Black Panties CBT
Panty? That's black CBT. Closed Beta Test. It's when game companies let a select group of gamers play the early parts to gauge user reactions and spot issues before official release. Basically the final check before launch. And the game I'm playing on stream today is a CBT game too. But what makes this one special isn't just that it's CBT.
Yeah. The game I brought today is one you can't find any info on, no matter how hard you search online. Why? It's a brand-new game from a newbie studio, and they haven't leaked a single detail. So how would you viewers know about it? The chat was full of confusion over this totally unknown game.
Perfect. Time to clear up the mystery for everyone.
"Let's see. It's called Raider."
"I don't know the details either. I stumbled on it while hunting for new game info. No videos, no images—just the CBT date staring me in the face, so I signed up right away."
In this day and age? A game like that? No way. I could confidently say it doesn't exist. Promotion is essential for a game's success. You gotta let as many people know it exists before they decide to play or not. But this game spits in the face of that common sense. That stubborn, hardcore vibe tugged at a corner of my heart.
But my viewers apparently lack my burning passion for romance.
"Must be this cold, harsh reality killing the romance..." I shook my head sadly, full of pity.
Looks like I need to revive that lost romance through today's stream.
"Kids, trust me...! I'll show you exactly what romance is...!!!"
"What suffering? My rig's got a superior 4090 spec and it's only ever run Night Rise—pure honey so far."
"Where'd you sell that excuse? I said I got the 4090 so I'd never worry about GPUs for future games—double duty!"
...Ouch, stings a tiny bit. But time to play it bold.
"Won't deny it. But not anymore! Ultra-high-spec games are waiting for me...!!"
"The game? Download page opens in 5 minutes, so we'll grab it then and dive right in."
But how long would I actually play? 5 minutes? 10? An hour tops, if lucky. Not that I planned to last that long anyway. Newbie studio's first game. No promo, no info. Not even sure if it's otaku bait. Probably a total landmine. Truth is, today's main game isn't my pick. It's up to the viewers—donors specifically—and the heavens. Yep, roulette content. Viewers donate to suggest games, amount sets roulette weight. Fill the wheel, spin, play what lands. Why not start with roulette? Way funnier when my hyped game turns out to be total dogshit, forcing teary-eyed roulette pivot.
"Ah, time's up. Hold on, gotta enter the download code—covering the screen."
Shouldn't take long. How big could a newbie game's first title be...?
"...Huh?"
For a second, I thought my eyes glitched. Blinked a few times, checked the file size again. No change.
"...Everyone."
"Looks like we hit the jackpot."
I uncovered the screen for broadcast. Viewer reactions were right on cue.
20 gigabytes. Considering CBTs don't show everything, Raider's size is massive. Big size usually means lots of content. 20GB...?
"Full 3D graphics game for sure."
Doesn't guarantee godgame, though. Bad 3D models? I'd take a well-made 2D char any day. But if the 3D modeling's on point? 2D can't compete. Then why play Night Rise with its flat paper characters and no rotoscoping? ...Love blinds you, makes everything look pretty. Anyway, I'm clear-eyed now. Objective judgment time.
"Am I seriously about to meet my life-game today?"
"Nah, just a quick peek."
As the idle banter rolled on, download finished.
"Okay, all downloaded. Time to unwrap this bad boy!"
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"Uh, um."
No matter how I look, this has the best graphics of any current otaku game out there? How to describe it... Like expecting a laptop for your birthday, opening the box, and finding Lamborghini keys inside. Can't zone out like an idiot. Streamer mode: engage. The forced story segment just ended—player freedom unlocked.
But I didn't move the character yet. Wanted to chat story first.
"Setting's world on the brink of destruction. Otaku game national rule."
"Enemy threatening humanity, people lose homes, last hope is playable protag—familiar taste. ...But something's off?"
"No male characters in the cinematic at all."
Not weird that it's all girls. Standard in this scene. But...
"They usually justify all-female casts with some lore, right? No explanation here? Isn't that weird?"
"Maybe more lore later? Nah, it's super early story, so guys might show up. Anyway, story talk over! Character impressions first."
I started tweaking the camera angle.
"...Modeling is chef's kiss."
Rotated the view all around the protag. Female, of course. Otaku rule: pick girl protag. But I didn't choose—she was preset, no gender select.
As I admired, the idle character started moving on her own. Auto idle motion after inactivity. Smooth, no jank. Gasp.
"This is top-tier current otaku game quality, no cap?"
"Nah, CBT signup closed already."
Swivel camera for the key check. Godgame or not?
"...Godgame confirmed."
The moment black panties greeted me, I had to clap.