Why Bayonetta 2 Makes Sense For Nintendo

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HappySqurriel said:

Being that it is being published by Nintendo I think it is a fairly safe bet that it won't be released to other platforms; Nintendo publishing it would suggest to me that they contracted Platnium Games to create it and paid Sega for the rights to use the IP.

The reasons why Bayonetta 2 became a Wii U exclusive really don't matter, what matters is that the same people who are constantly critical of Nintendo not having any exclusive "hardcore" games from third party developers are outraged that Nintendo entered into an agreement to secure an exclusive "hardcore" franchise.

In my opinion people being so angry about this just demonstrates that Nintendo choose very wisely when they selected an developer and IP to target. They delivered a solid blow to the anti-Nintendo fans who are critical of everything they do; and I wouldn't be surprised to find out that there are more in the pipeline.

That makes sense.

i have to admit I am impressed with Nintendo for securing an exclusive like this. Bayonetta is the best action game ever made, securing the sequel is a masterstroke. Kudos to them.

At the same time, to me the reasons to matter. Bayonetta was a success because PS3 and 360 consumers bought the game with their money. I'm not sure why Platnium Games decided to allow Nintendo to publish the game, but it is not in the best interest of the consumers who supported them to make Bayonetta a success.

However I am willing to let that go if at a later point in time we find its a timed exclusive.