NeoGeoOwner
Banned
I still can't believe this is really happening.
This reads to me as entirely ego driven.
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.
Or they are just doing damage control.
They're announcing the start of production on the next Metal Gear title earlier than has ever occurred in the series.
You have to assume that they are accelerating the release timeline somewhat, and publishers seeking yearly releases for their top franchise has become quite common. This makes it clear that they want to release Metal Gear games more frequently than when the series was spearheaded by Kojima. History has told as that this eventually leads to the pursuit of yearly releases.
No.
Do you really think Konami has the money,man power or resolve to release AAA Metal Gear annually ?
Even if they did.Do they even care ?
Not just anyone can milk AAA franchises properly like Ubisoft.
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.They're announcing the start of production on the next Metal Gear title earlier than has ever occurred in the series.
You have to assume that they are accelerating the release timeline somewhat, and publishers seeking yearly releases for their top franchise has become quite common. This makes it clear that they want to release Metal Gear games more frequently than when the series was spearheaded by Kojima. History has told as that this eventually leads to the pursuit of yearly releases.
They're announcing the start of production on the next Metal Gear title earlier than has ever occurred in the series.
You have to assume that they are accelerating the release timeline somewhat, and publishers seeking yearly releases for their top franchise has become quite common. This makes it clear that they want to release Metal Gear games more frequently than when the series was spearheaded by Kojima. History has told as that this eventually leads to the pursuit of yearly releases.
Are you sure they're going to make an AAA Metal Gear?
They're announcing the start of production on the next Metal Gear title earlier than has ever occurred in the series.
You have to assume that they are accelerating the release timeline somewhat, and publishers seeking yearly releases for their top franchise has become quite common. This makes it clear that they want to release Metal Gear games more frequently than when the series was spearheaded by Kojima. History has told as that this eventually leads to the pursuit of yearly releases.
Konami is now going to proceed and kill the only worthwhile franchise they have left that sells.
That makes no sense.if I were Konami i'd just reboot it
best case scenario it ends up like DmC where some people are outraged and others realize it's a great game regardless
and that way you don't "stain" the series or piss off fans that care about a legacy
They're announcing the start of production on the next Metal Gear title earlier than has ever occurred in the series.
No of course not.Metal Gear is one of Konami's most successful franchises, of course they won't stop producing new games. Even if MGS5 bombs, they'd still plan to make a new one. You don't shelve one your most important IPs because of one underperforming title.
They should Hire Kojima.