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Guys, can we take the Pokemon discussion elsewhere, it's kinda derailing the topic.

DonFerrari said:

curl-6 said:

For reference, Platinum said they would rate the first Bayonetta as "a C, or even a D" in the sales department

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-04-17-platinum-games-president-rates-its-sales-as-a-c-or-even-a-d

Nope man, Bayoneta is a best seller on WiiU, and that is why Nintendo paid for its dev

Nintendo paid for its development because it fills a vacant niche in their lineup and gives them some street cred for having a 90+ rated "hardcore" exclusive. They knew when they bought it that it wasn't a multi-million selling cash cow. It's purchase was always about improving their image and countering the "Nintendo is just for kids" perception.

Last edited by curl-6 - on 03 February 2018