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Platinum's New Game Is Actually Called Anarchy Reigns

North America and Europe will have boxes with different names on them from the ones in Japan.

By Brad Nicholson  |  Jan. 27, 2011

Forget about Max Anarchy. Platinum Games and publisher Sega have announced that the melee-focused and online-centric brawler we talked about yesterday will go by a different name in North America: Anarchy Reigns. Sounds a little… less ridiculous, eh?

In addition to dropping this title news this morning, Sega made a passing mention of two of the game's online modes and, in the process, might have revealed the direction Platinum Games is shooting for. Tag Team and Battle Royal modes were confirmed, leading me to believe, at least, that Platinum wants to give the game a wrestling-ish flavor. 

Oh, and three screens are available for your viewing now, too. This is undeniably a Platinum Games joint. 

    
 Yep.
 Yep.

 
 
Expect Anarchy Reigns to hit store shelves in Fall 2011 for the Xbox 360 and PS3.    
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66 Comments
zameeron Jan. 27, 2011 at 1:57 p.m.
Oh my god! Finally! 
 
Visual style looks very ostentatious, let's hope the gameplay is just as ridiculous.
BaranManon Jan. 27, 2011 at 1:58 p.m.
looks weird
Th3_Jameson Jan. 27, 2011 at 1:58 p.m.
Dat Ass
MysteriousBobon Jan. 27, 2011 at 1:59 p.m.
@zameer said:
" dsds "
I hate the quest system so damn much. 
 
If there's anyone who knows how to make strong melee gameplay, its the former developers of God Hand.
Animastaon Jan. 27, 2011 at 2:02 p.m.
@MysteriousBob said:
" @zameer said:
" dsds "
I hate the quest system so damn much.  If there's anyone who knows how to make strong melee gameplay, its the former developers of God Hand. "
Zeno Clash's brawling is really strong. I think it's just the smacking sound though, which is FANTASTIC.
Darkravenon Jan. 27, 2011 at 2:02 p.m.
we should get all star kameos! gimme solid snake duking it out with starfox! oh wait... someone did that already!
durden77on Jan. 27, 2011 at 2:04 p.m.
Whatever it is I want it. 
 
I love Platinum games, I especially love Madworld, and I love the idea of this.  
 
So just shut your face and give it to me.
LiquidPrinceon Jan. 27, 2011 at 2:04 p.m.
@Th3_James said:
" Dat Ass "
I wonder if they just took Bayonetta's ass...
OllyOxenFreeon Jan. 27, 2011 at 2:04 p.m.

Artemesiaon Jan. 27, 2011 at 2:05 p.m.
why is it not black and white
 
WHY IS IT NOT BLACK AND WHITE
 
Love is over.
fillmoejoeon Jan. 27, 2011 at 2:07 p.m.
Booty.
Hailinelon Jan. 27, 2011 at 2:09 p.m.
I'm starting to notice a pattern here: 

  • MadWorld
  • Bayonetta
  • Vanquish
  • Anarchy Reigns
 
All action games of one type or another that target mature audiences with a healthy dose of ridiculous, versus:
 
  • Viewtiful Joe/Viewtiful Joe 2
  • Okami
  • God Hand
 
Games of different styles for different audiences.
 
As much as I like Platinum's insane action titles, it'd be nice to see more of the old Clover show up.
Animastaon Jan. 27, 2011 at 2:11 p.m.
@Hailinel: didn't they work on infinite space with another dev though?
TheFreeManon Jan. 27, 2011 at 2:12 p.m.
From the couple of screenshots I've seen, I'm liking it's look. After Vanquish's disappointment, I'm wary though.
Hailinelon Jan. 27, 2011 at 2:13 p.m.
@Laketown said:
" @Hailinel: didn't they work on infinite space with another dev though? "
They did, though I have no idea how that workload was split.
MegaGoaton Jan. 27, 2011 at 2:13 p.m.
I feel sorry for Platinum for dealing with Sega
PhatSeeJayon Jan. 27, 2011 at 2:14 p.m.
When did Miranda die her hair blond?
Icemaelon Jan. 27, 2011 at 2:19 p.m.
@Hailinel said:
" I'm starting to notice a pattern here: 

  • MadWorld
  • Bayonetta
  • Vanquish
  • Anarchy Reigns
 
All action games of one type or another that target mature audiences with a healthy dose of ridiculous, versus:
 
  • Viewtiful Joe/Viewtiful Joe 2
  • Okami
  • God Hand
 Games of different styles for different audiences.  As much as I like Platinum's insane action titles, it'd be nice to see more of the old Clover show up. "
But pre-Clover, they made: 
  • Resident Evil 1/2/4
  • Devil May Cry
  • P.N.03
All fairly ridiculous games for mature audiences.

I think they just do whatever the hell they want, and I honestly like it that way. It's not like they've ever disappointed (not, at least, when Mikami or Kamiya have directed).
Undeadpoolon Jan. 27, 2011 at 2:21 p.m.
@PhatSeeJay said:

" When did Miranda die her hair blond? "

Apparently when she joined the Terran's ghost program. 
 
Edit: @Hailinel said:
" @Laketown said:
" @Hailinel: didn't they work on infinite space with another dev though? "
They did, though I have no idea how that workload was split. "
The less said about Infinite Space, the better in my opinion. But it does seem like the workload wasn't with Platinum as that game is nothing like any of their priors (in terms of both type of game and quality of product).
JustinSane311on Jan. 27, 2011 at 2:23 p.m.
I was expecting this game to look like MadWorld...boy was I wrong.

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Anarchy Reigns (Max Anarchy in Japan) is a multiplayer beat 'em up being developed for the Xbox 360 and PS3 by PlatinumGames. It will be published by SEGA.

US Release Date: July 3, 2012

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