Platinum doesn't want to alienate Bayonetta fanbase

 @Bayonetta2013 

That's funny because as a Wii U owner, most of the largest communities on MiiVerse (after New Super Mario Bros. U and NintendoLand) are under games like Assassin's Creed 3, Batman, Call of Duty Black Ops 2, Mass Effect 3 and ZombiU, plus majority of the active members are CLEARLY not children or young teens. 

The original sold a little less than 2m, although it is unlikely that Bayonetta 2 will outperform its predecessor, it's more likely because the install base of the Wii U will still be rather small by the time the game comes out (I'm predicting around 4m by then), however Nintendo is backing this game and they know how to market a game and get it to sell so even if half of the Wii U user base gets Bayonetta 2, it'll be a success. 

I still find it funny that people insist that the Nintendo market is dominated by kids. I've been working with kids for over 4 years and the good majority of kids play either on the PS3 or 360, it's usually with handhelds when they own a Nintendo system.

 @BlueFlameBat Bayonetta is on PS3 and Xbox 360?! NO WAY. -_- 

Obviously it's on the consoles I care to spend my money on presently, but don't take my comment so literally. What I wanted people to get from it was that by the time (if one is ever made) Bayo 3 releases for whatever console - Nintendo, Microsoft, or Sony - the fanbase will have completely forgotten about it. 

I just hope it eventually does come to consoles, multi-plat. Than at least I can enjoy a game from a series I'm a fan of.

 @jark888 

Indeed, Bayonetta is not just any game, meaning they're going to need a publisher with a lot of resources to fund such a project, after the first Bayonetta didn't sell as well as expected, how could you expect them to rely on something like Kickstarter? 

Either way, it's coming out on the Wii U, if you want it, get the Wii U (and don't say you're not getting it for just one game, try exploring other titles before making such a statement). I have a Wii U and enjoying the hell out of it and I eagerly await the release of Bayonetta 2. 

 @nintendoboy16 It's stupid to bring up those games cause even their publishers include those peripherals with the game. 

The fact remains, Platinum Games shouldn't say something hypocritical like not wanting to alienate their fans and then choose the system fans of Bayonetta would not likely get and one where Bayonetta wouldn't be hampered by system limitations.

It would be alright if they said they are going in a new direction of Bayonetta, but from the looks of things it continues the same traditional style.

 @RaiKageRyu So you have no respect for developers like Harmonix because you require either a mic, drumset, or guitar in order to play Rock Band? 

Sorry, but stuff like that is something you have to deal with. It's not that big of a deal. Heck, better to buy a different controller than it is on-disc DLC.

 @nintendoboy16 Talk about being a full sheep. If a company makes a game on a console that requires them to have an accessory in order to get the best experience, they lose my respect already, cause it's forcing one to buy unnecessary things. It is BS to say otherwise. 

 @RaiKageRyu  If the game interests you, use the necessary controllers then. I did for Wii, and games like Rayman Origins, Sonic Colors, Mario Kart, and various fighting games play way better with them.

Seriously, you're avoiding a game that HAS the right control options you're looking for just because it's on a console with OTHER control options you hate, but you won't ALWAYS have to use depending on the game (which I don't see for Bayonetta 2)? Also bearing in mind the fact that the standard Wii U controller is more like a standard controller when compared to the Wii Remote and Nunchuk?

*insert brain full of f*** image here*

 @nintendoboy16 But it did mean I didn't play Muramasa even though I have and enjoyed Vanillware's earlier work, Odin's Sphere.

 @RaiKageRyu So? That still doesn't mean it's not there. It didn't stop games like Muramasa: The Demon Blade from being on the Wii, and that game never used motion controls.

 @PumpkinBoogie  

I know that but considering the modest sales of the first, with Nintendo backing this game along with really no other title like it currently displayed on the Wii U, it could easily draw a lot of attention. I honestly don't think Nintendo's seeking to trump the sales of the original, just provide more hardcore experiences for the Wii U userbase and if it does well, hooray!

 @shadowriku3  @solidine

 Actually I have my Deluxe WiiU preordered along with Zombi U, and mario. Am on the fence for bayonetta currently

@parrot_of_adun @Discomaster completely agree; there is a legitimate reason for major disappointment, which will overshadow the "good" aspect of this news.

 @Discomaster  It's nice to see people branching out, and I agree with you to some extent. But to give people an ultimatum like that is just lame, even if it leads to something positive. The right way to do it would simply be to have it on all systems, I say.

After all, this is hundreds of dollars we're talking about. What if someone just isn't in financial a position to buy a whole new console for one game? I imagine it might feel like extortion to some.

 @Todoruk  I doubt Nintendo was their only option. Though, yes, some amount of appreciation might be due there.

 @PumpkinBoogie  @Discomaster  @parrot_of_adun

 You would think that the fan base would be happy. This way the game actually comes out. If Nintendo saved it from being trashed, the fanbase should be appreciative that its coming out, even if it is not on the system of their choice

 @Discomaster  @parrot_of_adun While I don't entirely disagree w/ your point, one thing many keep forgetting is that it's not simple fanboy/girl console loyality that keeps some from owning other consoles, but rather their financial situation and life obligations. 

What of those individuals that stood by the Bayonetta game, paid for it, loved it and supported it that *only* have a 360 or *only* a PS3, and afford to go chucking out hundreds of dollars of getting another system? I mean, I'm no Bayonetta fan, but I can imagine the kick in the guts feeling many in its fanbase must feel who are in that situation I just described. 

I mean, I don't knock the move from Nintendo and I can see that in some sense Platinum probably did it out of love for their work and not wanting to see the project die. But I have to wonder if this may not end of burning Platinum in the long run, w/ some of their fanbase. 

 @Discomaster That was a very interesting, sensible and realistic comment. Nice one.

I am totally with you, I have been a gamer since the sega master system came out and have pretty much owned every console that came out(apart from the atari jaguar..that pad looked like a fucking telephone!) All these people who are waffling on about everyone elses console being shite and they will only be true to one brand are one of two possible types...1.Jealous because they could only afford one system(nothing wrong with this cos times are HARD!), and maybe they are envious of another systems games or better performance ...or 2. Are absolute idiots who are cutting their nose off to spite their face and missing out on some amazing games on multiple formats. It always seems to be immature kids  who are arguing about this shit anyhow...leave em to it and i'm sure they will come around :)