I posted about it on my blog over on GameTrailers.com if you wanna know what else is on the show and see a teaser trailer to boot. So, any bets on the game from Platinum?

*All references to the buxom Bayonetta in some manner…

Of course, the game goes on sale in the U.S. on January 5th and across Europe on January 8th 2010, giving just over a month to enjoy the tiny morsel of sexified ass kicking as much as humanly possible until the real thing comes out…and we see just how perfect the game really is.

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“When I was 9 years old I begged my mom for a SEGA Genesis for Christmas. When I opened it, I screamed for about 20 minutes.” said the buxom beauty Bonaccorso. “For about 5 years after that, I was obsessed with all the Sonic The Hedgehog games, Toe Jam & Earl, and Rolo To The Rescue (a baby elephant in search of his mother). I didn’t return to my game playing days until about 2 years ago, and now, I’m STILL obsessed with those old games. When I was little I would stay up way past my bedtime and if I died (in the game), I would be crushed. I’d be so mad that I’d beg to stay up and try again. And of course, I’d get my way and continue playing until my eyeballs were burning from not blinking. Yay Sega! Thanks for contributing to my lack of doing homework!! I recently was searching for a Maxim contest, and when I saw what this contest was for, I thought I’d be perfect for it. Had the glasses, the ‘goth’ costume, and the sexy look! haha!”

lol…I love how they had to clarify the “in the game” part when she talked about dying…She sounds old school, so she probably will have difficulty playing the game she now infamously represents, but then again, I probably will too…

Bayonetta comes out January 5 for the 360 and PS3. Autographed photos of Bonacorso not included.

The first thing that must be established in order to begin this discussion is, ‘What is a perfect score?’. Most obvious is that, to give a few examples, a perfect score would be a 10 out of 10, 5 stars out of 5 or, in Famitsu’s case, 40 out of 40. The reason Famitsu has a scale of 40 is because they have four different reviewers that each give the game a score between 1 and 10, a fact which makes their perfect score even more impressive. Getting the same score out of four different people is an uncommon occurrence, I am sure. This might explain what it has only happened a few time in Famitsu’s twenty three year history. Perhaps if every outlet required more than one opinion we would have far less perfect scores.

But back to the topic at hand, ‘What is a perfect score?’. What does a perfect score actually represent when the reviewer doles it out? Does it simply mean that the overall experience of the game was a phenomenal one? Does it mean that it is the best game the reviewer has ever played? Does it mean the reviewer wants their score on the box? It might mean all of those things or none of them to any given reviewer. Likewise, the multitude of differing opinions that reviewers have about what a perfect score represents is also reflected in their readers. Gamers, at large, have a wide view of what a perfect score implies. There is really no consistency. So what do you think a perfect score means? Is it something different than what I mentioned above? Establishing what a perfect score means, or perhaps should mean, is at the heart of this discussion. Creating an industry standard benchmark for what a perfect score represents would go a long way towards answering the question of whether or not a specific game deserves a perfect score.

So let’s do it. Let’s define what a perfect score should be. My definition of a game that is deserving of a perfect score is quite simple. A perfect score should be reserved for a game that is – well – perfect. That is to say, a perfect score should be reserved for a game that cannot be improved upon. To me, that is the definition of perfect. As a matter of fact, Merriam-Webster’s Online Dictionary gives their first definition of the word ‘perfect’ as “1 a : being entirely without fault or defect : flawless.” What a perfect definition – without fault or defect: flawless. I don’t know about you, but I have yet to encounter a game that is without fault or defect or that is flawless.

Now please don’t misinterpret what I am saying, I have played some truly incredible games. Games that have made me laugh, games that have made me sad, and games that have scared me far worse than any movie ever has. I have seen artwork in games that has blown my mind and creativity that is worthy of celebration. I have been moved by incredibly ornate vistas and floored with laughter from a brilliantly designed dancing stick figure. Best of all is that games are just getting better, and more creative, and more beautiful, and more engaging. But for all of the exquisite work I have seen in the gaming industry, I have never – ever – seen a game that is flawless. Have you?

Some of you might think I am being nit-picky or too literal. But let us be clear, this is the definition of the word ‘perfect’ and reviewers are word-smiths (or fancy themselves as such). Thus, they should choose thoughtfully how they frame their coverage. I would put forth that if we were going to start a discussion about standardizing the meaning of a “perfect score”, then the dictionary definition of the word ‘perfect’ might be a good place to start. Just a thought.

If we accept the definition of a perfect score to be that of a game which is without flaw, than the question of which games deserve perfect scores and how often they should be given out kind of answers itself, don you think? If we were to standardize the meaning of a ’10′ based on the dictionary (crazy thought, I know) then a score of ’10′ would actually carry the weight it deserves.
Without that standardization, what happens when a truly perfect game is released? When the game is finally released that cannot be improved upon; that is free from fault or defect and is actually flawless – how will we know? There are plenty of games that have received perfect scores from various sources and, honestly, I don’t think anyone of those sources would tell you that any one of those games was without defect. So how will we know when there is such a game? Won’t it have the same score as all the rest?

Some of you may argue that if we use the definition proposed above, we would never see a perfect score again. To you I ask this question – Does it bother you that we never see a score of ’1′? Think about it. We don’t ever see scores of zero or one for a game, yet this bothers no one. But mention that you might never see a ’10′ again and suddenly the screaming masses stomp their feet and proclaim that a scoring scale is useless and loses all meaning if you can’t ever give out a perfect score out. In fact, just the opposite is true. The scale gains meaning when you are not handing out a perfect score five times a year.

There are great games out there and they are just getting better. Every year games get better looking, more involved, and more intelligent. Many of these games are worthy of high praise, to be sure. But, as of the writing of this column, there has been no game that is free from fault or flawless. So I will hold on to that coveted 10 out of 10 until that day comes. Will you?

Lorin Baumgarten is the owner and founder of Furious Gamer Radio.

“Traditionally high scoring games in Famitsu go on to perform very well at retail in both Japan and the rest of the world. PlatinumGames set out to deliver a game that redefines the 3D action genre, and we feel that they have set a benchmark for future games in the genre to aspire to,” said Mike Hayes, CEO of SEGA America & SEGA Europe. “We chose a January ship date for Bayonetta as we firmly believe that it is the best time for SEGA and our retail partners to launch this exciting new IP in the West, and push for a number #1 retail slot. Bayonetta is a huge title for us and the perfect start for the New Year, both for SEGA and gamers across the West.”

Interested in checking out more on the game? This recently released featurette about the game’s story, characters, and weapons should do the trick.

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