02-05-2020, 08:32 PM
PlatinumGames turns to Kickstarter to self-publish The Wonderful 101 on Switch
<div style="margin: 5px 5% 10px 5%;"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/platinumgames-turns-to-kickstarter-to-self-publish-the-wonderful-101-on-switch.jpg" width="200" height="200" title="" alt="" /></div><div><p>The Nintendo Switch has offered a number of previous Wii U exclusives an opportunity to rise beyond the less-than-stellar last generation platform, and PlatinumGames is looking to give <em>The Wonderful 101 </em>its own second chance through a <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/platinumgames/the-wonderful-101-remastered/description">(rapidly funded) Kickstarter campaign</a>.</p>
<p>PlatinumGames has already landed some former Wii U games on the Switch, namely the former-Wii U exclusive<em> Bayonetta 2</em> and its multiplatform predecessor, though Nintendo was brought on to publish those titles. This time around, PlatinumGames is soliciting funds to bring <em>The Wonderful 101</em> to Switch with Nintendo’s blessing as a self-published game, and potentially other platforms as well if certain stretch goals are met.</p>
<p>Platinum itself <a href="https://gamasutra.com/view/news/356354/Platinum_Games_will_use_Tencent_investment_to_explore_selfpublishing.php">recently grabbed an investment from Tencent</a> to further its self-publishing goals, though the studio notes its plans for <em>The Wonderful 101 </em>”precede that agreement, and capital received from the investment will not be used to fund the development costs associated with the project.”</p>
<p>The campaign has already exceeded its initial ask of $50,000 for development of a Switch version of the game and surpassed the $250,000 stretch goal for a Steam release as well. If the Kickstarter manages to surpass $500,000 at some point in the next 31 days, a PlayStation 4 version will also be in the cards, with more stretch goals to be announced as the campaign goes on.</p>
<p>“Although PlatinumGames has been able to grow over the years thanks to the players and our fans, we still haven’t been able to fully realize our long-time dream of self-publishing our own IPs,” explains the campaign’s FAQ. “With your support, we hope not only to bring <em>The Wonderful 101 </em>to a wider audience on a variety of platforms, but also to add some content that will enhance the experience even more! This campaign is your chance to empower us to pursue self-publishing and take our destinies into our own hands.”</p>
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<div style="margin: 5px 5% 10px 5%;"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/platinumgames-turns-to-kickstarter-to-self-publish-the-wonderful-101-on-switch.jpg" width="200" height="200" title="" alt="" /></div><div><p>The Nintendo Switch has offered a number of previous Wii U exclusives an opportunity to rise beyond the less-than-stellar last generation platform, and PlatinumGames is looking to give <em>The Wonderful 101 </em>its own second chance through a <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/platinumgames/the-wonderful-101-remastered/description">(rapidly funded) Kickstarter campaign</a>.</p>
<p>PlatinumGames has already landed some former Wii U games on the Switch, namely the former-Wii U exclusive<em> Bayonetta 2</em> and its multiplatform predecessor, though Nintendo was brought on to publish those titles. This time around, PlatinumGames is soliciting funds to bring <em>The Wonderful 101</em> to Switch with Nintendo’s blessing as a self-published game, and potentially other platforms as well if certain stretch goals are met.</p>
<p>Platinum itself <a href="https://gamasutra.com/view/news/356354/Platinum_Games_will_use_Tencent_investment_to_explore_selfpublishing.php">recently grabbed an investment from Tencent</a> to further its self-publishing goals, though the studio notes its plans for <em>The Wonderful 101 </em>”precede that agreement, and capital received from the investment will not be used to fund the development costs associated with the project.”</p>
<p>The campaign has already exceeded its initial ask of $50,000 for development of a Switch version of the game and surpassed the $250,000 stretch goal for a Steam release as well. If the Kickstarter manages to surpass $500,000 at some point in the next 31 days, a PlayStation 4 version will also be in the cards, with more stretch goals to be announced as the campaign goes on.</p>
<p>“Although PlatinumGames has been able to grow over the years thanks to the players and our fans, we still haven’t been able to fully realize our long-time dream of self-publishing our own IPs,” explains the campaign’s FAQ. “With your support, we hope not only to bring <em>The Wonderful 101 </em>to a wider audience on a variety of platforms, but also to add some content that will enhance the experience even more! This campaign is your chance to empower us to pursue self-publishing and take our destinies into our own hands.”</p>
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