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New independent studio named Kojima Productions following the termination of MGS dev's contract at Konami
Read More »Kojima confirms Konami departure, opens studio, partners with Sony for PS4 exclusive
Hideo Kojima has left Konami. You probably saw that one coming. The Metal Gear Solid creator has finally confirmed what Konami never would in revealing that his contract with the publisher was terminated as of December 15th. Furthermore, he has opened up a new studio, the name of which will …
Read More »Kojima Game Awards revelation wasn’t a planned part of the show
The revelation last week that Konami had blocked Hideo Kojima’s attendance of The Game Awards was an impromptu decision. The developer was awarded the Best Action/Adventure Game prize at the event but was prevented from attending by Konami lawyers. And in a spur of the moment decision, host Geoff Keighley …
Read More »Former Square Enix boss slams Konami’s treatment of Hideo Kojima
Yoichi Wada has labelled Konami’s treatment of Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima as cruel”. The saga of Konami’s and Kojima’s falling out has been one of the biggest stories of 2015, although we’re yet to receive official confirmation of their separation. There has been plenty of documented undermining, however, …
Read More »Konami prevents Kojima from receiving award
Publisher's lawyers told Metal Gear creator he would "not be allowed to travel to accept any awards"
Read More »Konami blocked Kojima from accepting Game Award prize
Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima was blacked by Konami from accepting an award at last night’s Game Awards event. Instead, Metal Gear Solid V star Kiefer Sutherland took to the stage to accept the prize for Best Action/Adventure Game. "Hideo Kojima is not here with us tonight and I …
Read More »Konami already planning next Metal Gear Solid, report claims
The future of series creator Hideo Kojima remains up in the air, but thoughts internally at Konami have apparently already turned to the next release in the Metal Gear series. Kotaku reports that the print edition of the latest Nikkei that Konami has already started ‘mulling over plans’ for a …
Read More »Konami shuts down Metal Gear Online studio
More than 20 staff lose jobs after LA studio closure
Read More »John Carpenter stopped potential CanalPlus Metal Gear Solid lawsuit
The many similarities between Escape from New York and Metal Gear Solid would have led to a lawsuit were it not for director John Carpenter. Hideo Kojima’s game contains lots of references to the 1981 film, the most well know of which is Snake’s name and likeness. [CanalPlus] wanted to …
Read More »Konami denies Kojima has left despite alleged farewell party
Famed designer just 'taking a long time off from work'
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