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【インタビュー】日本に本物のクリエイターはいるのか？ 小島秀夫監督が「作家性」にこだわる理由 - ライブドアニュース

エンタメにおいてオリジナリティ、つまり「作家性」とは何だろうか？たとえば近年、エンタメ業界ではいわゆる「原作もの」が数多く生まれている。その理由のひとつには、ビジネス上のリスクがあるだろう。人気のある

news.livedoor.com

Link is in Japanese.

Basically he says Death Stranding was a financial success and made it's money back and then some. They are currently working on their next project under the surface.
He was working on something big but it got canceled and not really happy about it. He says thing like this is common in the video game industry.
About the rumor Sony buying MGS and P.T. from Konami, he says it's not true or at least he hasn't heard anything about it.

 

[Orta]

Sony were well pissed with its performance. Enormous budget, 3m sales and the ever so slight problem that the game itself was a bit meh, don't believe a word of his tbh.

 

[Bergoglio]

I'm on chapter 5. My god this is not a game. It's an anti-consumer product associated to a bad gaming culture; industry shouldn't follow this game. That Sam Bridges' animations feel clunky and inconsistent and only sporadically communicate the weight of making endless footsteps in the wasteland. It seems to be purposefully designed that way too, with simplistic gameplay that serves only to make walking in a straight line – which is the game’s primary gameplay mechanic – as difficult and frustrating as possible. Hideo Kojima is not a genius or anything close to that. Death Stranding is a deeply flawed experience, one of the worst "game" in years.

 

[martino]

Sony were well pissed with its performance. Enormous budget, 3m sales and the ever so slight problem that the game itself was a bit meh, don't believe a word of his tbh.

We need what Kojima do in this media. (Even if i don't like at all what it is)
3m seems enough for what death stranding is (a very divisible game taking risks)
Also be glad we have sony to push those kind of games with bigger budget

 

[ZehDon]

I can't translate the original source, but I presume the game breaking even and making a profit is enough for it be considered a success - which makes sense. Considering his MGS titles pushed closer to 6m global sales each, this must be a disappointment for Sony who likely expecting something in that ballpark. Perhaps he'll deliver a less... avant garde experience for his next title.

 

[Coolwhhip]

He probably will make a spiritual MGS successor next, unless he is really high on himself.

 

[ksdixon]

That doesn't rule out Japan Studio working on "Silent Hill", as opposed to buying SH or PT properties. Nor does it rule out Bluepoint Games doing an MGS Remake.

Here's hoping. People have to "deconfirm" using very choice language, so keep the announcements a surprise, if the rumors are true.

 

[SSfox]

Kojima and Miyazaki = Best game devs in the industry.

Can't wait for next Kojima game.

 

[Portugeezer]

Kojima lied one time about not being at E3 to keep it a surprise.

 

[MHubert]

I'm on chapter 5. My god this is not a game. It's an anti-consumer product associated to a bad gaming culture; industry shouldn't follow this game. That Sam Bridges' animations feel clunky and inconsistent and only sporadically communicate the weight of making endless footsteps in the wasteland. It seems to be purposefully designed that way too, with simplistic gameplay that serves only to make walking in a straight line – which is the game’s primary gameplay mechanic – as difficult and frustrating as possible. Hideo Kojima is not a genius or anything close to that. Death Stranding is a deeply flawed experience, one of the worst "game" in years.

I actually really like the game but it sure isn't for everyone. It fills me with a sense of adventure I haven't felt in a long time in a videogame, although I like hiking and making outdoor trips in real life (and I love maximizing my logistics) so that might have something to do with it. No matter what though, this is unlike any experience I have ever played.
I'm on chapter 6 btw.

 

[Terenty]

He was working on something big but it got canceled and not really happy about it. He says thing like this is common in the video game industry.

Sorry, he was working on something big when and canceled by who?

 

[Terenty]

Sony were well pissed with its performance.

Source?

 

[plasmawave]

Sorry, he was working on something big when and canceled by who?

No idea. He didn't go into the specifics.

 

[Tomeru]

Sony were well pissed with its performance. Enormous budget, 3m sales and the ever so slight problem that the game itself was a bit meh, don't believe a word of his tbh.

Sony were pissed? Can I see some receipts please?

 

[sobaka770]

Sony being pissed is not a substantiated verified rumor. They didn't brag about the sales either much which means that it's not a smash-dunk hit.

However I'm happy it did well, it's a weird, creative sometimes a bit too much title which I nevertheless enjoyed to completion and I look forward to more Kojima, maybe with bit more shackles.

 

[SSfox]

Source?

Mad Xbox fanboyz imaginations and dreams.

 

[GymWolf]

Next time put an editor with him, ds was too much kojima unleashed...

 

[DonJorginho]

Death Stranding was an amazing experience, as an actual game it was flawed for sure but I still adored my time with it and I still go back to it even after 160+ hours.

I can't wait for Kojima's next title, just hoping he puts more care into the gameplay side of his next project than he did Death Stranding.

 

[The Hamburglar]

Sony were well pissed with its performance. Enormous budget, 3m sales and the ever so slight problem that the game itself was a bit meh, don't believe a word of his tbh.

Pretty much. The game is lucky if it broke even on the dev side. Bet it still made a loss With the marketing.

 

[Nankatsu]

Sony were well pissed with its performance. Enormous budget, 3m sales and the ever so slight problem that the game itself was a bit meh, don't believe a word of his tbh.

So Sony is about to get into Konami shoes?

 

[Lanrutcon]

I'd rather have devs like him shake things up a bit than have the industry wallow in complete stagnation.

What's that? Another team based multiplayer hero shooter? oh? another roguelike rpg with a card battle system? Gotta ride those trends, boys.

 

[yurinka]

Nice to see the game already is profitable. I'd make it shorter, but I think it's very good and I always love to see devs having more freedom to do whatever they want and under better working conditions as Konami had (has?) with their Japanese studios.

Let's hope he can show his next game soon.

 

[The Shepard]

Death stranding is gaming marmite, you either love it or hate it. I personally loved it, one of my fave experiences of the gen but can understand why some people don't like it. I'd like a sequel.

 

[-YFC-]

I don't trust that it was a success. But even if it was, I think it did damage to the Kojima brand. People expected gameplay with combat and not a fed ex simulator. So they'll be more cautious when buying the next game from Kojima.

 

[Pizdetz]

I don't think I would play this "game" for free. The fact it sold 3m and the fact that there are people who love it just goes to show you that people's tastes are quite different. I strongly suspect that if this game was not made by Kojima and it was published my Microsoft, it would get trashed across the board. To me this look like a classic case of "the emperor has no clothes", as with many things in the world right now.

 

[MiyazakiHatesKojima]

He's lying about P.T. but sad to see his big project getting cancelled. It may have been non-gaming related like a manga or something.

 

[MiyazakiHatesKojima]

I don't think I would play this "game" for free. The fact it sold 3m and the fact that there are people who love it just goes to show you that people's tastes are quite different. I strongly suspect that if this game was not made by Kojima and it was published my Microsoft, it would get trashed across the board. To me this look like a classic case of "the emperor has no clothes", as with many things in the world right now.

This is a silly opinion and stems from typical anti-kojima rhetoric.

The game was good, accept the facts.

 

[DonJorginho]

He's lying about P.T. but sad to see his big project getting cancelled. It may have been non-gaming related like a manga or something.

Do you know what I want Kojima to do next? A film with Roger Deakins as the cinematographer.

 

[-YFC-]

I don't think I would play this "game" for free. The fact it sold 3m and the fact that there are people who love it just goes to show you that people's tastes are quite different. I strongly suspect that if this game was not made by Kojima and it was published my Microsoft, it would get trashed across the board. To me this look like a classic case of "the emperor has no clothes", as with many things in the world right now.

Well that's wrong bro. I don't like it because I think it's a fed ex simulator with no action and interesting engaging mechanics. I expected a bit more from Kojima. But, I'm glad that it exists. People have different tastes and we don't all like the same games. So those 3 mil people got the game they enjoy.

 

[Fushitsusha]

The game was good, accept the facts.

Did you finally play it?

 

[Thirty7ven]

Wonder if will keep working with Sony.

 

[Clear]

Lets not forget DS is coming out on PC soon. so its not like its not gonna earn Sony and Kojima more money going forwards.

 

[Dodkrake]

Probably my favorite game of all time, definitely top 3. Happy it made it's money back. I completely understand that the game is not for everybody, but some of the criticism is simply ridiculous and completely unwarranted.

I don't think I would play this "game" for free. The fact it sold 3m and the fact that there are people who love it just goes to show you that people's tastes are quite different. I strongly suspect that if this game was not made by Kojima and it was published my Microsoft, it would get trashed across the board. To me this look like a classic case of "the emperor has no clothes", as with many things in the world right now.

And here is one. Didn't play the game, but goes ahead and says it would be trashed if it was an Xbox game.

 

[Dodkrake]

Death Stranding was an amazing experience, as an actual game it was flawed for sure but I still adored my time with it and I still go back to it even after 160+ hours.

I can't wait for Kojima's next title, just hoping he puts more care into the gameplay side of his next project than he did Death Stranding.

I'll actually re-buy next month on PC, really want to play it again without deleting my original save file + better graphics than default PS4. Put 80+ h before, I fully intend on going 150+ this time around and only complete the game once I have everything done.

 

[Thirty7ven]

I don't think I would play this "game" for free. The fact it sold 3m and the fact that there are people who love it just goes to show you that people's tastes are quite different. I strongly suspect that if this game was not made by Kojima and it was published my Microsoft, it would get trashed across the board. To me this look like a classic case of "the emperor has no clothes", as with many things in the world right now.

Sometimes you gotta read what you write before you hit reply.

 

[Bryank75]

I'm on chapter 5. My god this is not a game. It's an anti-consumer product associated to a bad gaming culture; industry shouldn't follow this game. That Sam Bridges' animations feel clunky and inconsistent and only sporadically communicate the weight of making endless footsteps in the wasteland. It seems to be purposefully designed that way too, with simplistic gameplay that serves only to make walking in a straight line – which is the game’s primary gameplay mechanic – as difficult and frustrating as possible. Hideo Kojima is not a genius or anything close to that. Death Stranding is a deeply flawed experience, one of the worst "game" in years.

Totally disagree...I think it was one of the best games of last year. I'd also like to know how it's 'anti-consumer', is this a word you don't fully understand or something?

Hideo Kojima is a genius, he's proved that time and time again. There is a reason Konami's games business fell apart when he left and there is also a huge catalog of his award winning games that have revolutionized storytelling and gameplay time and time again.

If you personally don't like the game that is fine, it was a difficult game for some to appreciate but since you don't seem to mention any of the other game mechanics... i doubt you got far enough to have a true representation.

 

[ROMhack]

He's lying about P.T. but sad to see his big project getting cancelled. It may have been non-gaming related like a manga or something.

Somebody's back...

Hope you're good man

 

[Knitted Knight]

Source?

Game reviewed well, received numerous awards and sold well for a niche audience of 3M+. The game also shipped on time and filled the later half of the year slot. No development hell B.S. From Sony's pov, that's a win.

 

[MiguelItUp]

Absolutely loved Death Stranding, but just as many have mentioned, it's not for everyone. But that doesn't mean it's a bad or flawed product by any means. For me it was probably one of the more memorable gaming experiences I've had in a while, honestly.

I figured it would've been a financial success, but it's nice to have confirmation. Looking forward to seeing what's next, and I hope it's even better.

 

[Aidah]

Very unique and interesting game. Masterful in a lot of ways. Surprised at how well executed and realized it was too. I'll be playing it again on PC soon.

The game made me only more interested in what else him and his team will make. I absolutely love the non-typical when it's very well realized and executed like this. That has much more potential to be something truly special and memorable than the typical generic game number ten thousand with a small twist that the vast majority make.

 

[Deeper Underground]

I'm on chapter 5. My god this is not a game. It's an anti-consumer product associated to a bad gaming culture; industry shouldn't follow this game. That Sam Bridges' animations feel clunky and inconsistent and only sporadically communicate the weight of making endless footsteps in the wasteland. It seems to be purposefully designed that way too, with simplistic gameplay that serves only to make walking in a straight line – which is the game’s primary gameplay mechanic – as difficult and frustrating as possible. Hideo Kojima is not a genius or anything close to that. Death Stranding is a deeply flawed experience, one of the worst "game" in years.

This is hilarious considering it more than likely is the GotY 2019.

 

[#Phonepunk#]

hell yeah

Death Stranding is an incredible game. i really can't wait to see what he has next.

hah we have some salty folk in here calling it a "game" in scare quotes. get over yourselves. not every game needs to have you shooting people nonstop. it's a video game, and it was successful, face it. YOU ARE WRONG. try opening your small minds for once lol

simplistic gameplay that serves only to make walking in a straight line

hah are you serious? i don't think you actually are playing this game.

 

[Terenty]

So, there weren't any talks between Konami and Kojipro to have another go at Silent Hills? Why would Kojima lie about it, its not like he signed NDA or smth

 

[Kerotan Frog]

Eh, this is bad news if true. DS was the most irritating game I've played in a LONG time and I really don't want another game like it. I really want an MGS game on PS5. I hope someone gets to make one.

 

[MiyazakiHatesKojima]

Did you finally play it?

Why would I play it when I made the game?

 

[nikolino840]

So Is true
Kojima like to troll

 

[Fake]

Please Sony... DO IT.

 

[ethomaz]

One of the best 150 hours I put in a game in my life... wonderful experience... it is was games should delivery always.

Sony were well pissed with its performance. Enormous budget, 3m sales and the ever so slight problem that the game itself was a bit meh, don't believe a word of his tbh.

Wut?

 

[Rolla]

Allow me to add some seasoning for those who claimed that Death Stranding flopped and insisted it was a financial disaster...

 

[MiyazakiHatesKojima]

Sega were well pissed with its performance. Enormous budget, 3m sales and the ever so slight problem that the system itself was a bit meh, don't believe a word of theirs tbh.

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