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Former Platinum Games producer Hideki Kamiya has taken to X to rant about the Nintendo Switch 2 leakers who spoiled today’s reveal for some people. To say Kamiya was furious with them could be seen as a bit of an understatement. You can read the Okami sequel developer’s thoughts about the subject down below.
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"I hope all of the people who leaked Switch 2 information, and those who helped leak it, will be cursed for the rest of their lives to always have poop on the soles of their shoes when they get home"

"The worst of scum ... [they] should be covered in shit from head to toe and thrown out of the atmosphere... and then stop thinking and wander forever"

"They need to be crushed as soon as possible"​

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[Hookshot]

The leakers themselves have no power, it's the dickheads that post those leaks as unavoidable thread titles that ruin events for everyone.

 

[JPSLotus97T]

 

[fart town usa]

I agree.

I can't stand the endless leak/rumor-mill. For two reasons: the main one being it's just grifters who want to receive engagement/ad revenue. Screw those people. The second reason, show some self restraint. To me it's like looking at your Christmas gifts, before Christmas. Does no one want to be excited/surprised anymore? Is everyone always on the hype train and they simply can't wait?

Avoid the hype train, avoid the rumors, you'll find yourself pleasantly surprised when the reveal takes place. Or maybe you're disappointed but what have you lost? You weren't hyped and you weren't invested in the rumors, so it's whatever at that point. It's all win-win.

 

[Sebastian1295]

So he essentially wants the leakers to meet this guy.

 

[od-chan]

I get his principle (and agree with that) but the Switch thing is just something else entirely. It's not like leakers spoiled some "magic" moment (think Okami reveal) here. It was all very technical and very basic.

Japanese society is in large parts still very "docile", so stuff like leaking and piracy are seen as these sinister things ALL THE TIME, when in reality they're just really not, so I'm not exactly surprised that he would get his panties in a bunch over this,

 

[VolticArchangel]

"I hope all of the people who leaked Switch 2 information, and those who helped leak it, will be cursed for the rest of their lives to always have poop on the soles of their shoes when they get home"

"The worst of scum ... [they] should be covered in shit from head to toe and thrown out of the atmosphere... and then stop thinking and wander forever"

What an absolute madlad.

 

[Shaki12345]

He's right. It's fun to discuss the leaks and speculate on the console and what it can do, but it can never ever beat a good surprise.

I'd rather have 0 leaks and lots of surprises. Leaks have destroyed more than many people think.

 

[Guilty_AI]

Does it even matter, everyone knew it was about time a Switch 2 came, even before leaks people were already speculating.

 

[Aldric]

He's right.

For ex what was the point of "leaking" the Switch 2 trailer what, two days in advance? It's just self-indulgence and attention whoring.

 

[diffusionx]

I don't really understand why Nintendo couldn't drop this video a month ago, before CES and all that shit.

We aren't getting real info until April, anyway.

 

[bundylove]

Well with this attitude, no wonder japan is bankrupt.

Either japanese people start changing their attitude and change course or their economy will collapse not that its not already in shambles

 

[fart town usa]

I get his principle (and agree with that) but the Switch thing is just something else entirely. It's not like leakers spoiled some "magic" moment (think Okami reveal) here. It was all very technical and very basic.

Japanese society is in large parts still very "docile", so stuff like leaking and piracy are seen as these sinister things ALL THE TIME, when in reality they're just really not, so I'm not exactly surprised that he would get his panties in a bunch over this,

I look at it like this.

Think of all the legendary reveal moments, at any kind of trade show or award show. They are fun to go back and revisit on YT and if you were watching live, you have that memory of watching and how you felt when you realized what you were seeing. For me the recent example is RE7. That was amazing.

Now think of leaks on X, reddit, 4chan. There are no memories. It's a total waste of a reveal. It's a total waste of a magical moment, and we don't get those moments too often with gaming these days.

 

[near]

I'd be lying if I said I didn't enjoy leaks and the speculation that comes with it, but it is still a shitty practice perpetuated by shitty people. The leakers are parasites who thrive off the attention. Kamiya speaks the truth.

 

[Dacvak]

How dare you refer to him as the “Okami creator” and not the “Viewtiful Joe creator”. Shame.


Sorry, I’m just REALLY trying to will Viewtiful Joe 3 into existence these days…

 

[Dacvak]

I'd be lying if I said I didn't enjoy leaks and the speculation that comes with it, but it is still a shitty practice perpetuated by shitty people. The leakers are parasites who thrive off the attention. Kamiya speaks the truth.

I agree.

I love the leaks. I hate the leaks.

 

[Robb]

I agree in principle. But I’ll also happily indulge in it all and actively seek them out, so I guess I’m part of the problem in a way. It’s just fun to speculate about this stuff and put the pieces together.

 

[od-chan]

I look at it like this.

Think of all the legendary reveal moments, at any kind of trade show or award show. They are fun to go back and revisit on YT and if you were watching live, you have that memory of watching and how you felt when you realized what you were seeing. For me the recent example is RE7. That was amazing.

Now think of leaks on X, reddit, 4chan. There are no memories. It's a total waste of a reveal. It's a total waste of a magical moment, and we don't get those moments too often with gaming these days.

Absolutely, that's why I said I agree on principle. It's great that stuff like Okami wasn't leaked earlier, I'm really glad about that. This whole Switch thing is just not comparable to that, Kamiya is just sticking to his principle no matter if it makes sense to be applied here, because that's what japanese do

 

[Zacfoldor]

Well with this attitude, no wonder japan is bankrupt.

Either japanese people start changing their attitude and change course or their economy will collapse not that its not already in shambles

Mate, the whole world is a crazy sack of shit and the Japanese are the only ones not crazy and it's them who need to change their attitude?

Nah. Let the man be mad. I guarantee you that anyone who ever had a game announcement they were excited about leak ahead of time, was fucking pissed. You think ND and Sony weren't pissed about TLOU2 leak? How is that different?

I'm not personally mad about it, but I get it. Let the man vent.

 

[MagiusNecros]

Does this mean he is making a game for Switch 2?

 

[fart town usa]

Absolutely, that's why I said I agree on principle. It's great that stuff like Okami wasn't leaked earlier, I'm really glad about that. This whole Switch thing is just not comparable to that, Kamiya is just sticking to his principle no matter if it makes sense to be applied here, because that's what japanese do

Well said. My bad.

 

[Rat Rage]

I think it's all viral marketing. C'mon man, are you really telling me that a japanese gaming accessories company like Genki, who clearly had early access to the Switch 2 design for at least a couple of months (probably like many other gaming accessory companies) and who - for sure - were under some sort of NDA, accidentally - no, deliberately - leaks a 100% correct switch 2 design alongside the logo at one of the biggest tech trade shows in the world just like that? As a japanese company of all things? Can you imagine how extremely disrespectful such a move is for a company from japan, where being respectful especially in a business environment is extremely important? Does anyone really believe the higher ups at Genki are THIS retarded?

 

[bundylove]

Mate, the whole world is a crazy sack of shit and the Japanese are the only ones not crazy and it's them who need to change their attitude?

Nah. Let the man be mad. I guarantee you that anyone who ever had a game announcement they were excited about leak ahead of time, was fucking pissed. You think ND and Sony weren't pissed about TLOU2 leak? How is that different?

I'm not personally mad about it, but I get it. Let the man vent.

You are talking to someone who just came back from japan buddy.

And not the first time.

Here is sapporo

 

[Pasta la Vista]

This kinda adds more credibility to the idea that Nintendo was forced to reveal it earlier than they would have liked because of the leaks.

 

[Walter Matthau]

The leaks spoiled the announcement for me. I would have enjoyed it much more if it all came out of nowhere.

 

[SJRB]

Bro that is a sick curse to put on someone

 

[cinnamonandgravy]

aggressive... and i like it

were sort of cheating ourselves by viewing the leaks

 

[Judge Magister]

U Mad bro?

 

[ZiggyPop1991]

This is a little overboard. For games absolutely. However, the Switch is past due for an upgrade. Even with these leaks the world offline exists and no one was checking for anything. When my nephew and mom saw the trailer today it piqued their interest (only a little because that trailer was boring as hell).

Also, leaks can happen. No one is forced to report them. Touch grass a bit, lol. People will still buy it and be tuned in for every piece of official information. Now actual games. Hell no those are the absolute worst.

 

[Gambit2483]

Block ALL of them, Kamiya-san

 

[Pasta la Vista]

I look at it like this.

Think of all the legendary reveal moments, at any kind of trade show or award show. They are fun to go back and revisit on YT and if you were watching live, you have that memory of watching and how you felt when you realized what you were seeing. For me the recent example is RE7. That was amazing.

Now think of leaks on X, reddit, 4chan. There are no memories. It's a total waste of a reveal. It's a total waste of a magical moment, and we don't get those moments too often with gaming these days.

Disagree personally, the leaks about the Xbone reveal, always online, etc. And Project Beasts were pretty damn legendary over here.

 

[Miles708]

Would someone please think about our marketing department!

 

[amigastar]

Pretty harsh statement

 

[Kacho]

That’s one for the bucket list

 

[Fbh]

Oh no, they ruined the amazing reveal of a boring video showing a 3D render of a samey looking switch upgrade.

Those bastards!!

 

[ResilientBanana]

It’s a highly anticipated game console that Nintendo took too long to reveal. This happened because Nintendo took too long. Not only this but it went into production prior to the announcement, what did they think was going to happen.

Fairly immature response from platinum. As to be expected with the shitty games they make.

 

[Yoboman]

Is there a bigger crybaby bitch in gaming than Kamiya?

 

[Scrawnton]

This one's on Nintendo. Always reveal your console before mass production starts.

 

[64gigabyteram]

It's just a leak bro.

Maybe if Nintendo were a bit more transparent about the progress of their new hardware nobody would have leaked shit.

Or maybe they should get better security.

remember when their games didn't use to get leaked days to weeks before launch? When everyone had all these weird speculation and ideas about what the post-Wii U system was going to be, and all of the mockups were wrong?
Nintendo has awful security now. Not the leakers fault.

 

[OGM_Madness]

The announcement itself was pretty boring.

However, people going nuts over it for the past weeks made the event bigger than what it was.

Nintendo should be grateful that they can still ignite interest in people.

However, I think making big announcements during a show like TGA or TGS works well, so spoiling those with leaks suck. But this announcement, I think the word of mouth helped it a bit.

Now we have to wait and see on April what’s actually we gonna get excited about.

 

[Gambit2483]

Nintendo should be grateful that they can still ignite interest in people.

Xbox has one foot in the grave, and Playstation is (seemingly) asleep at the wheel on Cruise Control...If not Nintendo then who else?

 

[Illyria]

Don't hate the player, hate the game

 

[64gigabyteram]

Xbox has one foot in the grave

understatement of the century

 

[GrayChild]

The worst of scum ... [they] should be covered in shit from head to toe

Be careful Kamiya. There are people out there who genuinely find this enjoyable.

 

[Azelover]

I think it's all viral marketing. C'mon man, are you really telling me that a japanese gaming accessories company like Genki, who clearly had early access to the Switch 2 design for at least a couple of months (probably like many other gaming accessory companies) and who - for sure - were under some sort of NDA, accidentally - no, deliberately - leaks a 100% correct switch 2 design alongside the logo at one of the biggest tech trade shows in the world just like that? As a japanese company of all things? Can you imagine how extremely disrespectful such a move is for a company from japan, where being respectful especially in a business environment is extremely important? Does anyone really believe the higher ups at Genki are THIS retarded?

Yes, because they're gonna be made into an example now, and have gained absolutely nothing in the process. I'm not gonna say retarded but it's pretty dumb..

 

[Anthony Soprano]

"The worst of scum ... [they] should be covered in shit from head to toe and thrown out of the atmosphere... and then stop thinking and wander forever"

Desperate hopes that nothing takes the wind out of Nintendo's new platform sales.

Why?

So that his mediocre Okami sequel with lackluster cartoon art style has a platform to fit in on alongside Mario Kart 8 from 2014.

 

[Lambogenie]

He's right. It's fun to discuss the leaks and speculate on the console and what it can do, but it can never ever beat a good surprise.

I'd rather have 0 leaks and lots of surprises. Leaks have destroyed more than many people think.

I really think the crazy knee jerk reactions in the companies cause more harm than the actual leak.

 

[Shaki12345]

I really think the crazy knee jerk reactions in the companies cause more harm than the actual leak.

Explain please

 

[EDMIX]

lol nobody care

Switch 2 isn't a fucking shock to most, leaking it isn't this wild revelation

 

[SirTerry-T]

It's all about the internet fame and clout. These twats aren't in it to share the excitement of a new hardware or software launch, they do it to make their little lives feel somewhat important.
For about five minutes.