In this new developer diary for Bayonetta, director Hideki Kamiya shares some more details about the hair-clad anti-heroine's over-the-top special moves called 'Torture Attacks,' and how they relate to her troubled past. According to Kamiya, the Torture Attacks are representative of the specific cruelties Bayonetta was subjected to as the sole survivor of a brutal witch hunt.

"The demons she summons symbolize her evil spirit in an extreme way," Kamiya explains. The trailer's most extreme example comes in the form of a gigantic demon Bayonetta can summon to nosh her enemies like handfulls of bloody Doritos. Crunch all you want...

Bayonetta comes out for the PS3 and Xbox 360 in North America on January 5th, and releases in Europe on January 8th.

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Another new trailer for Bayonetta is here, explaining how the hair-shirted heroine can build up her magical energy by slaying demons, and use it to unleash powerful "Torture Attacks" on her foes. Iron maidens, guillotines, and high-caliber heels included.

The game was recently released in Japan, and will be available in North America and Europe on January 5th and 8th, respectively. You can peruse our previous Bayonetta coverage here.

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"These boots are made for shooting," soothes the narrator of this Bayonettta trailer as our titular protagonist stands on her head and demonstrates said lethal footwear.

Coming from PlatinumGames with the help of Devil May Cry creator creator Hideki Kamiya, the stylish PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 action game hits on January 5.

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PlatinumGames' stylish action title Bayonetta will ship off to North American shops on January 5 and those of Europe on January 8, publisher Sega announced today.

Crafted by Devil May Cry creator Hideki Kamiya, the game sees players take control of the titular Bayonetta "after being entombed in a coffin sunk in the bottom of the lake" for 500 years "with no memory of anything but her witchcraft."

Our angel-slaying protagonist also has guns in her shoes and an outfit crafted out of her magic hair (seriously). The more magic she uses, the more naked she becomes.

The news follows today's Japanese debut of the PlayStaiton 3 and Xbox 360 game, which received a "a perfect score of 40/40 for Xbox 360" from publication Weekly Famitsu. The PlayStation 3 version, which was ported by Sega, received a 38/40.

The Platinum Games team has released a new Bayonetta dev diary that might just make you ever so slightly less baffled by Devil May Cry creator Hideki Kamiya's latest action game. You'll still be flabbergasted by angels wielding fire-blasting trombones and Bayonetta's catsuit of hair, but at least you'll know some of the ideas behind them.

Published by Sega, Bayonetta arrives for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in January 2010.

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New Bayonetta gameplay footage shows director and Devil May Cry creator Hideki Kamiya wielding the controller to beat his way through an angelic brass band in MadWorld developer Platinum Games' absurd DMC-style action game.

The normal difficulty footage serves as a contrast to the entirely optional 'very easy automatic' mode, where all movement and attacks are controlled by a single button.

Bayonetta will arrive for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in January 2010, published by Sega.

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Bayonetta's 'Very Easy Automatic' mode will allow novice players to control the wacky witch with a single button, a new developer update from Platinum Games reveals.

The 'punch' button will position Bayonetta and attack, as well as dodging and jumping, though players can manually control her movement and other abilities if they wish.

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A patent uncovered in January revealed that Nintendo has thoughts along similar lines, covering a system which would allow players to pass complete control to the game.

Publisher Sega recently delayed the Xbox 360 and PS3 game directed by Devil May Cry creator Hideki Kamiya until January 2010, "to maximize this exciting new title's potential."

My Bayonetta, what multi-purpose footwear you have. Those things can do just about anything, be it tentacle running or concrete skating, and they double as guns too! Coming from Devil May Cry creator Hideki Kamiya and MadWorld developer Platinum Games, Bayonetta is slated to hit PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 come early 2010.

MadWorld developer Platinum Games' new over-the-top action title Bayonetta won't make it out this year as planned, Sega announced today.

The Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 title has been delayed to January 2010, though the Japanese version will still be released in October.

"Bayonetta is an extremely important new IP for SEGA and adds a new level of depth to our growing portfolio," said Sega West president Mike Hayes. "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."

Nuns, firearm footwear and a fight on top of an airplane are among the many wonders on display in Bayonetta's E3 trailer, coming from MadWorld developer Platinum Games.

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Published by SEGA, Bayonetta arrives on Xbox 360 and PlayStation later this year.

More Bayonetta screenshots accompany publisher Sega's announcement of a fall release for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 title, showing off a few of her shoe-ier spells.

We thank Devil May Cry creator Hideki Kamiya and MadWorld developer Platinum Games for their continuing commitment to extravagantly mental action games.

What is she wearing? Who's that guy? Why are there pistols in her heels? Is that King Ghidorah? This Bayonetta trailer won't answer your questions but will excite and amaze.

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Developed by Platinum Games, the team behind MadWorld, Bayonetta is ostensibly a sexed-up Devil May Cry--no surprise as DMC creator Hideki Kamiya is directing.

Publisher SEGA has yet to give a release date for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 title.

Ending the tyranny of pre-rendered cinematic stills and dull environment shots, publisher Sega has revealed the first action-packed in-game screenshots of Bayonetta.

It's no coincidence that the game is reminiscent of Capcom's Devil May Cry titles, as series creator Hideki Kamiya is producing. He's one of the many Capcom all-stars that founded developer Platinum Games, including Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami.

Sega says the game will deliver "magnificent over-the-top action taking place in stages that are a veritable theme park of exciting attractions" to PS3 and Xbox 360 this year.

Sega has announced a four-game publishing deal with PlatinumGames, the independent studio formed by the ex-Capcom staff responsible for Resident Evil, Devil May Cry, Steel Battalion, Viewtiful Joe, and Okami.

The titles include Madworld (Wii), Infinite Line (NDS), Bayonetta (PS3, X360), and an untitled fourth game from Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami. Be sure to check out the entire post for more media, including a Bayonetta trailer with a sultry female.

Bayonetta (PS3, X360) / 2009
Producer: Hideki Kamiya, creator of Devil May Cry
Description: "Magnificent over-the-top action taking place in stages that are a veritable theme park of exciting attractions."

Madworld (Wii) / Q1 2009
Producer: Atsushi Inaba
Description: "Irreverent humor and over-the-top violence."

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