History Creator / PlatinumGames

* ''VideoGame/AnarchyReigns'': July 2012. "Massively Multiplayer Melee Fighting Action... [that] features Jack, the protagonist from ''MadWorld'', and other characters from the game as playable characters." (PS3 and XBox360)
* ''VideoGame/MetalGearRisingRevengeance'': February 2013; A spin-off of the massively popular ''Franchise/MetalGear'' series starring Raiden, roughly based on a now-cancelled Kojima Productions title called ''Metal Gear Solid: Rising''. (PS3 and XBox360)

* ''VideoGame/MetalGearRisingRevengeance'': A spin-off of the massively popular ''Franchise/MetalGear'' series starring Raiden, roughly based on a now-cancelled Kojima Productions title called ''Metal Gear Solid: Rising''. Scheduled for a 2013 release on (PS3 and XBox360).

-> '''Tatsuya Minami''' on how the company got its name.

* ''VideoGame/AnarchyReigns'': slated for July 2012. "Massively Multiplayer Melee Fighting Action... [that] features Jack, the protagonist from ''MadWorld'', and other characters from the game as playable characters." (PS3 and XBox360)

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Platinum Games, formerly Clover Studios, is a Japanese video game development studio.

Originally, the main creative minds here (including HidekiKamiya, [[SteelBattalion Atsushi Inaba]], and ShinjiMikami) were a part of {{Capcom}} as the Research and Development department known as Clover Studios, but left Capcom due to [[CreativeDifferences creative disputes]].

This talent then formed a different company, Seeds Inc., but before anything was produced by Seeds, they merged with ODD Incorporated to form PlatinumGames, a fully independent company.

PlatinumGames moved to ally with {{Sega}}, and while their games were still [[CultClassic cult hits]], they performed considerably better than they did at {{Capcom}}.

Their alliance with {{Sega}}, however, has produced mixed results; Although their presence in the industry has lead to Platinum's games becoming not only critical hits but commercial ones, their haphazard [[PortingDisaster port]] of ''{{Bayonetta}}'' to the [=PlayStation=] 3 and their relative indifference to the western release of ''AnarchyReigns'' may have soured their relationship.

Platinum seem to have moved on from their Sega partnership to an exclusivity deal with {{Nintendo}}; they are currently producing a new original title, plus a sequel to ''Bayonetta'', for the company's WiiU console. Whether this is a long-term partnership or not remains to be seen.

[[{{Irony}} Some characters from Clover studios]] would eventually be used in Capcom's [[VideoGame/TatsunokoVsCapcom newest crossover]] [[MarvelVsCapcom3 fighting games]]. Mikami and Kamiya had stated that they have considered sequels to their games, but Capcom's use of the two men's characters led them to the conclusion that they can't continue to identify with their characters.

Compare to CyberConnect2, a similar Japanese game devleoper, that like PlatinumGames, tend to turn out relatively well recieved yet still rather CultHit games.

!!Games made by PlatinumGames include:

** ''Viewtiful Joe: Red Hot Rumble'': 2005; a MascotFighter (GameCube, PSP)

* ''VideoGame/{{Okami}}'': 2006; considered to be their MagnumOpus when they were in {{Capcom}} as Clover Studios (PS2 and Wii)

As PlatinumGames:

* ''InfiniteSpace'': 2010; the {{Animesque}} game and only handheld game (NintendoDS)

* ''VideoGame/AnarchyReigns'': slated for July 2012. "Massively Multiplayer Melee Fighting Action... [that] features Jack, the protagonist from ''MadWorld'', and other characters from the game as playable characters." (PS3 and {{Xbox 360}})
* ''VideoGame/MetalGearRisingRevengeance'': A spin-off of the massively popular ''Franchise/MetalGear'' series starring Raiden, roughly based on a now-cancelled Kojima Productions title called ''Metal Gear Solid: Rising''. Scheduled for a 2013 release on (PS3 and Xbox 360).

PlatinumGames, formerly CloverStudios, is a Japanese video game development studio.

Originally, the main creative minds here (including HidekiKamiya, [[SteelBattalion Atsushi Inaba]], and ShinjiMikami) were a part of {{Capcom}} as the Research and Development department known as CloverStudios, but left Capcom due to [[CreativeDifferences creative disputes]].

As CloverStudios, under {{Capcom}}:
* ''ViewtifulJoe'': 2003; the only game (Until Bayonetta 2) to actually have a sequel made by the same developers (GameCube, PS2)
** ''ViewtifulJoe 2'': 2004; the aforementioned sequel (GameCube, PS2)
** ''ViewtifulJoe: Red Hot Rumble'': 2005; a MascotFighter (GameCube, PSP)
** ''ViewtifulJoe Double Trouble'': 2005; hinted at the series finale, but, RealLifeWritesThePlot, and has instead become the last game in the trilogy (NintendoDS)

* ''GodHand'': 2006; their biggest CultClassic (PS2)

* ''AnarchyReigns'': slated for July 2012. "Massively Multiplayer Melee Fighting Action... [that] features Jack, the protagonist from ''MadWorld'', and other characters from the game as playable characters." (PS3 and {{Xbox 360}})

* ''MadWorld'': 2009; a black-and-white-and red BeatEmUp and the most violent title, and a sort of SpiritualSuccessor to ''GodHand'' (NintendoWii)
* ''{{Bayonetta}}'': 2010; the most commercially successful game so far (PS3 and XBox360)

* ''{{Vanquish}}'': 2010; the only (third-person) shooter so far (PS3 and XBox360)

* ''VideoGame/{{Bayonetta2}}'': Published by Nintendo and exclusively for Wii U. Sega is not involved with this title other than still holding the rights to the character. [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIot0Otq7MA First Teaser here.]]

Originally, the main creative minds here (including [[DevilMayCry Hideki Kamiya]], [[SteelBattalion Atsushi Inaba]], and ShinjiMikami) were a part of {{Capcom}} as the Research and Development department known as CloverStudios, but left Capcom due to [[CreativeDifferences creative disputes]].

* ''Bayonetta 2'': Published by Nintendo and exclusively for Wii U. Sega is not involved with this title other than still holding the rights to the character. [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIot0Otq7MA First Teaser here.]]

* ''Bayonetta 2'': Published by Nintendo and exclusively for Wii U. Sega is not involved with this title. [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIot0Otq7MA First Teaser here.]]

* ''The Wonderful 101'': The studio's first WiiU game, published by Nintendo. A ''{{Pikmin}}'' / ''Okami'' hybrid with a ''Viewtiful Joe'' aesthetic where you control 100 superheroes defending the earth from an alien invasion. [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mr4D4YZQ9uY Trailer here.]]

* ''Bayonetta 2'': Published by Nintendo and exclusively for Wii U. Sega is not involved with this title.

This talent then formed a different company, Seeds Inc., but before anything was produced by Seeds, they merged with ODD Incorporated to form PlatinumGames.

PlatinumGames, formerly CloverStudios, is a video game subsidary currently aligned with {{Sega}}.

* ''ViewtifulJoe'': 2003; the only game to actually have a sequel made by the same developers (GameCube, PS2)

PlatinumGames moved to ally with {{Sega}}, and while their games are still [[CultClassic cult hits]], they are doing considerably better than they were at {{Capcom}}.

PlatinumGames' alliance with {{Sega}} has produced mixed results; Although their presence in the industry has lead to Platinum's games becoming not only critical hits but commercial ones, their haphazard [[PortingDisaster port]] of ''{{Bayonetta}}'' to the [=PlayStation=] 3 and their relative indifference to the western release of ''AnarchyReigns'' may have soured their relationship.

* ''"The Wonderful 101"'': The studio's first WiiU game, published by Nintendo. A ''{{Pikmin}}'' / ''Okami'' hybrid with a ''Viewtiful Joe'' aesthetic where you control 100 superheroes defending the earth from an alien invasion. [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mr4D4YZQ9uY Trailer here.]]

* ''"The Wonderful 101"'': The studio's first WiiU game, published by Nintendo. A ''{{Pikmin}}'' / ''Okami'' hybrid with a ''Viewtiful Joe'' aesthetic and superhero focus. [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mr4D4YZQ9uY Trailer here.]]
* ''"Bayonetta 2"'': Published by Nintendo and exclusively for Wii U.

* ''"Project P100"'' (Working Title): The first WiiU game, published by Nintendo. A ''{{Pikmin}}'' / ''Okami'' hybrid with a ''Viewtiful Joe'' aesthetic and superhero focus. [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mr4D4YZQ9uY Trailer here.]]

* ''VideoGame/MetalGearRisingRevengeance'': A spin-off of the massively popular ''MetalGear'' series starring Raiden, roughly based on a now-cancelled Kojima Productions title called ''Metal Gear Solid: Rising''. Scheduled for a 2013 release on (PS3 and Xbox 360).

* ''VideoGame/MetalGearRisingRevengeance'': A spin-off of the massively popular ''MetalGear'' series starring Raiden, roughly based on a now-cancelled Kojima Productions title called ''Metal Gear Solid: Rising''. Scheduled for a 2012 release on (PS3 and Xbox 360).

Originally, the main creative minds here (including [[DevilMayCry Hideki Kamiya]], [[SteelBattalion Atsushi Inaba]], and ShinjiMikami) were a part of {{Capcom}} as the Research and Development department as CloverStudios, but left Capcom due to [[CreativeDifferences creative disputes]].

The talent then formed a different company, Seeds Inc., but before anything was produced by Seeds, they merged with ODD Incorporated to form PlatinumGames.

PlatinumGames moved to ally with {{Sega}}, and while their games are still [[CultClassic cult hits]], they are doing considerably more successfully than they were at {{Capcom}}.

Since allying with SEGA, the company's games have seen much more publicity on average. Part of this may be due to the fans expectations of high quality considering the pedigree of the games, which allows SEGA to put more faith in the company due to an increased potential for earnings.

[[{{Irony}} Some characters from the studio]] would eventually be used in Capcom's [[VideoGame/TatsunokoVsCapcom newest crossover]] [[MarvelVsCapcom3 fighting games]]. Mikami and Kamiya had stated that they would like to consider sequels to their games, but Capcom's use of these characters has caused them to decide that they cannot continue to identify with their characters. As such, the only game by CloverStudios that may see continuation by PlatinumGames is ''GodHand''. However, statements by Mikami that he had ''too much'' freedom and got all he wanted out of ''GodHand'', as well as rumors that Gene (the protagonist) would be available as a character reskin in MarvelVsCapcom3 make that highly unlikely. President Tatsuya Minami [[http://platinumgames.com/2011/04/01/announcing-%E2%80%9Cplatinum-next%E2%80%9D/ has since stated]] the desire to see more new out of the gaming industry.

* ''MadWorld'': 2009; a black-and-white-and red BeatEmUp and the most violent title, and a SpiritualSuccessor to ''GodHand'' (NintendoWii)

* ''{{Vanquish}}'': 2010; the only (third-person) shooter (PS3 and XBox360)

* ''MadWorld'': 2009; the most violent title, and a SpiritualSuccessor to ''GodHand'' (NintendoWii)

* ''VideoGame/ProjectP100'' (Working Title): The first WiiU game, published by Nintendo. [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mr4D4YZQ9uY Trailer here.]]

* ''VideoGame/ProjectP100'' (Working Title): The first WiiU game, published by Nintendo.

* ''VideoGame/ProjectP100'' (Working Title): The first Wii-u game, published by Nintendo.

* ''VideoGame/MetalGearRisingRevengeance'': A spin-off of the massively popular ''MetalGear'' series starring Raiden, roughly based on a now-cancelled Kojima Productions title called ''Metal Gear Solid: Rising''. Scheduled for a 2012 release on (PS3, Xbox 360 and PC).