Nintendo thought it was a good idea to add Platinum’s M-rated action heroine to the Super Smash Bros. roster. I…
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It's pretty well-documented that at least one lead developer at Platinum is deeply in love with old-school games. So…
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"If games don't offer us complex heroines, then we apparently stop looking for them." That's critic Maddy Myers discussing kink, sex positivity, and female empowerment in Bayonetta in an excellent essay for Paste. Give the whole thing a read, and remember to check out our review of Bayonetta 2. Read more
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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…
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There are a lot of boss battles in Bayonetta 2. They're all sort of overblown, in a good way. Need proof? Here they…
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"What if you could feel good all the time?" That's the question that Bayonetta 2 seems to ask. It answers that…
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The Avatar: The Last Airbender/Legend of Korra universe is tailor-made for a good video game. It boggles my mind…
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While I'm waiting for Bayonetta 2's release here in the states, I've been listening to the sound track, particularly…
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The original Bayonetta was touted as “non-stop climax action.” But that tag line fits the sequel even better, as Ba…
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Oh dear. Bayonetta 2 is out in Japan, and it looks like a terrific game. The early buzz on it is super positive.…
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There was a Nintendo Direct earlier today, and it was all about Bayonetta 2. Those not dying for the game wouldn't…
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. Read more
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Familiarity is underrated in video games. Sometimes, I don't want anything new or crazy. Sometimes, I just want to…