Platinum Games’ Bayonetta: Beyond the Generic Female

The simultaneously ridiculous and sublime Bayonetta unexpectedly hints at how publishers can create successful female characters. Sega/Platinum Games’ latest is a hit, with a recent filing announcing the success of Bayonetta, having 1.35 million units shifted since its release this January. During the game’s release window, Gamespot’s Leigh Alexander suggested that part of [...]

