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Bayonetta gets Western release date (load the Fap-Cannon) photo

Yes, I know. I only ever write about Bayonetta these days (apparently, writing less than one post a day on a game incorporates 100% of my average ten-posts-per-day quota), but I have legitimate news this time. Sega has today revealed a Western release date for Platinum Games' sexy action title. North America gets the game on January 5, while Europe will be able to pick it up on January 8.

If you are impatient, you can get the inferior PS3 version of the game via import, since it's all in English. However, if you're holding out for the Xbox 360 version or just don't feel like spending the bucks, you've not got too long to wait. In any case, I am incredibly excited for this faptastic game. Of course, since every post I've ever written on Destructoid is about this game, you already knew that.

Hit the jump for the PR.

LONDON & SAN FRANCISCO (October 29, 2009) – In the week that SEGA of Japan releases the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 action game BAYONETTA, SEGA Europe Ltd. and SEGA of America Inc. 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 US on January 5th and across Europe on January 8th 2010.

This week 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. The game achieved a perfect score of 40/40 for Xbox 360 and 38/40 for PlayStation 3, with both 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 Europe and America.”

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.

BAYONETTA is set for release in the US on January 5th and across Europe on January 8th 2010 on Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system.


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Count Grishnack's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/29/2009 14:44
Count Grishnack
Cue "I don't get why she's hot" comment.
TewDee's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/29/2009 14:49
TewDee
I don't get why she's hot.


Just getting it out of the way.
Sonvar's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/29/2009 14:55
Sonvar
Maybe the US demo will change my mind but so far I'm not sure if I want to play this or not. I will agree Jim she is hawt though
Kraid's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/29/2009 14:55
Kraid
I'm fapping my fap at my local Ebfap just in fap.
pedrovay2003's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/29/2009 14:56
pedrovay2003
I played the PS3 demo and thought it was completely fine, but I suppose ignorance is bliss -- I haven't tried the 360 demo yet.
Occams electric toothbrush's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/29/2009 14:57
Occams electric toothbrush
This game will be a hoot.
brainderailment's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/29/2009 14:59
brainderailment
I thought this was out already. Care I do not.
pd771's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/29/2009 14:59
pd771
She looks like a tranny.... THERE I SAID IT.
Electrium's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/29/2009 15:00
Electrium
Oh nice, when they said 2010 I thought that meant late February. =D

Gotta wonder what the pre-order bonuses will be? A box of kleenex?
Los255's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/29/2009 15:04
Los255
"the inferior PS3 version of the game"

OMG. You uttered the "I" word....

Run!!!!!!
Ganjookie's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/29/2009 15:04
Ganjookie
“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 Europe and America.”

PLUS you know, that can call it the GAME of the year starting in Jan
iconsam's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/29/2009 15:06
iconsam
Dude, I think she's fap-tastic... fap-tacular... fap-guna, fap-goities, fap-orumsatusdee- tacular.
Hammersmith's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/29/2009 15:07
Hammersmith
Getting really good at the one handed typing apparently.
ikiryou's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/29/2009 15:10
ikiryou
Xbox 360 version has 2% larger Bayonetta head: confirmed.



Also confirmed for the Xbox 360 version: Bayonetta has a penis.
KIDA26's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/29/2009 15:14
KIDA26
@pd771: That will be the ultimate twist in the game. The end cutscene fades to a silhouetted shower scene with a weird tubelike object hanging between her legs. Then Jim will feel betrayed!
njsykora's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/29/2009 15:23
njsykora
@KIDA26

No, then Jim will graduate from erection to full blown explosive orgasm.
Fiat Mediocrity's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/29/2009 15:48
Fiat Mediocrity
Her neck is still way too long. Her spine still has an unnatural curve. PS3 is still better than 360. <3
ohno's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/29/2009 15:51
ohno
Getting the PS3 version; will beat it and sell on ebay. Then pick up the 360 version somewhere down the line.
Cyber Altair's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/29/2009 15:53
Cyber Altair
There's been hotter chicks then Sarah Palin.
manasteel88's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/29/2009 15:58
manasteel88
otherwise known as the week Jim Sterling takes a much needed vacation to a room with multiple locks on a door to do what probably makes god cry. Thankfully it'll be right after the new year which is a slow time for any journalism.
Jonny's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/29/2009 16:05
Jonny
Seriously though, from the neck down is fantastic. But her face is indistinguishable from my ass covered in gravy.
My hair is a bird. Having not seen my ass you cannot refute this.
Also, she is ugly. But you could tape a dead cat to her neck and it'd still be hot.
sogmasta's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/29/2009 16:07
sogmasta
I love this game for the fact its fun (couldn't go more than 15 secs without her/him doing something new) but honestly I don't think she looks hot. They spent way too much time on her ass (which, admittedly , DOES look nice) and not enough time on...well....everything else.

I'm glad the bootocks look this good . Tired of all these inflatable balloon females in games with no ass.

ALL HAIL BOOTYNOMICS.
Camiwaits's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/29/2009 16:10
Camiwaits
She looks like freakin' Peach Geldof.
DeadPlasmaCell's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/29/2009 16:19
DeadPlasmaCell
I'm sorry, but her head is way too small for her body. She just looks weird.
Nitex's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/29/2009 16:22
Nitex
She looks funny as hell to me. She does sort of have a sexy look to her though, but I ended up laughing at most of the demo.
Black Nexus's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/29/2009 16:23
Black Nexus
I'm with pedrovay, after seeing it in action I can't see anything wrong(I haven't seen the 360 version either).

Guess Vizio makes bias tv's.
Black Nexus's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/29/2009 16:34
Black Nexus
I'm with pedrovay, after seeing it in action I can't see anything wrong(I haven't seen the 360 version either).

Guess Vizio makes bias tv's.
matrixdude171's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/29/2009 17:25
matrixdude171
Fap cannon at max captain!
The Kevster's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/29/2009 19:17
The Kevster
She's a butterface
but I'd still hit it cuz of dat ass!
Savethellama's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/29/2009 19:41
Savethellama
STOP IT JIM! SHES ALREADY DEAD! Damn jim, its obviously slow going for news right but this is the best you can do?
Electro Lemon's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2009 02:13
Electro Lemon
Wait a minute, Bayonetta isn't out in the US?


WHAT?!
The Amazing Shenazin's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/02/2009 09:41
The Amazing Shenazin
shit, that's too close to Christmas for me to get right away :(
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