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Sony to acquire Kojima Productions
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Agnostic2020
Member
To ke it doesn’t make sense . What if Kojima decides to leave ?
MiyazakiHatesKojima
Banned
He will never leave Sony.
Kojima talks about 20 years with PlayStation: 'I feel I can relate to Sony' - Metal Gear Informer
In an interview in Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu, Hideo Kojima talked about his relationship with Sony over the past 20
www.metalgearinformer.com
Papa
Banned
Even more than he loves attention?
rofif
Banned
I don't think they cashed as much as You think. And if he blew all money on them, then what can You do
Woodchipper
Member
Great news, if true. I absolutely loved Death Stranding!
MiyazakiHatesKojima
Banned
And I absolutely love you too!
The Cockatrice
Member
Maybe but I am fairly certain even if he is friends with them, their budget was priority.
bumleforce
Member
Didnt like death stranding mgs5 mgs3 or the zoe games. Mgs 1 2 and 4 were great. Sony can have them
GaviotaGrande
Banned
So most likely no future releases from Kojima on PC. Can't say I'm too happy about it. I will get PS5 day one regardless but much rather prefer playing on more powerful hardware.
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Deleted member 774430
Unconfirmed Member
it seemed about to happen anyway after Death Stranding. It's a good purchase from Sony.
I just hope the rumor about Silent Hill made by Kojima Productions is fake then, just because i don't want it system exclusive.
I just hope the rumor about Silent Hill made by Kojima Productions is fake then, just because i don't want it system exclusive.
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ExpandKong
Banned
Well either this one’s not true or the one about KP making Silent Hills isn’t true. Silent Hill games haven’t been tied to one platform since the very first one, I don’t see Konami licensing out the name to only release a game on one system.
Then again what do I know.
Then again what do I know.
Epic Sax CEO
Banned
If they didn't had the money, they didn't needed the money. A lot of people would accept be in the game for free because of Kojima.
But that wasn't the case, and that woman is a known actress in Japan.
About the dialogue, ok, but the acting? Is not that it is "bad", is just that she doesn't talk english. If you tried to talk with that actress in english she would talk like that. It's normal you know? That people have difficulty talking in a language they don't know.
PumpkinPie
Banned
I was hoping Death Stranding would eventually come to Xbone 
DonF
Member
It would be a great move by Sony. Kojima is a great creator, who develops auteur games, game you will hardly find anywhere else.
He is the kind of talent you want for exclusives. If you want CoD, you can get it everywhere, we know that, even activision knows that, they have like 5 cod studios. But if you want Kojima, you can only get that kinda game from the man himself.
At least you will be able to play it on pc.
He is the kind of talent you want for exclusives. If you want CoD, you can get it everywhere, we know that, even activision knows that, they have like 5 cod studios. But if you want Kojima, you can only get that kinda game from the man himself.
I was hoping Death Stranding would eventually come to Xbone
At least you will be able to play it on pc.
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ZywyPL
Banned
BOMBA!
It's a common fact that DS didn't sold that great, but if this is true, that means Kojima managed to make just a single title as an independent developer, which is kind of sad giving the cult surrounding him...
But on the other hand, it was absolutely expected that his studio will eventually belong to Sony's 1st party lineup, at at very least work as a 2nd party dev making exclusives for them, given their tens years of relationship, and especially after how they took care of him after Konami departure.
It's a common fact that DS didn't sold that great, but if this is true, that means Kojima managed to make just a single title as an independent developer, which is kind of sad giving the cult surrounding him...
But on the other hand, it was absolutely expected that his studio will eventually belong to Sony's 1st party lineup, at at very least work as a 2nd party dev making exclusives for them, given their tens years of relationship, and especially after how they took care of him after Konami departure.
Richieboothie
Member
Even if it was never announced that this was a Kojima game, all of the quirky elements are there. It feels like a Kojima game. Definitely different than most other games that have been released in the last 10 years, but in my opinion, a must-have if you like his Metal Gear games.
Richieboothie
Member
All of the Witcher fans will most likely disagree with you, but I'm with you on this one. Absolutely amazing game.
GeorgPrime
Banned
I think that the game is a commercial flop. It had relatively good sales (but still much worse than for example MGS5) in some territories like Japan when it was released but under performed in a lot of countries.
It wasnt event that long in some Top 10 sales lists.
Famitsu reported that they sold just 185,909 in November.
I prefer Witcher 3. Death Stranding is just not for everyone.
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Iced Arcade
Member
Would be good for someone I suppose.
He already makes games exclusive for playstation using a playstation owned engine lol
He already makes games exclusive for playstation using a playstation owned engine lol
MiguelItUp
Member
If true, it certainly wouldn't be a bad move, I'd be happy for them. The negativity is just a bunch of haters. 
Absolutely loved Death Stranding.
Absolutely loved Death Stranding.
mortal
Gold Member
Would be a bit surprised tbh. I figure after so many years of working under another company, Kojima would value his studio's independence.
Although they do have strong rapport with Sony, so it's not out of the realm of possibilities. I can still see Sony releasing Koji Pro titles on PC even if they become a 1st party studio.
Although they do have strong rapport with Sony, so it's not out of the realm of possibilities. I can still see Sony releasing Koji Pro titles on PC even if they become a 1st party studio.
CatLady
Selfishly plays on Xbox Purr-ies X
hiphopgamer is the source
The source may or may not be reliable, but at least for me this has always been inevitable. Whether this rumor pans out or not I expect Sony will own KojiPro some time in the near future.
Dodkrake
Banned
Totally agree. It is a walking simulator, and what hooked me up was the story and the helping others mentality. Graphically it's beautiful, the gameplay is innovative, but at the end of the day, most people will (rightfully, IMO) find it boring. I completed it in about 1 week, with roughly 80h on the clock, and will likely replay it at some point.
As for the Witcher, does this explain why I find the Witcher bad? To be fair, I don't like RPG's, I can consume Action RPG's in minute doses (or Horizon Zero Dawn <3 )
yurinka
Member
Hip Hop Gamer? I like the guy but I don't think his rumors are very credible.
But wouldn't surprise me if it happens, it would make sense. Kojima seems to be happy working with Sony, and Sony seems to want to buy someone and they always prefer to buy people who have a long tradition of working on 'exclusive' games for them.
But wouldn't surprise me if it happens, it would make sense. Kojima seems to be happy working with Sony, and Sony seems to want to buy someone and they always prefer to buy people who have a long tradition of working on 'exclusive' games for them.
DunDunDunpachi
Banned
This, combined with the rumor of Kojima Productions handling Silent Hill, would definitely be in line with Sony's publishing habits.
MasterDerico
Member
PT on Release of PS5!
Lionel Richie
Member
Great stuff, this is the kind of developer that makes no sense without proper funding and Sony is more appropriate than Microsoft here.
Woodchipper
Member
Well, Sony pretty much lets developers go on as if they’re independent anyway. Just look at Media Molecule.
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darkinstinct
...lacks reading comprehension.
Media Molecule is a very special case. Look at Evolution. Look at Studio Liverpool. Look at Studio Manchester. Look at Guerilla Cambridge. Media Molecule is the exception from the rule, not the standard.
deriks
4-Time GIF/Meme God
I also have this problem... But maybe he can have liberty and do his stuff
GeorgPrime
Banned
well he wont be staying long independent if you dont create games that bring in the money you spent on marketing, actors and other stuff.
He will have to close or join Sony.
Sosokrates
Report me if I continue to console war
I don't know, I don't know what he's all about. I think he really likes Kohima and Sony.
demigod
Member
And I absolutely love you too!
Yo MHZ, if you really are Kojima, I demand a signed CE from your next game. Domo Arigato.
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
It seems like an obvious fit, but it'd be nice to let an independent studio just do their own thing.
Rest
All these years later I still chuckle at what a fucking moron that guy is.
And make at least two threads every day.MiyazakiHatesKojima : Please tell us more about it, preferably in a post with many different fonts and colours.