Bayonetta was originally going to be an American Civil War game. The name is based on the popular gun-knife used at the time.

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Bayonetta was originally going to be an American Civil War game. The name is based on the popular gun-knife used at the time.
Mario’s brother Luigi was at one point disowned from the Mario household for being able to jump higher than the rest of the family, and generally being better at everything else too. They only let him back in to exploit his blind love and usefulness.
John Madden does not actually own all of the titular video games, making him a fake fan of his own series.
Mother, this game isn’t very good!!