PlatinumGames VGC Open main menu Lengthy FIFA players MultiVersus characters Disney Dreamlight recipe list First for Video Game News Follow VGC PlatinumGamesPlatinumGames is a Japanese game developer based in Osaka, Japan and is best known for developing character action games including the Bayonetta series and Nier: Automata. Platinum was founded in 2007 following the merger of Seeds Inc. (founded by Shinji Mikami, Atsushi Inaba, and Hideki Kamiya) and Odd Inc. (founded by Tatsuya Minami). The developer eventually signed a deal with Sega to developer four original games; MadWorld, Infinite Space, Bayonetta and Vanquish. PlatinumGames has held a close relationship Nintendo, which published and funded a number of their titles including The Wonderful 101, Bayonetta 2 and Bayonetta 3. The studio also created Star Fox Zero using the Nintendo franchise. The studio has also created Konami‘s Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance and Nier: Automata for Square Enix. Nier Automata was a huge success for Platinum, selling more than 3.5 million copies. In all, PlatinumGames has produced 15 games in ten years, and it has at least five more in development as of June 2019. Platinum is busy creating two new independent IPs owned entirely by the studio, neither of which have been announced. The company is also planning to move into self-publishing. PlatinumGames News Platinum thinks hiring of Nintendo veteran can take the companies relationship to the next levelCEO Atsushi Inaba has called the studio's partnership with Nintendo "very important"13 hours ago in Newsinterview Interview How PlatinumGames is betting on Nintendo expertise to shape its futureVGC speaks to the Bayonetta studio's new CBO, along with leaders Inaba and Kamiya, about its latest developments22 hours ago in Interviews21 Platinum CEO breaks silence on Babylon’ s Fall closure ‘ We’ re extremely sorry’ CEO Atsushi Inaba says the developer still wants to make live service games and insists it's gained valuable experience4 days ago in News21 Comments16 Tencent is reportedly refocusing on ‘ aggressively seeking’ full games company acquisitionsThe Chinese giant reportedly wants to offset uncertainty at home1 week ago in News16 Comments Today s physical release of Bayonetta for Switch has been delayed in EuropeThe My Nintendo Store exclusive release is now targeting the first half of October1 week ago in News14 Babylon’ s Fall is now being given away for free at some storesThe troubled game will end service in February2 weeks ago in News14 Comments6 Former PlayStation US boss Shawn Layden announces Tencent roleLayden will help Tencent “deepen their activities” within the games industry3 weeks ago in News6 Comments16 Phil Spencer says there’ s ‘ currently nothing to say’ about a possible Scalebound revivalPlatinumGames publicly called on Xbox to revive the cancelled project earlier this year3 weeks ago in News16 Comments6 Elden Ring named 2022’ s best game at Japan Game AwardsDirector Hidetaka Miyazaki was also honoured at the annual ceremony3 weeks ago in News6 Comments1 Nintendo has published 7 minutes of Bayonetta 3 gameplayThe long-awaited sequel will finally release in October3 weeks ago in News1 Comment1 2 … 22 Next Popular Now on VGC1 Harley Quinn voice actor criticises Chris Pratt Mario casting ‘ It should be Charles’ 2 Phil Spencer could be teasing Xbox s game streaming device in a new office photo3 Modern Warfare 2 will seemingly require a phone number like Overwatch 24 Interview How PlatinumGames is betting on Nintendo expertise to shape its future5 Platinum thinks hiring of Nintendo veteran can take the companies relationship to the next level