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[Xpliskin]

Edit: this is fake

 

[ProfessorMoran]

This move wouldn't jeopardize the Sep. 1st MGSV release, right?

Everything getting pushed back to 2016, I reckon.

 

[Mistouze]

I just realized MGR2 might become collateral damage in the shit going on with Kojima.

Someone hold me.

 

[valkyre]

Is this legit?

 

[yuraya]

welp

 

[biggersmaller]

Who would've guessed Konami execs were huge David Hayter fans?

Seriously though, Kojima is one of the last AAA game creators that (for better or for worse) controls the overall tone and feel of the game and leaves the gamer knowing there was a single vision behind production.

 

[strafer]

oboy...........what the fuck

 

[OnionPowder]

If that tweet was real it's not there anymore.

 

[Mr. RHC]

Classic XD

 

[Akibared]

Good for him if true.

 

[jimi_dini]

shopped?

Can't find it in the timeline
https://twitter.com/hideo_kojima_en

You can fool some guys, but not me EatChildren!!!11

 

[MayMay]

Cant find that tweet on his twitter, so I guess not legit?

Edit: beaten

 

[Pudge]

That tweet does not exist. Totally fake.

 

[influentzar]

The vampire powers Sakurai gave him are starting to wear off.

Come to Kaz

 

[RK9039]

It's fake, come on guys.

 

[Sami+]

Fuck.

This isn't going to be good.

EDIT:
Wait a second...

It's fake lol

 

[EatChildren]

tweet is cg

 

[YuriLowell]

Is this legit?

no.

 

[usp84]

Pehaps fake tweet its not there anymore

 

[strafer]

THANK YOU....a mod posting fake stuff huh

 

[DaBoss]

Never believe a tweet that is not linked to.

 

[WilltheMagicAsian]

Konami does this when employees leave. They removed almost everything Naoki releated when Naoki Maeda left Konami.

 

[OnionPowder]

tweet is cg

#teamreal

 

[Macrotus]

Dude that isn't funny. It broke my heart

 

[Frumix]

tweet is cg

I understood that reference.

 

[Nintenyearold]

I don't see that tweet lol

 

[mjontrix]

THANK YOU....a mod posting fake stuff huh

Look harder.

 

[KarasuEXE]

Game sounds basically done, probably going through play tests and bug fixes. Even if Kojima is completely out, that game is definitely coming out Sep 1st, imo.

Yes, they can't screw the game up even if Kojima left. But I'm worried about Konami without him...

 

[jimi_dini]

tweet is cg

Quiet!

 

[twobear]

i'll be bummed if this means no silent hills

 

[Alienous]

tweet is cg

 

[TheLostBigBoss]

THANK YOU....a mod posting fake stuff huh

He's not a mod

 

[jett]

And what's why EatChildren is no longer a mod!

 

[Chabbles]

If you read between the lines its clear kojima's home planet has come under attack by a flock of 6 foot pigeons, he's got to go home and defend his land people. Its unfortunate.. but these things happen.

 

[Omnipunctual Godot]

You don't joke about things that can hurt the value and stock of the company.

Yeah. Imagine the same situation, but with Nintendo and Miyamoto.

 

[duckroll]

Eurogamer Report

That's pretty good coverage for something that was clearly put together relatively quickly. It also brings up points which I don't think anyone mentioned in this thread yet. A bit of investigation shows that the logic matches up.

http://www.konami-digital-entertain...se/2015/0303/?cm_sp=01-_-release-_-20150303-e

Organizational Restructuring (Effective March 16, 2015)
We are shifting our production structure to a headquarters-controlled system, in order to establish a steadfast operating base capable of responding to the rapid market changes that surround our digital entertainment business.
Production Division 1(New Division)
Production Division 2(New Division)
Production Division 3(New Division)
Production Management Division(New Division)
Sales Division(New Division)
Public Relations and Promotion Division
Intellectual Property Division(New Division)

Look at the date. That would mean that this organization restructure went into effect on Monday. This would also explain why Kojima Productions has been effective removed as a branding. The emphasis on KONAMI above all.

It's also worth looking at this press release announcing the release date of MGSV: http://www.konami-digital-entertain...se/2015/0305/?cm_sp=01-_-release-_-20150305-e

Notice that the entire press release doesn't mention Kojima's name once, nor does it mention Kojima Productions. It even says the Fox Engine is developed by KONAMI. Which lines up with the HQ-driven reorganization.

 

[RK9039]

He's an undercover mod.

 

[Alebrije]

Maybe Kojima got his first gray hair and just decided to retire?

He is Willie Wonka

 

[darkside31337]

fake

kojima is quiet

 

[Gurthang]

It's fake

 

[EatChildren]

mod is cg

 

[legacyzero]

My take?

This is Kojima being Kojima. This isnt the first time he's pulled a fast one on April Fools.

 

[Xpliskin]

tweet is cg

Sure got me.

 

[KiDdYoNe]

Damn, that last (legit) tweet of Kojima feels bad now.

 

[Geg]

I understand that reference

 

[Ridley327]

My take?

This is Kojima being Kojima. This isnt the first time he's pulled a fast one on April Fools.

It's March 19.

 

[indigo-cyclops]

My take?

This is Kojima being Kojima. This isnt the first time he's pulled a fast one on April Fools.

As pointed out, this could potentially hurt the company from an investors standpoint. Why do that?

 

[influentzar]

fake

kojima is quiet

Not really. Foods and Playstation Pillow.

 

[valkyre]

My take?

This is Kojima being Kojima. This isnt the first time he's pulled a fast one on April Fools.

More like Konami being Konami...

 

[JoeyJungle]

Is that tweet real and deleted or fake?

edit:
nm