In many action games, offense and defense tend to feel like two separate mechanics that sometimes talk to each other. But, when you're playing the two Bayonetta titles the way they're supposed to be played, evasion and attack are parts of the same integrated whole. And, damn, does it look beautiful. » 11/12/14 5:30pm 11/12/14 5:30pm

It surprised people when Nintendo revealed alternate costumes for Bayonetta that let her look like some of the company's family-friendly characters. Now, you can see the design process for getting Platinum Games' sexy witch-warrior into Princess Peach, Link and Starfox costumes. » 10/31/14 4:15pm 10/31/14 4:15pm

Bayonetta 2 is a game that already has tons of cool weapons and moves. But it's got even more that you'll have to buy with halos, the game's heavenly currency. Thankfully, someone's figured out how to break the Bayonetta 2 bank. He makes it look pretty easy, too. » 10/29/14 11:15am 10/29/14 11:15am

There are a lot of boss battles in Bayonetta 2. They're all sort of overblown, in a good way. Need proof? Here they all are, documented in two hours of video. Spoilers, obviously. » 10/27/14 9:00am 10/27/14 9:00am

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Dressing Bayonetta up as a sexy vixen might do it for some, but hardcore Star Fox fans need a little more love. In a recently-revealed Bayonetta 2 Easter egg delivers all the Star Fox love. Don't want it spoiled? Stop reading now. » 9/28/14 5:00pm 9/28/14 5:00pm

Eleven hours in to my live-stream of Bayonetta 2, I had beaten the game and was looking to enjoy my first meal of the day. Yet, even then, I just had to try out the game's co-op mode—and I am so glad that I did. Even as tired as I was, it quickly became my favorite part of the game. » 9/26/14 7:00am 9/26/14 7:00am

Oh dear. Bayonetta 2 is out in Japan, and it looks like a terrific game. The early buzz on it is super positive. Shame that not many people are buying it. Blame the Wii U for that? » 9/25/14 6:00am 9/25/14 6:00am

We obviously prefer our discounts deeper than $5 off, but this preorder deal from Newegg is almost certainly the only prerelease discount your'e getting on Bayonetta 2, and it comes with the first game. [Bayonetta 2] » 9/24/14 12:45pm 9/24/14 12:45pm

There was a Nintendo Direct earlier today, and it was all about Bayonetta 2. Those not dying for the game wouldn't have found too much of interest, except for maybe this weird bit of in-game cosplay. » 9/04/14 8:06pm 9/04/14 8:06pm

Bayonetta 2 will be released in North America on October 24, Nintendo announced. As we've previously learned, the game will be hitting the Wii U alongside the first Bayonetta—so mark your calendars, 'cause Bayonetta is going full Nintendo on October 24. » 8/29/14 8:24am 8/29/14 8:24am

Familiarity is underrated in video games. Sometimes, I don't want anything new or crazy. Sometimes, I just want to play Bayonetta again since the original game was already awesome. » 8/08/14 11:00am 8/08/14 11:00am

"Bayonetta's not the kind of girl who'd show up with the same hairstyle for her sequel", writes artist Mari Shimazaki. "A girl can be known to change her hairstyle depending on her mood, so I guess Bayonetta was in the mood for something short." » 6/29/14 11:00pm 6/29/14 11:00pm