Bayonetta delayed until 2010

Looks like the latest game to join the ranks of the delayed is SEGA’s Bayonetta. SEGA announced that the title will be bumped to January 2010 but will stick with an October 29 release for Japan. “Bayonetta is an extremely important new IP for SEGA and adds a new level of depth to our growing portfolio. As a result of market analysis we have taken a Publishing decision that January 2010 is the optimum release time in the Western Markets to maximize this exciting new title’s potential,” said Mike Hayes, President and COO for SEGA West. You’ll still be able to get your preview of Bayonetta at San Diego Comic Con next week.

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SEGA brings Bayonetta to Comic-Con

SEGA has announced their San Diego Comic-Con schedule which includes a ton of Bayonetta coverage. Every day on the floor at the SEGA booth (#5229) , visitors will be able to get a hand’s-on with Bayonetta demo. Other titles at the booth are Iron Man II, Planet 51 and SEGA All-Stars Racing. On Friday, July 24 from 6:30-7:30pm in Room 10, Producer Yusuke Hashimoto will be discussing a behind the scenes look at the making of Bayonetta. Also on the panel is Lead Character Designer, Mari Shimazaki. On Thursday, if cosplayers dressed as Bayonetta can win entry into an exclusive Bayonetta event that evening. The real live action model will be at the booth, Thursday and Friday at various times.

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E3 2009: Bayonetta Demo and Hands-On First Look

A first look at SEGA's stylish action game, Bayonetta, at E3.

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