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GameSpot: Kojima to leave Konami after MGSV, power struggle, communications embargo
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yep.
TGO
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They took his name off a pre existing product, REALLY?
That's like Disney removing George Lucas from all Star Wars stuff, actually I don't think they can, they his permission to remove or to credit, same should apply here I'd imagine imagine.
They took his name off a pre existing product, REALLY?
That's like Disney removing George Lucas from all Star Wars stuff, actually I don't think they can, they his permission to remove or to credit, same should apply here.
Iirc the image of the Legacy collection on Konami's site had his name removed. I don't think they're repressing discs to remove his name or anything like that but they are basically going out if their way to not promote him in anyway.
TGO
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Sounds as sucky as David Hayter deal
SandMan2233
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They took his name off a pre existing product, REALLY?
That's like Disney removing George Lucas from all Star Wars stuff, actually I don't think they can, they his permission to remove or to credit, same should apply here I'd imagine imagine.
It's this aspect that infuriates me the most at this point. Regardless of the situation, it seems absolutely petty to deny authorship of the title so late in the game. I mean, the game is releasing in six months!
I don't care that Konami's new stance on centralized branding is being ushered at the start of their fiscal year (April 1st, and the irony isn't lost on me). Kojima and, by extension, his team in Japan and L.A. deserve that credit, period.
However the final product ends up, it's THEIR GAME, period. To erase credit in such a way is just disgusting to me.
Dragoon En Regalia
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Now that it's settling a bit, just gotta say: Kojima and his co-workers have many avenues lying in wait. Konami's coming out the worse for this, but I selfishly want the company to limp just long enough for someone to intervene, buy all the Hudson IPs, and then auction them off to parties who can show they're going to redistribute them and/or use the IPs for new games/remakes. Meanwhile, it's all gonna be new for the guys being demoted, and I hope Koji Pro can either get funding or self-publish on whichever platform best suits them. The Steam market would be smart to latch onto...
Also, I'm concerned about how Zone of the Enders will fare under this absence.
Also, I'm concerned about how Zone of the Enders will fare under this absence.
TGO
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They would, but I doubt it'll happen
Even if Kojima is a bit soft on Playstation I don't see him joining up with anyone.
FinalStageBoss
Banned
You guys think Sony would give him free reign? Making AAA games is expensive as fuck.
He'd be treated with a very loose leash I would imagine. His games have a proven track record and slapping his name on something does give it a kick of extra attention.
Like even if this hadn't happened, but Kojimas name wasn't on Silent Hills, I would have never paid attention to it.
TGO
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Speak to David Cage about his free reign, Sony doesn't interfere
There are devs that have said they work for Sony because they get freedom and the support for their vision, Sony would be a good choice, and it's also a place Kojima can easily call home.
Kojima and Sony aren't exactly stranger's by a long shot.
LiquidSolid
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There'd be more than enough room for Kojima to flex. His games aren't that weird. They're mainstream at the most "obvious" level in that you're playing a soldier with a gun and it's Kojima's gifted style to work the creativity in and around the mainstream stuff. It's not like he's suddenly going to go all nich/avante garde.
TGO
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That is something I can see happening, complete freedom, rights to his own games and fully supported by Sony.
Then we'll just need Sony to buy the MGS rights off Konami as welcome gift for Kojima.
Hey a man can dream lol
TGO
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He is taking his development team, he has plan's
Seth Balmore
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That'd be a great loss. Everyone likes to poke fun at how he's a frustrated film director, but the man is an excellent game designer with ideas for scenarios and mechanics like no other.
I don't even want to imagine Kojima quitting videogames. I can't.
FinalStageBoss
Banned
This is true as well, he has said that he wants to make movies and he's not getting any younger.
Chittagong
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I can only imagine the shit fit here once Sony or Microsoft inevitably sign the new Team Kojima as their exclusive.
Nightengale
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If Japan Studio is willing to take KojiPro in, it's actually a pretty good deal.
Because KojiPro and Japan Studio are like 15 minutes away from each other.
Because KojiPro and Japan Studio are like 15 minutes away from each other.
Militaratus
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Sad to see this happen, but I would be glad to see Kojima work again with Sony and then create a Twin Peaks style game to rival now Konami' Silent Hills game.
Wow... not sure if this has been mentioned but Konami just announced they're making a new Metal Gear game and they're even hiring people for it.... Looks like they threw away Koji-Pro for real...
http://www.konami.co.jp/job/jk/spe/...806156564&cm_mc_sid_50340000|knm02=1426837963
http://www.konami.co.jp/job/jk/spe/...806156564&cm_mc_sid_50340000|knm02=1426837963
Kojima said in one of his lifetime achievement award speeches: "I'll not retire. I'll create games as long as I live."
GameAddict411
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Well, this is the end of the MGS saga. The most frighting is that the series will head to the factory production line. It will end horribly like many games who lost their original makers.
Wow... not sure if this has been mentioned but Konami just announced they're making a new Metal Gear game and they're even hiring people for it.... Looks like they threw away Koji-Pro for real...
http://www.konami.co.jp/job/jk/spe/...806156564&cm_mc_sid_50340000|knm02=1426837963
Don't scare me like this, Konami. This can't already be happening. The wounds are still fresh.
pants
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I dont think either would.
Another relevant page regarding the announcement.
http://www.konami.jp/osirase/150320/
It says that Konami's making a new Metal Gear series.
http://www.konami.jp/osirase/150320/
It says that Konami's making a new Metal Gear series.
Wow... not sure if this has been mentioned but Konami just announced they're making a new Metal Gear game and they're even hiring people for it.... Looks like they threw away Koji-Pro for real...
http://www.konami.co.jp/job/jk/spe/...806156564&cm_mc_sid_50340000|knm02=1426837963
I wake up to this
New "METAL GEAR" production staff
Fuck this world, seriously.
High-end game production, it is practical experience of planning, etc.
have-rich imagination, it is able to generate innovative ideas
If you have a strong passion for the game making
the communication skills to convey the ideas you person who has
Well guys, consider the series dead.
BocoDragon
or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
Microsoft would obviously be the most frictional, owing to the fact that Kojima was basically exclusive to Playstation 1998-2012.
But if it were signed to Xbox? Hey, great. It would give me a reason to buy an Xbone.
As long as someone steps up to fund them and make top-shelf core games, I'm in.
Wow... not sure if this has been mentioned but Konami just announced they're making a new Metal Gear game and they're even hiring people for it.... Looks like they threw away Koji-Pro for real...
http://www.konami.co.jp/job/jk/spe/...806156564&cm_mc_sid_50340000|knm02=1426837963
Man, the reviews and fan base will be harsh on anyone who signs up for this project.
Anyway...where do they go now with the story?
New cast members, new main character, and new plot.
Tough challenge imo.
This is like creating a GoT series without the input and direction from George RR Martin.
TGO
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keisuke999
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My guess is that Kojima and his team were getting too expensive.
Doctor_Thomas
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Whatever it is, it's on par with Snake's Revenge in terms of canon.Wow... not sure if this has been mentioned but Konami just announced they're making a new Metal Gear game and they're even hiring people for it.... Looks like they threw away Koji-Pro for real...
http://www.konami.co.jp/job/jk/spe/...806156564&cm_mc_sid_50340000|knm02=1426837963
Fuck off, Konami.
LiquidSolid
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Sony doesn't publish games they don't own. They learnt their lesson after Universal used them to help create Crash and Spyro with Naughty Dog and Insomniac, then ditched them to go multiplatform.
But I doubt Kojima would be unhappy about that aspect anyway, not when he's just starting out with his new studio. Getting signed to a good deal and hiring will probably be the big priorities.
That'd be a great loss. Everyone likes to poke fun at how he's a frustrated film director, but the man is an excellent game designer with ideas for scenarios and mechanics like no other.
I don't even want to imagine Kojima quitting videogames. I can't.
I wouldn't worry about it. I think Kojima's too invested in the games industry to think about leaving it.
NeoGeoOwner
Banned
As a huge Metal Gear Fan I should get excited over this. But I can't
This is probably why he left in the first place.
Combichristoffersen
Combovers don't work when there is no hair
The only concern I have is what will happen to Silent Hills?
And this is basically Konami committing seppuku.
And this is basically Konami committing seppuku.
BocoDragon
or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
This reads to me as entirely ego driven.Wow... not sure if this has been mentioned but Konami just announced they're making a new Metal Gear game and they're even hiring people for it.... Looks like they threw away Koji-Pro for real...
http://www.konami.co.jp/job/jk/spe/...806156564&cm_mc_sid_50340000|knm02=1426837963
Like, a new Metal Gear game was not normally in the cards for this moment in time... A new one is coming out and they'd normally surely wait and see the reaction before planning the next one.
But in the breakdown of talks with KojiPro, some suit was like "we don't need you! We own Metal Gear!" And this new project is actually mandated by ideology to fulfill the threats of the higher ups.
This is a spite-based Metal Gear project.
texhnolyze
Banned
Can't read the google translate version. Will wait for Duckroll's thread.
Of course they think that', it's a big IP, there was no way they would let it die just because Kojima left the company.
How long they can maintain sales of the franchise is really the big question.
Wow... not sure if this has been mentioned but Konami just announced they're making a new Metal Gear game and they're even hiring people for it.... Looks like they threw away Koji-Pro for real...
http://www.konami.co.jp/job/jk/spe/...806156564&cm_mc_sid_50340000|knm02=1426837963
I am sad..................
Noooooooo, one of my most beloved franchises
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