Category: Games

A thread popped up on 5ch where users who’d bought a Switch 2 started comparing notes on what they were actually playing. The list ranged widely — Momotetsu, Clubhouse Games (Asobi Daizen), Derby Stallion 2, Fantasy Life, Donkey Kong Bananza, a Warriors-style “Musou 2” title, and the Yo-kai Watch 1 remake — and the conversation quickly turned to whether any of it really needed a Switch 2 at all. Anyone who mentioned games also available on PS5 or PC, like No Man’s Sky or Musou 2, got hit with a wave of “just play it on PC” and “PS5 is fine for that,” exposing a split between people who bought the console purely for Zelda and Monster Hunter and are letting it collect dust, and those who are actually putting hours in.

107AnonymousOct 6, 2026 12:55

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*This article is compiled and summarized from excerpts of the 5ch (Nandemo Jikkyo G) thread “[Sad News] The Games I’ve Actually Played Since Buying My Switch 2 lol.”

On episode 36 of the radio show “Koji10,” released October 5, director Hideo Kojima spoke about his new horror title “OD,” currently in development. “OD” was announced in 2023 as a Microsoft-backed project, and while some cast members and teaser footage have already been revealed, most of the game’s content remains unknown — Kojima reportedly stated his policy is to “stay quiet and keep it a mystery” for now. On 5ch’s console-war (gaming industry) board, opinions were split over whether this is a repeat of the free-demo strategy that made “P.T.” such a sensation, or simply a sign that the budget or production is running behind schedule. Some pointed out that filming won’t even start until the end of the year, and that the SAG-AFTRA strike over motion-capture actors may be a factor.

Hideo Kojima, director at Kojima Productions, commented on his new horror title “OD,” currently in development, during episode 36 of “Koji10: Hideo Kojima’s ‘Let’s Make It the Best 10 O’Clock,’” released on October 5.

“Koji10” is a radio show that aired on TBS Radio. A year after Season 2 ended, episode 36 was released as a one-night-only revival episode on YouTube and other platforms.

During the show, Kojima also touched on his new horror game “OD,” among other topics. “OD” was announced in 2023, but with only some cast members, screenshots, and teaser footage revealed so far, it remains shrouded in mystery.

Source: gamespark.jp / Original article here

*This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5ch (Hardware/Industry (Console Wars)) thread “Director Kojima: ‘I want to release OD while staying quiet and keeping it a mystery’.”

The buyback (used-game trade-in) price for Marvel’s Wolverine reportedly fell from ¥5,500 to ¥4,000 within just 10 days of release, and by the three-week mark, retail chains GEO and BookOff had slashed their prices to ¥2,000 and ¥2,500 respectively, according to a report on 5ch’s “Hardware/Industry” (Geha) board. “Bikane” — the nickname for a recent game that had previously held the record for fastest-crashing buyback price — took five weeks to hit ¥2,000, but Wolverine beat that mark in just three weeks, sparking talk of a new “fastest drop ever.” Thread replies raised complaints about the game’s lack of content and abundance of bugs, comparisons with other titles released around the same time, and mentions of how much unsold stock is still sitting in stores.

47AnonymousOct 6, 2026 12:52

Everyone's favorite all-time fastest drop


Release dates
July 14, 2005 (standard edition)
November 2, 2005 (PS2 "the Best" budget reissue)

86AnonymousOct 6, 2026 13:10

Re: #47
That's about the point I realized Sony wasn't even looking at its own customers anymore…

*This article is compiled as an excerpt and summary from the 5ch (Hardware/Industry, “Geha”) thread “[Bad News] Wolverine’s Buyback Price Is Getting Ugly [Fastest Drop Ever].”

Actress and TV personality Kato Konatsu’s debut episode playing the new PS5 horror title “Silent Hill f” on her gaming channel racked up 6.2 million views — but when she switched to streaming “Rhythm Heaven” on Nintendo’s new Switch 2 hardware, her viewer count dropped sharply, and the topic got picked up on 5ch’s hardware/industry (geha) board. Rather than simply chalking it up to a difference in hardware popularity, the thread pointed out that Silent Hill f’s own viewership had already been declining as the playthrough went on, with the dominant theory being that the real driver was the fading novelty of “a woman playing hardcore horror on stream” that fueled the first episode’s buzz. Still, there was some disagreement over how to read the actual trend in the view counts.

*This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5ch (Hardware/Industry [geha]) thread “Kato Konatsu — Viewers Plummet After Switching From PS5 to Switch 2, Why Is That?.”

Nintendo has announced the “Nintendo Switch 2 Choose Your Game Set,” launching November 12, 2026, at a suggested retail price of 63,980 yen (tax included). Buyers can pick one title from Mario Kart World, Tomodachi Collection, or Nintendo Switch Sports Resort — a different lineup from the North American version (Mario Kart, Donkey Kong Bananza, and a Pokémon title). On the thread, opinions split: some pointed out that launch-day buyers effectively lost out on 10,000 yen, and others criticized the bundling practice for squeezing out individual game sales at retail, while some offered an analysis suggesting the domestic lineup differs from overseas because Pokémon-series titles’ weekly sales are too weak to anchor the bundle.

※This article is compiled and summarized from the 5ch (Hardware/Industry (Geha)) thread “Switch 2 Launches with a Choice of 3 Games!“

Overseas outlet sumahodigest has published new details on Sony’s reportedly in-development next-gen handheld, the “PSP3.” The device is said to pack a custom chip called “Kynis,” built on TSMC’s N3P process, and GPU performance is claimed to reach up to 11.5TFLOPS when connected to a dedicated dock. The figure sparked buzz for surpassing the PS5’s 10.28TFLOPS, but the thread debated whether that number is a theoretical peak that includes “Dual Issue” throughput, as well as speculation that the console could be priced at $999 (roughly ¥160,000). With no official announcement yet, the flurry of competing leaks also drew plenty of skepticism about where the information was even coming from.

Regarding the PSP 3, reportedly being developed by Sony as its next-generation handheld game console, the possibility has emerged that its docked performance could far exceed previous estimates. According to the latest calculations, the custom “Kynis” chip, built on TSMC’s N3P process, is said to allow GPU performance to reach up to 11.5TFLOPS when connected to the dock.

Source: sumahodigest.com / Original article here

*This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5ch (Hardware/Industry (Geha)) thread “[Good News] Media: ‘PSP 3 Reportedly Reaches 11.5TFLOPS When Docked, Surpassing PS5’.”

A game developer, posting on X (formerly Twitter), said they’re “not against physical copies” while laying out the industry’s current reality: “Digital downloads are mainstream now, and physical copies have a lower profit margin than digital, so they’re on a declining trend.” The remark sparked a wide-ranging debate on 5ch’s Hardware/Industry (“Geha”) board over whether digital downloads actually benefit users at all, and what gets lost if physical copies disappear. Posters traded concrete points — not having to visit a store, questions about storage space, and shrinking shelf space at retailers — with opinions splitting sharply between the digital camp and the physical camp.

Did people maybe take that as me being anti-physical? I’m not against it at all. I’m just explaining the current reality — digital downloads are mainstream right now, and physical copies have a lower profit margin than digital, so they’re on a declining trend. Given that reality and where things are headed, all I can do is my best within it.

Source: x.com / original post here

60AnonymousOct 6, 2026 08:12

Steam really did make things better.
Back in the day, even a game you could tell was trash within minutes meant the hassle of reselling it used.
Now two hours is enough to judge whether it's trash, and you get a full refund.

74AnonymousOct 6, 2026 08:16

Re: #60
Though you'll get a warning for violating the refund policy.

※This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5ch (Hardware/Industry, “Geha”) thread “Developer: “Digital downloads are mainstream now — physical copies have a lower profit margin than digital and are on a declining trend”.”

Masahiro Sakurai posted a photo on X of a dinner with ten renowned game developers — Kazutaka Kodaka, Yoko Taro, Toby Fox, Shinji Mikami, Hideki Kamiya, Goichi Suda, Keiichiro Toyama, Jiro Ishii, and Fumito Ueda — describing it as “an Avengers-style gathering of game directors.” On 5ch’s hardware/industry (Geha) board, users pointed out that the lineup closely matches the judging panel for the “Japan Game Awards 2026 Game Designers Award,” fueling speculation that this wasn’t just a casual dinner but an awards-related meeting. The discussion soon spread beyond the dinner itself, touching on each person’s recent track record, the notable absence of anyone from Nintendo, and frustration with an industry recognition structure that seems to spotlight directors above all else.

Hello.

This is an Avengers-style gathering of game directors

Source: x.com / Original post here

75AnonymousOct 6, 2026 01:30

Re: #69
Well, there are also awards that are specifically given to people who actually make games, you know.

102AnonymousOct 6, 2026 06:43

Re: #75
This one?

*This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5ch (Hardware/Industry (Geha)) thread “Masahiro Sakurai Ends Up Having Dinner With an Absurd Lineup of People.”

Martin Klima, co-founder of Warhorse Studios—the developer behind the Kingdom Come: Deliverance series—revealed in an interview with PC Gamer that his studio has run out of options for dealing with soaring development costs, and said he wants Grand Theft Auto VI to take the lead in raising game prices. On 5ch’s Hardware/Industry board, discussion ranged from the backlash Nintendo faced for selling Mario Kart World at $80, to the structural issue of hardware and GPU performance races driving up development costs, to whether 4K graphics are even necessary.

“We want GTA 6 to lead the charge on raising game prices”—”We’ve run out of options” amid soaring development costs… says Kingdom Come developer’s co-founder

Martin Klima, co-founder of Warhorse Studios, developer of the Kingdom Come: Deliverance series, has drawn attention after telling PC Gamer in an interview that he wants Grand Theft Auto VI (hereafter GTA 6) to take the lead in raising game prices.

“I hope GTA paves the way.”

Source: gamespark.jp / Original article here

*This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5ch (Hardware/Industry (Geha)) thread “Kingdom Come developer: “Development costs have risen too much, we’ve hit our limit—we want GTA 6 to lead the charge and raise game prices”.”

A VTuber’s remark — “Why does game streaming even need permission? What was the point of buying it?” — sparked discussion on 5ch’s Hardware & Industry (Geha) board. Commenters repeatedly pointed out that what streamers buy is the “right to play” the software, not the “right to broadcast” it. The thread also brought up the Niconico era, when streaming in open defiance of terms of service was rampant, as well as the current system where rights holders are notified the moment a stream goes live, letting them demonetize or take it down almost instantly. Opinions were split on whether streaming hurts sales and on whether a permission system is justified in the first place.

※This article is compiled and summarized from the 5ch (Hardware & Industry / Geha) thread “VTuber: “Why does game streaming even need permission? What was the point of buying it?”“