Will he, won't he? The future of Hideo Kojima's involvement in the Metal Gear Solid series he created has become the Ross and Rachel of the gaming world.
Asked whether in ten years time he thinks he will have directed a fifth MGS game, Kojima eventually answered, "But when I said it's a difficult question to answer, I mean that when we look ten years into the future, maybe yes, I may well end up spending more time on the Metal Gear series!"
Kojima has in the past said that MGS4 would be the last game he would be involved in, before stating that he may stay on as producer. Previously he said that both MGS2 and MGS3 would be the last in the series he worked on. Commenting on the reason he goes backwards and forwards on the subject, Kojima said, "I say frankly, on a private level, that I always intend to stay true to these statements; I do always say what I actually feel at that time, after each Metal Gear, when I say I am going to move on to the next project...
"I have ideas other than Metal Gear, and I want to go on to make other new games, but for political, business or technology reasons, there is always a time when I have to return. But I have to say, my feeling hasn't changed; I would like to pass on the Metal Gear series to younger staff members, and then go on to produce the title, and not be so attached to it."
Giving a smidge of information about that game, Kojima said, "But the thing that I am trying to work out right now is an idea that I had ten years ago, which I am still worried on the technical side whether it's possible or not even today." Much as SPOnG enjoyed MGS4, we're rather intrigued to see what that new game is. Maybe, Mr Kojima, it is indeed time to take a real break from the MGS series?
Source: Kikizo
Asked whether in ten years time he thinks he will have directed a fifth MGS game, Kojima eventually answered, "But when I said it's a difficult question to answer, I mean that when we look ten years into the future, maybe yes, I may well end up spending more time on the Metal Gear series!"
Kojima has in the past said that MGS4 would be the last game he would be involved in, before stating that he may stay on as producer. Previously he said that both MGS2 and MGS3 would be the last in the series he worked on. Commenting on the reason he goes backwards and forwards on the subject, Kojima said, "I say frankly, on a private level, that I always intend to stay true to these statements; I do always say what I actually feel at that time, after each Metal Gear, when I say I am going to move on to the next project...
"I have ideas other than Metal Gear, and I want to go on to make other new games, but for political, business or technology reasons, there is always a time when I have to return. But I have to say, my feeling hasn't changed; I would like to pass on the Metal Gear series to younger staff members, and then go on to produce the title, and not be so attached to it."
Giving a smidge of information about that game, Kojima said, "But the thing that I am trying to work out right now is an idea that I had ten years ago, which I am still worried on the technical side whether it's possible or not even today." Much as SPOnG enjoyed MGS4, we're rather intrigued to see what that new game is. Maybe, Mr Kojima, it is indeed time to take a real break from the MGS series?
Source: Kikizo
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Joji 26 Aug 2008 23:21
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So it sounds like its Konami pushing for more MGS than anything else. Such a shame, since Kojima could be making us Snatcher or Policenauts sequels instead, or something new and totally original.
MGS needs a break, so Konami can create new IP. At times its almost as though Konami fear taking a risk on new home console IP, and when they do they seem to be a bit sucky and half hearted.
Castlevania Judgement is a good step but clearly needs a decent 3d engine. Lack of Konami outsourcing doesn't help either, and Rock Rev isn't setting me alight at all.
Beyond that (and the new DS Suikoden on the way), I'm worried about Konami. They seem to be settling on MSG, Silent Hill and Pro Evo. Not good in my book.
Kojima, you need to do a Mistwalker and talk a long walk from Konami, like Sakaguchi did from Square. Only then will something really cool be created.
MGS needs a break, so Konami can create new IP. At times its almost as though Konami fear taking a risk on new home console IP, and when they do they seem to be a bit sucky and half hearted.
Castlevania Judgement is a good step but clearly needs a decent 3d engine. Lack of Konami outsourcing doesn't help either, and Rock Rev isn't setting me alight at all.
Beyond that (and the new DS Suikoden on the way), I'm worried about Konami. They seem to be settling on MSG, Silent Hill and Pro Evo. Not good in my book.
Kojima, you need to do a Mistwalker and talk a long walk from Konami, like Sakaguchi did from Square. Only then will something really cool be created.