Platinum Games interested in becoming second-party Nintendo developer...

... and also expresses Desire for Wonderful 101 Sequel

Platinum Games' Hideki Kamiya has revealed he's keen to make a sequel to The Wonderful 101, and also shared his thoughts on porting the original Bayonetta to Wii U and becoming a second-party Nintendo developer.

When IGN Benelux asked the creator of Bayonetta and The Wonderful 101 whether or not he'd like to see a sequel to his most recent game on Wii U (perhaps called The Wonderful 102?) he said, "If I get the chance, I would certainly like to make that game.

"I really have no idea at this point, but I would love to make a sequel to one of my own games. We put a tremendous amount of work into this game and it would be unfortunate if I would not get the chance to tell a new story with these characters.

"However, some of the bad guys you beat in this game wont appear in a sequel. Thats kind of a depressing thought."

 

Seeing as The Wonderful 101 has received fairly mixed reviews so far, a sequel is by no means guaranteed but it's encouraging to hear its creator would happily revisit the franchise. But if Platinum doesn't go on to make a sequel to the game, what else might it do?

 

Well, according to Kamiya, the studio hasn't ruled out the idea of porting the original Bayonetta to the Wii U. With Bayonetta 2 due out exclusively on Nintendo's console next year, Platinum argues it would make sense for the original game to be available too so that newcomers to the series can catch up.

"I would love to make that happen, so that gamers unfamiliar with the first game get to play it," he explained. "This is just my personal opinion, however. I have not much say over the matter.

"However, I think designers should always keep in mind that not everyone has played the previous title, even if this was released on the same platform. You have to make sure that even players who are unfamiliar with the franchise are able to keep up."

 

With all this talk of developing for Nintendo then, you'd be forgiven for thinking Platinum Games was pretty much ready to get into bed with The Big N permanently. Despite the success of multiplatform hitMetal Gear Rising: Revengeance earlier this year and mutterings of a Platinum-fronted sequel, Kamiya admitted he'd happily see the studio become a second-party Nintendo developer.

When asked if he'd like to see the company officially join forces with Nintendo, he replied, "I would love that. It would be great to work more closely with Nintendo."

What do you think? Would you like to see The Wonderful 102 or the original Bayonetta on Wii U, and do you reckon Platinum Games become a second-party developer for Nintendo would be a good or bad thing? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

What do you guys think?

Do you want this to happen?

Well if that happens that's just one more japanese developer I won't care about. Unless nintendo somehow focuses on games and not gimmicks.

Hmmmmm, Kamiya said he still wants to make a new Star Fox title... yes. YEs. YES!!!!!!

Id give up completely on them if that happened.

PLatinum is a company that thrives on spectacle, they lack substance but they do flash very well. Would be a shame to see their strength crippled by crap nintendo hardware.

Well if that happens that's just one more japanese developer I won't care about. Unless nintendo somehow focuses on games and not gimmicks.

GD1551

Hmmmmm, Kamiya said he still wants to make a new Star Fox title... yes. YEs. YES!!!!!!

DrRockso87

"The Mysterious Murasame Castle" which could be made because Takamaru was in a lot of games recently.

Well even if their games continue to sell like **** on Nintendo platforms, Nintendo is footing the bill so I guess it doesn't matter that much as long as they get to make the games they want. We'll see if Nintendo will want to continue publishing their games if Bayonetta 2 flops in sales as well.FlamesOfGrey

Exactly.

Nintendo must have given them a sweet deal for Bayonett and Wonderful 101. Will Nintendo give them an equally sweet deal now, after those games are likely to not sell well at all?

Don't get me wrong, Platinum is a fine developer and I'm sure at least Bayonetta 2 will be good (not so sure about Wonderful 101). But the terms of these types of agreements are all about $$$. It would be illogical to lock into long term agreements immediately after complete failures in terms of sales figures. 

It would be cool to see Platinum take on a Nintendo franchise though. Imagine them doing a Starfox or Metroid game. If they signed a deal to revive Nintendo franchise that would be great, I'd hate to see Platinum completely lock their own IP's and ideas into Nintnedo platforms though... that would basically ensure their failure. 

While the Wonderful 101 crashes and burns in sales? Who the hell is running these comapnies? How idiotic can they be?

Well they practically already 2nd party as Nintendo pays them to do Bayonetta 2 and Wonderful 101 (but im not sure about this one)ShadowriverUB

I hope not

That's good. Very good.
I don't have insight in their treasury. I hope they're doing ok until the Wii U picks up as its library grows and the competition grows ever more obsolete.

That's good. Very good.
I don't have insight in their treasury. I hope they're doing ok until the Wii U picks up as its library grows.

KungfuKitten

[QUOTE="GD1551"]

Well if that happens that's just one more japanese developer I won't care about. Unless nintendo somehow focuses on games and not gimmicks.

nintendoboy16

No I really liked rare, that was the days when N was focused solely on games. If PG starts making games exclusively for Nintendo without nintendo's focus changing I won't care about them anymore because I don't support nintendo's current direction.

Based on the sales they're currently getting, I'd say that will kill Platinum before the next generation.

Based on the sales they're currently getting, I'd say that will kill Platinum before the next generation.

Vaasman

[QUOTE="nintendoboy16"]

[QUOTE="GD1551"]

Well if that happens that's just one more japanese developer I won't care about. Unless nintendo somehow focuses on games and not gimmicks.

GD1551

No I really liked rare, that was the days when N was focused solely on games. If PG starts making games exclusively for Nintendo without nintendo's focus changing I won't care about them anymore because I don't support nintendo's current direction.

While the Wonderful 101 crashes and burns in sales? Who the hell is running these comapnies? How idiotic can they be?

Wasdie

Considering the Wii-U is looking like it's going to get the cold shoulder with third party support, I guess they figured they have to bite the bullet on this one.

One thing for sure, they need to start marketing their games better.

While the Wonderful 101 crashes and burns in sales? Who the hell is running these comapnies? How idiotic can they be?

Wasdie

Well it is Platinum saying this, not Nintendo. So for all we know Nintedo took 100% of the risk and Platinum made out like bandits regardless of how the game sells.

I personally wouldn't mind this deal if it meant Platinum worked on a few Nintendo franchises. However it would be idiotic for them to create new IP's that go nowhere on Nintendo platforms. 

That would be sweet.

[QUOTE="KungfuKitten"]

That's good. Very good.
I don't have insight in their treasury. I hope they're doing ok until the Wii U picks up as its library grows.

PurpleMan5000

[QUOTE="Wasdie"]

While the Wonderful 101 crashes and burns in sales? Who the hell is running these comapnies? How idiotic can they be?

2Chalupas

Well it is Platinum saying this, not Nintendo. So for all we know Nintedo took 100% of the risk and Platinum made out like bandits regardless of how the game sells.

I personally wouldn't mind this deal if it meant Platinum worked on a few Nintendo franchises. However it would be idiotic for them to create new IP's that go nowhere on Nintendo platforms. 

[QUOTE="GD1551"]

Well if that happens that's just one more japanese developer I won't care about. Unless nintendo somehow focuses on games and not gimmicks.

nintendoboy16

RARE wasn't Japanese

While the Wonderful 101 crashes and burns in sales? Who the hell is running these comapnies? How idiotic can they be?

Wasdie

While the Wonderful 101 crashes and burns in sales? Who the hell is running these comapnies? How idiotic can they be?

Wasdie

Think about it man. They'd be secured a paycheck regardless of sales of their games. Rather than be on their own

[QUOTE="DrRockso87"]

Hmmmmm, Kamiya said he still wants to make a new Star Fox title... yes. YEs. YES!!!!!!

Nintendo_Ownes7

"The Mysterious Murasame Castle" which could be made because Takamaru was in a lot of games recently.

It looks like an original Legend of Zelda clone. I'll take it!

[QUOTE="nintendoboy16"]

[QUOTE="GD1551"]

Well if that happens that's just one more japanese developer I won't care about. Unless nintendo somehow focuses on games and not gimmicks.

Blackbond

RARE wasn't Japanese

Well if that happens that's just one more japanese developer I won't care about. Unless nintendo somehow focuses on games and not gimmicks.

GD1551

[QUOTE="Vaasman"]

Based on the sales they're currently getting, I'd say that will kill Platinum before the next generation.

PurpleMan5000

If they became a second party developer, I have no doubt that they'd be relegated to stuff like Mario Party in order to sell copies.

[QUOTE="PurpleMan5000"][QUOTE="Vaasman"]

Based on the sales they're currently getting, I'd say that will kill Platinum before the next generation.

Vaasman

If they became a second party developer, I have no doubt that they'd be relegated to stuff like Mario Party in order to sell copies.

While the Wonderful 101 crashes and burns in sales? Who the hell is running these comapnies? How idiotic can they be?

Wasdie

they might feel like nobody else would want them, and that being in nintendo they stand a chance of becoming something special with less competition.

[QUOTE="Vaasman"]

[QUOTE="PurpleMan5000"] Nintendo is funding Platinum's games, though. Platinum is not taking losses. Nintendo is. It's really a pretty good deal for both sides because Nintendo really needs the games for its library to make their system more appealing, whether they sell or not.nintendoboy16

If they became a second party developer, I have no doubt that they'd be relegated to stuff likeMario Party in order to sell copies.

I can see it now.

[QUOTE="nintendoboy16"]

[QUOTE="Vaasman"]And what makes you think they'll keep fitting the bill if the games aren't selling? Nintendo is losing money on consoles this gen, they won't be able to take as many risks on these kinds of titles. If Bayonetta 2 doesn't sell it's safe to say they'll be dead in the water.

If they became a second party developer, I have no doubt that they'd be relegated to stuff likeMario Party in order to sell copies.

Vaasman

I can see it now.

[QUOTE="nintendoboy16"]

[QUOTE="Vaasman"]And what makes you think they'll keep fitting the bill if the games aren't selling? Nintendo is losing money on consoles this gen, they won't be able to take as many risks on these kinds of titles. If Bayonetta 2 doesn't sell it's safe to say they'll be dead in the water.

If they became a second party developer, I have no doubt that they'd be relegated to stuff likeMario Party in order to sell copies.

Vaasman

I can see it now.

[QUOTE="Vaasman"]

[QUOTE="nintendoboy16"]Nevermind already assigning a developer for that and Wii U Party?

nintendoboy16

I can see it now.

Well if that happens that's just one more japanese developer I won't care about. Unless nintendo somehow focuses on games and not gimmicks.

GD1551

This would be great on Nintendo's behalf because they're going to get more exclusives and more people interested in their console, it may fall short on Platinum's behalf because the amount of interest they can generate can only be for one company.SonicNextGen2

With their like minded focus on quality gameplay, I feel this would be a fitting match. I hope the sales pick up for Wii U and platinum games.

[QUOTE="GD1551"]

Well if that happens that's just one more japanese developer I won't care about. Unless nintendo somehow focuses on games and not gimmicks.

Shinobishyguy

A fanboy of what exactly?

[QUOTE="nintendoboy16"]

[QUOTE="Vaasman"]Platinum's fun time game show confirmed for 2016.

I can see it now.

Vaasman