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Hideo Kojima sympathizes with Tom Cruise after Digger flop – people also wrote off Death Stranding without playing it, and he thinks the film is similar to Metal Gear Solid 2
Hideo Kojima drew parallels between the critical reception of Tom Cruise's film Digger and his own game Death Stranding, suggesting both were misunderstood and unfairly labeled. He noted how Digger, like Metal Gear Solid 2, explores future anxieties amplified by AI and social media, and how public discourse often forms opinions without full engagement.
Hideo Kojima gives new Tom Cruise movie Digger a glowing review, despite it being a historic flop
Hideo Kojima has praised Alejandro G. Iñárritu's new film Digger, starring Tom Cruise, calling it a must-see work that provokes reflection and sounds alarms about the future. Despite Kojima's glowing review and a star-studded cast, the film is a significant box office flop, projected to lose $245 million and receiving mixed critical reception.
Kojima says he was 'just like Bryan' from the Resident Evil movie when he played RE1 in 1996: 'I kept getting game over after game over, shouting F***!'
Hideo Kojima shared his thoughts on the recent Resident Evil movie, stating it captures the experience of playing the original game rather than being a direct adaptation. He related his own struggles with the 1996 PlayStation release, recalling frequent game overs and exclamations of frustration.
Hideo Kojima Reviews The Resident Evil Movie
Hideo Kojima shared his positive review of Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie, noting its effective use of horror techniques and its ability to evoke the feeling of playing the original game. He also mentioned picking up materials for the Tom Cruise movie Digger while at the theater. The article also briefly touches on Kojima's upcoming games OD and Death Stranding.
Hideo Kojima Wears Joy Division T-Shirt to Sony Visit, Sparking Johnny Silverhand Arasaka Tower Comparison
Hideo Kojima shared social media posts of his visit to Sony in Japan, where he was seen wearing a Joy Division T-shirt. This has led to comparisons by fans to the character Johnny Silverhand from Cyberpunk 2077.
Xbox CEO: We Must Rely On The Past, But We Cannot Rely On The Past
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma emphasized the need for Microsoft's gaming division to balance reliance on major franchises with the creation of new intellectual property for long-term survival. While acknowledging the importance of established titles like Halo and Gears of War, Sharma stressed that innovation and new IP are crucial to reaching new audiences and preventing stagnation.
Xbox boss Asha Sharma says "we will not survive" without "enduring new IP," despite being in the middle of laying off 3,200 employees and parting ways with numerous studios
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma stated that the company "will not survive" without creating new, enduring intellectual property, despite ongoing restructuring that includes 3,200 layoffs and several studios becoming independent or having projects canceled. Sharma emphasized the need for invention and reaching new audiences, while also acknowledging the importance of backing strong franchises. The company is set to publish Hideo Kojima's upcoming games OD and Physint.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve boasts some of the giddiest highs you're likely to experience in a video game this year (but it would have benefitted from being a little bit shorter)
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve offers exhilarating highs and intense flight combat, though its story and mission length could be improved. The game successfully captures the feeling of being a seasoned fighter pilot, drawing comparisons to Top Gun: Maverick, with impressive visuals and engaging multiplayer modes. Despite some narrative and pacing issues, its best moments deliver a powerful sense of mastery and audiovisual splendor.
Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii continues his love affair with AI slop as he releases a new game he generated in 30…
Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii has released a new game, 'Interrogation Room Komiya,' which he claims took only 30 minutes to create using generative AI. Horii expresses strong enthusiasm for AI in game development, contrasting with critical views from figures like Hideo Kojima. This development raises questions about the future of AI in major titles like Dragon Quest 12.
Hideo Kojima reviews Zach Cregger's Resident Evil: "It reminded me how I felt when I played the first…
Hideo Kojima shared his positive review of Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie, noting its classical horror staging and jump scares. He felt the film captured the feeling of playing the original Resident Evil on PlayStation in 1996, comparing his own experience to the character Bryan. Kojima also expressed excitement about acquiring merchandise for 'The Dig'.
Expect plenty more Silent Hill over the next few years, as Konami has plans for 'second and third waves' of new games in its revived horror series
Konami plans multiple 'waves' of new Silent Hill games, with producer Motoi Okamoto expressing relief at the positive reception of recent titles like Silent Hill 2 Remake, Silent Hill f, and Silent Hill: Townfall. Despite past challenges, including the cancellation of Hideo Kojima's Silent Hills, Konami is committed to reviving the horror franchise with ongoing projects.
Ghost Of Tsushima Anime Taps Star Wars: Visions Talent For Its 2028 Release
Crunchyroll has revealed new details for the upcoming Ghost of Tsushima anime, including a 2028 release window and key cast and crew members. Takanobu Mizuno, known for Star Wars: Visions, will direct the project at Kamikaze Douga, with Hayate Inc. confirming voice actors Mayumi Saco and Shinya Fukumatsu. The article also notes the growing trend of video game anime adaptations, mentioning projects for Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Bloodborne, and Death Stranding.
Why a 21-year-old coder finally ported the real P.T. to PC: 'That something so influential could eventually become…
Programmer Lorean Xavier has successfully ported the influential horror game P.T. to PC, allowing it to run natively on Windows and Linux without copyrighted assets. This fan-made project aims to preserve the original experience while adding modern graphical features and mod support, addressing concerns about the game's limited availability since its delisting in 2015.
Google and Unity unveil gen-AI game-making platforms, and demonstrate one of them with depressingly rubbish "dream game" Space Corridor
Google and Unity have announced new generative AI platforms, Playground and Unity Spark respectively, aimed at simplifying game creation through text prompts. While Playground is positioned as an entry-level tool, Unity Spark integrates with the existing Unity engine for more complex development. The announcement has been met with skepticism from some game developers who view these tools as potentially lowering the quality and creativity of game development.
"Asking the AI to reproduce a game that has already been made does not make you Kojima," says Unity CEO…
Unity CEO Matt Bromberg stated that using generative AI tools like Unity Spark to quickly reproduce existing games does not equate to creative development. He emphasized that the process of creation is what defines a developer, not the shortcut of AI generation. While Spark aims to assist in prototyping, Bromberg cautioned against using it for 'one-shotting games,' suggesting it's more suited for beginners but carries risks of not learning fundamental problem-solving skills.
Hideo Kojima shares native PC port of P.T., leaving the modder who made it "speechless"
Hideo Kojima has acknowledged a native PC port of the "playable teaser" P.T., created by modder LoreanXavier. The port aims to make the once-inaccessible game playable on modern systems, with Kojima himself retweeting the modder's announcement. This fan-made effort is praised for its 1:1 accuracy to the original codebase, preserving a significant piece of gaming history.
Hideo Kojima writing a whole Death Stranding character just for him is "one of the kindest things" he's ever done, says Higgs actor Troy Baker
Voice actor Troy Baker shared that Hideo Kojima creating the character Higgs specifically for him in Death Stranding was one of the kindest things the director has ever done. Baker also revealed that Kojima was inspired by his Instagram Live acoustic guitar performances during the pandemic when writing Higgs's character.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 boss says using AI to replace devs is a "fundamentally flawed idea," but admits it could help us get "bigger games for the same cost"
Martin Klima, CEO of Warhorse Studios, believes using AI to replace game developers is a flawed concept, stating that AI should be viewed as a tool to enhance efficiency rather than a replacement for creative processes. While not reducing costs, AI could enable the creation of larger games for the same budget, a sentiment echoed by Hideo Kojima.
Death Stranding movie director is location scouting and it already looks perfect
Director Michael Sarnoski has begun location scouting in Iceland for the upcoming Death Stranding movie adaptation produced by A24 and Square Peg. Sarnoski, who is also writing the script, shared images of the Icelandic landscape, which closely resembles the game's environments. Hideo Kojima is reportedly not heavily involved in the creative process.
Death Stranding Movie Director Posts Photos of Location Scouting in Iceland
Director Michael Sarnoski has shared photos from Iceland, indicating that location scouting for the Death Stranding movie adaptation is underway. Sarnoski aims to capture the game's themes while telling an original story accessible to new and existing fans. Principal photography is expected to begin soon.
