Known for not having his tongue in his pocket and never hesitating to express himself without any restraint, Hideki Kamiya spoke out on his Twitter account regarding the leaks surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2. And the least that we can say that he was not gentle. Be careful, flowery language.
We can say it, the Japanese game designer is back on track and that is understandable, the latter maintains very good relations with Nintendo, which has always been a partner manufacturer having supported his various works. Whether it’s Viewtiful Joe, Okami or even Bayonetta which has completely become a license exclusive to Nintendo machines, Kamiya has something to be indebted to the Kyoto company. However, even if we can deplore the fact that these leaks are becoming more and more numerous, no one escapes them today, regardless of the industry and not just in video games. It is true that with the explosion of social networks, the ease of taking photos of anything with a smartphone, the immediacy of information, everything has gained momentum. And it is true that the mock-up of the American prop maker Genki (yes, they come from the United States) unfortunately dampened the surprise on Nintendo’s side. Other leaks, during the Christmas holidays, revealed the motherboard of the Nintendo Switch 2, the Joy-Cons also with their magnetic side and the optical sensor allowing it to be used as a mouse.
For his part, we recall that Hideki Kamiya announced during the Game Awards in December 2024 a sequel to Okami and the resurrection of his studio Clover. We don’t know if the license will succeed in becoming hyped, because it must be remembered that sales of its games never reach the general public, and remain quite confidential… All things considered, of course.