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GameSpot: Kojima to leave Konami after MGSV, power struggle, communications embargo
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Metallix87
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The only question in my mind is if they'll call it Metal Gear Solid 6 or not.
Well you don't need to think someone's evil to tell them to go fuck themselves.
...Having said that I agree with the notion that we don't know what happened so this is probably premature.
Atlease megaman found a home in smash for the time being. Snake tho.... :'(
The_Darkest_Red
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I find it interesting that many posters in this thread seem to think Konami still cares about large scale game development.
No, I'm sure the game will be fine, and people are definitely still looking forward to it. What happens after it gets released is what we're concerned about.
No, but MGS 6 has.
Konami isn't famous for just being an MGS factory. He isn't Konami so much as he is all that Konami has left for their games division.
The franchises that represent this company are now all gone.
Shadowhaxor
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Do explain please.
If this doesn't work, I'm sure Ninja Theory would be more than willing to do the western focused reboot!
Crimsonclaw111
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It's already finished, isn't it? I thought they were on the final stages.
Unless what I read around here was bullshit. And it probably was.
Their health and gambling business
dragonfart28
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Konami really should have broadened its development strategy instead of putting so much pressure on Kojima to prop them up.
Even with an icon like Miyamoto, Nintendo has done a good job of diversifying its talent.
Even with an icon like Miyamoto, Nintendo has done a good job of diversifying its talent.
Various Artists
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What a bummer. One of the greats.
SolidSnakex
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Yeah, if he does leave then I definitely expect that he's going to leave the industry for a bit to do other things. It's the perfect opportunity for him to explore other things. Wouldn't surprise me if we don't hear anything from from in terms of gaming for several years.
vpance
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I want that and more!
This may actually be the best news of the year. Kojima's talents have mostly gone wasted making MG for so long. Now he can finally do what he wants.
abstract alien
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You had one fucking job Konami, just one...
Mr. Enigma
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I honestly have no idea what Konami is thinking these days.
meanspartan
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RIP Konami. 1969-2015
Well, they may last a while longer but you get the picture.
Well, they may last a while longer but you get the picture.
Iorv3th
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I don't know what to think of this.... can't believe it. Hope Metal Gear isn't ruined by konami. However without Kojima what does Konami have? Hopefully Sony or someone can buy the rights to MGS once konami closes its doors and give it to Kojima, let him make a game with it or leave it dead.
On the positive side Kojima will be free to work wherever he pleases and on probably any project he pleases. Hope to see some good stuff from him after MGS V.
On the positive side Kojima will be free to work wherever he pleases and on probably any project he pleases. Hope to see some good stuff from him after MGS V.
I guess we can also say goodbye to the Suikoden game Verendus teased a little while back as well
I always knew it was BS
.Well, at least it looks like he is going out with one hell of a game. It will be interesting to see what he does next, but hopefully Silent Hills will not suffer as a result. P.T. is literally the most disturbed I have ever been while playing a game. I can't imagine that not realizing it's full potential.
BrokenEchelon
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His point stands and you're agreeing with him, just debating semantics.
MGS was the last major series Konami had that actually sold consistently and was viewed favorably. They've destroyed just about every other IP they have, or let them stagnate to the point that Kojima was basically the face and soul of Konami.
Konami is just a husk of shit now.
Metallix87
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If this is true, maybe he can still finish Silent Hills before he abandons the sinking ship.
LoserMakesGood
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The age of Konami is done. I don't know if any of you know about rage of Kojima fans (I'm an expert) etc etc
Krusenstern
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Kojima was the face of the company. I guess the higher ups couldn't handle his glory.
I hope he joins Platinum Games. He and Kamiya seem to be big buddies.
I hope he joins Platinum Games. He and Kamiya seem to be big buddies.
zephervack
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Gotta wonder how this will impact MGS V, im sure the game is feature complete at this point, but these last months are extremely important in game development, the morale at the studios could really hurt the game at this stage.
I'm sure they do. It looks like they want out of AAA front.
Super_Cobra
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What about silent hills?!? Noo
Lifejumper
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Will fans consider MGS 6 non cannon? ...lol
direct_quote
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So if konami is pretty much exiting video games are they going to just sit on all their franchises or sell them?
MikeE21286
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Ooccoo
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AAA publishers will pretty much all meet the fate of Konami. The industry needs to go back to focused game development. When 300+ people are working on a game, you lose focus (I'm looking at you, Ubisoft). This means the end product ends up being not so good since only very few people actually get to give their input.
I'm pretty sure Konami's stock will tank once Kojima quits.It's already down and this fiasco will kill them in the long term. Also, stripping Kojima's credits (and Kojipro) is shameful really.
I'm pretty sure Konami's stock will tank once Kojima quits.It's already down and this fiasco will kill them in the long term. Also, stripping Kojima's credits (and Kojipro) is shameful really.
Randomizer
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Hahaha Konami must be run by absolute imbeciles first they kill Team Slient, next they outsource Castlevania,then they buy and kill Hudson and now the final nail in the coffin they fire their must talented and acclaimed star designer. Kojima's too good for Konami anyway. The biggest downside is that MGS is basically dead after Phantom Pain. Konami will no doubt continue the series without KojiPro probably through outsourcing or attempt to develop it internally (lol). But without Kojima and KojiPro the game won't be a real MGS to me personally. Well at least he and the series gets to go out with a bang, I hope MGSV is as good and ambitious as it seems.
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