What Is The Future For Platinum Games?

[DevilRising]

Christ. I can't believe some people actually think they're gonna go under just because of very early W101 numbers.

To date, their games as Platinum haven't done THAT badly. Bayonetta alone, between both versions, sold almost 2 million copies. MadWorld, an uber-violent, totally niche game, managed to sell 700k copies on the Wii. Vanquish sold over half a mil on PS3, and an additional 300K+ on 360. The PS3 version of MGR has sold near 1 million copies.

The only games that really haven't sold well for them thus far, are Infinite Space and Anarchy Reigns.

I think Wonderful 101 will sell better than those games did, and I still think it will reach at least 400k, if not 500k lifetime, which for such an oddball title would be rather solid. As for B2? Well, I just don't see it flopping. It might not be quick to be a million seller, but Nintendo knows they've got to push it and I have a feeling they're going to be counting on it to fill in one of the gaps next year between Yoshi, Mario Kart, Smash, and Zelda. Same with "X".

I just don't think Platinum is in any danger whatsoever. Nintendo has footed the bill for these games to be made, and I think W101 will wind up being at least a bit more successful than most people think, given time. And really, I think even with the nerdrage that occurred when B2 was announce as Wii U only, I think there are going to be people that were big enough fans of the first, that they will eventually get a Wii U to play the sequel.

But regardless, I don't think Platinum is going anywhere, they'll still be making games published by somebody. Now if only they could get the rights to Viewtiful Joe from Capcom....or hell, Okami for that matter.