FinalStageBoss
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I guess this means silent hills is dead. Del toro is no game maker.
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GameSpot: Kojima to leave Konami after MGSV, power struggle, communications embargo
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Coffee Dog
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It actually hurts a little that Contra and Castlevania still belong to Konami. Silent Hill, as well.
Metal Gear is done the second Kojima is done. Without his unique voice and style Metal Gear isn't the same, and I figured this day would come eventually.
Metal Gear is done the second Kojima is done. Without his unique voice and style Metal Gear isn't the same, and I figured this day would come eventually.
Mass_Pincup
Banned
So my hopes of a Snatcher remaster are dead now huh?
BobTheFork
Member
It took a hell of a teaser and Kojima's involvement to get some hype for a new Silent Hills annnnnnnd it's gone.
Has there been a history of friction between Kojima and the Konami? I felt like I remembered MGS2 causing issues for them specifically but that was a long time ago.
Maybe KojiPro was becoming too close to being more recognized than Konami.
Has there been a history of friction between Kojima and the Konami? I felt like I remembered MGS2 causing issues for them specifically but that was a long time ago.
Maybe KojiPro was becoming too close to being more recognized than Konami.
MaximumSpider
Banned
This week.
The end of the world is near!
The end of the world is near!
I see what you did there.
BibiMaghoo
Member
This is because he said he wouldn't make any more Metal Gear games right?
ArkkAngel007
Member
Probably something that has been steadily building up over the years. The way it's being handled though, if Gamespot is to be believed, is insane.
IAmRandom31
Banned
Definitely wont be making many console games.
Heh, now all we need is a stealthily taken photo of a secret meeting between Iwata and Kojima for maximum meltdowns.
Anyways, I wouldn't say no to a Snatcher or Policenauts pseudo sequel, maybe even with VR capabilities. Or something new entirely. Time for ye olden kickstarter, I sez. Hop to it, Kojima. Take my monies.
Anyways, I wouldn't say no to a Snatcher or Policenauts pseudo sequel, maybe even with VR capabilities. Or something new entirely. Time for ye olden kickstarter, I sez. Hop to it, Kojima. Take my monies.
what saddens me the most is that Kojima spent so much time on the Fox Engine, and this happens
Hopefully we get a masterpiece with TTP, then it won't be a total loss
Triggerhappytel
Member
Do you think Konami realise that 90 percent of their relevance over the past decade has been due to this man? I mean, they're going to lose out massively when he's gone, but Kojima on the other hand could probably walk into a job with any cash-rich Japanese publisher and build up a studio and a new brand to his own liking.
NOOOOOOOO!
Seriously fuck it. Hopefully they'll contract him to make Silenthills.
As much as I want this game; Screw Konami. If they are honestly treating them this way they should pack up and leave. No reason to make money for a company like this. Kojima and his team deserve better.
But he always says that.
j0hnny_385
Member
@ Konami:
@ Kojima & Co.
@ Kojima & Co.
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Poetic ;~;
I'd be really interested in seeing what Konami did with the franchise without Kojima.
I'm sure it'd be terrible, but god damn would it be interesting.
They'd be doing crazy shit like bringing Solid Snake back.
OnionPowder
Member
Del Toro now at 2 cancelled horror games. Dude is bad luck
DidntKnowJack
Member
Oh fuck. I completely forgot about Silent Hills.
DannyDanger
Member
Looks like its not only kojima leaving but his whole dev staff
If they stay together, hopefully they can build an engine comparable to the Fox Engine, that thing is a beast
If they stay together, hopefully they can build an engine comparable to the Fox Engine, that thing is a beast
gundamkyoukai
Member
Make no mistake Konami will keep on making MGS games without Kojima .
I fear for MGS future .
I fear for MGS future .
Pacote-san
Banned
Welp fuck!
ANy way that this is just a PR stunt to get EVEN more attention to the game? Please said it is!!!
ANy way that this is just a PR stunt to get EVEN more attention to the game? Please said it is!!!
Mookie1515
Member
This is absolutely insane. This is a Capcom all over again, auteur designer gets way too big, overshadows other execs, power struggle, auteur leaves, company flounders.
Though, this feels much bigger than Infaune leaving. And at least MGSV will come out, unlike Legends 3....
Konami is fucking up big here.
Absolutely no way. Their stock is taking a hit today from this.
Though, this feels much bigger than Infaune leaving. And at least MGSV will come out, unlike Legends 3....
Konami is fucking up big here.
Absolutely no way. Their stock is taking a hit today from this.
Suzushiiro
Banned
What the fuck else does Konami even have other than Kojima? I mean I guess they probably have a shitty mobile games division just like every other big publisher in the world, but as far as the console/PC space goes they don't have any other franchise that hasn't been run into the ground yet but Metal Gear, and without Kojima they may as well not have Metal Gear. Who the FUCK over there thought it was a good idea to do anything but give him whatever he wanted?
Kojima himself will be fine, I'm sure- there's probably at least one of the big guys willing to throw as much money as he wants at him and whoever he wants to bring along.
Kojima himself will be fine, I'm sure- there's probably at least one of the big guys willing to throw as much money as he wants at him and whoever he wants to bring along.
damn. i liked the plushy fiefdom kojima had at konami. i'm not sure it's a slam-dunk that someone else with money will just replicate that, certainly not with the same creative freedom he had (within the metal gear series), even if they do it will take years, building up new staff like mikami had to at zenimax. awful news.
Fancy Clown
Member
So did Konami, apparently
TheLostBigBoss
Banned
It's simple, MGSV is the end of MGS. Anything that comes after simply disregard and pretend it doesn't exist in Kojima MGS cannon.
We have seen what happened to Silent Hill. Expect similar results.
Emperor_EL
Member
I was hoping that Kojima would be the bridge that leads to Kamiyavania...
OnionPowder
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It's going to be sad when Konami actively tries to destroy Kojimas legacy with shitty MGS releases
I'm guessing they will just use the IP's without them. This is a sad sight to be honest.
I like you.
R
Rösti
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We should try and create some mutual message voicing our opinion about this and then send it to Konami via this form: https://www.konami.co.jp/inquiry/cgi-bin/inquiry02.cgi?PAGE_NAME=ir
"This inquiry form is ONLY for investor relations inquiries." it says, which ought to create some positive turmoil.
"This inquiry form is ONLY for investor relations inquiries." it says, which ought to create some positive turmoil.
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