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[Kazuhira]

Goddamn! Awesome news.
I really love the studio's logo,pretty obvious that shinkawa designed it.
Dark souls was the first thing that came to mind when i saw it.

Spoiler

bloodborne 2 by KP confirmed

This opens up new horizons for kojima and his team,i wish them the best.
A shame that is a ps4 exclusive and this is coming from someone who owns the console.

 

[Sidewinder]

Dissapointed? Why?

Because it isn't an iOS/Android game??1

Seriously, I know it sucks when a game releases only on a platform you don't own, but it could have been sooo much worse like Kojima making mobile games only form now on.

 

[Shenmue]

Who owns the Snatcher and Policenauts IPs by the way?

I would pay so much for a game set in either of those worlds or a remaster like they've been doing with Grim Fandango, Full Throttle, and Maniac Mansion.

 

[zsynqx]

It's kinda like when you're favourite TV programme goes to Amazon Prime and you only have Netflix.

You shouldn't have to explain yourself, completely reasonable reaction.

By the time his game's out, you'll be able to get a PS4 real cheap.

This is also true, and it will likely be on PC as well

 

[Klart]

It's kinda like when you're favourite TV programme goes to Amazon Prime and you only have Netflix.

By the time his game's out, you'll be able to get a PS4 real cheap.

 

[DangerMouse]

Yeah, Id prefer a third-person action/stealth game than a horror game. A Snatcher-style cyberpunk game would be cool.

Would absolutely love that.

 

[level1]

Why did wolfhowl get banned? That comment was totally up for interpretation.

There is literally no other way to understand that comment unless you're being intentionally obtuse.

 

[Yudoken]

About the announcement...

Spoiler

Hopefully it will be on pc too

Really cool from Sony to work with him together, Kojima and his team hopefully work in peace.

 

[Mooreberg]

it will probably be UE4 or built on Sony's shared technology thing

I was under the impression that UE4 has the best documentation for Japanese devs. You would think Sony would be up to speed on that as a Japanese company, but nothing about SCEJ's rate of output would bolster that claim. I am just glad that the texture blur in of UE3 is a thing of the past. That shit was absolutely wretched in a lot of games.

 

[Ratrat]

If anything, Snatchers's premise is perfect for horror.

True. But I think people clamouring for horror want the PT/Silent Hills style of suburban horror. Which is boring and not Shinkawas style at all.

 

[Acosta]

The most exciting news of this for me is seeing Kojima outside of Metal Gear. I will be glad to see him doing a complete restart.

Aside of that I would really love something futuristic, wonder if he conserves the love for Snatcher and Policenauts settings.

 

[nib95]

Man is today a great day. OT I know, but still….

Seems extra relevant.

 

[DOWN]

It's kinda like when you're favourite TV programme goes to Amazon Prime and you only have Netflix.



I don't have decent gaming PC anymore, so it may as well be.

More like you only have hulu by choice and everyone on Netflix and Amazon are getting the show

 

[StrawberryJam]

Such a great time to own a PS4. Let's hope that at least PC gets a port!

 

[FootballFan]

Because it isn't an iOS/Android game??1

Seriously, I know it sucks when a game releases only on a platform you don't own, but it could have been sooo much worse like Kojima making mobile games only form now on.

The fact that we get a brand new IP from Kojima is what is most important to me. Metal Gear is legendary, yet I hope he surpasses it in a weird way.

Platform allegiances should not be the main issue here.

 

[rmanthorp]

Perfect-o

 

[Cyber Caesar]

That was quick.

 

[nbnt]

Holy fucky! What a news to wake up to!

 

[watdaeff4]

That's going to be a thing I guess, LOL.

Sony owning IPs of games developed by third parties is actually very common, they released three games under that arrangement this year alone (Until Dawn, Bloodborne, The Order). & there are at least two more coming next year (Ratchet & Clank, Detroit).

Media Molecule & Sucker Punch worked with Sony for years under that arrangement before they were bought out.

This is my point I know that

I misread your statement

 

[Opus Angelorum]

By the time his game's out, you'll be able to get a PS4 real cheap.

Honestly, I'm thinking of trading my Xbox One in for a PS4 in the new year. I've missed out on way too many games this year.

And anyone who knows my console roots, should be shocked at that

 

[Nikokuno]

yesss shinkawa the GOAT

definitely see his style in the new logo

excited to see what he and kojima get up to next

This is what I was waiting for, it's almost as huge as Kojima Pro / Sony deal. I was afraid he stayed at Konami.

So we might have our new ZOE-ish game guys!!

 

[Neff]

Who owns the Snatcher and Policenauts IPs by the way?

Konami of course.

 

[plasmawave]

 

[reminder]

Soooo how big is the chance that the P.T./Silent Hills concept will be revived in some form?

 

[bud]

i really, really, really hope he sticks to 60fps gameplay and cut scenes.

 

[Radec]

Logo is awesome

Lovely.

 

[Audioboxer]

Shit! Did not expect to wake up to this news. Most importantly, Kojima is free!

 

[FootballFan]

i really, really, really hope he sticks to 60fps gameplay and cut scenes.

Kojima will deliver.

 

[KORNdoggy]

i really, really, really hope he sticks to 60fps gameplay and cut scenes.

i do hope he goes back to creating full games with protagonists that speak though.

 

[Tecnniqe]

#Kojima4Pres2016
#HailSony

Spoiler

#FucKonami

 

[wapplew]

Soooo how big is the chance that the P.T./Silent Hills concept will be revived in some form?

Or chance of being episodic /s

 

[Eolz]

It's good that it's still an independent studio and that it might also be released on PC.
Wonder what game it will be and its scope, we likely won't hear about it for a good while.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

Wherever Mark Cerny shows, things happen.....

 

[Roldan]

I wasn't ready for this to happen so quickly.

 

[orient]

Can we address the font please. A curved sans-serif like an early '00s night club. Sloppy placement, center aligned but off to the right. Doesn't suit the grungy graphic at all. Looks like we can't trust Kojima on his own after all.

 

[Sjefen]

It would have been wonderful if Sony could end the PSX conference with this megaton announcement.

 

[ReplacementPelican]

Hell of a good move for Sony, surprising news though.

 

[kuroshiki]

Can we address the font please. A curved sans-serif like an early '00s night club. Sloppy placement, center aligned but off to the right. Doesn't suit the grungy graphic at all. Looks like we can't trust Kojima on his own after all.

apply for a job at kojima studio and become a logo designer. done.

It would have been wonderful if Sony could end the PSX conference with this megaton announcement.

can't. Kojima's contract ended 15th. You can't announce something like that when he was still in Konami.

 

[Raylan]

Guys, just to make this quick (I'm on page 11 here and still reading):
- Kojimas next game is PS4 and PC "exclusive"
- Kojima will own the IP and not SCE

Right?

 

[foxbeldin]

Wherever Mark Cerny shows, things happen.....

Quick, someone grab a picture of Mark Cerny with Crash Bandicoot !

 

[FootballFan]

It would have been wonderful if Sony could end the PSX conference with this megaton announcement.

Timing was probably just off.

 

[Auto_aim1]

It would have been wonderful if Sony could end the PSX conference with this megaton announcement.

His contract ended on Dec 15 though. He would have been ripped apart by Konami if he announced it earlier.

 

[orient]

apply for a job at kojima studio and become a logo designer. done.

They are not hiring a logo designer.

 

[immortal-joe]

Kojima, independent, new IP, proper AAA(?) funded by good publisher.
Let's just celebrate that.

I hope Kojima able to create another iconic game character.

Shinkawa-senseeeeeeeeei

Year of dreams ending with a nuclear bang.

 

[Qblivion]

Guys, just to make this quick (I'm on page 11 here and still reading):
- Kojimas next game is PS4 and PC "exclusive"
- Kojima will own the IP and not SCE

Right?

1: As far as we know yes
2: I don't think we know for sure yet.

 

[Bad_Boy]

Logo is awesome

i haven't changed my avatar in years... seems like a good time to do so.

 

[danthefan]

Smartest way to approach this.

Kojima is talented but Sony better than anyone besides Konami knows about Kojima in a workplace. So a partnership first, test the waters, see how the mutual relationship unfolds, whether he proves himself with a new IP.

Then if it's all positive, merge with Kojima Productions. Looking forward to what comes out of this.

Would KojiPro want to be fully integrated into Sony? I'm just thinking the experience of Konami might have him wanting to stay independent. Though Sony studios seem to have large degrees of freedom to be fair.

 

[kuroshiki]

They are not hiring a logo designer.

Well then there is absolutely nothing you can do.

Would KojiPro want to be fully integrated into Sony? I'm just thinking the experience of Konami might have him wanting to stay independent. Though Sony studios seem to have large degrees of freedom to be fair.

Konami is not a norm. If Kojima can handle all the finance/management shit then he should stay independent. If he can't and just want to concentrate on the creative stuff, then merge with publisher/become 1st party is not a bad option either.

Remember. You have to feed your staffs.

 

[Spman2099]

I feel like Konami did this man a huge solid...

You see, I was always a little wary of the work Kojima did. I think he has made some great games, but I haven't taken to some of his others.

That being said, I will buy his new game. Whatever it is. For only one reason... Fuck Konami.

I hope his new game sells better than any game ever before and the head of Konami spends a great deal of time struggling with his life decisions.

 

[Meciu]

No time to waste, eh Kojima? Great news!