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I still can't believe this is really happening.
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Konami seeking new main staff members for development of new Metal Gear series
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Psycho_Mantis
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Konami is now going to proceed and kill the only worthwhile franchise they have left that sells.
Keyser Soze
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They should Hire Kojima.
Annnnnnd this is how you kill a franchise.
I honestly believe Kojima when he says that this one will be the last one to him. I would imagine Fox Engine is finally allowing him to create the MGS he's always sort of wanted to make. Plus it seems like he wants to try other things... like what would've been Silent Hills ;__;
I honestly believe Kojima when he says that this one will be the last one to him. I would imagine Fox Engine is finally allowing him to create the MGS he's always sort of wanted to make. Plus it seems like he wants to try other things... like what would've been Silent Hills ;__;
Corpsepyre
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A Metal Gear without Kojima. I don't know what to think. It's just all so surreal. Hard to even believe that Kojima has exited.
That's exactly what I thought when I read the OP. TPP is all I need.
Looking forward to seeing who snaps up Kojima and Co but as long as they give him free reign.
/imagines Koji working with Naughty Dog
Perhaps.
Maybe they just want to prove to their stockholders that they're being pro-active in taking control of the series.
SolidSnakex
Member
They're announcing it because they have to replace the entire staff and to make it clear that the development of the series won't stop just because Kojima won't be there anymore.
texhnolyze
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Are you sure they're going to make an AAA Metal Gear?
Americanmushroom
Banned
Here is an idea: why don't we all troll them by contacting them trough their recruitment page and start with: Hi, my name is Hideo Kojima...
The reasoning behind this is to calm investors who may be worried about the future of the company's largest gaming IP. It's simply a statement to make clear that despite the departure of any staff, production on this series will continue as usual.
It is not an 'announcement' of MGS6. They haven't even hired the staff!
I find it is funny that a lot of posters posted "Don't believe his lies" when Kojima was saying this will be the final saga/last game last month.
I guess Konami was getting pissed at how pessimistic Kojima was about the MGS series.
But seriously, that Chicken Hat promo is making sense now.
The trolling finally forces Konami's hands.
I guess Konami was getting pissed at how pessimistic Kojima was about the MGS series.
But seriously, that Chicken Hat promo is making sense now.
The trolling finally forces Konami's hands.
Codex5050
Member
I'm like 85% sure they just had a press release saying even though KojiPro is out we will not drop the series. The exact opposite of what Capcom did for Megaman
Exactly.
RoyaleDuke
Banned
Wow, that's nuts so TPP is the final Kojima MGS afterall.
It's been fun old friend.
Let it go.
It's been fun old friend.
Let it go.
I don't think we can assume anything like that. They're not announcing the start of production on the next Metal Gear title so much as indicating that the Metal Gear team is going to be completely replaced. You need to read between the lines. They are not going to announce that they shitcanned Kojima and confirm negative rumors about their company. But at the same time, it is clear that the current people making Metal Gear Solid are out of the picture, and they are moving on to a "new" Metal Gear series with brand new staff they're looking to hire for. That is the messaging.
GoncaloCCastro
Member
This is...I don't even know what to think. It's shitty, that's what it is.
i'm surprised they're not finding some american or european studio to get metal gear liquid out by holiday 2017.
it's a semi-reboot of the series, with a young, edgy version of liquid snake.
AusRoachman
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Yearly ground zero releases
Muchi Muchi Pink
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Lapidus' Beard
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Maybe David Hayter would like to try this...?
Nah, MGS is dead.
I'm sure this has nothing to do with them needing to replace half the team.
Seriously, what are you expecting? That Konami is not going to search for new blood until half a year after TPP is out, so that production of the next Metal Gear game won't even start until 2017? This shit takes time.
BocoDragon
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No of course not.
But why this moment?
As KojiPro exits, they are kicking the next Metal Gear into action far faster than would have before.
They need to prove to themselves that they can do it. There is a personalistic nature to this new project that goes beyond "it's the right time".
This is a panic-launched project.
As it should be.
I'll remain skeptic, Metal Gear (Solid) is going downhill after TPP without Kojima.
MGRising on the other hand....
GrayChild
Member
So, perhaps handling MGS6 to Kimura if he's still in Konami after that?
What I'm most worried about is Silent Hills, as it looked so promising. If Kojima can at least stay as a freelance developer until the game is complete (especially with how enthusiastic he sounded about this project), my mind would be at ease.
As far as I can see it there are several options for this game:
1. Kojima finishes his directorial duties on it before parting Konami forever.
2. Another director takes his place, probably someone from the more experienced staff from KojiPro left in Konami after the studio disbands.
3. Konami outsources this game to a 3rd rate western developer.
4. The whole project gets canned.
What I'm most worried about is Silent Hills, as it looked so promising. If Kojima can at least stay as a freelance developer until the game is complete (especially with how enthusiastic he sounded about this project), my mind would be at ease.
As far as I can see it there are several options for this game:
1. Kojima finishes his directorial duties on it before parting Konami forever.
2. Another director takes his place, probably someone from the more experienced staff from KojiPro left in Konami after the studio disbands.
3. Konami outsources this game to a 3rd rate western developer.
4. The whole project gets canned.
I like the way you think.
Good luck with that, Konami. You'll need it.
Personally, MGS4 was when I stopped caring about Metal Gear Solid. It wasn't terrible, but it felt like I didn't need more, even crazier shit from Kojima in another game.
Portable Ops played terrible and Peace Walker and base building doesn't interest me mechanically and isn't what I'm looking for storywie, either. Big Boss is not a character I care for a lot. I probably won't even get V because of the combo of BB and even more fulton-ing. Yawn.
Personally, MGS4 was when I stopped caring about Metal Gear Solid. It wasn't terrible, but it felt like I didn't need more, even crazier shit from Kojima in another game.
Portable Ops played terrible and Peace Walker and base building doesn't interest me mechanically and isn't what I'm looking for storywie, either. Big Boss is not a character I care for a lot. I probably won't even get V because of the combo of BB and even more fulton-ing. Yawn.
OricWindstar
Member
Never been a big Metal Gear fan, but this really sucks. I hate to see games move away from there originals creators into the hands of those looking only to make money off of it. They're going to drive this series into the ground.