The latest Dengeki (via ryokutya2089) has a multitude of interviews with many famous and talented Japanese creators, but fan-favorite Hideki Kamiya’s interview takes the cake in the sheer potential of game teases contained within.
In the interview Kamiya noted that he’s interested in remaking Devil May Cry, or Viewtiful Joe, despite blocking thousands if not hundreds of thousands of users on Twitter for asking the very same question.
He said that he wants to take on the hardships of remaking both games so that he can see how to remake them with his own talents.
Kamiya also said he’s down for making sequels to Okami or Viewtiful Joe, games that would continue the previous titles’ stories.
Finally, he teased a potential crossover for the ages – a game featuring Dante from Devil May Cry and the titular witch, Bayonetta. He joked saying that if Capcom doesn’t mind a guy like him, he’s open to collaborating anytime.
Would you like to see a Devil May Cry and Bayonetta crossover game? How about sequels to Okami or Viewtiful Joe? Or even remakes for Devil May Cry, or Viewtiful Joe?! Sound off in the comments below!
Annie T. Mood
November 20, 2017 at 10:51 pmI, too, would like to see Dante and Bayonetta fuck outside of fanart.
NukeA6
November 20, 2017 at 10:51 pmEither the Bayonetta x Devil May Cry crossover or an Okami sequel. Nobody needs any of those remakes. Just buy the games or download them.
Mr0303
November 20, 2017 at 11:10 pmDMC and Bayonetta would make for an amazing crossover. I’m not against the idea of Capcom giving a couple of IPs to Platinum to work on. In fact this may be for the better, but I doubt it will happen.
OldPalpy
November 20, 2017 at 11:15 pmCapcom up for jack shit beyond meh fighting games, MH, RE and nothing but remasters.
David Curry
November 20, 2017 at 11:18 pmAnother reason why I think those DMC5+SC6 rumors are bull. Those IPs are dormant.
RichardGristle
November 20, 2017 at 11:25 pmDMC/Dante is pure cancer, but I’ll definitely take a new Okami.
SuuLoliBoob
November 20, 2017 at 11:37 pmWhich Dante would be in a Bayo crossover? Cool 3/4 Dante or emo shit stain Dante?
Kris D'Arcangelo
November 20, 2017 at 11:51 pmokami remake please!! although I wouldn’t mind a crossover game either
No_Good_Names_Ever
November 21, 2017 at 1:32 amDevil May Cry isn’t all that dormant; the fact they put out a new version for DMC4 and added new content shows there is a chance for new plans. Soul Calibur only went down from SC5 having an almost entirely new roster and maybe one other thing but not one really cared for it which will only last so long since everyone senses Capcoms weakness and will be fighting for top dog.
CatCouch
November 21, 2017 at 2:12 amBayonetta and Dante, two of my favorite characters in one game?! I want that to exist so bad.
Oh , who am I kidding? I want all of this~
David Curry
November 21, 2017 at 2:13 amDMC4SE was a great remaster and the new content was great, I’m not sure how well it sold and whether that was the determining factor in reviving the IP. People in the game industry usually know from colleagues, co-workers, freelancers etc what games are in development, so Kamiya saying he’s willing to remake DMC kind of tells me there isn’t going to be a DMC remake at PSX. I’ll be happy if I’m wrong.
With the exception of Tekken, 3d fighters especially the “block button” 3DFGs kind of took a backseat in the past 10 years. Even the rise of esports didn’t help SC5’s popularity.
If it comes back, I hope the series returns to 1-2-3AC style. The emphasis on create-a -oul and armor damage attracted a community more drawn to fanservice than competitive play. And the character designs changed to generic JRPG crap instead of the grounded “old world” look of SE+SC1+2.
BFG
November 21, 2017 at 2:52 amBlocked
Madbrainbox
November 21, 2017 at 6:13 amThey should give them Onimusha.That’s one IP that would fit Platinum like a glove.
ProxyDoug
November 21, 2017 at 6:37 amNo mention of God Hand makes me sad a little.
2501
November 21, 2017 at 7:10 amBecause it’s a Shinji Mikami game, not Kamiya.
2501
November 21, 2017 at 7:12 amThe guy that doesn’t do sequels wants to make a sequel? I’ll believe it when i see it. I’d rather he’d continue his winning streak of unique IPs but i think Scalebound left a bad taste in his mouth.
2501
November 21, 2017 at 7:15 amIt will be pretty ironic if they did, considering they formed Platinum to get away from Capcom.
Leandro Teixeira
November 21, 2017 at 7:33 amIf they decide to revive Okami they better revive Clover Studios along with it
Mr0303
November 21, 2017 at 7:58 amYeah, Kamiya begging Capcom for some of his old IPs is pretty ironic.
Ricoh2A03
November 21, 2017 at 8:19 amNo need really, all the talent from Clover (and Capcom in general) went over to and formed what is now Platinum
Justin Williams
November 21, 2017 at 8:43 amI think you already know.
Chocolate ISISCream
November 21, 2017 at 8:54 amNow that’s just desperate, but I don’t blame him. PG has nothing on their plate except some shitty mobile mmo game.
2501
November 21, 2017 at 9:27 amquiet a few have left Platinum Games though, notably Shinji Mikami and Tatsuya Minami.
Travis Touchdown
November 21, 2017 at 9:39 amDMC1 Dante.
It amazes me how no one else has noticed that that in each of the first three games Dante behaves completely differently.
loop
November 21, 2017 at 9:40 amall of the above
Travis Touchdown
November 21, 2017 at 9:40 amBayonetta is too good for Dante.
She was in Smash Bros while he was stuck in Project X Zone.
braneman
November 21, 2017 at 10:48 amI’d like to see Viewtiful Joe on a modern system, a good PC port of that game would be really nice.
Zanard Bell
November 21, 2017 at 11:32 amI feel like Hideki Kamiya is the Phil Fish of Japanese videogames.
DrearierSpider
November 21, 2017 at 11:37 amCapcom should be on their knees beginning for this man’s help.
porkbun
November 21, 2017 at 12:03 pmWhat is Platinum working on at the moment?
Leandro Teixeira
November 21, 2017 at 12:51 pmI did not know this, now I’m even more hyped to Granblue Fantasy’s Project Re:Link
SuuLoliBoob
November 21, 2017 at 2:42 pmWhy did you think i’ve specifically used 3/4 Dante? DMC1 was always just so boring and i can’t really remember DMC2 Dante all that much.
British_Otaku
November 21, 2017 at 3:54 pmHe does it on the regular on Twitter, I’m sure I’ve seen years of him doing it but am glad that he is fond of his old home and franchises enough that he may have a new game in him even if Capcom don’t.
British_Otaku
November 21, 2017 at 3:56 pmPlatinumGames are the 2000s version of Inti Creates, that is also a studio of ex-Capcom staff who ended up working with Capcom on many projects (as well as Concept) which makes me wonder when Inafune is going to ask for Megaman back from Capcom. At least, Kamiya left when all announced projects were finished, Inafune left Megaman Legends 3 and I don’t want to blame him for the project being canned but feel that if he was still there that it could have continued.
British_Otaku
November 21, 2017 at 3:59 pmDMC1 Dante is ultimately the same person (calling bosses silly names, messing around in fights, being stabbed and shrugging it off) but more grounded while also having some inconsistent writing due to the development process (he doesn’t carry that bravado in every cutscene).
panda
November 21, 2017 at 4:47 pmhttps://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/8fa7394d4ffd5a9980bb81dbe2ba35197ce0385062035edd74ebc39bf8334ef2.jpg
[Your Unoriginal Name Here]™
November 21, 2017 at 6:36 pmI would love to see a DMC and Bayonetta crossover. After seeing Screw Attack’s Death Battle between Dante and Bayonetta, I want that crossover even more in videogame form over an awesome video and some…. fanart.
Phasmatis75
November 21, 2017 at 7:24 pmTimes like this make me wish I was a billionaire so I could just make it happen.
Yuno Gasai
November 21, 2017 at 9:17 pmI would LOVE a Viewtiful Joe remake. that game was my shit as a kid.
SLoWMoTIoN
November 22, 2017 at 3:40 amIf only Capcom didnt own these franchises
Ricoh2A03
November 22, 2017 at 8:17 amI really enjoy Platinum’s games in general. Most of the stuff Platinum does is really good and/or stylish. There is probably only one big stinker (Star Fox Zero), and I blame Nintendo/Shigeru for the forced control scheme ruining that game. Game still looked cool though, and ran smooth
Anywho the article is about Hideki Kamiya who was a part of Capcom (director RE2, the original DMC), Clover (director of Okami, writer for Viewtiful Joe series), and now Platinum Games (director & writer for Bayo 1 & Wonderful 101, writer for Bayo 2)
ProxyDoug
November 22, 2017 at 8:19 amI always mixed them both. The fact they both have six letter names doesn’t help either. Also, it was developed under Clover Studio.
I actually though Viewtiful Joe was Kamiya as well.
Leandro Teixeira
November 22, 2017 at 8:51 amI haven’t gotten around to playing Nier Automata yet, right now is damn near impossible to find a copy in my country, it’s sold out everywhere.
I had no idea they had such a legendary staff, damn, I can only hope great things for Project Re:Link, the visuals already look amazing can’t wait to see how they’ll handle the rest, I’m really hoping for a open world game.
drunken monk
November 22, 2017 at 6:15 pmYes! to all of the above.
Snorlaxation
November 22, 2017 at 6:39 pmHe’s hot
Snorlaxation
November 22, 2017 at 6:40 pmDMC 4, I think. All the bravado of 3, but with all of the experience before he turned into 2.
Scottie Thompson
November 22, 2017 at 8:30 pmYa gotta Love that guy. I’m up for a DMC/Bayonetta game.
SLoWMoTIoN
November 23, 2017 at 3:32 amPG has Grand Blue…
2501
November 23, 2017 at 3:35 amViewtiful Joe is Kamiya’s creation. God Hand is my personal favorite out of the bunch, i’m surprised Capcom hasn’t re-released it considering it’s cult status.
Lea Pastillaroja
November 24, 2017 at 5:54 amas much as i’d wish for any of these games to be made
I don’t have the slightest faith that crapcom will have enough brain power left to realize the goldmine that is the clover studio’s IP they’ve been sitting their ass on for so long
Nope Naw
November 26, 2017 at 1:37 amPlease oh PLEASE give us Viewtiful Joe 3! Finish the story!
No_Good_Names_Ever
November 29, 2017 at 9:19 pmHatin’ on create a fighter?
https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/587ec9132fdec90e9ac248e84d0e80f714909e7e9e6f35c59d0a53b09b5a83bd.jpg
David Curry
November 29, 2017 at 11:07 pmYeah I’m hating, even though I don’t hate CAS itself (especially when it included characters that were removed from the main roster), just the creeps that it attracted.
No_Good_Names_Ever
November 30, 2017 at 1:54 pmThose creeps are easy cash to coax more games though they may be the reason behind that finisher bullshit in SCIV. Either way the creeps will be the least of your problems if they make a new one since I figure they’re gonna put a ton of anime DLC in it which will only be good for making a composite Shonen anime character to rival the shout of Black Bolt.
Travis Touchdown
December 3, 2017 at 12:13 pmIt was finished in Double Trouble. ;)
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Give us a REAL Viewtiful Joe 3!