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[GrayChild]

Hideo Kojima only plays "maybe one game a year" because "games take a lot of time" and "what's happening outside the game world is more important to me to incorporate into my game"

The Death Stranding 2 director says "young people are playing games a lot, and that's good," but they should also try "to feel art or see art and then digest it themselves and create new games"

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"I don't play games so much. I watch movies, read books, meet people and go to museums, and I'm not copying anything from a game. And there are lot of game creators just watching other games," Kojima said.

Kojima's central thesis here seems to be that more game developers, particularly aspiring young ones, should branch outside of games and seek inspiration not just from other forms of media, but just general life experiences as well.

He used Ghost in the Shell director Mamoru Oshii and Akira creator Katsuhiro Otomo as examples of legendary visionaries whose best work came about "because they haven't just watched anime. They have seen European films and [they] wanted to put that in anime."

Kojima added, "I think the young people are playing games a lot, and that's good. But on top of that, I want people to feel art or see art and then digest it themselves and create new games."

 

[Punished Miku]

Totally valid perspective. A lot of Nintendo hires are from outside of gaming for this reason as well.

 

[Unknown?]

This is exactly why he is going to have a 2nd goty in the Death Stranding franchise!

 

[Kenneth Haight]

I agree. Death stranding made me want to go hiking more and I'm glad. We have some beautiful mountains here and getting outside is great. I love games though, all about the balance.

 

[Men_in_Boxes]

I bet you he was playing more when he was pumping out his hits.

 

[vaibhavpisal]

1 game a year is far too low.

Those anime creators are still watching cinema, that they want to include in their work.

Probably already considers his games to be perfect, pinnacle of whats achievable in games.

 

[ecosse_011172]

More "blah blah my farts smell great, I'm better than everyone, I'm an auteur, don't you know".

 

[MagusMajul]

no wonder his games suck

 

[Germuso]

1 more than Stevie wonder.

 

[Miyazaki’s Slave]

One of these days Kojima...one of these FUCKING days...

 

[Shubh_C63]

People hate anyone with a bit of a character in them with a blind passion.
I am so glad this guy exists. Loved his mountain trekking simulator.

 

[Magic Carpet]

Finally someone who makes games, actually plays games.
Every month a simple look around the setting page of new games convinces me that many developers have NEVER touched a game in their life.

 

[PurePlatinum]

Probably for the best. I'm sick of games coming out that feel just like a rehash of elements of everything that's worked in the last few years.

 

[analog_future]

His approach to game design as of late definitely feels like it comes from someone that plays one game a year.

 

[The Cockatrice]

Kojima plays 1 game per year: "yas my king thats how it should be!!!!! the best!!"
Any other developer: "no wonder their games suck ass and don't improve!!!! they dont study the competition!!!"

 

[SamusXAran89]

Death Stranding is no Art it is a Walking Simulator. Why he cant just make games like Metal Gear 1-3 and Zone of the Enders.

 

[Wildebeest]

I agree. People who only care about things like console games, anime, comic books and star wars are the cultural equivalent of disgusting slobs.

 

[HerjansEagleFeeder]

If you know how the sausage is made, you don't need to continue watching the butchers make them. Not sure if that's good advice for young game designers, too. It'd be a massive waste of time to have Kojima analyze the games other people make.

 

[calistan]

1 more than Stevie wonder.

 

[Hyet]

I'm surpirsed he plays any game at all since he probably doesnt like them even one bit.

 

[cash_longfellow]

You can tell he barely plays games, and watches a shit ton of movies.

 

[Signalis]

I like Kojima but he should start shutting the fuck up.

 

[Roufianos]

I loved DS2's story and world, but man was it a chore to play, maybe this isn't for the best. He has a lot to learn.

 

[Generic]

This explains why Metal Gear Solid 3 felt like a clunky PS1 game despite being released in 2004.

Also the comparison with anime is dumb because anime and films are the same medium.

 

[GymWolf]

That's probably why his games have been sucking dicks since post mgs3.

The more i think about how ds2 try to be more mgs5 and fail miserably, the more i think dude was only responsible for the bad parts of mgs5...

 

[Zacfoldor]

Finally it becomes clear. No wonder we got whatever the fuck these last two games have been.

 

[Clear]

I like Kojima but he should start shutting the fuck up.

So, when he's asked a question he shouldn't answer or just tell the knuckleheads in the audience what they want to hear ?

If you don't like his stuff, don't play it. If you don't care for what he has to say, don't read it.

The petty bitchery of some people in this thread (and other recent ones) is seriously next level.

 

[Techno_Inked]

When will this man stfu? Just let ur games do the talking lol

 

[LordOcidax]

Hidden message here: You only need to play my game DS2 this year, because i am the almighty creator and that all you need… And skip the trash MGD for God sake.

 

[MiguelItUp]

I respect it. At least this means his projects will be how he envisions them. Without being influenced by other titles

 

[SABRE220]

Yes, I know Kojima can come off pretentious, hell he is somewhat pretentious but damn near all pioneers/mavens/greats are arrogant and pretentious to an extent, ever read about the stories/interactions of michaeljordan/ shaq/Steve Jobs/Tarantino etc? Kojima is humble in comparison, etc but the sheer level of reee level triggering that seems to happen whenever he answers any questions by the interviewer is crazy to see.

I mean, is It so bad that he is different to other devs and is eccentric? I mean, hate them or love him, he is one of the only creators that tries something different, and he delivers more often than not and has some the best games in the industry under his belt. That being said I wish he would give more exposure to his team so they get more credit as well.

 

[Grildon Tundy]

He needs to play more games. We got MGS V because he played Ubislop. We need genres filtered through his perspective.

 

[Rush2112]

Whats happening in the outside world is that Kojima games have not been good for years.

He tries to act woke for his Hollywood clout but he had a sniper chic with giant rack who rolled in water naked to breathe in his game.

 

[PrefectAboro]

Does anyone know the name of the game Kojima was praising a couple of years ago? From the screenshots it was like a point+click adventure game. Top down perspective I think and it was like some murder mystery (time reverse mechanic) or something like that.

 

[Connificent]

Phil is the real mvp

 

[roosnam1980]

Phil is the real mvp

perfect dark......................never forget

 

[kapshin]

So he doesn't have gamepass?

 

[captainpat]

I'm surprised people don't think this is a common thing with game devs. You rarely hear game devs talk about the games they're playing.

 

[Karim]

Hideo Kojima only plays "maybe one game a year" because "games take a lot of time" and "what's happening outside the game world is more important to me to incorporate into my game"

The Death Stranding 2 director says "young people are playing games a lot, and that's good," but they should also try "to feel art or see art and then digest it themselves and create new games"

www.gamesradar.com

"I don't play games so much. I watch movies, read books, meet people and go to museums, and I'm not copying anything from a game. And there are lot of game creators just watching other games," Kojima said.

Kojima's central thesis here seems to be that more game developers, particularly aspiring young ones, should branch outside of games and seek inspiration not just from other forms of media, but just general life experiences as well.

He used Ghost in the Shell director Mamoru Oshii and Akira creator Katsuhiro Otomo as examples of legendary visionaries whose best work came about "because they haven't just watched anime. They have seen European films and [they] wanted to put that in anime."

Kojima added, "I think the young people are playing games a lot, and that's good. But on top of that, I want people to feel art or see art and then digest it themselves and create new games."

It explains a lot of things and not in a positive way.

 

[Kacho]

So, when he's asked a question he shouldn't answer or just tell the knuckleheads in the audience what they want to hear ?

If you don't like his stuff, don't play it. If you don't care for what he has to say, don't read it.

The petty bitchery of some people in this thread (and other recent ones) is seriously next level.

People say the same thing when Phil Spencer or Shawn Layden do an interview. It's a roundabout way to say "I don't like this person so stfu"

 

[Reizo Ryuu]

this is exactly why his games are all unintelligible drivel.

 

[Impotaku]

Bet the one game he plays a year is one of his own.

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

Kojima added, "I think the young people are playing games a lot, and that's good. But on top of that, I want people to feel art or see art and then digest it themselves and create new games."

So Kojima... Play Gravity Rush

 

[Clear]

People say the same thing when Phil Spencer or Shawn Layden do an interview. It's a roundabout way to say "I don't like this person so stfu"

Yeah, but it pisses me off when one of the very last few originals in gaming gets shit-talked by people who's appreciation of gaming seemingly stretches no further than their petty, particular, likes.

Serious main-character-syndrome types who deem what they hold to be true, to be true for everybody.

 

[Karim]

"As a winner I prefer to have a true life with Hollywood superstars than playing videogames, but I respect the nerds who playing, there is nothing of wrong to be a peasant loser".

 

[bender]

I wish I had fortitude and only played one game a year. Seriously though, I think the perspective is fairly valid, if a bit rigid, and is reinforced by the games he and his team make, which are second to none in terms of mechanics and attention to detail.

 

[Lethal01]

Yes, I know Kojima can come off pretentious, hell he is somewhat pretentious but damn near all pioneers/mavens/greats are arrogant and pretentious to an extent, ever read about the stories/interactions of michaeljordan/ shaq/Steve Jobs etc? Kojima is humble in comparison, etc but the sheer level of reee level triggering that seems to happen whenever he answers any questions by the interviewer is crazy to see.

I mean, is It so bad that he is different to other devs and is eccentric? I mean, hate them or love him, he is one of the only creators that tries something different, and he delivers more often than not and has some the best games in the industry under his belt. That being said I wish he would give more exposure to his team so they get more credit as well.

>guy doesnt wipe his ass

omigod you all just hate him cause hes different"

"nah man, hes just doing something that makes him worse.

 

[SABRE220]

>guy doesnt wipe his ass

omigod you all just hate him cause hes different"

"nah man, hes just doing something that makes him worse.

Wait so Kojima is the guy who dosent wipe his ass? I mean Im hardly a die hard defender, but just look at how triggered people get in this very thread for him answering a simple question..its wierd, something I expect from reee crowd. You would think he is actively hurting gamers/ being scummy with anto gamer practices or something by how people react.

 

[undeadhero]

There's some truth to this, but you should really take inspiration from all mediums, including your own industry.

 

[Lethal01]

Wait so Kojima is the guy who dosent wipe his ass? I mean Im hardly a die hard defender, but just look at how triggered people get in this very thread for him answering a simple question..its wierd, something I expect from reee crowd. You would think he is actively hurting gamers/ being scummy with anto gamer practices or something by how people react.

the extremeness of the example is irrelevant. point is that its not "cause its different" its 'cause its bad.