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There was a moment in Nier Automata when I knew that I was in for something special.

Stellar Blade is better than NieR: Automata, according to the latter's esteemed director Yoko Taro.

Square Enix has given fans an update on the status of the third and final part of its Final Fantasy 7 remake trilogy.

A new Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth update fixes a bug that was making it impossible for some players to earn a Platinum Trophy, among other features.

A bug currently making it impossible for players to get a Platinum Trophy in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will be fixed in the game’s next patch, Square Enix says.

PlatinumGames has released a “Complete Set” for shoot ’em up game Sol Cresta, as well as announced new pricing for the base game and downloadable content. It is available for PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam.

Digital owners of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth are currently unable to earn the game’s Platinum trophy due to a side quest bug.

Sony is introducing a new Community Game Help feature on PlayStation 5.

Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami has had a long and winding road through the industry, starting at Capcom, before jumping to short-lived offshoot Clover Games, then PlatinumGames, and then his own Bethesda-backed studio Tango Gameworks. Mikami stepped away from Tango in the past year, leaving it in the capable hands of protégé John Johanas, and it was unclear what his next step would be.

Granblue Fantasy: Relink's first major update releases today, adding a new quest and sees Lucilius from the original Granblue Fantasy mobile game return as a boss fight.

Square Enix has revealed Foamstars’ second season of content.

Today is the seventh anniversary of the launch of NieR: Automata in Japan, so PlatinumGames took some time to celebrate the occasion with a blog post. The studio also revealed that the game has now surpassed eight million units sold to date.

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is getting a new DLC character on February 20th – NieR: Automata’s 2B. She possesses a playstyle different from most other Sky Realm inhabitants. After yesterday’s trailer, a new Character Guide video is available to break down her moves and how to use them.

NieR: Automata’s 2B joins the Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising on February 20th as its second DLC character. After a brief tease in December, Cygames has revealed the full trailer, showcasing her combos, Super Skybound Art and Cinematic Finisher. Check it out below.

PlatinumGames' powerslide shooter opus Vanquish launched to good reviews and some dedicated fans, but in a year dominated by some of the best FPS games of all time, it never got much appreciation in its day. Now, one of the devs is reminiscing about how it was basically perfectly positioned to be a cult classic.

UPDATE 13/2/24: Granblue Fantasy: Relink has now reached 1m copies sold worldwide.

PlatinumGames has slightly delayed the shutdown of its Apple Arcade title, World of Demons.

Announced last month, NieR: Automata’s 2B will arrive in Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising on February 20th. The news was revealed during the fighting game’s Top 8 Finals at Frosty Faustings 2024. She’s included in Character Pass 1 but can also be purchased separately for $7.99. 2B’s launch is included with the Version 1.2 update, which includes the option to use Weapon Cutouts in online lobbies.

A demo for upcoming action RPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink is now available on PlayStation 4 and 5.

World of Demons is being removed from Apple Arcade, PlatinumGames has announced. The game is only available through Apple Arcade, so once it is removed from service it will become completely inaccessible through official channels. The last day the game will be available to download is January 18th, and the from February 1st downloaded versions will not be available to play either.

World of Demons is being removed from Apple Arcade, PlatinumGames has announced. The game is only available through Apple Arcade, so once it is removed from service it will become completely inaccessible through official channels. The last day the game will be available to download is January 18th, and the from February 1st downloaded versions will not be available to play either.

PlatinumGames has announced that it will be ending support for its Apple Arcade-exclusive hack-and-slash action game World of Demons on January 18. After the date, the game will no longer be available for download. The announcement also states that the game will only be playable for those that already have the game installed for an additional two weeks before going offline on February 1.

PlatinumGames has announced that its 2021 hack and slash action game,World of Demons, will soon be unavailable to download on Apple Arcade ahead of its end of service next month. The shutdown will come less than three years after the game’s release.

World of Demons will be delisted from Apple Arcade on January 18, developer PlatinumGames announced. On February 1, all existing downloads of the game will no longer be playable.

World of Demons, the Apple Arcade game from PlatinumGames, is ending service.

Platinum Games Apple Arcade game World of Demons will end service and no longer be downloadable from 18th January.

Hideki Kamiya has made an amusing comment about what he wants in 2024.

Along with confirming that Lucilius would arrive on January 16th in Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, Cygames revealed the second DLC fighter. It’s 2B from NieR: Automata, voiced by Yui Ishikawa in Japanese and Kira Buckland in English, just like in the game. Check out the first gameplay trailer below.

Hideki Kamiya—director of Bayonetta and Okami, co-founder of PlatinumGames, "unemployed man," and guy who has you blocked on Twitter—is making the rounds again, and this time he's ready to spill the beans. Sort of. In a recent chat with IGN, the legendary developer shed some light on his departure from Platinum in October, telling the world that he just didn't like the way the company was going.

Trust was a key reason Hideki Kamiya left Platinum Games earlier this year.

Just over six years after the original announcement, Cygames is finally about to release Granblue Fantasy: Relink. This action RPG was originally meant to be a collaboration with PlatinumGames, but Cygames decided to split off around early 2019 and finish the game on their own, which led to a long delay.

Former Ghostwire Tokyo creative director Ikumi Nakamura has revealed Kemuri, the first game from her new studio Unseen.

Hideki Kamiya, formerly of Capcom and PlatinumGames, is now out in the world as a civilian. The legendary director is responsible for some of the best action games ever made, in particular Bayonetta, but following his departure from Platinum earlier this year (a company he co-founded) it doesn't seem like he's going to be involved much in games anymore. 

Original Bayonetta director Hideki Kamiya suspects many of his ideas for the series will be going to the grave with him.

Hideki Kamiya — the director ofBayonetta, Ōkami, Devil May Cry and many more — has completely shut down the idea of him collaborating with Nier director Yoko Taro or Death Stranding director Hideo Kojima.

Bayonetta series director Hideki Kamiya wanted to make nine entries in the franchise, and has suggested he probably shouldn't work with other famed Japanese game developers.

PlatinumGames co-founder and original Bayonetta director Hideki Kamiya has said he expects the franchise to continue without him.

The gap between Bayonetta 2 and 3 was a long one, but fans of PlatinumGames’ action franchise have nonetheless had plenty to dive into over the last year (including the spinoff Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon). But with series creator Hideki Kamiya – who directed the first game and supervised its sequels – having left PlatinumGames earlier this year, what does the future of the franchise look like?

The Bayonetta series is likely going to continue even after Hideki Kamiya left PlatinumGames, the series creator said in a new video shared online today.

Xbox may soon be set to outpace PlayStation as the bigger gaming company, and the reason won’t surprise you.

The Nier series will apparently continue for as long as its key producer and director, Yoko Taro, remains alive.

The producer of the Nier games says the series will continue, as long as its creative director Yoko Taro remains alive.

PlayStation veteran Connie Booth has reportedly left Sony.

By Ash Parrish, a reporter who has covered the business, culture, and communities of video games for seven years. Previously, she worked at Kotaku.

Last month we learned that Hideki Kamiya would be resigning from PlatinumGames on October 12. Well, the day has come, so what’s the mind behind games like Devil May Cry, Bayonetta, and more to do next? Why, start a YouTube channel, of course! Kamiya went live with the appropriately named Hideki Kamiya Channel, and the first video is up in both Japanese and English. 

Shinji Mikami has signaled his intent to return to the video game industry.

Hideki Kamiya has launched a YouTube channel following his exit from PlatinumGames.

Hideki Kamiya, formerly a vice president at PlatinumGames, has launched his own YouTube channel, where he revealed that he feels “very refreshed” after resigning from the company he co-founded.

Hideki Kamiya has launched a YouTube channel following his planned leave from PlatinumGames today. In his first video, Kamiya discusses his leave and plans going forward.

Hideki Kamiya, one of the co-founders of PlatinumGames and director of a number of notable games, includingBayonetta, Ōkami and Devil May Cry, has launched his own YouTube channel and posted his first video following his departure from PlatinumGames today (October 12).

Shinji Mikami appears ready to return to game development following the expiration of a non-compete clause.

PlatinumGames' co-founder Hideki Kamiya has told a fan to ask the studio about the current status of Project G.G. following the announcement of his departure.

PlatinumGames’ exiting vice president, Hideki Kamiya, has given the clearest indication yet that he’s likely not going to be involved in his flagship Project GG following his departure from the company.

Hideki Kamiya has confirmed he will be leaving Japanese studio PlatinumGames on 12th October 2023. The director of classics like Resident Evil 2, Devil May Cry, and Okami, Kamiya shared the news on Twitter and explained the decision was «based on my own beliefs and was by no means an easy decision to make». It sounds like Kamiya could stay in the gaming industry following his departure, though, as he says he'll «continue to create in my Hideki Kamiya way».

Bayonetta and Devil May Cry creator and director Hideki Kamiya has thanked fans for their support after quitting PlatinumGames, as well as hinted at his plans for the future.

Yesterday, the gaming world received a massive bombshell when Hideki Kamiya was revealed to be leaving PlatinumGames. This was so shocking because this was a studio he helped co-found, and he was “the face” of the developer in many respects. He was the director of many titles and was a creative force behind the scenes that led to many successful games and IP. However, the company revealed that he’ll be leaving next month to do something else. The question was, “What would he do next?” While we don’t have the full answer to that question just yet, we can say that Kamiya has spoken out on his departure.

PlatinumGames co-founder Hideki Kamiya has revealed that he'll be parting ways with the studio next month.

Hideki Kamiya, the creator of the Bayonetta series and PlatinumGames’ vice president and co-founder, is leaving the company, it has been announced. The surprise announcement was recently made by the company on twitter, confirming that Kamiya will be leaving PlatinumGames in less than a month’s time, on October 12.

PlatinumGames co-founder Hideki Kamiya is departing the Bayonetta, Nier: Automata, and The Wonderful 101 developer after almost two decades.

Hideki Kamiya, the colorful director of the Bayonetta games as well as Capcom cult classics like Okami and Viewtiful Joe, is set to leave PlatinumGames, the studio he co-founded in 2007.

By Jon Porter, a reporter with five years of experience covering consumer tech releases, EU tech policy, online platforms, and mechanical keyboards.

Hideki Kamiya, creator and director of Bayonetta and Wonderful 101, is leaving PlatinumGames.

Hideki Kamiya, creator of Bayonetta and The Wonderful 101, has announced he will leave developer PlatinumGames.

Renowned action game developer PlatinumGames has just announced that its co-founder, Hideki Kamiya, will leave the company on October 12.

Action game pioneer Hideki Kamiya is departing PlatinumGames.

Hideki Kamiya will leave PlatinumGames on October 12, 2023, the studio announced.

Bayonetta and The Wonderful 101 director Hideki Kamiya announced in a tweet that he is leaving PlatinumGames on October 12, later this year; "This came after a lot of consideration based on my own beliefs, and was by no means an easy decision to make. However, I feel this outcome is for the best. I will continue to create in my Hideki Kamiya way. I hope you'll keep your eyes peeled."

Hideki Kamiya will be leaving PlatinumGames next month, the developer has announced.

PlatinumGames co-founder Hideki Kamiya is leaving the company to work on new projects. His last day is 12th October 2023. Announcing the move on Xitter, Platinum thanked Kamiya for “his creative ideas, leadership, and contribution to the growth of PlatinumGames from our start-up to this very day”.

Bayonetta and Wonderful 101 director, Hideki Kamiya, has announced he will be leaving PlatinumGames next month.

A new Yuzu Nintendo Switch emulator mainline build is now live, introducing emulation improvements for PlatinumGames' Bayonetta 3, which include better and more accurate visuals as well as better stability for select GPUs.

Reply Games is a studio that's a small part of one of Italy's biggest corporations.

PlatinumGames co-founder, Bayonetta director and celebrated Twitter shoutyman Hideki Kamiya would like the "retro" game label to go out of fashion. His argument is that calling something "retro" is inherently condescending - each game has its own particular achievements and qualities that deserve to be understood in terms of more than just nostalgia cultivated by a novelty-driven industry. After all, Johnny 90s Developer didn't spend months knocking together a bespoke cover system or fancy artstyle so that you could badge it "quaint", "old school" and so on, 30 years later. Assuming you can still access the game at all.

In the video game space, plenty of “code words,” jargon, catchphrases, and so on are commonplace and help people understand what they’re referring to or talking about. For example, things like “Console Wars, “NPD Data,” “ROMs,” “GG,” “Noob,” etc., but it can also be very expansive and pertain to how video games are broken down by genre. That includes the term JRPG, which means “Japanese Role Playing Game.” When you say that phrase, you’re implying that the game is either made in Japan by a Japanese developer, such as Hideki Kamiya and his team at PlatinumGames, or that it goes heavily into many of the themes that Japanese games are known for.

PlatinumGames vice president Hideki Kamiya has said he thinks Japan should be proud of the term ‘JRPG’, amid fresh claims it could be considered discriminatory to Japanese developers.

From the moment Microsoft entered the video game console wars, they made their intentions very clear regarding what aspect of game design and development they wanted to focus on. By that, we mean that they wanted to compete with Sony for the title of “best graphics on a system,” and they wanted to have a large internet presence that would help gamers play in ways they couldn’t do before. To their credit, they’ve kept to that mantra. However, one-half of their newest system, the Xbox Series S, has gotten flak from many due to its limitations on the hardware front.

Hasbro thinks it's time for Activision Blizzard's Transformers games to come to Xbox Game Pass. At a recent Q&A with Transformer World 2005 at San Diego Comic-Con earlier in July, a spokesperson for the toy company was asked about older games in the series being re-released for newer consoles.