BAYONETTA Release Date Confirmed for the West

October 29, 2009 
 
THE WAIT FOR BAYONETTA IS ALMOST OVER
 
BAYONETTA Release Date Confirmed for the West and Perfect Score Achieved in
the East 

 
On the day that SEGA of Japan releases the Xbox 360® and PlayStation®3
action game BAYONETTA™, SEGA of America Inc. and SEGA Europe Ltd. can reveal
that the perfectly rated and eagerly anticipated third person action title
will be the first genuine triple A of 2010. Offering exclusive pre-order
items for the western market, BAYONETTA goes on sale in the U.S. on January
5th and across Europe on January 8th 2010.
 
Today sees the launch of BAYONETTA in Japan, following the recently
published New Game Cross Review in the November 5th 2009 issue of Japan’s
most respected games magazine, Weekly Famitsu, in which the game achieved a
perfect score of 40/40 for Xbox 360 and 38/40 for PlayStation®3 system and
both review scores garnering a Platinum award. BAYONETTA is only the 12th
game ever to receive a perfect score in the magazine’s history since its
first issue in 1986.
 
“Traditionally high scoring games in Famitsu go on to perform very well at
retail in both Japan and the rest of the world. PlatinumGames set out to
deliver a game that redefines the 3D action genre, and we feel that they
have set a benchmark for future games in the genre to aspire to,” said Mike
Hayes, CEO of SEGA America & SEGA Europe. “We chose a January ship date for
BAYONETTA as we firmly believe that it is the best time for SEGA and our
retail partners to launch this exciting new IP in the West, and push for a
number #1 retail slot. BAYONETTA is a huge title for us and the perfect
start for the New Year, both for SEGA and gamers across the West.”
 
BAYONETTA created a huge buzz at this year’s E3 where it was critically
acclaimed by the press, picking up numerous best of show nominations and
ultimately winning 1UP.com’s Best Action Game of the convention.

From the creators of Devil May Cry and Resident Evil comes the free flowing
over-the-top action of BAYONETTA. Play as BAYONETTA, a witch with powers
beyond the comprehension of mere mortals and face-off against countless
enemies, evil forces and giant sized bosses in a game of 100% pure
adrenaline fuelled all-out action.