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Sega has called Bayonetta the first triple-A launch of 2010 following its perfect score from Edge Magazine. The action adventure title developed by acclaimed studio Platinum Games is due for release on January 8th in Europe, and has also received a 40/40 from Famitsu and 9/10 from Eurogamer. And Sega …
Read More »Bayonetta special editions revealed
UK retailers have secured exclusive pre-order packs for Sega’s upcoming new IP, Bayonetta. As revealed on Sega’s blog, Play.com is stocking the Climax Edition, which includes a copy of the game, a limited edition box, artbook and a soundtrack CD. Meanwhile, GAME.co.uk is offering a replica gun that’s used in …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Bayonetta nabs rare Edge 10/10
Having wowed critics in Japan and winning a noteworthy 40/40 review from weekly Japanese games bible Famitsu, Bayonetta has now made its mark on this side of the globe thanks to its review in today’s copy of Edge. Future’s cult magazine has awarded Sega’s action outing 10/10, making it only …
Read More »Bayonetta to debut January 8th
Sega has announced the highly anticipated action title Bayonetta will be released in the UK on January 8th. In a statement, the publisher proudly declared the game would be the first genuine triple-A title of 2010” for Xbox 360 and PS3. Sega America and Sega Europe CEO Mike Hayes said: …
Read More »Now Bayonetta delayed until 10
Publisher Sega has confirmed that Platinum Games’ Bayonetta will the Q4 2009 release window and is now due for release some time in early 2010. The game joins other high-profile delayess such as Heavy Rain, BioShock 2, Red Dead Redemption, Mafia II, Alan Wake, Singularity and God of War III. …
Read More »Sega primed for 2009 software drive
Sega is confident it can defy the economic climate in 2009, with a wealth of new IP to the market in 2009. The publisher enjoyed a stellar 2008, with Wii sensation Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games sailing past the two million mark. The firm also recorded its first …
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