He needs to create his own studio (again) so he can fully realize his visions. This is a man you should not put in a cage. He needs to be free like a bird so he can make the best products possible, Kojima has such passion and energy for what he does, not many other game creators are like him.
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He needs to create his own studio (again) so he can fully realize his visions. This is a man you should not put in a cage. He needs to be free like a bird so he can make the best products possible, Kojima has such passion and energy for what he does, not many other game creators are like him.
Graphics Horse
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Come on Chinner, Kojima is the ruse master. Remember that time when Kojima said there will be big news to announce, and in the end there was only minor news to announce? What a ruse that was! Nobody else can do what he does
Icefire1424
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Personally, I think MGSV was largely already in the books, with only the final polish yet to be applied. As such, I don't suspect the quality of the final MGSV product to be affected.
Morale on the team however? Shot. I'm sure Kojima and his team are basically a family at this point - I'm sure he feels for them, especially if they too are now considered "contractors" of Konami who will be let go at the conclusion of the project (which I believe is the case, but don't quote me on that). I personally hope that whatever went down to cause the shakeup in the first place, Kojima doesn't blame himself for the (eventual) dismissal of his team. Konami is the bad guy here.
Either way, Kojima and team have always stood behind the quality of their work, and I guarantee they have with MGSV. That's why the MG series has never seen "timely" releases of their mainline games - they take a tremendous amount of pride in the games that they deliver. Yes, this means both the time and cost required to produce a MG game is higher than most (and is what I suspect is a large part of Kojimas departure), but you can't argue the quality.
What I am really interested in seeing is the quality of the next Metal Gear game, when compared to the entries where Kojima was at the helm. I predict a rather significant drop-off in quality, to say the least.
If the rumors are true and they have restricted communications I think it will definitely affect the team's morale. Hopefully they will think of the fans first and foremost and that will help them to get motivated to do their best.
Black Pewter
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Can't see him joining a studio that wouldn't give him complete creative control, which rules out a few big companies. People were throwing around Naughty Dog earlier but their styles are completely different. I feel like one of the platform holders is the best bet, though.
Skullface
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What took you so long?
CE Master race brothers! Sheriff, it does suck that you have to pay up front. However, I put $60 up in February
RadioHammer500
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yeah Kojima would probably stick with a Japanese company instead of going to Naughty Dog or Western one, just because of the ease of communication
ispendtoomuchmoneyongames
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So growing up I never actually played the MGS series and only saw bits and pieces due to friends playing it. I bought 1-3 on my Vita and will get Peace Walker once I am finished with those 3. I'm a few hours into MGS and digging it a fair amount. Controls are a little clunky but it's a PS1 game on my Vita so that's understandable.
Icefire1424
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Ding Ding Ding...
Give him a studio, full creative control, and a budget to work his magic.
Considering the Fox Engine logo is the only thing they haven't removed from the websites I'd say Konami owns it.
Graphics Horse
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The controls arguably get clunkier on the PS2 vita games, but they're still playable. I just got all the Kerotans in MGS3 Vita, the ones on the runway are a pain in the ass.
Kojima Productions was an internal Konami studio. Everything is owned by Konami.
RadioHammer500
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I don't think so.
do they even work those codes yet?
i got my copy of gz second hand it didnt work
Chinner you need a code if you want the bonus stuff for TPP!
Nice, let us know what you think. Also love your avatar, I'm actually playing through Persona 3 for the first time right now.
Konami owns everything including Koji Pro.
Jimmyfenix
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hideo kojima never coming back
Deckard Chapel
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It seems like Kojima isn't allowed to use Twitter anymore for whatever reason. Twitter isn't owned by Konami and I want to see what he's eating!!!
Seriously, I would like to hear from him and finally find out exactly what is going on. Why can't he tweet at least something about anything?
Graphics Horse
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I don't think they work yet, and there's a completely different system between EU codes and US codes, and digital doesn't have any code .it's very confusing.
Each branch decided to handle code distribution their own way, and for digital you don't need a code because proof of your ownership of the title is already baked into the back end with first party. The codes just prove that you purchased a new copy and are (hopefully) the primary owner of said copy.
If I'm following this conversation correctly, you are currently free to register your code for redemption (when it is made available) here (North America).
Graphics Horse
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Hello ToraShiro, I am glad you haven't been gagged.
Is it true you need the GZ disc for these features too and not just the code? I'm sure I read a quote about that somewhere.
So if i got the game digitally i am good to go?
I'd like to see the quote, but the only content you need to be concerned with redeeming the GZ ownership (which is different from the GZ save file) is the insert code (note: this does not apply to digital ownership). For details on what I'm talking about I recommend checking this page out.
I am confirming the details with our digital team (going to be responded later today, they are out at lunch and I'm about to head out myself).
I'm going to actually make a note here we should work on a functional FAQ for this.
Graphics Horse
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Thanks I'd hope that digital one gets both types of Mother Base staff, it's odd how they're split into two types.
That would be great Tora, I was always asking what happens with digital, as well as some other questions people had as far as region is concerned.
Thanks for putting in the good work and letting us know.
Funny enough, this means that functionally, one set of the DLC is available to renters/borrowers of GZ copies and one set to owners.
Graphics Horse
Member
Yes it sounds that way. It was less confusing when one had the 'Mather Base' typo, at least they had different names.
Graphics Horse
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You can't enter them yet if this is correct;
https://uk.secure.konami-europe.com...V-Ground-Zeroes-for-Xbox-360-Xbox-One-PS4-yet
Hey Tora that link is where I read about keeping hold of the disc, but it might be EU specific or just trying to stop people trading it in
SJRB
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That'd be perfect. I bought the digital version of GZ day 1 but am pretty confused wether or not I'm eligable for all the bonus DLC since it has no day-1 codes or anything.
Also - good to see you. Nice to know Konami didn't straightjacket everyone.
You can't enter them yet if this is correct;
https://uk.secure.konami-europe.com...V-Ground-Zeroes-for-Xbox-360-Xbox-One-PS4-yet
Hey Tora that link is where I read about keeping hold of the disc, but it might be EU specific or just trying to stop people trading it in
Oh, well I hope that is the case in the EU!
Spongeboba
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- - Konami dumped Kojima and KojiPro
- - We know that Tora is Konami (President of Konami)
Shh, he's watching.
RadioHammer500
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what are your guys pre-MGS V plans the week before september 1st...
i think I'm just going to play through the prequels (MGS 3, PO, PW, GZ,) then TPP
i think I'm just going to play through the prequels (MGS 3, PO, PW, GZ,) then TPP
Spongeboba
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Just story play: MGS3->PW->GZ->MG->MG2->MGS1->MGS2->MGS4
You can't enter them yet if this is correct;
https://uk.secure.konami-europe.com...V-Ground-Zeroes-for-Xbox-360-Xbox-One-PS4-yet
Hey Tora that link is where I read about keeping hold of the disc, but it might be EU specific or just trying to stop people trading it in
Whoa, yeah, that is pertaining to Europe. We created a whole separate system for North and South America.
What I was thinking of doing, if I get some time between busting my ass off working on TPP promotions.
Spongeboba
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What I was thinking of doing, if I get some time between busting my ass off working on TPP promotions.
Tora, do you already know whole story of TPP or there is something you don't know?
Whoa, yeah, that is pertaining to Europe. We created a whole separate system for North and South America.
What I was thinking of doing, if I get some time between busting my ass off working on TPP promotions.
Hey Tora I have a question(s)! I have the US TPP CE and the Japan CE on my way come launch time. But I plan on playing the game on Steam since I don't actually have a PS4... I still want all the cool MGO3 add ons that the CE includes, so are the download codes:
1. Going to be limited to their region only?
2. Limited to their platform only? Or is Konami Core going to apply where MGO bonuses can apply to any platform?
This is definitely something that will be revisited, but I do not currently have an answer to the PC SKU and CE digital content and where they overlap. I hope to have an answer soon.
And this is not in relation to our products, but the way that codes typically work on platforms is that Xbox's digital store is worldwide, and PlayStation's store is regional.
Alright cool thank you for the answer! I appreciate it!
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