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Kojima's new game will be published by Sony, is also coming to PC, won't be Silent Hills

Well, it's obviously not Silent Hills, but I don't need the name, I just want a horror game by Kojima, Del Toro and Junji Ito. Can be called "Circumcision" for all I care

 

[BumRush]

Wow, this was fun to wake up to!! 😊

 

[texhnolyze]

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Kojima's new game will be published by Sony, is also coming to PC, won't be Silent Hills

Here's the source of that info: https://medium.com/@PadPoet/sony-co...th-kojima-productions-1490ebd29c45#.uwl8kbsqe

Well, there it is.

 

[Man]

Sony really doesn't give a fuck about expanding the PS4 player base with exclusives, huh?

PC won't go anywhere ever. Sony's aim however is as-much-as-possible a one console future.

 

[Quote]

I quickly edited the logo and removed the skull.

 

[Newtype-001]

Q&A from EU Community manager for playstation

Q1. I heard that SCE has signed an agreement with Kojima Productions, a studio newly formed by Hideo Kojima. What are the specifics of the agreement?

Kojima Productions has agreed to develop its first software title as a console exclusive to PS4. We do not disclose further details.

Q2. When was the agreement signed?

We have announced immediately after the contract was signed, Wednesday, Dec 16, 2015.

Q3. Does this mean Kojima Productions now belongs under SCE WWS?
No, it is an independent studio.

Q4. Is SCE making an investment in Kojima Productions? What is the total cost of the agreement? Is it incorporated in the G&NS forecast? How much impact will this have to Sony’s overall operating performance?

SCE is not investing in Kojima Productions. Cost of the contract is undisclosed. Cost is already incorporated. Impact is minimal.

Q5. Why is Kojima Productions bringing their very first software to PS4 as a console exclusive? How did it come about?

Kojima is an extremely creative and passionate game designer who has made countless contributions to PlayStation and the gaming industry. By having Kojima develop his first independent title to PS4, we believe that we can deliver completely new gaming experiences made possibly only by Kojima, to gaming fans worldwide. We are not disclosing further details on how this agreement was realized.

Q6. What other platforms will Kojima’s first independent title be available on, besides PS4?

The title is planned to become available on PC (after PS4).

Q7. How long is the exclusivity?
We are not disclosing details.

Q8. Will Kojima’s second title (and beyond) not be PlayStation console exclusives?

We announced an agreement regarding Kojima’s first title, and SCE cannot comment on titles beyond that.

Q9. Does this have anything to do with Hideo Kojima not attending the PS Award on Dec 3?

Who will attend the PS Award ceremony is decided by the publisher and SCE cannot comment on anything further.

Q10. Will your relationship with Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. be affected by this agreement?

Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. will remain one of SCE’s most important publishers, and our relationship with them will not change.

In regards to the first title of Kojima Productions:

Q11. What will the first title be about?

It will be something completely new. We have nothing further to announce at this point in time.

Q12. Will the title have something to do with the METAL GEAR series?

No. It will be something completely new.
“METAL GEAR” is a title from Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.

Q13. Will the title have something to do with the cancelled Silent Hills sequel?

No. It will be something completely new.
“Silent Hill” is a title from Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.

Q14. Are there any possibilities for the title to support PS VR?

We have nothing to announce at this point in time. We will announce further details of the title when ready.

Q15. Are there any possibilities for the title to become available on PS Vita?

We have nothing to announce at this point in time. We will announce further details of the title when ready.

Q16. When will the title become available? Will it be available worldwide?

We have nothing to announce at this point in time. We will announce further details of the title when ready.

Q17. Will SCE WWS and Kojima Productions develop the first title together?

The software title will be developed by Kojima Productions, but SCE will provide support as necessary.

Q18. Which company will publish the first title?

SCE will be the publisher.

Q19. Will the title’s copyright belong to SCE?
We have nothing to announce at this point in time. We will announce further details when ready.

Q20. Will all future titles developed by Kojima Productions be released on PS4?

We announced an agreement regarding Kojima’s first title, and SCE cannot comment on titles beyond that.

Q21. Will Kojima Productions develop titles for other platforms while working on the PS4 console exclusive title?

We announced an agreement regarding Kojima’s first title, and SCE cannot comment on titles beyond that.

Q22. Are there any possibilities for the title to be released on the next generation platform?

Kojima Productions has agreed to bring their very first software to PS4 as a console exclusive. We do not disclose further details.

<KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS>

Q23. How many staff?
Details are not disclosed.

Q24. Is the studio headquartered in Japan? What is the address?

Yes, headquarter is in Japan. Address is not disclosed

https://twitter.com/PadPoet/status/677093870254096384

 

[Ricky_R]

I don't know if his Japanese was fluent or not, but I'm quite impressed with House speaking it in that video.

 

[kinoki]

PlayStation exclusive is sucky. And I can't help but feel that the general vibe in this thread would be very different if the deal was with Microsoft instead.

Well, first of all there wouldn't be a PC release on the table (or even discussed) if Microsoft was involved. Also, he's Japanese and something something culture shot themselves in the foot and so forth. Most of his fans are on PlayStation since his biggest games have been more or less exclusive.

 

[Stone Ocean]

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Kojima's new game will be published by Sony, is also coming to PC, won't be Silent Hills

So it's sort of a SFV situation then?

 

[BokehKing]

We should all support Kojima and just make his new logo our avy

 

[Sun Bather]

I hope this game has a circumcision theme.

 

[Akiller]

Sony really doesn't give a fuck about expanding the PS4 player base with exclusives, huh?

 

[Acquiescence]

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Kojima's new game will be published by Sony, is also coming to PC, won't be Silent Hills

Looks like Kojima is going to own the IP then.

 

[KodaRuss]

Wow, amazing news. I love that logo. I am pretty much in for whatever Kojima does in the future. Congrats on the new Studio and Good luck Kojima!

 

[TangoAlphaLima]

I wonder what the odds are of Kojima's game launching on the PS4 and PS5 simultaneously?

Regardless, huge get for Sony.

 

[Sicious]

I quickly edited the logo and removed the skull.

I like it more, looks less busy

 

[Can Crusher]

I think Kojima partnering with Sony is the best outcome. Focus on one platform, get the creative and financial support from a Publisher known to bet on risky projects.

No reason to be upset.

 

[SensibleSucker]

Hopefully his ballooning costs per game don't put Sony under..

Seriously though, I actually hope his next game is littered with Fuck Konami Easter eggs and that Geoff Keighly gets a cameo as an NPC.

 

[raven777]

So it's sort of a SFV situation then?

But SFV is published by Capcom on PS4, right? They say this title will be published by Sony.

 

[plasmawave]

I don't know if his Japanese was fluent or not, but I'm quite impressed with House speaking it in that video.

His Japanese is great. I think his wife is Japanese or something.

 

[jmga]

Q18. Which company will publish the first title?
SCE will be the publisher.

Q19. Will the title’s copyright belong to SCE?
We have nothing to announce at this point in time. We will announce further details when ready.

So if this ends to be a Sony IP published by Sony on PC, and Everybody's Gone to the Rapture gets confirmed, we are definitely seeing a trend here.

 

[eFKac]

PC won't go anywhere ever. Sony's aim however is as-much-as-possible a one console future.

It's called expanding by eating into the Xbox share.
Fighting PC is just stupid.

Doesn't matter whether PC is here to stay or not.

It's important to get PC base to buy a PS4 and buy games there, not necessarily converting, by proposing a compelling exclusive library, same with Xbox, there's not much distinction.

 

[Carn82]

Maybe him going independent and with Sony to start with is for the best.

Yeah I think so as well. The thing is that bigger 3rd party publishers usually have a different agenda compared to the developers: a certain profit needs to be made. Same goes for 1st party (and 2nd 'exclusive' party) studios that fall under Sony and Microsoft's umbrella's, but they have the luxury that they represent the Playstation / Xbox brand, which often enables more 'prestige' projects (regarding tech, development time, etc). assumptions ofcourse, but if Kojima already has something in mind that he wants to develop, he had two options:

- building up a completely independent studio, with a publisher that would give him the budget he needs and free reign (unlikely)
- partnering with a console developer who will fund his plan in exchange for a certain amount of exclusivity.

 

[Skux]

That hidden salt core.

Nice try. I own a PS4 too, but chose the PC version of MGSV for the performance benefits.

 

[Rayven_king]

Please be that ZoE concept that he teased.

I'll have this or another stealth game

 

[Busty]

If Sony have agreed to publish this on the PC too I bet this is some kind of sprawling online warfare..., thing.

While, of course, it won't be Kojima's "when you die in the game you have to buy a new copy of the game" idea I can see it being heavily influenced by that 'mortal' thinking.

Something MGS esque but on the scale of Battlefield or even Planetside with 'dat Kojima touch' across the PS4 and PC platforms could be really exciting.

 

[Genio88]

I knew that, why are japanese peaple so bond to their country? Kojima had already shown no interest at all in developing games for foreign platforms with all of his games, i hope they'll support PC at least

 

[Melchiah]

Q&A from EU Community manager for playstation

Q6. What other platforms will Kojima’s first independent title be available on, besides PS4?

The title is planned to become available on PC (after PS4).

https://twitter.com/PadPoet/status/677093870254096384

Well, there it is for those concerned about the PC release.

 

[Mr. Poolman]

So. When he produces another MGSV who is going to get the blame?

 

[J-Skee]

Could it be, that they deny it being linked to those franchises just to be on the safe side legally, or am I just grasping at straws in hope of getting a spiritual successor to PT?

He legally cannot use those franchises. Can only hope for spiritual successors.

 

[PLASTICA-MAN]

I hope the graphics won't suck. From what I saw in VR games, most of them sucked in graphics. They are within the PS2 level. After expecting sth like Silent Hills concept trailer level or at least P.T level to only get PS2 level will be really disappointing.

 

[raven777]

So. When he produces another MGSV who is going to get the blame?

blame for making amazing game? I don't know.

 

[damisa]

Good news it's coming to the PC at least

 

[Akiller]

I quickly edited the logo and removed the skull.

Man, that elmet kinda gives me ZOE vibes.

 

[SolidSnakex]

So. When he produces another MGSV who is going to get the blame?

I'll thank him for making the best game of that year. Whatever year that'll be.

 

[Deku Tree]

GG Sony

What is the earliest that we could possibly see this game?

 

[Cornbread78]

Well damn, hopefully, this celebrity marriage succeeds.

 

[GribbleGrunger]

What's the betting this is an announcement that was cut from the end of PSX because of contractual obligations.

 

[down 2 orth]

Q13. Will the title have something to do with the cancelled Silent Hills sequel?

No. It will be something completely new.
&#8220;Silent Hill&#8221; is a title from Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.

Sounds more like they're denying any connection to the franchise I.P., rather than a potential spiritual successor.

 

[CREMSteve]

Just seeing this news, amazing. I can fully support Hideo again without feeling guilty about it. Can't wait to see what this brings.

 

[Ivory Samoan]

This has given me Xmas chills aka I'm thoroughly excited by this news.

Well done Sony, this is a coup for your team big time.

 

[Stone Ocean]

GG Sony

What is the earliest that we could possibly see this game?

2017

 

[GeoramA]

PS4/PC = Crossplay for multiplayer confirmed. Man I can't wait to see what they're cooking up.

 

[Percy]

Would not have called this personally, but it does make a lot of sense I guess. Kojima's primary fanbase is overwhelmingly skewed towards the Playstation userbase, so if he had to strike a deal with any first party this is the only one that would make sense. Needs of the many etc.

It's kind of funny to look back at the start of this gen now with this news. Anyone else remember when Larry Hyrb announced MGSV as an Xbone exclusive? Fun times

Also, lmao at all the salty posts itt.

 

[Jinaar]

I'll be excited if the game actually delivers, whatever it is, in the end. Right now it's nothing and could end up being Devils Third quality. Expectations are limited.

 

[Beefy]

So I read it as if this game does well it will become a franchise that Sony will produce and allow on the PC as well?

 

[3rdamention]

Interesting to see Sony "Jump In" so quick....



Congrats to Sony and Kojima, I'm so happy I have a PS4...

 

[Nesther]

Uhh, did we really need confirmation that it's not Silent Hills ? Who honestly believed that?

There is nothing stopping them from making a spiritual successor to it though, just don't use any of the established characters and places, and they're fine.

 

[Kresnik258]

Q&A from EU Community manager for playstation

Q15. Are there any possibilities for the title to become available on PS Vita?

We have nothing to announce at this point in time. We will announce further details of the title when ready.

Lol. Well at least they addressed it!

 

[Melchiah]

He legally cannot use those franchises. Can only hope for spiritual successors.

Yeah, it's obvious he can't, but my question was if it could be also a reason for denying it to be linked to them in any way, like a spiritual successor to PT would be?