Enema Until You Poop? and I Saw A Bowel Movement!, has dubbed Bayonetta as the "Number 1 Erotic Actress of 2009".
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Oct 28, 2009

SEGA Reveals Bayonetta Box Art

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360 - Bayonetta - SEGA Reveals Bayonetta Box Art

"Bayonetta is a stylish and cinematic action game, directed by Devil May Cry creator Hideki Kamiya. Bayonetta pushes the limits of the action genre, bringing to life its fast-paced, dynamic climax combat that takes place in stages that are a veritable theme park of exciting attractions."
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