artsi
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To design pachinko machines? I doubt he would stay if Kojima's new studio is the alternative.
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Nikkei: Kojima left Konami today, starting new studio, [Update: Read OP Translation]
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To design pachinko machines? I doubt he would stay if Kojima's new studio is the alternative.
Off-Kilter
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So who's publishing?
thanks for the translation.
Kadokawa?
Can't wait to see what's next.
Can Crusher
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I'll allow it.
Now everyone is happy again in GAF.
That was my first thought.
It's probably just a console exclusive or console debut.
Remind me of games produced by SCE studios that later released on PC.
Because I can't think of any and I haven't Google any.
Making something first PS and then later on Xbox/PC is only possible if you are independent.
Timed exclusive =/= Platform lockdown.
Savantcore
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I always thought his depression and burn out of games was always due to his fans.
lol.
Jesus. You really can't have a different view on things without something you're fanboy. The fuck?
It could be a cash rich non-traditional publisher too, yes.
Teletraan1
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I just cancelled my preorder for Legend of Legaia: A Hideo Kojima Game because of this bogus translation. Welcome home indeed.
Where is this Sony have no money misconception come from? You guys realize that its not true right?
TheOfficeMut
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What does Kojima excel at? Art direction? Gameplay? I won't suggest story given how MGS turned out.
As a huge Metal Gear fan, the franchise's death was overdue.
Rising_Hei
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SenorArdilla
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What about Boktai?
Chaos2Frozen
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Watch it end up being a Playstation Exclusive regardless lol.
Bots are better than you
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Kojima being independent and getting funds from pubs is the best thing for him, imo. Dunno why some would call this worst scenario.
Think FROM, think Level5, why should that be bad? FROM and Miyazaki made one of the best PS4 exclusives, despite not being with Sony. Or is Bloodborne suddenly bad because of the company it's devs work for?
Maybe not having nearly unlimited funds brings him a little back to earth, and a bit more focused with his next game.
Think FROM, think Level5, why should that be bad? FROM and Miyazaki made one of the best PS4 exclusives, despite not being with Sony. Or is Bloodborne suddenly bad because of the company it's devs work for?
Maybe not having nearly unlimited funds brings him a little back to earth, and a bit more focused with his next game.
Admiral Woofington
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why is it bad if it's not a massive AAA scale title? I like toned down titles too. If they don't have to go for mass appeal he can get creative.
This is almost assuredly like Respawn where they're just straight up signing talent based on history.
RealityCheque
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PC as well please.
Welcome back Mr Kojima. You kept us waiting.....
Welcome back Mr Kojima. You kept us waiting.....
Yeah there's a reason I listed very specifically Square Enix and Bandai Namco for traditional publishers.
Persona or Dawn of War is about the extent of the money they're going to spend on a game.
funkystudent
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I think the take away from this story is Kojima is officially a free agent and looking for work.
I wouldnt jump to too many concussions on what his next game will be on just yet.
I wouldnt jump to too many concussions on what his next game will be on just yet.
Neuromancer
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It's a little disappointing that other people are going to get to enjoy this but I guess it's probably for the best.
Ghost Slayer
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Some people thought Sony was poor and MS had infinity budget for their Xbox division
Cow Goes Moo
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pachinko spinoff incoming
This. Konami won't let it RIP just yet, though.
Eeww no.
My favorite MGS are the ones he had little to no involvement with (Portable Ops, Ghost Babel) and the self-loathing for the series was beginning to seep into his writing.
Give him a new IP, maybe he'll re-ignite his passion.
I don't think Kojima's games going multiplat in some cases was necessarily his choice.
ZeroMaverick
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Maybe I'm in the minority, but I feel like that line is among the best writing in all 6 films
I really thought most people would be happy that Kojima had the possibility to work on all platforms.
I really underestimate console fanboyism sometimes.
Anyway, I'm out of this thread, I think it will be more clear what's happening to his future later on. Lots of speculation over a small press release.
I really underestimate console fanboyism sometimes.
Anyway, I'm out of this thread, I think it will be more clear what's happening to his future later on. Lots of speculation over a small press release.
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zswordsman
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Aeww, so SoKo Pro ain't happening? Well at least they're talking about timed exclusives.
agreed. Who will he be with. I hope a PT with del toro would still happen.
Yeah Kojima being forced to work on a limited budget could be super interesting. At the very least, we could ideally see more smaller games from him over the next few years, rather than big giant megaproductions that release once every half decade.
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