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Bayonetta 3
As of E3 2016, PlatinumGames’ Hideki Kamiya hadn’t spoken to any publishers about Bayonetta 3, but Nin-
tendo would be wise to fund a third installment of the high-octane hack ‘n slash series. With Bayonetta 2 a WiiU
exclusive and with the titular character a newcomer in Super Smash Bros., it makes sense from a marketing
perspective for Nintendo to retain the rights for the franchise moving forward. A potential Bayonetta 3 probably
wouldn’t break any sales records or change the minds of fans inclined to ignore Switch, but it would fill a gap in
Nintendo’s portfolio and keep the best-in-the-genre series alive.