Kanye West Is Seeking Out Hideo Kojima And Fans Are Worried

Sometimes it’s weird to think that rapper Kanye West exists in the same world as the rest of us, but Ye has brought us right back down to earth by calling out for a meeting with the one and only Hideo Kojima. After thoroughly checking that this isn’t an incredibly early April Fool’s joke, it … Read more

Konami Is Punishing Kojima and Other Ex-Employees for Leaving

Gaming juggernaut Konami is unhappy with Kojima and his fellow “ex-Kon’s,” and they’re showing it. Kojima and other ex-employees of Konami are feeling the pressure from their old employer. One of the biggest headlines in the gaming world over the past few years was the split between Konami and resident game design genius, Hideo Kojima. … Read more

First Metal Gear Solid game without Kojima suffers big setback

When you have a legendary gaming franchise and you take out one of the key ingredients, it never feels quite right. It’s like having a different artist trying to copy someone’s style, it just doesn’t always hit the same notes. It’s why Bioshock 2 felt more like an imitation than the real deal, yet Infinite … Read more

Guillermo del Toro says “F**K Konami” for the most epic reason ever

There’s no shortage of bad blood between film director Guillermo del Toro (Pacific Rim, Hellboy, Pan’s Labyrinth) and Konami. Del Toro was working alongside Hideo Kojima (the visionary behind the Metal Gear series) on a game called Silent Hills, before it was cancelled by Konami, which left a bitter taste in his mouth. Kojima and … Read more

Metal Gear Survive caught reusing old Metal Gear Solid 5 map

When Metal Gear Survive was confirmed, the first facet of intelectual property in Konami’s series not guided by the direction of Hideo Kojima, it was met with a confused if not incredibly curious reception. Essentially, it seems, it’s a new Metal Gear but with zombies and featuring survival elements. It’s clear to see why some … Read more